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.

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With over 20,000 clean fuel buses in operation, Blue Bird is committed to the advancement of emissions-reducing school transportation in the United States. The newly passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will deliver more emissions-reducing electric, propane and compressed natural gas school buses to American school districts in rural, suburban and urban communities. “Thanks to the foresight and innovation of companies like the Blue Bird Corporation, Georgia i

New Legislation Funds Major Deployment of Zero and Low-Emissions School Buses

Most U.S. schools are back in person and the company could rebound in the next few years. However, its near-term outlook is hardly strong and its stock is down 25% in the last three months.

Bear of the Day: Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD)

Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ: BLBD) has appointed Razvan Radulescu as Chief Financial Officer.  Razvan has over 20 years of financial and operating experience at Daimler AG's (OTC: DDAIF) Daimler Trucks.

Blue Bird Names Former Daimler Trucks Executive As Finance Chief

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today that it has appointed Razvan Radulescu as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Razvan has over 20 years of financial and operating experience at Daimler Trucks, where he held various roles of increasing responsibility in Finance and Controlling, as well as Procurement, including IT and Compliance. Most recently, Razvan served as General Ma

Blue Bird Appoints Razvan Radulescu Chief Financial Officer Effective October 1, 2021

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) CEO Phil Horlock on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Blue Bird (BLBD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -58.70% and -19.73%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Blue Bird (BLBD) Lags Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

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 third quarter results. GAAP net income for the quarter of $4.3 million was $3.0 better than the same FY2020 fiscal period. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $13.2 million, $0.7 million above last year. Supply chain disruptions resulted in approximately 550 fewer bookings than planned in the period. Order backlog is

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results Focused on Margin Expansion and EV Growth Impacted by Supply Chain Disruptions

DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Micro Bird Holdings (Micro Bird), a Blue Bird and Girardin joint venture and North American market leader in the Type A school bus market, has acquired a controlling interest in the EV drivetrain integrator and supplier GranTuned Automobiles (Ecotuned). This strategic acquisition firmly positions Micro Bird for substantial growth in the light and medium duty EV market by bringing core electrification-expertise and value to both Micro Bird and the broader

Micro Bird Acquires Controlling Interest in Ecotuned, Electric Vehicle Drivetrain Integrator

Nuuve

SAN DIEGO and FORT VALLEY, Ga., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global technology leader accelerating the electrification of transportation through its proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) platform, and Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading American-made independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today their plan to deploy the extensive financing capabilities from Levo Mobility LLC (Levo), Nuvve's recently formed joint venture with Stonepeak Partners LP, across Blue Bird's distribution network, allowing customers to lease V2G electric school buses, related charging infrastructure, and energy management for an attractive flat monthly fee with no upfront costs.

Nuvve and Blue Bird Announce Plans to Expand Partnership and Utilize Levo's Fleet-as-a-Service Leasing Model to Make Electric School Buses More Affordable

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.

Blue Bird (BLBD) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results on August 12, 2021. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Phil Tighe, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on August 12, 2021. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. The webcast of the

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results on August 12, 2021

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today that it has appointed Matthew Stevenson as President of the Company, effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Stevenson is expected to succeed Philip Horlock as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who has elected to retire from the Company, no later than November 1, 2021. With the July 1 leadership change, Mr. Horlock, President and CEO

Blue Bird Corporation Announces Leadership Changes

Electrifying school buses is good for the environment and good for growth.

School Buses Are Going Electric, Blue Bird Says

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During an annual dealer meeting in late May, school bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation announced the milestone of 500 electric-powered school buses delivered or on order. As the only school bus manufacturer that produces and sells all three school-bus body configurations in EV, Blue Bird expects its electric bus sales to accelerate through the rest of 2021. “Customer interest and excitement in owning a Blue Bird electric-powered school bus is increasing ev

Blue Bird Charges Ahead with 500 Electric School Buses in North America

Blue Bird is a leading manufacturer of both conventional and alternative fuel (propane, CNG, electric) school buses in North America.

Blue Bird: In The Driver's Seat Of The EV School Bus Market

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) CEO Phil Horlock on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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 second quarter results. GAAP net loss for the quarter of $0.6 million was equal to the comparable FY2020 fiscal period. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $7.5 million, $4.7 million below last year, reflecting 1,105 lower unit sales resulting from the pandemic impact on schools. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sa

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Results; Focused on Margin Expansion, EV Growth and Industry Recovery; Fiscal 2021 Guidance Reaffirmed

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The legislation provides $25 billion over the next decade to begin replacing aging diesel buses with zero-emission electric school buses.

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock Tours Blue Bird School Bus Plant, Experiences Electric School Bus

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, will release its fiscal 2021 second quarter financial results on May 12, 2021. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, President and CEO, and Jeff Taylor, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on May 12, 2021. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. The webc

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Results on May 12, 2021

PEKIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a press event held at the Pekin Transportation Department, school bus industry leader Blue Bird Corporation delivered the first operational DC fast charge V2G (vehicle-to-grid)-capable school bus, powered by the Cummins™ PowerDrive™ EV system, in North America, utilizing technology from Nuvve Holding Corp. This bus is one of two Blue Bird Type C electric buses delivered to Illinois' Pekin Public School District and Hollis Consolidated School District #328 in Peo

Blue Bird Delivers North America's First-Ever Commercial Application of Vehicle-to-Grid Technology in Electric School Bus Partnership with Nuvve and Illinois School Districts

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The U.S. electric bus market is projected to grow from $445.7m in 2018 to reach $1.554b by 2024, at a CAGR of 23.9%. This would likely now be much higher. U.S. Federal and State government subsidies and grants are boosting demand for the adoption of zero-emission buses. Biden will likely accelerate this.

A Look At The Listed Electric Bus Sector As Biden Moves To Electrify America

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colorado is the latest state to add a zero-emissions school bus to its fleet. Blue Bird Corporation, the #1 provider of electric-powered school buses, delivered the state's first electric school bus to the Boulder Valley School District on March 4th. “By adding Blue Bird's electric bus to our fleet, the Boulder Valley School District is prioritizing and improving the health of our students and drivers, as well as investing in our community's future,” said BVSD s

Blue Bird Delivers Colorado's First Electric School Bus

FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--School bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation, with its commitment to move bus fleets to clean-power solutions, has now exceeded 400 electric-powered school buses delivered or on order. With momentum building, electric-bus sales are expected to increase further before the end of 2021. With more than 400 electric-powered school buses delivered or ordered in the last three years, Blue Bird is the only manufacturer that produces and sells today all three school-b

400 Electric-Powered Blue Bird School Buses Roll into North America

Blue Bird Corp. is the leading school bus manufacturer in the US that has developed an electric vehicle solution already available for large scale commercialization. With schools about to open up again, BLBD will face an explosion of pent-up demand for electric school buses.

Blue Bird Is An Undervalued Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Going Back To School With $100 Billion Of Federal Contracts In Its Grasp

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) CEO Phil Horlock on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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