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Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of Edward T. Hightower to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Hightower, a seasoned global automotive executive and entrepreneur, joined Blue Bird as a Class I Director. He brings a wealth of electric vehicle and automotive industry experience to the iconic school bus manufacturer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241028970038/en/Blue Bird appointed Edward T. Hightower to its Board of Directors. Hightower brings a wealth of electric vehicle and automotive industry experience to the ic

Fiscal Year Unit Sales up 6%; Record Net Revenue, up 19% Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced select preliminary full-year, unaudited results for fiscal 2024. Select Preliminary Full-Year 2024 Results: 9,000 buses sold Record net sales revenue of $1.35B Record EV sales of 704 buses Blue Bird sold 9,000 buses in fiscal 2024, up 6% and almost 500 units over prior year, reflecting the top end of guidance. Record sales revenue of $1.35B, was up 19% compared with prior year, and above guidance. Record electric vehicle sales of 704 buses was a significant 29% increase over last year. Strong new order intake continued, yiel

Company Supplies 38 Low-Emission School Buses Helping Largest School District in Pennsylvania to Shift to Clean Student Transportation Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its first fleet of propane-powered buses to the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), the largest school district in Pennsylvania. Blue Bird supplied a total of 38 near-zero emission vehicles to help the district accelerate its shift to clean student transportation. The School District of Philadelphia serves nearly 200,000 students in 218 schools. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/

Company Continues to Invest in Electric School Bus Manufacturing Expansion and Job Growth Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, commends the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide $965 million in additional funding for clean school buses to reduce pollution and enhance student and community health. The fourth round of funding builds on nearly $3 billion already awarded through the EPA's landmark Clean School Bus Rebate Program. The program to date will enable approximately 1,300 school districts across the U.S. to replace old diesel buses with nearly 8,700 electric and ultra-low emission vehicles. The

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that Britton Smith has resigned from his position as President, effective September 28, 2024. Mr. Smith has decided to step down for personal reasons. The Company respects his decision and wishes him well in his future endeavors. Mr. Smith will step down from the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Blue Bird team, I want to express our gratitude to Britton for his leadership and contributions to the Company," said Doug Grimm, Chairman of the Board. "We wish him all the best in the future." Following Mr. Smith's dep

Clark County School District in Nevada Receives Industry-Leading Milestone Vehicle to Help District Transition to Zero-Emission Student Transportation Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its 2,000th electric, zero-emission school bus marking an industry-leading milestone. Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada received Blue Bird's 2,000th electric vehicle (EV) to help the nation's fifth largest school district transition its school bus fleet to clean student transportation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240827488733/en/Blue Bird delive

Net Sales of $333M, up 13% and GAAP Net Income of $29M, up $19M Record Quarterly Adj. EBITDA of $48M, up $19M with 2,151 Buses Sold FY2024 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Raised to $175M or 13% of Revenue Long-Term Adj. EBITDA Margin Outlook Raised to 15% Blue Bird Corporation ("Blue Bird") (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2024 third quarter results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended June 29, 2024   B/(W) Prior Year   Nine Months Ended June 29, 2024   B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales   2,151    

Britton Smith, President of Blue Bird, to Succeed Phil Horlock as CEO Doug Grimm, Director, to Succeed Kevin Penn as Chairman Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that Britton Smith will assume the position of President & CEO, effective September 29, 2024, and that the Board of Directors has elected Doug Grimm as Chairman, effective immediately. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240807038353/en/Blue Bird appointed Britton Smith to President & CEO after he served as the company's President since June 2023 (Photo: Business Wire) Mr. Smith will suc

Industry Veteran Chris Baker to Head Fleet Electrification-as-a-Service Business Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, and Generate Capital, a leading sustainable investment and operating company, have appointed industry veteran Chris Baker to General Manager of their 50/50 joint venture, Clean Bus Solutions LLC. Blue Bird and Generate Capital established the fleet electrification-as-a-service business to meet the increasing demand for electric school buses and further accelerate the adoption of clean student transportation in North America. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.co

Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2024 third quarter financial results on August 7, 2024. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on August 7, 2024. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird's website at http://investors.blue-bird.com. Please click on the link in the E

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of Edward T. Hightower to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Hightower, a seasoned global automotive executive and entrepreneur, joined Blue Bird as a Class I Director. He brings a wealth of electric vehicle and automotive industry experience to the iconic school bus manufacturer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241028970038/en/Blue Bird appointed Edward T. Hightower to its Board of Directors. Hightower brings a wealth of electric vehicle and automotive industry experience to the ic

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that Britton Smith has resigned from his position as President, effective September 28, 2024. Mr. Smith has decided to step down for personal reasons. The Company respects his decision and wishes him well in his future endeavors. Mr. Smith will step down from the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. "On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Blue Bird team, I want to express our gratitude to Britton for his leadership and contributions to the Company," said Doug Grimm, Chairman of the Board. "We wish him all the best in the future." Following Mr. Smith's dep

Britton Smith, President of Blue Bird, to Succeed Phil Horlock as CEO Doug Grimm, Director, to Succeed Kevin Penn as Chairman Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that Britton Smith will assume the position of President & CEO, effective September 29, 2024, and that the Board of Directors has elected Doug Grimm as Chairman, effective immediately. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240807038353/en/Blue Bird appointed Britton Smith to President & CEO after he served as the company's President since June 2023 (Photo: Business Wire) Mr. Smith will suc

Industry Veteran Chris Baker to Head Fleet Electrification-as-a-Service Business Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, and Generate Capital, a leading sustainable investment and operating company, have appointed industry veteran Chris Baker to General Manager of their 50/50 joint venture, Clean Bus Solutions LLC. Blue Bird and Generate Capital established the fleet electrification-as-a-service business to meet the increasing demand for electric school buses and further accelerate the adoption of clean student transportation in North America. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.co

EV Executive Albert Burleigh Named VP, Alternative Fuels Procurement Leader Jeff VanAssche Named VP, Purchasing  Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of two new vice presidents with immediate effect. Blue Bird expanded its leadership ranks as it continues to grow its zero- and low-emissions product portfolio and strategic supplier base. Albert Burleigh has been appointed to vice president of Alternative Fuels. Burleigh will further strengthen Blue Bird's leading position in electric, propane, and gasoline-powered school buses as school districts nationwide increasingly shift to clean student trans

Experienced automotive executive brings decades of strategy, sales, and business development experience to the Blue Bird Board Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that Julie A. Fream has joined the company's Board of Directors. Fream succeeds Adam Gray, managing partner of Coliseum Capital Management LLC, who has decided to step down from the Board following Coliseum's sale of its Blue Bird holdings through a secondary offering. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023606401/en/Blue Bird Corporation appointed Julie A. Fream, a veteran automotiv

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointments of two new members to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Top finance executives Mark Blaufuss and Dan Thau bring a wealth of relevant experience to the school bus manufacturing leader. Mark Blaufuss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in finance within the automotive and manufacturing industries. He has served as managing director and founder of Green & White Advisory, a consulting firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, strategic and financial advisory services, since 2017. In addition, Blaufuss has held the role of an operating e

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of Britton Smith to president, effective July 1, 2023. Phil Horlock, Blue Bird president and CEO, will continue to hold the role of CEO after Smith's appointment takes effect. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230602005282/en/Blue Bird appointed Britton Smith to President after he served as the company's Senior Vice President of Electrification and Chief Strategy Officer since March 2022 (Photo: Business Wire) Smith joined Blue Bird in March 2022 as Senior Vice President of Electrification and C

Holley Inc. (NYSE:HLLY), a leading platform serving performance automotive enthusiasts, today announced the appointment of Matthew Stevenson as the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). On June 6, 2023, he will replace Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Gloeckler, who will be remaining with Holley as a member of the Board. Mr. Stevenson joins Holley from Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer. While at Blue Bird, Matt led a comprehensive operational and financial turnaround of an iconic, nearly 100-year-old American company. Matt has nearly 25 years of experience transforming organizations and

Veteran precision manufacturing executive brings decades of industrial, strategy and commercial experience Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of Simon J. Newman to its Board of Directors, effective April 4, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230406005714/en/Blue Bird Corporation appointed Simon Newman, a veteran precision manufacturing executive, to its Board of Directors. (Photo: Business Wire) Newman has over 40 years of leadership experience in the fields of precision-engineered manufacturing, executive strategy and com

BTIG Research initiated coverage of Blue Bird with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $55.00

ROTH MKM downgraded Blue Bird from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $48.00

Needham reiterated coverage of Blue Bird with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $65.00 from $52.00 previously

Needham initiated coverage of Blue Bird with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $44.00

Barclays initiated coverage of Blue Bird with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $25.00

R. F. Lafferty initiated coverage of Blue Bird with a rating of Buy

BofA Securities initiated coverage of Blue Bird with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $26.50

DA Davidson initiated coverage of Blue Bird with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $13.00

ROTH Capital upgraded Blue Bird from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $29.00 from $16.00 previously

Roth Capital reiterated coverage of Blue Bird with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $21.00 from $25.00 previously

7 analysts have shared their evaluations of Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 6 1 0 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 2 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 3 1 0 0 0 Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $53.43, with a high estimate of $66.00 and a low estimate of $40.00. Marking an increase of 23.03%,

Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintains Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) with a Buy and raises the price target from $52 to $65.

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The Biden administration intends to grant General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) and Chrysler-parent Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) nearly $1.1 billion in funding to transform their current facilities into manufacturing hubs for electric vehicles and related components. The Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled plans to allocate $1.7 billion in grants aimed at supporting the transformation of 11 vulnerable plants across eight states, reported Reuters. This initiative aims to enable these facilities to produce 1 million electric vehicles annually, safeguarding 15,000 current jobs while generating 3,000 new positions. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm informed reporters the awards were a “h

Blue Bird's (NYSE:BLBD) short percent of float has risen 18.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.07 million shares sold short, which is 3.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.17 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is

Electric vehicle stocks are not exactly having a great year, but one company that makes low-emission school buses has left auto sector heavyweights in the dust by more than doubling its valuation. What Happened: Shares of Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ:BLBD), which makes the iconic yellow American school buses used by generations of students since 1927, have skyrocketed nearly 117% this year, reaching a market capitalization of $1.85 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. This growth comes as the company capitalizes on the Biden administration’s Clean School Bus Program, venturing into the electric bus segment. BLBD Vs. Big Players: Though dwarfed by car giants in terms of valuation,

The spot price for natural gas is near an all-time low, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. As an alternative to other forms of energy, how could natural gas affect the markets? The Data: The Fed St. Louis post references the price of natural gas at the Henry Hub in Erath, Louisiana. The post focuses on this location as an anchor for prices as it is connected to several pipelines and local market prices depend on differentials from the Henry Hub. Much of the recent developments in natural gas can be attributed to an increase in supply. Although President Joe Biden has touted clean energy, the U.S. has solidified itself as a leader in oil and gas sup

Craig-Hallum analyst Eric Stine maintains Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) with a Buy and raises the price target from $54 to $65.

"I am pleased with the ratification of our first collective bargaining agreement following a very collaborative and professional process with the USW," said Phil Horlock, CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. "We reached an agreement which provides positive outcomes for all parties involved and will continue to drive our One Team, high-performance culture. We are confident that the agreement will further bolster Blue Bird's position as an employer of choice in the region. We remain committed to serving our customers in North America with distinction and delivering on our growth plans. In addition, we are looking forward to a strong partnership with our USW team members."

Net Sales of $333M, up 13% and GAAP Net Income of $29M, up $19M Record Quarterly Adj. EBITDA of $48M, up $19M with 2,151 Buses Sold FY2024 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Raised to $175M or 13% of Revenue Long-Term Adj. EBITDA Margin Outlook Raised to 15% Blue Bird Corporation ("Blue Bird") (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2024 third quarter results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended June 29, 2024   B/(W) Prior Year   Nine Months Ended June 29, 2024   B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales   2,151    

Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2024 third quarter financial results on August 7, 2024. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on August 7, 2024. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird's website at http://investors.blue-bird.com. Please click on the link in the E

Net Sales of $346M, up 15% and GAAP Net Income of $26M, up $19M Second Quarter Record Adj. EBITDA of $46M, up $25M with 2,254 Buses Sold FY2024 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Raised to $155M or 12% of Revenue Long-Term Adj. EBITDA Margin Outlook Raised to 14%+ Blue Bird Corporation ("Blue Bird") (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2024 second quarter results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended March 30, 2024   B/(W) Prior Year   Six Months Ended March 30, 2024   B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales   2,254

Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2024 second quarter financial results on May 8, 2024. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on May 8, 2024. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird's website at http://investors.blue-bird.com. Please click on the link in the Events

Net Sales of $317.7M, up 35% and GAAP Net Income of $26.2M, up $37.4M All-Time Record Adj. EBITDA of $47.6M, up $51.1M with 2,129 Buses Sold, up 9% FY2024 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Raised to $130M or 11% of Revenue Blue Bird Corporation ("Blue Bird") (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2024 first quarter results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended December 30, 2023   B/(W) Prior Year   Unit Sales   2,129     172   GAAP Measures:         Revenue $ 317.7   $

Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2024 first quarter financial results on February 7, 2024. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on February 7, 2024. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird's website at http://investors.blue-bird.com. Please click on the link in t

Full Year Net Sales of $1,132.8M, up 41% and GAAP Net Income of $23.8M, up $69.6M Adjusted EBITDA of $87.9M, up $102.7M with 8,514 Buses Sold, up 25% FY2024 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Increased to $115M or ~10% Margin Blue Bird Corporation ("Blue Bird") (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter and full year results. Highlights Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) September 30, 2023   B/(W) 2022   September 30, 2023   B/(W) 2022 Unit Sales   2,116     100  

Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter and full year financial results on December 11, 2023. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on December 11, 2023. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird's website at http://investors.blue-bird.com. Please click

Net Sales of $294.3M, up 43% and GAAP Net Income of $9.4M, up $15.8M Adjusted EBITDA of $28.0M, up $19.2M with 2,137 Buses Sold, up 24% FY2023 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Increased to Approx. $73M, up $13M Blue Bird Corporation ("Blue Bird") (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2023 third quarter results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended July 1, 2023   B/(W) 2022   Nine Months Ended July 1, 2023   B/(W) 2022 Unit Sales   2,137     411     6,398     1,592 GAAP Measu

Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2023 third quarter financial results on August 9, 2023. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on August 9, 2023. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird's website at http://investors.blue-bird.com. Please click on the link in the E

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