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Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)
NASDAQ:BLBD
BLBD Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.78 - $59.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume225.79K
Average Volume (3M)782.47K
Market Cap
$1.11B
Enterprise Value$1.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.9
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
May 08, 2025EPS Estimate
0.95Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.23
Shares Outstanding32,111,076
10 Day Avg. Volume863,719
30 Day Avg. Volume782,465
Standard Deviation0.20
R-Squared0.17
Alpha0.00904
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.83
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.50
P/FCF Ratio10.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.97
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$53.00Price Target Upside47.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceThe company's elevated margin profile with mid-teens adjusted EBITDA margins is a strong indicator of financial health.
Market PositionBLBD is trading at approximately 6x consensus future adjusted EBITDA estimates, indicating a potential undervaluation.
Operational ExcellenceThe firm continues to execute at a high level, reinvest in the business, generate notable cash, and has substantial flexibility.
Bears Say
Federal SubsidiesHeightened uncertainty over federal subsidies is a significant concern affecting the company's performance.
Funding ConcernsConcerns around funding for EV school buses continue to weigh on the stock, with Blue Bird trading at a historically low valuation.
Valuation ChallengesThe low percentage of subsidized EV units being just 6% of overall units has become a major issue impacting the company's valuation.
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Ownership Overview
1.91% Insiders
29.26% Mutual Funds
29.13% Other Institutional Investors
23.24% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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BLBD FAQ
What was Blue Bird Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Blue Bird Corp lowest stock price was $29.78 and its highest was $59.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Blue Bird Corp’s market cap?
Blue Bird Corp’s market cap is $1.11B.
When is Blue Bird Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Blue Bird Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2025 which is in 76 days.
How were Blue Bird Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Blue Bird Corp released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2025. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.793 by $0.127.
Is Blue Bird Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Blue Bird Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Blue Bird Corp pay dividends?
Blue Bird Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Blue Bird Corp’s EPS estimate?
Blue Bird Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.95.
How many shares outstanding does Blue Bird Corp have?
Blue Bird Corp has 32,111,076 shares outstanding.
What happened to Blue Bird Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Blue Bird Corp reported an EPS of $0.92 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.793. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.198%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Blue Bird Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BLBD
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Blue Bird Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$53.00 (47.59% Upside)
$53.00 (47.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BLBD Sentiment 95%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 24.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $63.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
84.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
24.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Blue Bird Corp
Blue Bird Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of school buses. It operates through the Bus and Parts business segments. The Bus segment includes the manufacturing and assembly of school buses to be sold to a variety of customers across the United States, Canada, and in international markets. The Parts segment provides routine maintenance, replacement of parts that are damaged in service, and replacement of parts that suffer from wear and tear. The company was founded by Albert Laurence Luce in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, GA.
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BLBD Company Deck
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BLBD Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a strong financial performance for Blue Bird in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, with near record profits, a robust backlog, and strategic cost management. However, challenges remain with the uncertainty around federal funding and potential tariffs impacting future performance. Despite a decline in EV sales mix, the company has shown resilience and confidence in its ability to adapt and succeed.Read More>---
BLBD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$53.00
▲(47.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering BLBD
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/26 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+45.90%
reiterated a buy rating 16 days ago
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