Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)

Currency in USD
68.76
+2.75(+4.17%)
Closed·
68.73-0.03(-0.05%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
66.0068.98
52 wk Range
46.1483.39
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
66.01
Open
66.9
Day's Range
66-68.98
52 wk Range
46.14-83.39
Volume
889.75K
Average Volume (3m)
484.21K
1-Year Change
24.2501%
Book Value / Share
20.69
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
89.25
Upside
+29.80%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
4 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Blue Bird Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 89.25
(+29.80% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Buy91.00+32.34%86.00Maintain06/08/2026
Barclays
Buy85.00+23.62%75.00Maintain20/07/2026
Roth/MKM
Buy94.00+36.71%-New Coverage25/06/2026
DA Davidson
Buy86.00+25.07%86.00Maintain09/06/2026
DA Davidson
Buy86.00+25.07%-Maintain01/06/2026

Blue Bird Corp SWOT Analysis


EV Market Leade
Blue Bird Corporation emerges as a frontrunner in the electric school bus market, leveraging its strong position in traditional buses to drive innovation and growth
Financial Resilience
Explore Blue Bird's robust financial performance, with Q4 2024 results exceeding expectations and a reaffirmed FY 2025 EBITDA guidance signaling confidence
Operational Excellence
Delve into Blue Bird's operational efficiencies, including a one-shift, one-plant labor agreement, contributing to an improved cost base and enhanced profitability
Future Prospects
Analysts project a promising outlook for Blue Bird, with price targets ranging from $50 to $54, reflecting the company's potential for sustained growth and market expansion
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Blue Bird Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Blue Bird posted Q3 fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.28 vs. $1.27 est.; revenue rose 23% YoY to $517.2M, beating $483.6M forecast by 7%.
  • Company raised FY2026 guidance to $1.74B-$1.76B revenue and $245M-$250M adj. EBITDA, marking 15th consecutive quarter beating all metrics.
  • Announced major Ford partnership to enter commercial chassis market; acquiring Detroit Chassis plant for $7M, targeting 10K units by 2030.
  • Shares fell 2.1% post-earnings to $76.22 as investors weighed 180bps margin pressure from Micro Bird deal and 2028 start date for Ford venture.
  • Lifted long-term targets to ~$3B revenue and $400M-$500M+ EBITDA; alt-powered buses reached 54% of Q3 unit sales amid strong replacement cycle.
Last Updated: 05/08/2026, 22:40
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Earnings

Latest Release
05/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.28 / 1.27
Revenue / Forecast
517.2M / 483.57M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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P/E Ratio
7.7x24.3x12.3x
PEG Ratio
0.05−0.110.03
Price/Book
3.3x3.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x0.8x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
28.7%62.1%25.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Blue Bird Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. It offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative power options through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses, as well as diesel engines. The company also sells replacement bus parts; and provides extended warranties related to its products. Blue Bird Corporation sells its products through drop ship and a network of dealers, as well as directly to fleet operators, the United States government, and state governments; independent service centers; and maintains a parts distribution center. It has a collaboration with Ford Motor Company to create the next generation of F-53/F-59 commercial stripped chassis. Blue Bird Corporation was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
15.43M48.76%1.06B
Other Institutional Investors
20.09M51.24%1.38B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
35.52M100.00%2.44B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
FMR LLC9.53%3,015,276207,330
BlackRock, Inc.8.18%2,590,073178,093

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FAQ

What Is the Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) Share Price Today?

The Blue Bird stock price today is 68.76 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Blue Bird (BLBD) Trade On?

Blue Bird is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Blue Bird?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Blue Bird is "BLBD."

What Is the Current Blue Bird Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) market cap is 2.09B USD.

What Is Blue Bird's (BLBD) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Blue Bird EPS is currently 8.47 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Blue Bird Earnings Date?

Blue Bird's next earnings report will be released on 14/12/2026.

Is BLBD a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Blue Bird moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for BLBD stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Blue Bird Stock Split?

Blue Bird has split 0 times. (See the BLBD stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Blue Bird Have?

Blue Bird has 2010 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD)?

As of 08/08/2026, Blue Bird (BLBD) is trading at a share price of 68.76 USD, with a previous close of 66.01 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 66.00 USD to 68.98 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 46.14 USD to 83.39 USD.

What Is Blue Bird (BLBD) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Blue Bird is 89.25 USD, with a high estimate of 95 USD and a low estimate of 82 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +29.80% Upside potential.

What Is the BLBD Premarket Price?

BLBD's last pre-market stock price is 67.99 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,320.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.98, or 3.00%.

What Is the BLBD After Hours Price?

BLBD's last after hours stock price is 68.73 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.03, or -0.05%.
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