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BLBD Stock - Blue Bird Corporation
Consumer Cyclical|Auto - ManufacturersNASDAQ
$51.72+0.43%
+$0.22 (+0.43%) • Dec 19
74
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.64
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).100
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.63
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+41.1%upside
Target: $72.98
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ENTRY ZONE$51.20 – $52.24
TARGET (TP)$73.00
STOP LOSS$47.58
RISK/REWARD1:5.1
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.42
52W High$61.95
52W Low$30.04
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.48B | $1.35B | $1.13B | $800.64M | $684.00M |
| Gross Profit | $303.51M | $256.16M | $138.85M | $36.55M | $72.14M |
| Gross Margin | 20.5% | 19.0% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 10.5% |
| Operating Income | $167.17M | $139.33M | $51.66M | $-40,700,000 | $6.52M |
| Net Income | $127.72M | $105.55M | $23.81M | $-41,600,000 | $-787,000 |
| Net Margin | 8.6% | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.2% | -0.1% |
| EPS | $4.01 | $3.27 | $0.74 | $-1.34 | $-0.03 |
Company Overview
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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
6
86%
Hold / Neutral
1
14%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟢 Bullish
6 Bullish1 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$40
Average Target
↓ 23.6% Downside
Now
$13
Low
$40
Average
$65
High
Based on 7 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9th 2024 | BTIG Research | Initiation | Buy | $55 |
| October 3rd 2024 | ROTH MKM | Downgrade | Neutral | $48 |
| July 17th 2024 | Needham | Reiterated | Buy | $65← $52 |
| February 29th 2024 | Needham | Initiation | Buy | $44 |
| September 11th 2023 | Barclays | Initiation | Overweight | $25 |
| September 6th 2023 | R. F. Lafferty | Initiation | Buy | - |
| August 18th 2023 | BofA Securities | Initiation | Buy | $26.5 |
| June 29th 2022 | DA Davidson | Initiation | Buy | $13 |
Earnings History & Surprises
BLBDBeat Rate
67%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
-59.9%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
12/5
1 met exactly
Latest EPS
$1.32
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+145.9%
$0.91vs$0.37
Q2 24
+81.6%
$0.89vs$0.49
Q3 24
+78.4%
$0.91vs$0.51
Q4 24
+18.5%
$0.77vs$0.65
Q1 25
+10.8%
$0.92vs$0.83
Q2 25
0.0%
$0.96vs$0.96
Q3 25
+32.2%
$1.19vs$0.90
Q4 25
+25.7%
$1.32vs$1.05
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.80 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | $1.05 | $1.32 | +25.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.90 | $1.19 | +32.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 7, 2025 | $0.96 | $0.96 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q1 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.83 | $0.92 | +10.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | $0.65 | $0.77 | +18.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | $0.51 | $0.91 | +78.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $0.49 | $0.89 | +81.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 | $0.37 | $0.91 | +145.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $0.48 | $0.66 | +37.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $0.26 | $0.44 | +69.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 11, 2023 | $0.10 | $0.27 | +170.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 8, 2023 | $-0.25 | $-0.30 | -20.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $0.05 | $-0.66 | -1420.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | $-0.24 | $-0.09 | +62.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 12, 2022 | $-0.07 | $-0.31 | -342.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 | $-0.32 | $-0.07 | +78.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | $0.16 | $0.07 | -56.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | $0.38 | $0.19 | -50.0% | ✗ MISS |
Latest News
B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Blue Bird, Raises Price Target to $62
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 25, 2025, 12:10 PM
Needham Reiterates Buy on Blue Bird, Maintains $70 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 25, 2025, 11:12 AM
BTIG Reiterates Buy on Blue Bird, Maintains $65 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 25, 2025, 10:27 AM
Blue Bird Sees FY2026 Sales $1.500B vs $1.452B Est
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 24, 2025, 09:04 PM
Blue Bird Q4 Adj. EPS $1.32 Beats $1.03 Estimate, Sales $409.400M Beat $380.372M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 24, 2025, 09:02 PM
DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Blue Bird, Maintains $70 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 20, 2025, 04:16 PM
Needham Maintains Buy on Blue Bird, Raises Price Target to $70
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 11:33 AM
Blue Bird Names Jeff Sanfrey As 'Executive Officer', Serving As Chief Operating Officer Of The Company
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 24, 2025, 08:33 PM
Blue Bird Terminates Clean Bus Solutions Joint Venture With Generate Capital; CBS To Immediately Begin Process Of Winding Down Affairs & To Dissolve Legal Entity
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 24, 2025, 08:30 PM
BTIG Maintains Buy on Blue Bird, Raises Price Target to $65
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 16, 2025, 10:34 AM
Frequently Asked Questions about BLBD
What is BLBD's current stock price?
Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) is currently trading at $51.72 per share. The stock has moved +0.43% today.
What is the analyst price target for BLBD?
The average analyst price target for BLBD is $73.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Blue Bird Corporation in?
Blue Bird Corporation operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Auto - Manufacturers industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is BLBD's market cap?
Blue Bird Corporation has a market capitalization of $1.64 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does BLBD pay dividends?
No, Blue Bird Corporation does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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