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Saia Inc (SAIA)

447 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SAIA. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +24
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — SAIA

Based on 450 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SAIA than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
450 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 486 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding SAIA is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

257 buying198 selling
Last quarter: 257 funds bought or added vs 198 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~84 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 76 → 69 → 80 → 84. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new
284 out of 450 hedge funds have held SAIA for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

56 → 76 → 69 → 80 → 84 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 76 → 69 → 80 → 84. A growing number of institutions are discovering SAIA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 459 holders: 316 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 43 entered 1–2 years ago, and 100 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 448 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in SAIA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — SAIA

In 2026 Q1, 257 hedge funds were net buyers of SAIA (84 opened a new position, 173 added to an existing one), while 198 reduced or exited (138 trimmed, 60 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 59% of total institutional value in SAIA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +24 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 450.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SAIA

How many hedge funds hold SAIA — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of SAIA vs. share price

Market Analysis: SAIA

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Saia Inc (SAIA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SAIA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 45d ago
SAIA
-8.8%
XLI
+0.7%

SAIA outperformed XLI by -9.5% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 0d ago
SAIA
+0.0%
XLI
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, SAIA outperformed XLI by +0.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

30 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SAIA
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 5 days 447 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 447 425 5.18%
13F Shares 28M 29M -4.59%
Total Value $8.40B $8.79B -4.45%
New Positions 82 80 +2
Increased Positions 171 132 +39
Closed Positions 60 73 -13
Reduced Positions 134 163 -29
Total Calls 5 5 -
Total Puts 6 6 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.2 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

447 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in SAIA. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:
2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 SAIA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Pembroke Management, LTD 2.62% 39,599 $16.7M
2 Running Oak Capital LLC 1.77% 24,637 $10.4M
3 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 1.72% 64,665 $27.2M
4 Next Century Growth Investors LLC 1.68% 75,418 $31.8M
5 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 1.68% 78,777 $33.2M
6 Arvin Capital Management LP 1.57% 28,522 $12.0M
7 Wilson Asset Management (international) Pty Ltd 1.52% 13,099 $5.5M
8 Zwj Investment Counsel Inc 1.41% 103,405 $43.5M
9 Interval Partners, LP 1.31% 121,042 $51.0M
10 Jacobson & Schmitt Advisors, LLC 1.25% 18,188 $7.7M
11 Lincoln Capital Corp 1.17% 8,551 $3.6M
12 Pier Capital, LLC 1.07% 19,098 $8.0M
13 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 1.06% 813,962 $342.8M
14 LRT Capital Management, LLC 0.98% 3,583 $1.5M
15 Wasatch Advisors LP 0.94% 342,773 $144.4M
16 Bristol John W & Co Inc /Ny/ 0.88% 140,806 $59.3M
17 Rosenblum Silverman Sutton S F Inc /Ca 0.87% 8,588 $3.6M
18 Brant Point Investment Management LLC 0.79% 15,258 $6.4M
19 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.73% 161,359 $68.0M
20 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.70% 32,248 $13.6M
21 Carlson Capital, L.P. 0.66% 7,772 $3.3M
22 Driehaus Capital Management LLC 0.64% 262,043 $110.4M
23 Dockside LLC 0.61% 6,170 $2.6M
24 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.59% 151,477 $63.8M
25 Havemeyer Place LP 0.48% 11,528 $4.9M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Saia Inc (SAIA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SAIA?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added SAIA than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for SAIA?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 257 funds bought or added vs 198 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for SAIA holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 448 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in SAIA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held SAIA?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 284 out of 450 hedge funds have held SAIA for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Saia Inc (SAIA) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SAIA has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), SAIA has gained -8.8% vs +0.7% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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