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Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)
NASDAQ:BLBD
BLBD Stock Chart & Stats
$52.44
-$0.70(-1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$52.44
-$0.70(-1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$30.04 - $61.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume225.79K
Average Volume (3M)393.81K
Market Cap
$1.61B
Enterprise Value$1.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$229.31M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$96.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.5
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding31,617,002
10 Day Avg. Volume368,139
30 Day Avg. Volume393,805
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.64
Price to Book (P/B)7.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.25
P/FCF Ratio10.48
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$59.20Price Target Upside12.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital AllocationAuthorization of a sizable stock repurchase program signals a commitment to returning cash to shareholders and can support per-share value.
Earnings And ProfitabilityAnalyst observes revenue and EBITDA outperformance versus estimates, indicating strong operational execution and improving profitability metrics.
EV Adoption And Margin ExpansionGrowing demand for alternative-powered school buses coupled with subsidy support can drive higher average selling prices and help expand margins.
Bears Say
Backlog DeteriorationDeclines in unit backlog tied to tariff-driven pricing uncertainty reduce near-term revenue visibility and raise execution risk.
Market Sentiment And Share VolatilityIncreased scrutiny from short-sellers and growing bearish commentary on backlog metrics could amplify negative sentiment and elevate share-price volatility.
Tariff And Trade UncertaintyTariff-related uncertainty may depress electric vehicle purchases and impede growth momentum in the EV school bus segment.
Blue Bird News
BLBD FAQ
What was Blue Bird Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Blue Bird Corp lowest stock price was $30.04 and its highest was $61.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Blue Bird Corp’s market cap?
Blue Bird Corp’s market cap is $1.61B.
When is Blue Bird Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Blue Bird Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2026 which is today.
How were Blue Bird Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
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 0.79.
How many shares outstanding does Blue Bird Corp have?
Blue Bird Corp has 31,617,002 shares outstanding.
What happened to Blue Bird Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Blue Bird Corp?
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
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$59.20 (12.89% Upside)
$59.20 (12.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BLBD Sentiment 93%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 45.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $755.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
43.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
61.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Blue Bird Corp
Blue Bird Corporation designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses and related parts in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. The company offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative fuel applications through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses. Blue Bird Corporation sells its products through a network of dealers, as well as directly to fleet operators, the United States government, and state governments; and maintains a parts distribution center. Blue Bird Corporation was formerly known as Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.
BLBD Company Deck
BLBD Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlights significant achievements in sales, adjusted EBITDA, and EV growth, with positive developments in manufacturing and backlog. However, challenges with tariff uncertainty and government policies remain. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment is positive due to the company's strong performance and outlook.View all BLBD earnings summariesBLBD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$59.20
▲(12.89% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.80% Insiders
28.43% Mutual Funds
0.61% Other Institutional Investors
46.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors