Vanguard reports 1.40M-share (5.25%) stake in Saia

Saia Inc Schedule 13G shows Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,400,154 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.25% of the class as of 03/31/2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saia Inc Schedule 13G shows Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,400,154 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.25% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting power over 204,465 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,400,154 shares. The form is signed on 04/30/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard Capital Management reports a 5.25% stake in Saia Inc.

Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owns 1,400,154 shares of Saia Common Stock, with sole dispositive power over that amount and sole voting power over 204,465 shares, reported as of 03/31/2026.

This filing is a standard ownership disclosure under Schedule 13G; the reported stake crosses the 5% threshold that triggers public reporting. Subsequent filings could change the position; timing and trading intent are not detailed here.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Ownership structure shows voting vs. dispositive separation.

The filing distinguishes sole voting power (204,465 shares) from sole dispositive power (1,400,154 shares), indicating control over sale decisions beyond vote control. This pattern is common for asset managers holding client accounts.

Stake size at 5.25% makes the position disclosable but does not on its own imply active engagement; further filings would show any changes or intent.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 1,400,154 shares Percent of class: 5.25% Sole voting power: 204,465 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 1,400,154 shares reported as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 5.25% percentage of common stock

Sole voting power 204,465 shares as stated in Item 4

Sole dispositive power 1,400,154 shares power to direct disposition as stated in Item 4

Signature date 04/30/2026 form signed by Head of Global Fund Administration

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, sole voting power

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Schedule 13G shows beneficial ownership disclosure obligations"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficially owned regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 1400154"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1400154"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

sole voting power regulatory

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 204,465"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

FAQ

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What stake does Vanguard Capital Management report in SAIA?

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,400,154 shares, equal to 5.25% of Saia Inc. common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole dispositive power over the full amount and sole voting power over 204,465 shares.

What voting and dispositive powers are disclosed in the Schedule 13G for SAIA?

The filing shows sole voting power over 204,465 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,400,154 shares. Shared voting and dispositive powers are listed as zero in the Schedule 13G excerpt provided.

What is the relevant reporting date for the SAIA ownership disclosure?

The ownership amounts are reported as of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G excerpt is signed on 04/30/2026, which is the signature date provided on the form.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate who ultimately receives dividends or sale proceeds?

The filing states Vanguard Capital Management and certain affiliates have the right to direct receipt of dividends or sale proceeds, including securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts over which the reporting entity exercises dispositive power.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/30/2026 - 01:12 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Saia Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

78709Y105

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 78709Y105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Capital Management

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 204,465.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,400,154.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,400,154.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.25 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Saia Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 11465 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 400, Johns Creek, GA, 30097
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Capital Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 78709Y105
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1400154
(b)	Percent of class: 5.25 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 204465
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1400154
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Vanguard Capital Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vanguard Capital Management

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	04/30/2026