JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) _ Saia Inc. (SAIA) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $62.5 million.

The Johns Creek, Georgia-based company said it had net income of $2.34 per share.

The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2 per share.

The trucking company posted revenue of $571.3 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $549.4 million.

Saia shares have climbed 13% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 63% in the last 12 months.

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