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Saia (SAIA) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Saia (SAIA) reported revenue of $982M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +17% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.4%, net earnings $91.4M (9.3% of revenue).
Saia, Q3 2026: revenue $982M (+17% year over year), operating margin 12.4%, net earnings $91.4M, operating cash flow $190M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $982M | +3% | +17% |
| Operating profit | $122M | -2% | +3% |
| Net earnings | $91.4M | -3% | +6% |
| Operating cash flow | $190M | +25% | +7% |
| Free cash flow | $111M | +96% | +27% |
What changed
Revenue was $982.5M in Q3 2026, up 17% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $122.3M, a 12.4% margin (down 1.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 3% reached operating profit, below the 14% margin then. Total costs grew 19% against revenue growth of 17%. Net earnings were $91.4M, up 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.7%.
Operating cash flow was $189.5M (up 7% year over year), 207% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $64.1M of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $33.9M. Capital expenditures of $78.4M left free cash flow of $111.1M.
Questions
What was Saia's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Saia (SAIA) reported revenue of $982M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +17% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Saia profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $122M (12.4% of revenue) and net earnings $91.4M.
Source: Saia 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.