In the latest trading session, Blue Bird (BLBD) closed at $45.64, marking a +1.22% move from the previous day.
Blue Bird is currently undervalued and managing supply chain challenges well, but it faces a mature market with limited long-term growth without government subsidies. Intense competition, uncertain government funding, and declining school-age populations pose risks for future demand, despite Blue Bird's current electric bus leadership. My DCF valuation gives Blue Bird an intrinsic value of $50 (10% upside), but I am still hesitant to invest; therefore, I am giving Blue Bird a hold rating.
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?
In the closing of the recent trading day, Blue Bird (BLBD) stood at $44.2, denoting a +2.41% move from the preceding trading day.
The latest trading day saw Blue Bird (BLBD) settling at $42.88, representing a +2.17% change from its previous close.
Blue Bird delivered record EV sales in Q2 FY25, helping drive 3.8% YoY topline growth despite tough prior-year comps. Strong demand for both EV and traditional buses, plus a robust backlog of 4,900 units, provides solid sales visibility for upcoming quarters. Tariffs on Chinese components may temporarily moderate EV production, but ICE and alternative fuel bus demand supports overall volume growth.
Blue Bird (BLBD) reached $40.80 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.14% change compared to its last close.
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?
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 Corporation's Q2 2025 results showed revenue growth and higher adjusted EPS, despite missing analysts' earnings expectations, reinforcing my 'strong buy' rating. Management's narrowed guidance and reaffirmed long-term outlook, along with undervalued stock pricing, highlight significant growth potential, especially in electric bus deliveries. Profitability metrics were mixed, but adjusted operating cash flow rose, and future projections suggest substantial upside potential, with shares trading at attractive multiples.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Mark Benfield - Head, IR John Wyskiel - President & CEO Razvan Radulescu - CFO Conference Call Participants Mike Shlisky - D.A. Davidson Eric Stine - Craig-Hallum Tyler DiMatteo - BTIG Craig Irwin - ROTH Capital Partners Chris Pierce - Needham Operator Good morning or good afternoon.
Blue Bird (BLBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.96 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.89 per share a year ago.