Analyst Ravi Shanker of Morgan Stanley maintained a Sell rating on Saia (SAIA – Research Report), retaining the price target of $270.00.
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Ravi Shanker has given his Sell rating due to a combination of factors including the ongoing volatility in Saia’s stock performance and the uncertainty surrounding its financial baseline. Despite meeting fourth-quarter expectations, the company’s forward-looking commentary suggests potential downsides relative to consensus expectations, particularly in terms of operating ratio guidance for the first quarter and the full fiscal year.
Additionally, the stock has experienced significant price fluctuations over the past year, indicating a market struggle to establish a normalized baseline for earnings per share and valuation multiples. Current trading multiples are significantly above historical averages, leading to debates among investors about what constitutes a normalized state for the company. As a result, the stock’s value is perceived to be at risk until clearer financial trends are established.
Shanker covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as American Airlines, Alaska Air, and JetBlue Airways. According to TipRanks, Shanker has an average return of 1.5% and a 51.93% success rate on recommended stocks.