A Professional Review of EBITDA: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Compared to Saia, Inc.

A Decade of EBITDA Growth: J.B. Hunt vs. Saia

In the competitive world of transportation services, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and Saia, Inc. have been key players. Over the past decade, J.B. Hunt has consistently outperformed Saia in terms of EBITDA, showcasing a robust growth trajectory. From 2014 to 2023, J.B. Hunt's EBITDA surged by approximately 88%, peaking at $1.74 billion in 2023. In contrast, Saia's EBITDA, while growing impressively by around 347%, reached $647 million in the same year.

This growth reflects J.B. Hunt's strategic investments and operational efficiencies, while Saia's rapid percentage increase highlights its aggressive expansion and market penetration. The year 2020 marked a dip for J.B. Hunt, with EBITDA dropping to $713 million, likely due to pandemic-related disruptions. However, both companies rebounded strongly, with J.B. Hunt's EBITDA increasing by 144% from 2020 to 2023, and Saia's by 107% in the same period.