Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
SAIA Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
SAIA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SAIA Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Saia, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SAIA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SAIA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% buyback yield, 0.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 114.9%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $162,906 today.
SAIA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11.6B | — | — | 0 | Unknown | |
| $46.1B | 0.5% | 23.0% | 9 | Sustainable | |
| $3.2B | 0.3% | 18.3% | 0 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $2.4B | 1.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
1st | $11.9B | 1.7% | 48.7% | 10 | Sustainable |
3rd | $1.4B | 1.1% | 84.1% | 0 | Watch |
| $1.1B | 0.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
SAIA Annual Dividend History (1998–2025)
28 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $9.52 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.52 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.26 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $13.40 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $9.48 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.20 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.30 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.99 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.49 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.87 | — | — | — |
Full Stock Analysis
Deep dive into SAIA consensus models and risk factors.
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
28+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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SAIA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SAIA stock.
How much dividend does SAIA pay per share?
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made quarterly.
When is SAIA's next ex-dividend date?
SAIA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SAIA typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is SAIA's dividend safe?
SAIA's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SAIA increased its dividend?
SAIA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does SAIA pay dividends?
Saia, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1998 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in SAIA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SAIA five years ago would be worth approximately $21,487 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SAIA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SAIA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.