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Saia (SAIA) Q3 2026 vs Q2 2026 (quarter over quarter)
Saia's revenue rose $26.0M (+3%) from $956M in Q2 2026 to $982M in Q3 2026. Operating margin 12.4% against 13.1% (-0.6 pts).
Saia, Q3 2026: revenue $982M (+17% year over year), operating margin 12.4%, net earnings $91.4M, operating cash flow $190M. The chart draws each line against Q2 2026, the increases inside each band.
Margins
| Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 12.4% | 13.1% | -0.6 pts |
| Net margin | 9.3% | 9.9% | -0.5 pts |
| Free cash flow margin | 11.3% | 5.9% | +5.4 pts |
Every line
| Line | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $982M | $956M | $26.0M | +3% |
| Operating profit | $122M | $125M | −$2.9M | -2% |
| Costs & expenses | $860M | $831M | $28.9M | +3% |
| Pre-tax earnings | $121M | $125M | −$4.1M | -3% |
| Net earnings | $91.4M | $94.3M | −$2.8M | -3% |
| Income tax | $29.9M | $31.2M | −$1.3M | -4% |
| Depreciation & amortization | $64.1M | $64.2M | −$47K | -0.1% |
| Working capital & other | $33.9M | −$6.8M | $40.8M | — |
| Operating cash flow | $190M | $152M | $37.9M | +25% |
| Free cash flow (OCF − capex) | $111M | $56.6M | $54.5M | +96% |
| Capital expenditures | $78.4M | $94.9M | −$16.6M | -17% |
Questions
How much did Saia's revenue grow quarter over quarter in Q3 2026?
Saia's revenue rose $26.0M (+3%) from $956M in Q2 2026 to $982M in Q3 2026. Operating margin 12.4% against 13.1% (-0.6 pts).