Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD)

NASDAQ: BLBD · Real-Time Price · USD
62.93
-1.53 (-2.37%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
62.93
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT
-2.37%
Market Cap 1.99B
Revenue (ttm) 1.50B
Net Income (ttm) 129.75M
Shares Out 31.59M
EPS (ttm) 3.96
PE Ratio 15.88
Forward PE 13.91
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 367,585
Open 64.49
Previous Close 64.46
Day's Range 62.08 - 64.49
52-Week Range 34.19 - 66.13
Beta 1.40
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 68.00 (+8.06%)
Earnings Date May 6, 2026

About BLBD

Blue Bird Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. It offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative power options through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses, as well as diesel engines. The company also sells replacement bus parts; and provides extended warranties related to its products. Blue Bi... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1927
Employees 2,012
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BLBD
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Blue Bird's revenue was $1.48 billion, an increase of 9.87% compared to the previous year's $1.35 billion. Earnings were $127.72 million, an increase of 21.01%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for BLBD stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $68.0, which is an increase of 8.06% from the latest price.

Price Target
$68.0
(8.06% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Bibb County School District to Unveil 15 Electric School Buses, Advancing Student Transportation in Macon

In partnership with Highland Electric Fleets and Blue Bird Corporation, the district will deploy buses and charging infrastructure to support daily operations MACON, Ga., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results on May 6, 2026

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter results on May 6, 2026. The pub...

6 days ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Appoints Senior Vice President of Engineering

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has announced the appointment of Lyndon Lie as senior vice president of enginee...

14 days ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Girardin Group's Stake in Micro Bird Joint Venture

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisiti...

26 days ago - Business Wire

Prince William County Public Schools Unveils 62 New Propane Buses Equipped with Industry-First Driver Airbags

MANASSAS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prince William County Public Schools unveiled its new emissions-reducing propane school buses today at its Brentsville facility. The 62 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses a...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire & Consolidate Micro Bird Joint Venture

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group's stake in the 50/50 Micro Bi...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Record Q1 results exceeded guidance, with revenue up 6% and Adjusted EBITDA at $50M. Strong order intake, robust EV and alt power performance, and a solid balance sheet support raised full-year guidance. Margin expansion and automation initiatives underpin a positive long-term outlook.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2026 first quarter financial results. ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results on February 4, 2026

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2026 first quarter results on February 4, 2026. The...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Former Blue Bird CEO to Retire From Board

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and clean-emission school buses, today announced that Phil Horlock, former Chief Executive Officer and a membe...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record fiscal 2025 results with $1.48B revenue, $221M Adjusted EBITDA, and strong free cash flow. Guidance for 2026 targets similar performance despite tariff and cost headwinds, with continued investment in automation, EVs, and new manufacturing capacity.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results; Beats Guidance With Record Results

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year fina...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on November 24, 2025

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year results on Novemb...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Welcomes New Dealership in Alabama

PRATTVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, applauds Central States Bus Sales for opening a new, state-of-the-art fac...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird's Foundation Promotes Education, Health and Safety Programs in Georgia

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Blue Bird School Bus Foundation, charitable arm of iconic school bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), continues to invest in the education, health, a...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Guilford County Schools Unveils First Propane School Buses

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Students at Dudley High School, one of 27 high schools in the Guilford County Schools district, will soon board new buses. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, the di...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Micro Bird USA Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Bus Manufacturing Facility in Plattsburgh, NY

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Micro Bird USA LLC, a leading manufacturer of school and commercial buses, celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Plattsburg...

8 months ago - Business Wire

Seymour Community School District Unveils First Propane School Buses

SEYMOUR, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seymour Community School District students will board new buses this upcoming 2025/2026 school year. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, the district unveiled a fleet o...

9 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Delivers Electric School Bus Fleet to Little Rock School District in Arkansas

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is delivering 25 electric school buses to Little Rock School District (LRSD) in...

9 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Record Q3 results with revenue up 20% and adjusted EBITDA at $58M, driven by strong EV and alternative-powered bus sales. Raised full-year guidance, announced a $100M buyback, and continue to invest in automation and new products despite tariff-related order volatility.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results; Beats Third Quarter Guidance With Record Results; Raising 2025 Guidance and Long-Term Outlook; $100M Share Buy-back Announced

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2025 third quarter results. Highlights...

9 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results on August 6, 2025

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2025 third quarter results on August 6, 2025. The p...

9 months ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird's Foundation Donates More Than $50,000 to Community Groups in Georgia

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Blue Bird School Bus Foundation, charitable arm of iconic school bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), continues to advance the education, health, and...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Blue Bird Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Record Q2 revenue and profit were achieved, with strong demand, a robust backlog, and continued leadership in alternative power buses. Tariff headwinds are impacting EV pricing and production, but guidance for the year is maintained, with ICE and propane expected to offset EV shortfalls.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results; Beats Second Quarter Guidance With Record Result; Reaffirms 2025 Guidance and Long-Term Outlook

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2025 second quarter results. Highlight...

1 year ago - Business Wire