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Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)
NASDAQ:BLBD
BLBD Stock Chart & Stats
$51.50
-$0.70(-1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$51.50
-$0.70(-1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$30.04 - $61.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume225.79K
Average Volume (3M)395.46K
Market Cap
$1.64B
Enterprise Value$1.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$229.31M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$96.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.78Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.32
Shares Outstanding31,714,958
10 Day Avg. Volume380,521
30 Day Avg. Volume395,465
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 Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.83
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$61.17Price Target Upside18.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)4.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog GrowthBacklogs have increased by 25% recently, indicating strong demand.
Market PositionThe company had a solid quarter, beating estimates, especially in terms of EBITDA.
Shareholder ReturnsA new $100M stock repurchase program has been authorized, demonstrating a commitment to returning cash to shareholders.
Bears Say
Backlog DeclineYear-end backlog of 3.1k units declined as tariffs created pricing uncertainty over the past six months.
Program UncertaintyConcerns remain around the future of the Clean School Bus Program, with uncertainties about Phase 5 moving forward under the current administration.
Tariff ImpactTariff concerns are expected to weigh on electric vehicle sales in the first half of the fiscal year, impacting the company's growth in this 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 $1.64B.
When is Blue Bird Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Blue Bird Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were Blue Bird Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Blue Bird Corp released its earnings results on Nov 24, 2025. The company reported $1.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.053 by $0.267.
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 0.78.
How many shares outstanding does Blue Bird Corp have?
Blue Bird Corp has 31,714,958 shares outstanding.
What happened to Blue Bird Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Blue Bird Corp reported an EPS of $1.32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.053. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.505%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$61.17 (18.78% Upside)
$61.17 (18.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BLBD Sentiment 87%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.63%
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
$61.17
▲(18.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.86% Insiders
33.40% Mutual Funds
23.69% Other Institutional Investors
20.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors