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Landstar System vs Saia: LSTR and SAIA compared
Landstar System is the larger company: $1.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $982M for Saia (Q3 2026). Landstar System is growing faster (+25% against +17% a year earlier). Saia is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.4% against 4.3%.
Where the money goes: LSTR and SAIA
Landstar System (LSTR) · Q3 2026
Landstar System, Q3 2026: revenue $1.5B (+25% year over year), operating margin 4.3%, net earnings $48.0M, operating cash flow $70.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Saia (SAIA) · Q3 2026
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.
| Landstar System (LSTR) | Saia (SAIA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.5B | $982M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +25% | +17% |
| Operating margin | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| Net earnings | $48.0M | $91.4M |
| Net margin | 3.2% | 9.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $70.9M | $190M |
| Free cash flow | $68.0M | $111M |
| Market value | $4.8B | $8.9B |
| P/E | 30.3× | 31.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $179.25 | $414.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Landstar System
- Transportation Logistics: $1.5B (99%)
- Insurance: $14.7M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Landstar System or Saia?
Landstar System is the larger company: $1.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $982M for Saia (Q3 2026).
Is Landstar System or Saia growing faster?
Landstar System is growing faster (+25% against +17% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Landstar System or Saia?
Saia is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.4% against 4.3%.
More: Landstar System earnings · how Landstar System makes money · Saia earnings · how Saia makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.