Blue Bird (BLBD) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) is projected to post its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 5th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $1.22 per share and revenue of $485.7280 million for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $1.00 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $352.63 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $335.23 million. Blue Bird had a net margin of 8.91% and a return on equity of 53.68%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.96 EPS. On average, analysts expect Blue Bird to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Blue Bird Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ BLBD traded down $1.25 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $72.64. 22,989 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 439,126. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.93, a PEG ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.35. Blue Bird has a one year low of $42.95 and a one year high of $83.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a current ratio of 1.83. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $74.23 and a two-hundred day moving average of $63.69.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Blue Bird

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its holdings in Blue Bird by 10,028.6% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 709 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 702 shares during the period. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Blue Bird by 222.7% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 568 shares in the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new position in shares of Blue Bird during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in Blue Bird by 1,742.3% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,308 shares of the company’s stock worth $75,000 after acquiring an additional 1,237 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Blue Bird in the 4th quarter worth approximately $63,000. 93.59% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have weighed in on BLBD shares. Needham & Company LLC increased their target price on Blue Bird from $78.00 to $86.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. DA Davidson set a $86.00 price target on shares of Blue Bird in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Blue Bird from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. Roth Capital initiated coverage on shares of Blue Bird in a report on Thursday, June 25th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $94.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, BTIG Research boosted their target price on shares of Blue Bird from $65.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $82.17.

Blue Bird Company Profile

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) is a leading manufacturer of buses and mass transportation vehicles headquartered in Fort Valley, Georgia. The company’s core business encompasses the design, engineering, and production of school buses and activity buses, with a product lineup that includes conventional (Type C) models, transit-style (Type D) models and specialty configurations for special-needs and activity transport. In recent years, Blue Bird has expanded its offerings to include zero-emission electric school buses, reflecting its commitment to advanced propulsion technologies and environmental sustainability.

Established in 1927, Blue Bird has built a legacy of safety and reliability in student transportation.