Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD)
| Market Cap | 1.98B +6.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.61B +13.5% |
| Net Income | 281.81M +143.2% |
| EPS | 8.48 +143.2% |
| Shares Out | 31.68M |
| PE Ratio | 7.38 |
| Forward PE | 13.03 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 81,677 |
| Open | 63.34 |
| Previous Close | 63.95 |
| Day's Range | 62.53 - 64.60 |
| 52-Week Range | 46.14 - 83.39 |
| Beta | 1.35 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 89.13 (+42.31%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 5, 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 8 analysts, the average rating for BLBD stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $89.13, which is an increase of 42.31% from the latest price.
News
Blue Bird price target lowered to $93 from $94 at Roth Capital
Roth Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $93 from $94 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Blue Bird posted “a solid Q3 beat,…
Blue Bird Slides: Investor presentation
Blue Bird has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 10, 2026.
Blue Bird upgraded to Buy from Hold at Freedom Broker
Freedom Broker upgraded Blue Bird (BLBD) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $88, up from $73. The firm views the company’s Q2 report as strong. It cites…
Blue Bird price target raised to $91 from $86 at DA Davidson
DA Davidson analyst Michael Shlisky raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $91 from $86 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Blue Bird price target raised to $95 from $80 at BTIG
BTIG analyst Gregory Lewis raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $95 from $80 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Blue Bird reported continued strength…
Blue Bird Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Record Q3 results exceeded guidance, driven by strong sales, disciplined pricing, and strategic moves including the Micro Bird acquisition and a major Ford collaboration. Raised full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance and long-term outlook, with robust liquidity and a growing presence in specialty vehicles.
Blue Bird Slides: Q3 2026
Blue Bird has posted slides in relation to its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 5, 2026.
Blue Bird Earnings release: Q3 2026
Blue Bird released its Q3 2026 earnings on August 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Blue Bird Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Blue Bird has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on August 5, 2026.
Blue Bird reports Q3 adjusted EPS $1.28, consensus $1.25
Reports Q3 revenue $517.2M, consensus $499.18M. “I am incredibly proud of our team in delivering another outstanding quarterly result,” said John Wyskiel, President & CEO of Blue Bird (BLBD) Corporati...
Blue Bird sees FY26 revenue $1.75B, consensus $1.75B
“We are very pleased with our third quarter results, driven by excellent Blue Bird (BLBD) results as well as the integration of Micro Bird” said Razvan Radulescu, CFO of Blue…
Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2026 Third 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 third quarter financial results. ...
Blue Bird Enters Definitive Agreement with Ford to Expand Commercial Stripped Chassis Operations
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in low and zero emission school buses, today announced a new collaboration to expand its commercial vehicle presence. As p...
Gatekeeper Receives $1.2M Order for School Bus Video from Blue Bird
Abbotsford, BC – July 23, 2026 - TheNewswire – Gatekeeper Systems Inc. (“Gatekeeper” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:GSI) (OTC:GKPRF), a leader in video and data solutions for school buses, public transit an...
Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results on August 5, 2026
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2026 third quarter results on August 5, 2026. The p...
Blue Bird price target raised to $85 from $75 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $85 from $75 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the machinery and…
Blue Bird assumed with a Buy at Roth Capital
Roth Capital analyst Craig Irwin assumed coverage of Blue Bird (BLBD) with a Buy rating and $94 price target The firm notes several key catalysts driving the stock’s investment story…
AST SpaceMobile announces launch date for Blue Bird satellites 8, 9, 10
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) announced that the launch of the BlueBird (BLBD) 8, 9, and 10 satellites is currently scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a…
Blue Bird management to meet virtually with DA Davidson
Virtual Meeting to be held on June 5 at 11 am hosted by DA Davidson.
Blue Bird added to ‘Best of Breed Bison List’ at DA Davidson
DA Davidson keeps a Buy rating and $86 price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) while also adding the stock to the firm’s “Best-of-Breed Bison List” seeking out companies with outstanding…
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…