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Saia vs Werner Enterprises: SAIA and WERN compared
Saia is the larger company: $982M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $951M for Werner Enterprises (Q3 2026). Werner Enterprises is growing faster (+23% against +17% a year earlier). Saia is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.4% against 1.8%.
Where the money goes: SAIA and WERN
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.
Werner Enterprises (WERN) · Q3 2026
Werner Enterprises, Q3 2026: revenue $951M (+23% year over year), operating margin 1.8%, net earnings $6.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Saia (SAIA) | Werner Enterprises (WERN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $982M | $951M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +17% | +23% |
| Operating margin | 12.4% | 1.8% |
| Net earnings | $91.4M | $6.6M |
| Net margin | 9.3% | 0.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $190M | — |
| Free cash flow | $111M | — |
| Market value | $8.9B | $1.6B |
| P/E | 31.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $414.67 | $36.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Werner Enterprises
- Truckload Transportation Services: $714M (75%)
- Werner Logistics: $216M (23%)
- Other: $20.1M (2%)
- Corporate: $577K (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Saia or Werner Enterprises?
Saia is the larger company: $982M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $951M for Werner Enterprises (Q3 2026).
Is Saia or Werner Enterprises growing faster?
Werner Enterprises is growing faster (+23% against +17% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Saia or Werner Enterprises?
Saia is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.4% against 1.8%.
More: Saia earnings · how Saia makes money · Werner Enterprises earnings · how Werner Enterprises makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 8-K filed Oct 27, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.