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Blue Bird Corp

32.98 USD
+0.61
1.88%
Updated Apr 1, 2:59 PM EDT
1 day
1.88%
5 days
-4.96%
1 month
1.10%
3 months
-14.67%
6 months
-28.46%
Year to date
-14.67%
1 year
-14.07%
5 years
237.91%
10 years
232.12%
 

About: Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.

Employees: 1,948

0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

67% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 5 (+2) [Q4]

34% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $12.4M | Put options by funds: $9.24M

22% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 88 | Existing positions reduced: 72

12.05% more ownership

Funds ownership: 94.57% [Q3] → 106.63% (+12.05%) [Q4]

9% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.46B [Q3] → $1.33B (-$134M) [Q4]

10% less funds holding

Funds holding: 254 [Q3] → 229 (-25) [Q4]

29% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 68

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$49
49%
upside
Avg. target
$49
49%
upside
High target
$49
49%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Needham
Chris Pierce
21% 1-year accuracy
15 / 73 met price target
49%upside
$49
Buy
Maintained
6 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about BLBD published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
BLBD vs. TSLA: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors interested in Automotive - Domestic stocks are likely familiar with Blue Bird (BLBD) and Tesla (TSLA). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
BLBD vs. TSLA: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Blue Bird (BLBD) Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to Blue Bird (BLBD) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Blue Bird (BLBD) Stock?
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
Blue Bird Corporation: A Speculative Value Play
I believe Blue Bird shares could be near rock bottom, with potential support in the low $30s after a steep 40% selloff. I find the long term demand compelling, with over 270k aging buses likely needing replacement in the next years. Management is projecting strong EV segment growth in FY25, but I caution that litigation over EPA funding remains the key risk.
Blue Bird Corporation: A Speculative Value Play
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Blue Bird (BLBD) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
In the closing of the recent trading day, Blue Bird (BLBD) stood at $34.20, denoting a -1.53% change from the preceding trading day.
Blue Bird (BLBD) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Bet on DuPont Analysis & Pick 5 Quality Stocks
Do you have more faith in DuPont analysis than simple ROE calculation? Tap AllianceBernstein (AB), EverQuote (EVER), EMCOR Group (EME), Blue Bird (BLBD) and Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM).
Bet on DuPont Analysis & Pick 5 Quality Stocks
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
5 Stocks That Could Be The Next Nvidia
Everybody loves a great growth stock. We all know the stories of the incredible wealth delivered by fast-growing companies that keep growing for a long period of time.
5 Stocks That Could Be The Next Nvidia
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Is Blue Bird (BLBD) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Is Blue Bird (BLBD) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Bet on DuPont Analysis & Pick 5 Quality Stocks
Do you have more faith in DuPont analysis than simple ROE calculation? Tap Hims & Hers Health (HIMS), Blue Bird (BLBD), EMCOR Group (EME), EverQuote (EVER) and Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM).
Bet on DuPont Analysis & Pick 5 Quality Stocks
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Is Blue Bird (BLBD) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Is Blue Bird (BLBD) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Blue Bird Presents its Latest Zero- and Low-Emission Commercial Vehicle Solutions at Work Truck Week
MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, highlights its latest zero- and ultra-low emission commercial vehicle solutions at the upcoming Work Truck Week 2025 (WTW25). The company debuts its groundbreaking propane-powered Class 5-6 stripped chassis. In addition, Blue Bird presents its state-of-the-art electric step van at the show's Ride & Drive. WTW25 takes place on March 4–7, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Cen.
Blue Bird Presents its Latest Zero- and Low-Emission Commercial Vehicle Solutions at Work Truck Week
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