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Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)
NASDAQ:BLBD
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BLBD Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$27.68 - $59.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume225.79K
Average Volume (3M)640.21K
Market Cap
$1.21B
Enterprise Value$1.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$143.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Feb 05, 2025EPS Estimate
0.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.18
Shares Outstanding32,268,020
10 Day Avg. Volume708,853
30 Day Avg. Volume640,210
Standard Deviation0.20
R-Squared0.17
Alpha0.00848
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.90
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)5.50
P/FCF Ratio5.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.19
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$55.90Price Target Upside49.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Blue Bird News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Blue Bird Announces New CEO Amid Strategic Shift
PremiumCompany Announcements
Blue Bird Corporation Reports Strong Fiscal 2024 GrowthBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceAnalyst recommends a Buy rating for BLBD with a target price of $66, indicating strong confidence in the company's financial outlook.
Growth And ExpansionBlue Bird was awarded an $80mn grant from the DOE’s MESC to go towards a new 600k sqft. plant to build type D school buses, showcasing growth and investment in future production capabilities.
Market DemandBacklog at year-end increased by approximately 10% year-over-year, indicating strong demand for Blue Bird's products and a positive outlook for future sales.
Bears Say
Federal SubsidiesThe status of federal subsidies for EV school buses continues to be an overhang.
Financial PerformanceLonger term margin estimates are approximately 100 basis points below BLBD's guidance.
Market AdoptionEV school bus adoption has become political, with unit estimates below BLBD's guidance.
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Ownership Overview
1.90% Insiders
28.48% Mutual Funds
1.34% Other Institutional Investors
52.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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BLBD FAQ
What was Blue Bird Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Blue Bird Corp lowest stock price was $27.68 and its highest was $59.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Blue Bird Corp’s market cap?
Blue Bird Corp’s market cap is $1.21B.
When is Blue Bird Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Blue Bird Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 05, 2025 which is in 9 days.
How were Blue Bird Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Blue Bird Corp released its earnings results on Nov 25, 2024. The company reported $0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.648 by $0.122.
Is Blue Bird Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Blue Bird Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Blue Bird Corp pay dividends?
Blue Bird Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Blue Bird Corp’s EPS estimate?
Blue Bird Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.79.
How many shares outstanding does Blue Bird Corp have?
Blue Bird Corp has 32,268,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to Blue Bird Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Blue Bird Corp reported an EPS of $0.77 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.648. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.996%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Blue Bird Corp?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Blue Bird Corp’s share is Driehaus Capital Management LLC. It holds Blue Bird Corp’s shares valued at 29M.
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Blue Bird Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$55.90 (49.07% Upside)
$55.90 (49.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BLBD Sentiment 96%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 495.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $27.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
66.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
24.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Blue Bird Corp
Blue Bird Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of school buses. It operates through the Bus and Parts business segments. The Bus segment includes the manufacturing and assembly of school buses to be sold to a variety of customers across the United States, Canada, and in international markets. The Parts segment provides routine maintenance, replacement of parts that are damaged in service, and replacement of parts that suffer from wear and tear. The company was founded by Albert Laurence Luce in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, GA.
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BLBD Company Deck
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BLBD Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a positive sentiment with Blue Bird achieving record financial performance, strong market demand, and increased production capacity. The company is navigating supply chain challenges and EV infrastructure delays but remains optimistic about future growth.Read More>---
BLBD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$55.90
▲(49.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering BLBD
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
19/25 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+52.00%
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