Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Stock Price & Analysis
Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) closed at USD 57.51 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.32% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 56.76; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 56.56–58.3 on volume of 545,657 shares. Market capitalization is $1.96B, with a 52-week range of USD 46.14–83.39 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
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Key facts (BLBD)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 89.13 (range 82–95).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +4.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +190.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-25, EPS estimate USD 1.45, revenue estimate $551M.
Analysts (BLBD)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 89.13 (low 82, high 95).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $86 → $91 |
| 2026-08-06 | Needham | Reiterated | Buy | $86 |
| 2026-08-06 | BTIG | Target raised | Buy | $80 → $95 |
| 2026-07-20 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $75 → $85 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BLBD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +4.0% | +190.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +4.0% | +23.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.9% | 55.8% |
| Max drawdown | -31.9% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -70.1% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC)
| Price | USD 57.51 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.32% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 56.76 |
| Open | USD 57 |
| Day Range | USD 56.56 – 58.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 46.14 – 83.39 |
| Volume | 545,657 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.96B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (BLBD)
Nexqual's technical model rates BLBD "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.87 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 60.27) |
| MACD | -1.31 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BLBD)
Wall Street analysts rate BLBD "Buy" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 89.13 (range USD 82–95), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 89.13 |
| High Target | USD 95 |
| Low Target | USD 82 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 8 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (BLBD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-25 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.45 |
| Revenue Estimate | $551.49M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.28 vs est 1.3 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1 vs est 0.87 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1 vs est 0.8 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.32 vs est 1.02 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BLBD)
| Total Revenue | $1.61B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +29.90% |
| Gross Margin | +20.57% |
| Operating Margin | +12.10% |
| Profit Margin | +17.48% |
| ROE | +64.29% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.18 |
| Current Ratio | 1.64 |
| Total Cash | $116.82M |
| Total Debt | $115.75M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Sep 2025, SEC 10-K) | $153.34M (10.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BLBD)
Nexqual rates Blue Bird Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +10% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 21%, operating 12% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $117M cash vs $116M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $153M (FY ended Sep 2025, 10-K), 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 64%, ROA 13.6% |
Ownership (BLBD)
| Insider Ownership | +1.28% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +110.59% |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.35M |
| Float | 31.31M |
| Short % of Float | +16.57% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
Leadership (BLBD)
Blue Bird Corporation is led by John Wyskiel (age 60), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | John Wyskiel (age 60) |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Jeff Sanfrey (age 52) |
| Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing | Tim Gordon |
| Senior Vice President of Micro Bird | Eric Boule |
| Senior Vice President of Engineering | Lyndon Lie |
Major Backers & Investors (BLBD)
Notable institutional backers of Blue Bird Corporation include FMR, LLC, American Century Companies Inc, Fidelity, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 9.63% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 7.54% |
| Fidelity | 6.41% |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 3.96% |
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 3.81% |
| Wellington Management | 3.17% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.61% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.99% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.84% |
| Geode Capital | 2.79% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:58 UTC.
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