Why is SAIA Down Today?

SAIA
$332.83
▼ -3.20% ($-10.67)
Last updated: Sep 24, 2026 8:34 PM ET

About Saia, Inc.

Saia ranks among the 10 largest less-than-truckload carriers in the United States, with more than 200 facilities and a fleet of more than 6,500 tractors and 26,000 trailers. As a national LTL carrier, the firm offers time-definite and expedited options for shipments ranging between 100 and 10,000 po...

Sector: TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)
Market Cap: $7.83B
Forward P/E: 24.0
52-Week Range: $249.32 - $494.71
Employees: 15,300

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector is down 2.3% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector: -2.3%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

SAIA is significantly underperforming the market (-3.1% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.08%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.01%
SAIA
This Stock
-3.20%
vs S&P 500: -3.12%
vs Nasdaq: -3.19%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, SAIA is expected to trade between:
$322.85 - $339.49

Key Level to Watch

$316.19 support
Watch for breakdown below $332.83

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Last updated: Sep 24, 2026 8:34 PM (-150 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.98
Put/Call Ratio
94.6%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,199
Put Volume: 4,118
Total: 8,317
Unusual Activity: $310 CALL (1,142 vol) $300 CALL (1,142 vol)

Historical Context

SAIA has moved more than 3.0% down on 26 occasions in the past year.

42.3%
Continuation Rate
11/26 times continued down
-0.24%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 01, 2026 (-6.6%) → Next day: +0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is SAIA stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector is down 2.3% on average.

Is SAIA stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, SAIA shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the SAIA stock price target?

SAIA is currently trading at $332.83. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $322.85 - $339.49. See long-term price prediction →

Will SAIA stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that SAIA's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $316.19 (support).

Is SAIA stock oversold or overbought?

SAIA's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 37.0. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for SAIA stock?

SAIA's 10-day momentum indicator is at -13.17. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is SAIA outperforming or underperforming the market?

SAIA (-3.20%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.1% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.08%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.01%.

What does MACD indicate for SAIA?

SAIA's MACD (-6.81) is currently above the signal line (-7.38), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 21.4) is moderate.

Is SAIA in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, SAIA is in a bearish trend. The price ($332.83) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($346.59) and 50-day SMA ($368.1). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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