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Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)
NASDAQ:BLBD
BLBD Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
7 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
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BLBD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$63.75
▲(25.74% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$76.00 | Average Price Target$63.75 | Lowest Price Target$49.00 |
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Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
BTIG
$65
Buy
28.21%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Blue Bird's Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Growth Initiatives Justify Buy RatingWe note that guidance implies a stronger second half of the year, with FY2H26 expected to generate EBITDA margins of ~16% vs. ~13% in the first half. Guidance assumes EVs will make up ~8% of the total unit delivery mix, compared to ~10% in FY2025 as tariffs are expected to weigh on EV sales in FY1H26 with a pickup expected in the back half, and we note that an earlier than expected rollout of the EPA Clean School Bus program could provide incremental upside for EV deliveries (see: BLBD Update Note). Bottom line: BLBD continues to execute on its growth strategy despite tariff headwinds as the company has been able to largely pass along increased costs to customers. Moving forward, the ongoing school bus replacement cycle along with a continued mix shift towards alt.
Roth MKM
$49
Hold
-3.35%
Downside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Bank of America Securities
$62
Buy
22.29%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Craig-Hallum
$71
Buy
40.04%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
D.A. Davidson
$76
Buy
49.90%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Needham
$70
Buy
38.07%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Blue Bird's Strong Q4 Performance and Strategic Positioning Justify Buy Rating and $70 Target PriceWe reiterate our Buy rating and $70 target following Q4 results and commentary. BLBD delivered a strong 4Q and reaffirmed potentially conservative FY26 guidance, underpinned by a healthy industry backdrop providing a visible bridge to BLBD’s longer term outlook. We continue to see a compelling risk/reward, with BLBD getting minimal credit for consistent execution despite EV school bus uncertainty, with bear talking points likely to migrate to concerns specific to BLBD's unit backlog vs recent levels, but we see bulls as likely to focus on elevated backlog levels against cleaner pre-COVID comps, muting concerns. Our $70 target represents 10x our FY26E adj EBITDA, a premium vs BLBD's historical multiple, supported by an improved margin profile and strategic scarcity post recent American specialty vehicle market.
Barclays
$50
Buy
-1.38%
Downside
Reiterated
11/24/25
Freedom Capital Markets
$67
Buy
32.15%
Upside
Initiated
09/16/25
Analyst Type
Any
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
BTIG
$65
Buy
28.21%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Blue Bird's Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Growth Initiatives Justify Buy RatingWe note that guidance implies a stronger second half of the year, with FY2H26 expected to generate EBITDA margins of ~16% vs. ~13% in the first half. Guidance assumes EVs will make up ~8% of the total unit delivery mix, compared to ~10% in FY2025 as tariffs are expected to weigh on EV sales in FY1H26 with a pickup expected in the back half, and we note that an earlier than expected rollout of the EPA Clean School Bus program could provide incremental upside for EV deliveries (see: BLBD Update Note). Bottom line: BLBD continues to execute on its growth strategy despite tariff headwinds as the company has been able to largely pass along increased costs to customers. Moving forward, the ongoing school bus replacement cycle along with a continued mix shift towards alt.
Roth MKM
$49
Hold
-3.35%
Downside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Bank of America Securities
$62
Buy
22.29%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Craig-Hallum
$71
Buy
40.04%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
D.A. Davidson
$76
Buy
49.90%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Needham
$70
Buy
38.07%
Upside
Reiterated
11/25/25
Blue Bird's Strong Q4 Performance and Strategic Positioning Justify Buy Rating and $70 Target PriceWe reiterate our Buy rating and $70 target following Q4 results and commentary. BLBD delivered a strong 4Q and reaffirmed potentially conservative FY26 guidance, underpinned by a healthy industry backdrop providing a visible bridge to BLBD’s longer term outlook. We continue to see a compelling risk/reward, with BLBD getting minimal credit for consistent execution despite EV school bus uncertainty, with bear talking points likely to migrate to concerns specific to BLBD's unit backlog vs recent levels, but we see bulls as likely to focus on elevated backlog levels against cleaner pre-COVID comps, muting concerns. Our $70 target represents 10x our FY26E adj EBITDA, a premium vs BLBD's historical multiple, supported by an improved margin profile and strategic scarcity post recent American specialty vehicle market.
Barclays
$50
Buy
-1.38%
Downside
Reiterated
11/24/25
Freedom Capital Markets
$67
Buy
32.15%
Upside
Initiated
09/16/25
Best Analysts Covering Blue Bird
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
11/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.61%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 days ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
16/25 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+15.18%
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rating 9 days ago
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1 Year
Success Rate
22/25 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+59.81%
reiterated a buy rating 9 days ago
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2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
25/25 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+79.47%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 days ago
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BLBD Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Strong Buy
1
0
0
0
0
Buy
16
17
16
15
15
Hold
1
1
1
1
1
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
18
18
17
16
16
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
BLBD Financial Forecast
BLBD Stock Forecast FAQ
What is BLBD’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Blue Bird Corp’s 12-month average price target is 63.75.
What is BLBD’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Blue Bird Corp has 25.74% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is BLBD a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Blue Bird Corp has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 7 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Blue Bird Corp’s price target?
The average price target for Blue Bird Corp is 63.75. This is based on 8 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $76.00 ,the lowest forecast is $49.00. The average price target represents 25.74% Increase from the current price of $50.7.
The highest analyst price target is $76.00 ,the lowest forecast is $49.00. The average price target represents 25.74% Increase from the current price of $50.7.
What do analysts say about Blue Bird Corp?
Blue Bird Corp’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 8 Wall Streets Analysts.
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