Blue Bird

Blue Bird Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of school buses. It operates through the Bus and Parts business segments. The Bus segment includes the manufacturing and assembly of school buses to be sold to a variety of customers across the United States, Canada, and in international markets. The Parts segment provides routine maintenance, replacement of parts that are damaged in service, and replacement of parts that suffer from wear and tear. The company was founded by Albert Laurence Luce in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, GA.

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Blue Bird reports strong Q1 performance, eyes $2B revenue

Blue Bird Corporation's Q1 2023 performance was robust, marked by strong sales, record revenue, and positive free cash flow, showcasing operational progress.
While facing challenges such as negative adjusted EBITDA, the company is optimistic about future growth and aims for significant revenue and EBITDA milestones.
With a focus on alternative power and operational improvements, Blue Bird is strategically positioned for expansion and profitability in the coming years.

Blue Bird reports record Q2 results, eyes growth in EV market

Blue Bird's Q2 performance reflects strong growth, driven by its focus on electric buses and successful Clean School Bus Program. While facing challenges related to supply chain disruptions and inflation, the company is optimistic about future opportunities and remains committed to growth and profitability.

Blue Bird excels in Q3, raises guidance on EV growth

Blue Bird's Q3 earnings call highlighted exceptional performance, operational improvements, and a positive outlook for sustained growth. The company's focus on EVs, raised guidance, and confidence in managing various external variables position it well for future success in the school bus industry.

Blue Bird achieves record profits in 2023, eyes sustainable growth

Blue Bird's fiscal year 2023 was marked by exceptional financial success, strong EV sales growth, and strategic initiatives for sustainable transportation solutions.
While facing challenges such as labor discussions and infrastructure concerns, the company remains focused on operational efficiency and market opportunities.
With a clear roadmap for fiscal 2024, including revenue growth targets and margin improvements, Blue Bird is poised for continued success in the evolving transportation industry.
By leveraging partnerships, federal funding support, and cost reduction strategies, Blue Bird aims to maintain its competitive edge and drive innovation in clean tech finance.

Blue Bird reports record Q1 results, anticipates margin pressures

Blue Bird's Q1 performance was exceptional, leading to raised full-year guidance despite anticipated margin pressures. The company's strategic focus on EVs, alternative powered vehicles, and market share growth positions it well for future success.

Blue Bird achieves record profits and eyes growth in electric vehicles

Blue Bird's Q2 performance reflects robust financial health and a strategic focus on growth. With record profits, strong order backlog, and a push towards electric vehicles, the company is poised for continued success. Challenges like supply chain issues and cost pressures are being navigated with confidence.

Blue Bird achieves record profits, expands EV production capacity

Blue Bird's Q3 performance reflects strong financial results, driven by record profits and increased demand for electric buses.
While facing supply chain challenges, the company is strategically investing in facilities and processes to drive future growth.
Opportunities for expansion and innovation, including the DOE grant and leadership transition, position Blue Bird for continued success.

Blue Bird reports record earnings, eyes EV growth in 2025

Blue Bird's Q4 2024 earnings call showcased exceptional financial results, strong market positioning, and a commitment to innovation and profitability.
While facing challenges such as supply chain issues and leadership transitions, the company remains focused on growth opportunities and operational excellence.
Investors are encouraged to stay engaged with Blue Bird's progress and strategic initiatives as the company navigates industry dynamics and drives future success.

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Blue Bird Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of school buses. It operates through the Bus and Parts segments. The Bus segment includes the manufacturing and assembly of school buses to be sold to a variety of customers across the United States, Canada, and in international markets. The Parts segment focuses on the purchases of parts from third parties to be sold to dealers within the company’s network and certain large fleet customers. The company was founded by Albert Laurence Luce in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, GA.

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, applauds the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program recently announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a critical step to putting student and community health first in student transportation. The program earmarks $500 million for the replacement of diesel-powered school buses with zero and low emission school buses. The funds will also assist school distric

Blue Bird Lauds EPA's 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2022 second quarter financial results on May 12, 2022. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Matthew Stevenson, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on May 12, 2022. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. The web

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results on May 12, 2022

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has received an order for eight electric school buses from Orange Unified School District (OUSD) in California. Due to the purchase, the school district will more than double the size of its current Blue Bird electric school bus fleet. Orange Unified School District started transitioning to electric school buses in 2021 by purchasing seven Blue Bird All American Type D electr

California School District Doubles Size of Blue Bird Electric Bus Fleet

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that it will host a press conference at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America's largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event. ACT Expo will take place from May 9-12, 2022, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California. Blue Bird will feature its latest low- and zero-emission vehicle technologies at th

Blue Bird CEO to Host Press Conference at 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of Jim Nelles as senior vice president, Global Supply Chain Management, with immediate effect. In his current role, Nelles is responsible for optimizing Blue Bird's global supply chain, ensuring best-in-class cost, quality, and throughput, and forging long-term strategic partnerships to secure critical components. Nelles has over 20 years of in

Blue Bird Appoints Top Executive for Global Supply Chain Management

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has received the single largest order of electric school buses from a school district in its history. Modesto City Schools in California purchased 30 zero-emission school buses. The order enables the school district to rapidly convert nearly 50% of its diesel-powered bus fleet to clean energy. Thereby, Modesto City Schools will considerably reduce harmful greenhouse gas emiss

Blue Bird Receives Largest Single Order of Electric School Buses in Its History

Blue Bird (BLBD) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

What Makes Blue Bird (BLBD) a New Strong Buy Stock

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of Britton Smith as senior vice president, Electrification and Chief Strategy Officer, with immediate effect. In his current role, Smith is responsible for further strengthening Blue Bird's leadership in electric-powered school buses, expanding the company's electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, and establishing strategic partnerships to drive perfo

Blue Bird Appoints Britton Smith to Top Executive for Electrification and Chief Strategy Officer

FAIRFAX, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fairfax School District introduced two zero-emissions Blue Bird school buses to its fleet this school year. The school district's Blue Bird electric school buses were purchased from the Agency of Natural Resources Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund. This pilot program is managed by the Vermont Energy Investment corporation, which is testing how well electric school buses work in Vermont's climate and terrain. Through this pilot program, Fairfax School

Vermont School District First to Receive Electric School Buses in the State

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) CEO Matthew Stevenson on Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2022 first quarter results. GAAP net loss for the quarter of $4.1 million was $2.5 million higher than the same FY2021 fiscal period. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $3.6 million, down $2.2 million from last year. Order backlog remains strong at a record 4,800 buses, worth approximately $500 million, which fills a large portion of

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Results; Focused on Margin Expansion and EV Growth; Impacted by Supply Chain Disruptions, Inflationary Pressures; Confirms FY2022 Guidance

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation, the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today that it will implement a price increase to offset rising material, freight and labor costs primarily driven by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The 4.0% total price increase will impact all net selling prices for Type C and Type D model activity and school buses ordered on or after Tuesday, March 1st, 2022. “As we enter 2022, the school bus industry continues to face chal

Blue Bird Announces Price Increases for Type C and D Bus Model Types

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2022 first quarter financial results on February 9, 2022. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Matthew Stevenson, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on February 9, 2022. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast.

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Results on February 9, 2022

LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ROUSH CleanTech is the first original equipment manufacturer to receive California Air Resources Board's 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour certification for 2022 model year vehicles. The optional ultra-low CARB certification is 90% cleaner than current emissions standards for nitrogen oxides. The new engine certification covers ROUSH CleanTech Gen 5 propane engines for Blue Bird school buses. Propane is well established as an economical, clean and domesticall

CARB Certifies Next-Generation Propane Engine in Blue Bird School Buses to Lowest NOx in Market

Amid a crash in EV plays, and following a soft fourth quarter earnings report, Blue Bird stock has pulled back sharply. On its face, the sell-off has some logic, as BLBD hardly looks cheap at the lows.

Blue Bird: Take The Long View

Nuuve

SAN DIEGO and HENDERSON, Colo., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global cleantech company electrifying the planet at the intersection of energy and transportation through its intelligent energy platform, and Colorado/West Equipment, Inc. (Colorado/West), a Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) (Nasdaq: BLBD) dealership, today announced the deployment of the first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capable electric school bus in the state of Colorado at Durango School District 9-R.

Nuvve and Colorado/West Equipment Deploy First V2G Electric School Bus Solution in Colorado

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) CEO Matt Stevenson on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) reported its Q4 earnings results on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 04:00 PM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.

Blue Bird: Q4 Earnings Insights

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today its fiscal 2021 fourth quarter and full year results. GAAP net income for the year of $(0.3) million was $12.5 million lower than FY2020. Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $34.1 million, $20.6 million lower than last year. Supply chain disruptions resulted in more than 2,000 bookings being delayed to fiscal 2022. Order backlog is stro

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Impacted by Supply Chain Disruptions; Strong Demand and Record Firm Order Backlog; Well Positioned for EV Market Expansion

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) (“Blue Bird” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of school and activity buses, announced that it has entered into and closed on a securities purchase agreement with clients of Coliseum Capital Management, LLC (collectively “Coliseum”). Blue Bird issued and sold an aggregate of $75 million in common shares at a price of $16.00 per share (the “Private Placement”). “We are excited to have strengthened our investor

Blue Bird Corporation Announces $75M Private Placement

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2021-12-15. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.

Earnings Outlook For Blue Bird

Blue Bird (BLBD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Earnings Preview: Blue Bird (BLBD) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2021 fourth quarter and full year financial results on December 15, 2021. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Matthew Stevenson, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on December 15, 2021. A slide presentation will be availabl

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on December 15, 2021

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD), a leading manufacturer of school and activity buses, announced that it entered into a fourth amendment to its credit facility, dated as of December 12, 2016. The Fourth Amendment provides for covenant relief through Blue Bird's fiscal second quarter year 2023. For the fiscal 2022 period, the net leverage ratio is replaced by a minimum trailing twelve-month EBITDA quarterly covenant, a monthly liquidity test and a th

Blue Bird Corporation Announces Amendment of Credit Facility

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) announced today that it has filed a "universal shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the registration of shares of the Company's Class A common stock, debt securities, preferred stock and/or warrants. When declared effective by the SEC, the shelf registration statement will allow the Company to raise capital, up to an aggregate of $200.0 million. The specifics of any

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