Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD)

NASDAQ: BLBD · Real-Time Price · USD
41.43
-1.01 (-2.37%)
Dec 3, 2024, 12:29 PM EST - Market open
-2.37%
Market Cap 1.34B
Revenue (ttm) 1.35B
Net Income (ttm) 105.55M
Shares Out 32.27M
EPS (ttm) 3.16
PE Ratio 13.43
Forward PE 10.79
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 231,005
Open 42.38
Previous Close 42.43
Day's Range 41.18 - 42.44
52-Week Range 19.50 - 59.40
Beta 1.58
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 60.64 (+46.39%)
Earnings Date Nov 25, 2024

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]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1927
Employees 1,830
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BLBD
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for BLBD stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $60.64, which is an increase of 46.39% from the latest price.

Price Target
$60.64
(46.39% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

5 days ago - Business Wire

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 ...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

7 days ago - Business Wire

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.

11 days ago - Benzinga

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...

15 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on November 25, 2024

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year financial results...

20 days ago - Business Wire

BlueBird: Adding To My Position With A 100% Upside Target

BlueBird (BLBD) is a Strong Buy with a $91 target, driven by its monopoly on alternative-fueled buses and significant revenue growth potential. Despite potential policy changes, BlueBird's propane and...

25 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Blue Bird Appoints Edward Hightower to its Board of Directors

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of Edward T. Hightower to its Board of Director...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Announces FY2024 Preliminary Unit Sales and Revenue

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced select preliminary full-year, unaudited results for fiscal 2024. Sele...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Delivers First Fleet of Propane-Powered Buses to School District of Philadelphia

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its first fleet of propane-powered buses to the School District o...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Initiating Blue Bird At A Strong Buy Into Year-End

Blue Bird's stock has paused after a massive rally, but I believe this is a consolidation phase before another significant upward move. Despite short-term bearish technicals, long-term fundamentals an...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Blue Bird Is Extremely Cheap - Buy The Dip

Blue Bird is a $1.5 billion market cap firm that designs, engineers, produces, and sells school buses in the US, Canada, and internationally. The company reported a 13% revenue increase, a 14.5% adjus...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Blue Bird stock price: is this boring company a good buy?

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) stock price has done well as it soared by over 137% in the last twelve months, giving it a market cap of over $1.4 billion. It has jumped by over 530% from its lowest leve...

7 weeks ago - Invezz

Top 3 Industrials Stocks Which Could Blast Off This Quarter

The most oversold stocks in the industrials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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7 weeks ago - Benzinga

Blue Bird Corp falls 5% on Roth Capital downgrade: is it time to sell?

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) saw its stock price tumble over 5% today following a downgrade from Roth Capital. The investment firm shifted its rating from “Buy” to “Neutral” while maintaining ...

2 months ago - Invezz

Blue Bird Applauds EPA's $965 Million Clean School Bus Funding to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Emission Student Transportation

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, commends the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Amentum Announces Board of Directors Effective Post Merger with Jacobs Businesses

CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Board--Amentum, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, has announced its board of directors effective upon the close of the pending merger with Jac...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Corporation: Strong Pricing And Backlog Set To Fuel Growth Further

Blue Bird Corporation's strong 2024 top line growth is driven by high demand for EVs, favorable pricing, and federal funding. Strong pricing and a favorable mix of alternative-powered vehicles should ...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Fall Into Profits: Top 10 Stocks For A September Dip

September is a historically challenging month for equity markets. Upcoming events on the economic calendar, inflation hysteria, and the November election could amplify the seasonal volatility in marke...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Blue Bird Announces Resignation of President; Phil Horlock to Remain as President and CEO

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that Britton Smith has resigned from his position as President,...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird: Lack Of Price Action On Q3 Make For A Buying Opportunity

Blue Bird is expected to play a key role in the electrification of school buses, with significant growth projections. Government bipartisan programs like the Clean School Bus Act are crucial for the c...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Blue Bird Delivers its 2,000th Electric School Bus

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its 2,000th electric, zero-emission school bus marking an industr...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird: Not Shot Down, Merely Moderated

BLBD continues to enjoy robust prospects, with the pent-up demand for school bus replacements flowing to its growing backlog at higher ASPs. This has led to the management's raised FY2024 guidance and...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Blue Bird: No-Brainer Growth And Value Stock

Blue Bird Stock suffered a 30% decline, likely due to panic selling and profit-taking after hitting highs in June 2024. Blue Bird's recent earnings release corroborates its bullish thesis, as it upgra...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha