Company / Operating Cash Flow
Saia Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$595.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$309.1M / $595.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#123 of 357
Industrials
What the data says
At $595M, Saia's operating cash flow ranks #123 of 357 in the Industrials sector. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $309M in FY2022 to $595M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$595M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +18.3%.
Improved from $578M to $595M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +24.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +18.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#123 of 357 in IndustrialsTop 34% of 357This company $595.0M Sector average $943.1M
▼
-36.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Saia's operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +18.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 1.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #123 out of 357 companies in the Industrials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.03 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $595.0M | +1.9% |
| FY2024 | $583.7M | +1.0% |
| FY2023 | $577.9M | +86.9% |
| FY2022 | $309.1M | -19.2% |
| FY2021 | $382.6M | +49.2% |
| FY2020 | $256.4M | +62.5% |
| FY2019 | $157.8M | +7.8% |
| FY2018 | $146.4M | -7.2% |
| FY2017 | $157.8M | +7.8% |
| FY2016 | $146.4M | +0.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026