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.

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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, is supplying 13 electric school buses to the Bowling Green Independent School District (BGISD) in Kentucky. The school district serves approximately 4,400 students in eight schools. BGISD launched a pilot program to expand its school bus fleet with zero-emission vehicles to help advance student and community health. Blue Bird will provide ten Vision and three All American ele.

Blue Bird Delivers 13 Electric School Buses to Bowling Green Independent Schools in Kentucky

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa. The bus will be turned into a mobile computer lab to expand the foundation's digital literacy programs for local community members in need. The Blue Bird computer lab on wheels will serve both children and adults in low-income communities to develop c.

Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation

Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ:BLBD) is facing growing demand and funding for buses, according to Bank of America analysts, who believe the school bus manufacturer has revamped its operations and has a well-established market share in non-diesel bus sales.   In a note to clients, they initiated coverage of Blue Bird stock with a ‘Buy' rating and a target price of $26.50 a share.

Blue Bird stock could fly higher on growing bus demand and EV funding: analysts

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 20 electric school buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in Florida, the first zero-emission vehicles in the districts' all Blue Bird fleet of school buses. M-DCPS is the third-largest school district in the nation with more than 335,000 students and 50,000 adult learners. The milestone delivery represents a crucial step by the school district to shi.

Blue Bird Delivers 20 Electric School Buses to Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida

Blue Bird (BLBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to loss of $0.09 per share a year ago.

Blue Bird (BLBD) Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2023 third quarter results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended July 1, 2023   B/(W) 2022   Nine Months Ended July 1, 2023   B/(W) 2022 Unit Sales   2,137     411     6,398     1,592 GAAP Measures:               Revenue $ 294.3   $ 88.2   $ 829.8   $ 286.9 Net Income $ 9.4   $ 15.8   $ 5.2   $ 27.

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Results; Turnaround Completed, Beats Guidance

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MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2023 third quarter financial results on August 9, 2023. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives Phil Horlock, CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on August 9, 2023. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the.

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COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #cummins--Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), and Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, recently premiered the next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West in Reno, Nevada, a leading student transportation industry and technology event in North America. The next-generation electric school bus features the Accelera™ PowerDrive 7000, the newest version of.

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MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, will premiere its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West, a leading student transportation industry and technology event in North America. The state-of-the-art, zero-emission vehicle will be on display for the first time from July 14-19, 2023, at booth 317 inside the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nev. The Vision vehicle launch represents a continued partners.

Blue Bird Premieres Next-Generation Electric School Bus at STN Expo West

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MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), a leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today the pricing of an underwritten secondary public offering by certain stockholders of Blue Bird (the “Selling Stockholders”) of 4,500,000 shares of Blue Bird's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a price to the public of $20.00 per share. The offering is expected to close on June 12, 2023, subject to th.

Blue Bird Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointments of two new members to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Top finance executives Mark Blaufuss and Dan Thau bring a wealth of relevant experience to the school bus manufacturing leader. Mark Blaufuss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in finance within the automotive and manufacturing industries. He has served as m.

Blue Bird Appoints Two New Members to its Board of Directors

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 to president, effective July 1, 2023. Phil Horlock, Blue Bird president and CEO, will continue to hold the role of CEO after Smith's appointment takes effect. Smith joined Blue Bird in March 2022 as Senior Vice President of Electrification and Chief Strategy Officer. The appointment of Smith to President recognizes the increasi.

Blue Bird Appoints Head of Electric Vehicle Business, Britton Smith to Company President

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MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, celebrated the grand opening of its Electric Vehicle (EV) Build-up Center on the grounds of the company's main U.S. manufacturing plant in Fort Valley, Ga. Blue Bird transformed a nearly 40,000 sq.ft. facility to meet increasing demand for electric school buses. The opening marks an important milestone as the company continues to expand its electric school bus production capa.

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