The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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.
In the most recent trading session, Blue Bird (BLBD) closed at $51.46, indicating a +2.18% shift from the previous trading day.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Blue Bird (BLBD) concluded the recent trading session at $50.73, signifying a -1.74% move from its prior day's close.
Blue Bird (BLBD) closed the most recent trading day at $49.98, moving 3.51% from the previous trading session.
In the latest trading session, Blue Bird (BLBD) closed at $55.13, marking a -1.15% move from the previous day.
Blue Bird (BLBD) closed at $55.29 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.27% move from the prior day.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?