Compared to Estimates, Saia (SAIA) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended December 2024, Saia (SAIA) reported revenue of $788.95 million, up 5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.84, compared to $3.33 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $782.07 million, representing a surprise of +0.88%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.79%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.79.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Saia performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Operating Ratio: 87.1% compared to the 87.1% average estimate based on five analysts. LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Tonnage: 1,481 KTon compared to the 1,456.88 KTon average estimate based on three analysts. LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Revenue Per Hundredweight(CWT): $25.73 versus the three-analyst average estimate of $26.31. View all Key Company Metrics for Saia here>>>Shares of Saia have returned +3.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 228 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2023 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Saia, Inc. (SAIA): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks