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BLBD Stock Chart & Stats
$61.76
-$0.70(-1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$61.76
-$0.70(-1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.86 - $81.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume225.79K
Average Volume (3M)392.53K
Market Cap
$2.48B
Enterprise Value$1.60K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$275.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$87.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.7
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
1.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.20
Shares Outstanding31,646,590
10 Day Avg. Volume292,967
30 Day Avg. Volume392,534
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.64
Price to Book (P/B)7.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.25
P/FCF Ratio12.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$85.17Price Target Upside37.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)4.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And Electric Vehicle DemandA growing backlog with a higher mix of electric vehicles gives clear visibility into future deliveries and supports revenue as EV programs scale.
Margins And Cash GenerationImproved margins and strong free cash flow, along with management raising profitability expectations, enhance financial flexibility and support reinvestment or capital returns.
Valuation And Analyst ReassessmentAnalyst upgrades and a higher price target after consecutive strong results suggest upside potential given the stock trades below typical mid-cycle valuation.
Bears Say
Federal Program Administration UncertaintyUncertainty around federal program administration for EV funding could disrupt demand timing and reduce access to financing that supports electrification projects.
Supply Chain And Pricing CompetitivenessTrade policy uncertainty and higher component costs may force difficult choices between absorbing costs or increasing prices, which could weaken competitiveness for new orders.
Tariff-driven Cost PressureExisting tariffs raise input costs and can compress margins, limiting the company's ability to improve profitability without raising prices.
Blue Bird News
BLBD FAQ
What was Blue Bird Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Blue Bird Corporation lowest stock price was $42.86 and its highest was $81.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Blue Bird Corporation’s market cap?
Blue Bird Corporation’s market cap is $2.48B.
When is Blue Bird Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Blue Bird Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Blue Bird Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Blue Bird Corporation released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.877 by $0.123.
Is Blue Bird Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Blue Bird Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Blue Bird Corporation pay dividends?
Blue Bird Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Blue Bird Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Blue Bird Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.25.
How many shares outstanding does Blue Bird Corporation have?
Blue Bird Corporation has 31,646,590 shares outstanding.
What happened to Blue Bird Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Blue Bird Corporation reported an EPS of $1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.877. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.918%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Blue Bird Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BLBD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Blue Bird Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$85.17 (37.90% Upside)
$85.17 (37.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BLBD Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 143.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $19.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 17.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 17.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
82.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
26.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird Corporation specializes in the design, engineering, production, and distribution of school buses and related components. The company serves customers across the United States, Canada, and international markets, structured into two primary divisions: Bus and Parts. Its product lineup includes Type C, Type D, and various specialty buses, alongside a strong emphasis on alternative fuel solutions such as propane, gasoline, compressed natural gas, and electric-powered vehicles. Blue Bird markets its offerings through an extensive dealer network, in addition to direct sales to fleet operators and both federal and state government entities. A centralized parts distribution center supports its logistical needs. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Macon, Georgia, the company was previously known as Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.
BLBD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$85.17
▲(37.90% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.82% Insiders
26.47% Mutual Funds
0.85% Other Institutional Investors
49.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors