Goldman Sachs Rates SAIA buy, $494 Price Target

Goldman Sachs maintains its buy stance on Saia, Inc., setting a $494 price target, a 14.75% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 23, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT · Updated Jun 26, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT

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Goldman Sachs rated Saia, Inc. ($SAIA) "buy" with a $494 price target on June 23, 2026.

Since the rating, $SAIA is down 2.2% after 1 week, down 1.0% after 1 month and down 22.2% to date (from the $430.87 close on Jun 23, 2026).

SAIA Saia, Inc.

$335 -0.64% year to date

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Key Points

On June 23, 2026, Goldman Sachs reiterated its buy rating on Saia, Inc. (SAIA) with a price target of $494.
Goldman Sachs's $494 price target implies 14.75% upside from Saia, Inc.'s ($SAIA) current $430.49 share price.
Shares of Saia, Inc. traded near $436.05 on Tuesday, with a market cap of approximately $11.6 billion.
Insiders at Saia, Inc. have been active, with recent transactions by CEO Frederick Holzgrefe III in May 2026.

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On June 23, 2026, Goldman Sachs reiterated its buy rating on Saia, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SAIA), setting a price target of $494. The announcement was made by analyst Jordan Alliger, who continues to see potential in the trucking company's performance.

Analyst rating track record

Goldman Sachs vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +13.75% hypothetical

All-time return +47.45% S&P 500 +28.83%

vs. S&P 500 +18.62% ahead of the index

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Other Institutional Activity in Saia, Inc.

Several institutional investors have made notable changes to their positions in Saia, Inc. AllianceBernstein L.P. expanded its holdings by 185,150 shares, bringing its total to 2,499,330 shares valued at about $816.1 million. BlackRock, Inc. also increased its stake by 60,492 shares, totaling 2,389,103 shares worth approximately $839.2 million. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. /MD/ significantly boosted its position by 521,839 shares, ending with 2,320,680 shares valued at around $815.2 million. Meanwhile, Vanguard Capital Management LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC both opened new positions, adding 1,195,689 and 1,097,220 shares, respectively. However, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC reduced its stake by 103,965 shares, now holding 986,821 shares worth $346.7 million.

Saia, Inc. Stock Up 25.8%

Shares of Saia, Inc. traded near $436.05 on Tuesday. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $11.6 billion and a P/E ratio of 45.76, with a forward P/E of 30.29. The stock's beta is 2.116, indicating higher volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, its shares have ranged from a low of $249.32 to a high of $494.71. The 50-day moving average is $447.66, while the 200-day moving average stands at $359.77. Saia, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.52 and a quick ratio of 1.286, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.971.

12-month forecast

$SAIA price target

Saia, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $494 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Saia, Inc. reported revenue of approximately $3.25 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 2.4%. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $9.53, with a net margin of 7.84% and a return on equity (ROE) of 10.23%. Investors are looking ahead to the next earnings report, scheduled for July 24, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Saia, Inc.

Recent insider activity at Saia, Inc. includes several transactions by President and CEO Frederick Holzgrefe III. On May 13, 2026, Holzgrefe both purchased and sold 10,000 shares at an average price of $431.42. Additionally, on May 11, 2026, he executed a similar buy and sell of 10,000 shares. Executive Vice President and CHRO Anthony Norwood sold 292 shares on May 20, 2026, at an average price of $468.77.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Goldman Sachs maintained its buy rating on Saia, Inc. with a price target of $494 on June 23, 2026. Citigroup downgraded the stock to a hold with a target of $524 on June 15, 2026. JP Morgan kept its buy rating with a target of $490 on June 8, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a hold recommendation, with an average target price of $452.95 from 20 analysts.

About Saia, Inc.

Saia, Inc. is a transportation company based in Johns Creek, Georgia. It provides less-than-truckload services, handling shipments between 100 and 10,000 pounds across North America. The company also offers brokered truckload, expedited transportation, and other logistics services. As of the end of 2025, Saia operated 213 terminals and owned a fleet of approximately 7,700 tractors and 26,500 trailers. Led by CEO Frederick J. Holzgrefe III, Saia has been in operation since 1924.

Bottom Line

Goldman Sachs' reiterated buy rating and $494 price target for Saia, Inc. highlights continued confidence in the company's prospects. Investors should note that analyst ratings are based on projections and may not reflect current market conditions. Additionally, recent insider transactions provide insights into executive perspectives on the company's valuation.