BLBD is reiterated as a Buy due to their robust execution, the expanding margins, and the resilient pricing power despite the regulatory/tariff headwinds. The higher ASPs have triggered the richer gross/adj EBITDA margins, with it supporting the management's ambitious long-term (FY2029/FY2030) financial targets. Assuming that BLBD delivers the long-term production capacity of 12,000–13,500 units at current prices/margins, readers may look forward to rich upside potentials to my price target of $68.70.
Affordable EVs, new tax incentives and rising tariffs set the stage for renewed momentum across key domestic names like GM, PII and BLBD.
Blue Bird Corporation remains a solid "Buy," with strong financial growth, a robust balance sheet, and management confidence underscored by a $100 million buyback. BLBD delivered 901 electric buses in 2025, up from 704, and expects significant long-term growth as the United States transitions to clean energy. Management projects annual deliveries of 12,000–13,500 buses and $1.8–2.0 billion in revenue by 2029–2030, with EBITDA margin expansion to 15.5%–16%.
Blue Bird (BLBD) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
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Despite impressive Q4 earnings, Blue Bird's outperformance was overshadowed by a conservative guidance, in my opinion. Blue Bird's total and EV backlogs jumped 30% and 24%, respectively, FYTD compared to the end of FY 2025, suggesting that it is likely to beat its guidance. Recent state-level funding initiatives for clean school buses reduce Blue Bird's reliance on federal programs and provide a long-term path for continued profitable growth.
Blue Bird Corporation ( BLBD ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call November 24, 2025 4:30 PM EST Company Participants Mark Benfield - Head-Investor Relations John Wyskiel - President, CEO & Director Razvan Radulescu - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Shlisky - D.A. Davidson & Co., Research Division Eric Stine - Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, Research Division Gregory Lewis - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Sherif El-Sabbahy - BofA Securities, Research Division Craig Irwin - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division Christopher Pierce - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good afternoon, and thank you for attending today's Blue Bird Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Call.
Blue Bird (BLBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.97 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago.
Blue Bird (BLBD) reached $50 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.29% change compared to its last close.