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BLUE BIRD CORP

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🏆 #2075 by market capEarnings Nov 23 · PostUS Equity
$698.22▼ $37.28 (−5.34%)
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🏦Market Cap
$1.79B
Small Cap
📈Revenue Growth (YoY)
+13.5%
Healthy
📊Gross Margin
20.6%
Moderate
💵FCF Margin
9.5%
Moderate
⚖️P/S Ratio
1.1x
Cheap
Otter Score
84
Good
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Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$688.00 – $708.93
52-Week Range
$46.14 – $83.39
Volume
$4.50B
Avg Volume
$4.66B
Shares Outstanding
34.4M
Next Earnings
Oct 19, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.48B
Last Q Revenue
$517M
P/E Ratio
6.3
P/S Ratio
1.1x
EPS (TTM)
$8.24
Dividend Yield
—
Dilution (1yr)
−2.2%

Why Investors Own BLBD

  • ✓High-growth profile — revenue up +14.5% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • ✓Healthy economics — 70% gross margin and 14% free-cash-flow margin.
  • ✓New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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BLUE BIRD CORP

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.5B▲ +9.9% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
20.5%▲ +7.8% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$167M▲ +20.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$153M▲ +60.0% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
32.6M▼ −2.2% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$153M▲ +$111M YoY
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About BLUE BIRD CORP

Blue Bird Corporation specializes in the design, engineering, production, and distribution of school buses and related components. The company serves customers across the United States, Canada, and international markets, structured into two primary divisions: Bus and Parts. Its product lineup includes Type C, Type D, and various specialty buses, alongside a strong emphasis on alternative fuel solutions such as propane, gasoline, compressed natural gas, and electric-powered vehicles. Blue Bird markets its offerings through an extensive dealer network, in addition to direct sales to fleet operators and both federal and state government entities. A centralized parts distribution center supports its logistical needs. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Macon, Georgia, the company was previously known as Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5★ and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:💎 Quality — gross margin🚀 Growth — revenue YoY⚖️ Valuation — P/S ratio⚡ Momentum — 30-day price change💧 Dilution — 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
💎Quality★★★★★
🚀Growth★★★★★
⚖️Valuation★★★★★
⚡Momentum★★★★★
💧Dilution★★★★★
Overall Score
Good
84/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$921.60
▲ +32.0% Upside
High Target$1,039.80
Low Target$742.48
Based on 32 analysts

Latest News & Updates

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MarketWatch·2h ago

BLUE BIRD CORP tops quarterly estimates as demand accelerates

Revenue grew double digits with management guiding above consensus; margins continued to expand.

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MarketWatch·5h ago

Analysts lift BLBD price targets on improving margins

Several firms raised targets, citing stronger free cash flow and a healthier backlog.

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Reuters·1d ago

BLUE BIRD CORP announces new agreement to expand its footprint

The move broadens the company’s reach and could add incremental revenue over the next year.