Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD)
| Market Cap | 2.14B +70.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.49B +10.1% |
| Net Income | 133.01M +23.0% |
| EPS | 4.08 +26.6% |
| Shares Out | 31.65M |
| PE Ratio | 16.63 |
| Forward PE | 13.32 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 428,857 |
| Open | 70.05 |
| Previous Close | 70.19 |
| Day's Range | 67.32 - 71.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 37.68 - 81.51 |
| Beta | 1.37 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 81.71 (+20.57%) |
| Earnings Date | May 6, 2026 |
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 fiscal year 2025, Blue Bird's revenue was $1.48 billion, an increase of 9.87% compared to the previous year's $1.35 billion. Earnings were $127.72 million, an increase of 21.01%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 7 analysts, the average rating for BLBD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $81.71, which is an increase of 20.57% from the latest price.
News
Blue Bird Slides: Investor presentation
Blue Bird has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 12, 2026.
Blue Bird downgraded to Hold from Buy at Freedom Broker
Freedom Broker downgraded Blue Bird (BLBD) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $73, up from $72. The firm cites valuation for the downgrade but views the company’s…
Blue Bird price target raised to $86 from $78 at Needham
Needham raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $86 from $78 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company posted a beat and raise quarter…
Blue Bird price target raised to $80 from $65 at BTIG
BTIG raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $80 from $65 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q2 earnings beat. The company continues…
Blue Bird price target raised to $75 from $55 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $75 from $55 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following the fiscal Q2 report. Blue Bird’s EBITDA…
Blue Bird reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.00, consensus 87c
Reports Q2 revenue $353M, consensus $336.63M. “I am incredibly proud of our team in delivering another outstanding quarterly result,” said John Wyskiel, President & CEO of Blue Bird (BLBD) Corporation...
Blue Bird sees FY26 net revenue $1.75B, consensus $1.51B
“We are very pleased with our second quarter results, with our highest ever Q2 Adj. EBITDA and Free Cash Flow,” said Razvan Radulescu, CFO of Blue Bird (BLBD) Corporation. “Our…
Blue Bird Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Record Q2 results with $353M revenue and $51M Adjusted EBITDA, raising full-year guidance post-Micro Bird acquisition. Strong cash flow, robust backlog, and strategic investments in automation and new plant position the company for long-term growth.
Blue Bird Slides: Q2 2026
Blue Bird has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 6, 2026.
Blue Bird Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Blue Bird has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 6, 2026.
Blue Bird Earnings release: Q2 2026
Blue Bird released its Q2 2026 earnings on May 6, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results....
RIO BRAVO-GREELEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BREAK GROUND ON ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS PROJECT
District begins transition to electric buses with charging infrastructure in partnership with Highland Electric Fleets BAKERSFIELD, Calif., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School D...
Bibb County School District to Unveil 15 Electric School Buses, Advancing Student Transportation in Macon
In partnership with Highland Electric Fleets and Blue Bird Corporation, the district will deploy buses and charging infrastructure to support daily operations MACON, Ga., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -...
Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results on May 6, 2026
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter results on May 6, 2026. The pub...
Blue Bird appoints Lyndon Lie as SVP, engineering
Blue Bird (BLBD) Corporation announced the appointment of Lyndon Lie as senior vice president of engineering. In this role, Lie will oversee all engineering functions across Blue Bird’s platforms to…
Blue Bird Appoints Senior Vice President of Engineering
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has announced the appointment of Lyndon Lie as senior vice president of enginee...
Blue Bird management to meet with Craig-Hallum
Meeting to be held in Denver on April 16 hosted by Craig-Hallum.
Blue Bird completes acquisition of Girardin’s stake in Micro Bird joint venture
Blue Bird (BLBD) announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Girardin Group’s stake in the Micro Bird joint venture, resulting in Blue Bird taking full ownership of…
Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Girardin Group's Stake in Micro Bird Joint Venture
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisiti...
Prince William County Public Schools Unveils 62 New Propane Buses Equipped with Industry-First Driver Airbags
MANASSAS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prince William County Public Schools unveiled its new emissions-reducing propane school buses today at its Brentsville facility. The 62 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses a...
Blue Bird to acquire full ownership of Micro Bird joint venture for $200M
Blue Bird (BLBD) has signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, thereby, taking full ownership of the enterprise. Blue Bird will pay…
Blue Bird Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire & Consolidate Micro Bird Joint Venture
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group's stake in the 50/50 Micro Bi...
Blue Bird Slides: M&A Announcement Presentation
Blue Bird has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 17, 2026.