Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD)
| Market Cap | 1.08B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.34B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 108.12M |
| Shares Out | 32.11M |
| EPS (ttm) | 3.21 |
| PE Ratio | 10.48 |
| Forward PE | 8.24 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 526,243 |
| Open | 33.05 |
| Previous Close | 33.91 |
| Day's Range | 32.26 - 34.24 |
| 52-Week Range | 30.04 - 59.40 |
| Beta | 1.37 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 58.21 (+72.99%) |
| Earnings Date | May 7, 2025 |
About BLBD
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 Bi... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Blue Bird's revenue was $1.35 billion, an increase of 18.92% compared to the previous year's $1.13 billion. Earnings were $105.55 million, an increase of 343.25%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 7 analysts, the average rating for BLBD stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $58.21, which is an increase of 72.99% from the latest price.
News
Blue Bird Corporation: Driving A Solid Yellow Business
Currently, the company reports that more than 47% of all school buses in circulation in the Americas are more than ten years old. This represents a total of approximately 270,000. As for the revenue g...
Blue Bird Corporation: Time To Double Down Despite Policy Uncertainty
Blue Bird Corporation faces challenges from policy changes under President Trump, including halted EPA funds and increased tariffs, but maintains a strong backlog and diversified product range. Despit...
Blue Bird Corporation: A Speculative Value Play
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Blue Bird Presents its Latest Zero- and Low-Emission Commercial Vehicle Solutions at Work Truck Week
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, highlights its latest zero- and ultra-low emission commercial vehicle solutions...
Blue Bird Corporation: An Opportunity To Hitch A Ride To Strong Upside
Blue Bird Corporation is a compelling investment due to its focus on electric school buses and attractive stock valuation despite recent performance setbacks. Short-term revenue decline is attributed ...
Blue Bird: No Floor In Sight - Pending Further Policy Clarity (Rating Downgrade)
Blue Bird is likely to remain volatile in the near term, despite the double beat FQ1'25 earnings call and the management's reiterated FY2025 guidance. This is attributed to the lack of clarity surroun...
Blue Bird Stock Is A Bargain, Not A Value Trap
Blue Bird Corporation remains a “Strong Buy” due to its solid backlog, strong funding, and undervaluation, despite recent stock price underperformance. The company reported strong Q1 FY2025 results, w...
Blue Bird: Past Underperformance, But Long-Term Potential Is Too Good To Ignore - Reiterating Buy
Blue Bird experienced a slight topline contraction due to a decrease in EV share in total volumes during the first quarter. Expected growth in EV sales with resumed funding and related grants and a ro...
Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Hoop Bus
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, donated an advanced electric school bus to Hoop Bus Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call February 5, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Mark Benfield - Head of Invest Relations Phil Horlock - Chief Executive Officer Ra...
Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results; Beats First Quarter Guidance; Reaffirms 2025 Guidance and Long-Term Outlook
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2025 first quarter results. Highlights...
Blue Bird Appoints John Wyskiel as President and CEO
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has appointed John Wyskiel to the position of President and CEO, effective Febr...
Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results on February 5, 2025
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2025 first quarter results on February 5, 2025. The...
Blue Bird: Driving Growth Amid Uncertainty
Blue Bird, founded in 1927, is a market leader in school buses, now innovating with diesel, gasoline, propane, natural gas, and electric powertrains. The company shows strong fundamentals with record-...
Blue Bird's Unloved Status Triggers Rich Capital Appreciation Prospects
BLBD continues to report robust growth prospects, supported by a growing backlog, higher ASPs, raised FY2025 guidance, and raised long-term profit margin targets. These have directly contributed to it...
Wilkes County Schools Leads the Way as Georgia's First District with an All-Clean School Bus Fleet
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilkes County Schools (WCS) has marked the historic milestone of becoming the first school district in Georgia to serve all of its 25 daily bus routes exclusively with zer...
Blue Bird: Oversold And Undervalued Heading Into 2025
Blue Bird stock has underperformed recently but still delivered a 90% return over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500. Execution challenges and potential policy changes under President-elect Trum...
Blue Bird Is Positioned For Continued Growth, Looks Even More Attractive Now
Blue Bird Corporation reported strong FY24 results with double-digit top-line growth, driven by robust demand and higher pricing. Anticipated decline in EV sales in H1 FY25 due to customer delivery re...
Blue Bird Joint Venture Micro Bird to Establish Bus Manufacturing Facility in New York State
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, lauds the U.S. expansion of Micro Bird's manufacturing operations to build smal...
Blue Bird: Shares Deserve To Take A Nice Ride Higher
Blue Bird Corporation's shares dropped 5% despite better-than-expected revenue and adjusted earnings due to revised long-term guidance and political risks from potential tariffs. The company reported ...
Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 25, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Mark Benfield - IR Phil Horlock - CEO Razvan Radulescu - CFO Conference Call Par...
Blue Bird Reports Record Fiscal 2024 Results, Beating Guidance; Raises Fiscal 2025 Guidance and Long-Term Outlook
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year resu...
Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Blue Bird Price Expectations Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
Blue Bird Corporation BLBD will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, Nov. 25.
Blue Bird: A Hidden Gem On A Dip
Blue Bird has consistently exceeded market expectations, with significant growth in revenue and profits, driven by strategic pricing and a favorable product mix. With substantial investments in expand...