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SAIA INC (SAIA) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SAIA - US78709Y1055 - Common Stock

366.69 USD
+9.01 (+2.52%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:05:03 PM
366.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:05:03 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, SAIA scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, SAIA is only an average performer.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month SAIA has a been trading in the 316.14 - 369.83 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, SAIA turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 46% of all stocks.
SAIA is an average performer in the Ground Transportation industry, it outperforms 51% of 42 stocks in the same industry.
SAIA is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so SAIA is lagging the market.
Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
SAIA INC / SAIA Weekly stock chart
SAIA INC / SAIA Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although SAIA has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

248.92

533.55

When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 339.18 to 343.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 319.97 to 320.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @292.91 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @274.07 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 251.43 to 253.57. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @528.27 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for SAIA is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for SAIA is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength46.82NEUTRALSAIA is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SAIA is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SAIA is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of SAIA is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)69.71NEUTRALThe RSI value for SAIA is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)2.14POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests SAIA has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)88.73OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests SAIA may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.57MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for SAIA suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)32.77POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for SAIA suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
SAIA INC / SAIA Daily stock chart

SAIA INC

NASDAQ:SAIA (1/8/2026, 8:05:03 PM)

After market: 366.69 0 (0%)

366.69

+9.01 (+2.52%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Performance
% Chg2.52%
1 Week12.3%
2 Weeks11.69%
1 Month11.24%
3 Month24.63%
6 Month20.91%
12 Month-18.63%
2 Year-18.62%
3 Year34.43%
5 Year107.46%
10 Year1614.31%
15 Year3743.71%
Volatility
ATR(14)12.31
ATR(20)%3.57%
ATR Inc61.91%
Range Today21.22
ADR(20)12.87
ADR(20)%3.51%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS46.82
3 months CRS91.06
6 months CRS82.44
Mansfield0.12
10 Day High369.83
10 Day Low323.08
20 Day High369.83
20 Day Low316.14
52 Week High538.03
52 Week Low229.12
CS1 End343.13
CR1 Start528.27
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.34%
DER(5)1.01%
Volume407.00K
Volume Incr3.7%
Vol(5)496.26K
Vol(50)518.50K

SAIA INC / SAIA FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of SAIA INC (SAIA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to SAIA.


What is the trend direction for SAIA stock?

The current trend direction for SAIA INC (SAIA) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for SAIA INC?

SAIA INC (SAIA) has an RSI value of 69.7092. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for SAIA INC?

The MACD indicator for SAIA INC (SAIA) has a value of 2.13628, indicating a bullish trend.


What is the short term momentum for SAIA INC (SAIA) stock?

The short term momentum for SAIA INC (SAIA) is positive.