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.
IPO Year: 2014
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: blue-bird.com
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| 10/9/2024 | $55.00 | Buy | BTIG Research |
| 10/3/2024 | $48.00 | Buy → Neutral | ROTH MKM |
| 7/17/2024 | $52.00 → $65.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 2/29/2024 | $44.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 9/11/2023 | $25.00 | Overweight | Barclays |
| 9/6/2023 | Buy | R. F. Lafferty | |
| 8/18/2023 | $26.50 | Buy | BofA Securities |
| 6/29/2022 | $13.00 | Buy | DA Davidson |
| 2/15/2022 | $16.00 → $29.00 | Neutral → Buy | ROTH Capital |
| 8/13/2021 | $25.00 → $21.00 | Neutral | Roth Capital |
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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
Electric buses provide students with a cleaner, healthier form of transportation, while also offering air conditioning for the first time to the majority of students Glades County School District (GCSD) has introduced 13 industry-leading electric school buses to its fleet for the 2024-2025 school year. The new electric school buses will replace more than half of the district's outdated diesel buses—some of which have been in operation for more than 25 years. The district will now benefit from the cleaner, quieter rides and cost savings that electric school buses provide. In addition, all new electric buses offer much-needed air conditioning. Until now, only three buses in the district's f
Automotive Industry Veteran Brings 35 Years of Manufacturing Leadership, Operational Excellence and Profitable Growth to the School Bus Leader Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has appointed John Wyskiel to the position of President and CEO, effective February 17, 2025. He will also join the Board of Directors on the same date. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122110592/en/Blue Bird appointed automotive industry veteran John Wyskiel to President and CEO. (Photo: Business Wire) Wyskiel succeeds Phil Horlock, who served as the Company's President and CEO
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 2025 first quarter results on February 5, 2025. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on February 5, 2025. 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
District Shifts to Zero- and Low-Emission Student Transportation Wilkes County Schools (WCS) has marked the historic milestone of becoming the first school district in Georgia to serve all of its 25 daily bus routes exclusively with zero- and ultra-low-emission school buses. WCS' new fleet of electric and propane-powered buses eliminates regular diesel bus routes, significantly improving air quality for students and the surrounding community, while also significantly reducing operating costs. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241217879278/en/Blue Bird recently supplied 17 state-of-the-art electric and propane-powe
Project to Double Micro Bird's Production Capacity and Create More Than 350 New U.S. Jobs Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, lauds the U.S. expansion of Micro Bird's manufacturing operations to build small and midsize buses in New York State. Micro Bird, a 50/50 joint venture of Blue Bird Corporation and Girardin, has confirmed the purchase of the Nova Bus facility in Plattsburgh, NY, and plans to begin production in mid-2025. The investment will enable Micro Bird to double its production capacity to better meet the sustained and growing demand for its full line of school buses, school activity buses, multi-purpose vehicles and com
Net Sales of $1.35B, up 19% and GAAP Net Income of $106M, up $82M Record Adj. EBITDA of $183M, up $95M with 9,000 Buses Sold FY2025 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Raised to $200M or 14% of Revenue Blue Bird Corporation ("Blue Bird") (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended September 28, 2024 B/(W) Prior Year Twelve Months Ended September 28, 2024 B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales 2,466 350
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 fourth quarter and full year financial results on November 25, 2024. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on November 25, 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
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/
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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 2025 first quarter results on February 5, 2025. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on February 5, 2025. 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
Net Sales of $1.35B, up 19% and GAAP Net Income of $106M, up $82M Record Adj. EBITDA of $183M, up $95M with 9,000 Buses Sold FY2025 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Raised to $200M or 14% of Revenue Blue Bird Corporation ("Blue Bird") (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended September 28, 2024 B/(W) Prior Year Twelve Months Ended September 28, 2024 B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales 2,466 350
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 fourth quarter and full year financial results on November 25, 2024. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on November 25, 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
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
Automotive Industry Veteran Brings 35 Years of Manufacturing Leadership, Operational Excellence and Profitable Growth to the School Bus Leader Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has appointed John Wyskiel to the position of President and CEO, effective February 17, 2025. He will also join the Board of Directors on the same date. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122110592/en/Blue Bird appointed automotive industry veteran John Wyskiel to President and CEO. (Photo: Business Wire) Wyskiel succeeds Phil Horlock, who served as the Company's President and CEO
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