Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD)

NASDAQ: BLBD · Real-Time Price · USD
70.50
-0.52 (-0.73%)
May 11, 2026, 1:04 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap2.23B +96.9%
Revenue (ttm)1.49B +10.1%
Net Income133.01M +23.0%
EPS4.08 +26.6%
Shares Out 31.65M
PE Ratio17.16
Forward PE13.74
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume305,332
Open71.08
Previous Close71.02
Day's Range67.61 - 71.51
52-Week Range36.01 - 81.51
Beta1.37
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target75.17 (+6.62%)
Earnings DateMay 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]

Founded 1927
Employees 2,012
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BLBD
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for BLBD stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $75.17, which is an increase of 6.62% from the latest price.

Price Target
$75.17
(6.62% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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…

3 days ago - TheFly

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…

4 days ago - TheFly

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…

4 days ago - TheFly

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…

4 days ago - TheFly

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...

4 days ago - TheFly

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…

4 days ago - TheFly

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.

4 days ago - Transcripts

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....

4 days ago - Business Wire

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...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

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/ -...

18 days ago - 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...

18 days ago - Business Wire

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…

27 days ago - TheFly

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...

27 days ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird management to meet with Craig-Hallum

Meeting to be held in Denver on April 16 hosted by Craig-Hallum.

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird price target raised to $65 from $62 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $65 from $62 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after what the firm calls out as “another…

3 months ago - TheFly

Blue Bird price target raised to $78 from $70 at Needham

Needham raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $78 from $70 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company printed inline revenues and a bottom…

3 months ago - TheFly

Blue Bird price target raised to $55 from $50 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Blue Bird (BLBD) to $55 from $50 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares post the Q1 report. The company reported sales…

3 months ago - TheFly

Blue Bird Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Record Q1 results exceeded guidance, with revenue up 6% and Adjusted EBITDA at $50M. Strong order intake, robust EV and alt power performance, and a solid balance sheet support raised full-year guidance. Margin expansion and automation initiatives underpin a positive long-term outlook.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Blue Bird reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.00, consensus 80c

Reports Q1 revenue $333M, consensus $325.74M. “I am incredibly proud of our team in delivering another outstanding quarterly result,” said John Wyskiel, President & CEO of Blue Bird (BLBD) Corporation...

3 months ago - TheFly

Blue Bird backs FY26 revenue view roughly $1.5B, consensus $1.52B

“We are very pleased with our first quarter results, with our highest ever Q1 revenue and Adj. EBITDA,” said Razvan Radulescu, CFO of Blue Bird (BLBD) Corporation. “Our business is…

3 months ago - TheFly