NASDAQ:BLBD Blue Bird (BLBD) Stock Price, News & Analysis → READ THIS – If You Missed Out On The AI Boom (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free BLBD Stock Alerts $48.74 +2.02 (+4.32%) (As of 05:32 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$45.66▼$48.9650-Day Range$31.80▼$46.7252-Week Range$17.59▼$49.00Volume1.10 million shsAverage Volume526,935 shsMarket Capitalization$1.57 billionP/E Ratio25.65Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$37.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Blue Bird alerts: Email Address Blue Bird MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.5% Downside$37.25 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.25% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-5.26Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.64Based on 22 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$135.39 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-10.81%From $2.22 to $1.98 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.77 out of 5 starsAuto/Tires/Trucks Sector35th out of 83 stocksTruck & Bus Bodies Industry1st out of 4 stocks 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBlue Bird has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBlue Bird has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Blue Bird's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.25% of the outstanding shares of Blue Bird have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBlue Bird has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Blue Bird has recently decreased by 18.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBlue Bird does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthBlue Bird does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 2.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBlue Bird has received a 20.29% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "School bus repair services", "Natural gas school busses", and "Electric school busses" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Blue Bird is -5.26. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBlue Bird has a news sentiment score of 0.64. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for Blue Bird this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for BLBD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 10 people have added Blue Bird to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Blue Bird insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $135,385,519.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.10% of the stock of Blue Bird is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions93.59% of the stock of Blue Bird is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Blue Bird's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Blue Bird are expected to decrease by -10.81% in the coming year, from $2.22 to $1.98 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Blue Bird is 25.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.88.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Blue Bird is 25.28, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 16.65.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBlue Bird has a PEG Ratio of 0.42. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBlue Bird has a P/B Ratio of 38.74. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Blue Bird's valuation and earnings. 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Blue Bird Corporation sells its products through drop ship and a network of dealers, as well as directly to fleet operators, the United States government, and state governments; independent service centers; and maintains a parts distribution center. Blue Bird Corporation was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.Read More BLBD Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BLBD Stock News HeadlinesMay 10, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Auto Stocks to Buy, Hold, or Sell in MayMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBlue Bird Corp (BLBD) Surpasses Analyst Revenue Forecasts with Record Q2 ResultsMay 10, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)The Crypto 9-5 Escape PlanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.May 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBlue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) Hits New 52-Week High on Analyst UpgradeMay 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBlue Bird’s Financial Forecast Soars Amid Strong Q2 Performance and Strategic Growth InitiativesMay 9, 2024 | msn.comBlue Bird soars to record high on electric-vehicle salesMay 9, 2024 | msn.comBlue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 9, 2024 | fool.comWhy Blue Bird Stock Is Up TodayMay 10, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)The Crypto 9-5 Escape PlanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.May 9, 2024 | investors.comTesla Stock Is Down 30% In 2024. 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The Top 7 Stocks to Buy This MonthMay 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBlue Bird Corp (BLBD) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Record Profits and Strategic ...May 8, 2024 | sfgate.comBlue Bird: Fiscal Q2 Earnings SnapshotMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBlue Bird Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Record Results; Raises 2024 Guidance and Long-Term OutlookMay 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) five years ago are up 87%May 1, 2024 | businesswire.comBlue Bird Extends Exclusive Clean School Bus Collaboration with Ford Component Sales and ROUSH CleanTech to 2030April 29, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Obscure Stocks That Could Revolutionize Your ReturnsApril 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBlue Bird: Catching The Ride Of The FutureApril 24, 2024 | businesswire.comBlue Bird to Report Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results on May 8, 2024April 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDeep Dive Into Blue Bird Stock: Analyst Perspectives (5 Ratings)April 10, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Auto Stocks to Consider Over TSLA in AprilApril 10, 2024 | investorplace.comAhead of the Curve: 7 Stocks to Buy Before They Go MainstreamApril 10, 2024 | investorplace.comAhead of the Curve: 7 Stocks to Buy Before They Go MainstreamApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com3 Promising Small-Cap Stocks Packing a Powerful PunchMarch 26, 2024 | investorplace.com7 EV Stocks That Could Be Multibaggers in the Making: March EditionSee More Headlines Receive BLBD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Blue Bird and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings12/15/2021Today5/10/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorAuto/Tires/Trucks Industry Truck & bus bodies Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:BLBD CUSIPN/A CIK1589526 Webwww.blue-bird.com Phone(478) 822-2801FaxN/AEmployees1,830Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$38.58 High Stock Price Target$52.00 Low Stock Price Target$26.50 Potential Upside/Downside-23.6%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.90 Trailing P/E Ratio25.65 Forward P/E Ratio21.95 P/E Growth0.42Net Income$23.81 million Net Margins5.04% Pretax Margin5.99% Return on Equity223.85% Return on Assets17.44% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.72 Current Ratio1.30 Quick Ratio0.54 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.21 billion Price / Sales1.30 Cash Flow$2.08 per share Price / Cash Flow23.45 Book Value$1.24 per share Price / Book39.31Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares32,280,000Free Float31,602,000Market Cap$1.57 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Philip Horlock (Age 68)CEO & Director Comp: $2.46MMr. Britton SmithPresident & Chief Strategy OfficerMr. Razvan Radulescu (Age 49)CFO, Principal Financial & Principal Accounting Officer Comp: $1.24MMr. Ted M. Scartz (Age 43)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $767.62kMr. Jeff SanfreyChief Operating OfficerMr. Mark R. BenfieldExecutive Director of Profitability & Investor RelationsMr. Jim NellesSenior Vice President of Global Supply Chain ManagementCraig WestVice President Corporate Controller & TreasurerMr. Eric BoulePresident & CEO of Micro BirdMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMiller IndustriesNYSE:MLRWabash NationalNYSE:WNCLiveWire GroupNYSE:LVWRCustom Truck One SourceNYSE:CTOSAmerican Axle & ManufacturingNYSE:AXLView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBlair William & Co. ILSold 6,142 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 1.297%Lord Abbett & CO. LLCBought 157,468 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 1.021%Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.Sold 1,782 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.070%Kingsview Wealth Management LLCBought 9,358 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.029%Entropy Technologies LPBought 6,757 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.021%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BLBD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Blue Bird stock right now? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Blue Bird in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" BLBD shares. View BLBD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Blue Bird's stock price target for 2024? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Blue Bird's stock. Their BLBD share price targets range from $26.50 to $52.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $37.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 22.5%. View analysts price targets for BLBD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BLBD shares performed in 2024? Blue Bird's stock was trading at $26.96 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BLBD stock has increased by 78.2% and is now trading at $48.04. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Blue Bird? Blue Bird saw a drop in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 1,050,000 shares, a drop of 18.6% from the April 15th total of 1,290,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 515,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days. View Blue Bird's Short Interest. When is Blue Bird's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 14th 2024. View our BLBD earnings forecast. How were Blue Bird's earnings last quarter? Blue Bird Co. (NASDAQ:BLBD) released its earnings results on Wednesday, December, 15th. The company reported $0.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.08. The company earned $192.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $238.20 million. Blue Bird had a net margin of 5.04% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 223.85%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.49 EPS. What ETFs hold Blue Bird's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) stock in their portfolio include First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR), Clough Select Equity ETF (CBSE), Clough Long/Short Equity ETF (CBLS), SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (HAIL), Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF (LOPP) and iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV).Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETF (FDRV). What guidance has Blue Bird issued on next quarter's earnings? Blue Bird issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.3 billion-$1.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.3 billion. What is Phil Horlock's approval rating as Blue Bird's CEO? 25 employees have rated Blue Bird Chief Executive Officer Phil Horlock on Glassdoor.com. Phil Horlock has an approval rating of 49% among the company's employees. This puts Phil Horlock in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 56.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Blue Bird to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Blue Bird own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Blue Bird investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), AbbVie (ABBV), Tesla (TSLA), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Netflix (NFLX) and Roku (ROKU). Who are Blue Bird's major shareholders? Blue Bird's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Deroy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel Inc. (2.56%), Blair William & Co. IL (1.30%), Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (1.02%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.46%), Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (0.34%) and ClariVest Asset Management LLC (0.33%). Insiders that own company stock include Asp Bb Holdings Llc, Britton Smith, Coliseum Capital Management, L, Gurminder S Bedi, Paul Yousif, Phil Horlock and Razvan Radulescu. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Blue Bird? 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