Blue Bird (BLBD) to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) is anticipated to post its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 5th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $1.25 per share and revenue of $485.7280 million for the quarter. Parties may visit the 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 issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $1.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.12. Blue Bird had a net margin of 8.91% and a return on equity of 53.68%. The firm had revenue of $352.63 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $335.23 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.96 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 Price Performance

NASDAQ BLBD opened at $74.53 on Tuesday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $74.90 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $64.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.83, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. Blue Bird has a 12-month low of $42.95 and a 12-month high of $83.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.31, a P/E/G ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 1.36.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BLBD has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Barclays upped their target price on Blue Bird from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Freedom Capital downgraded Blue Bird from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Roth Capital assumed coverage on Blue Bird in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. They set a “buy” rating and a $94.00 price target on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Blue Bird from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, July 25th. Finally, BTIG Research increased their price objective 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 research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $82.17.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Blue Bird

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BLBD. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Blue Bird in the 4th quarter valued at $63,000. XTX Topco Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Blue Bird by 16.5% during the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 15,066 shares of the company’s stock worth $708,000 after purchasing an additional 2,137 shares during the last quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC lifted its position in Blue Bird by 17.9% during the fourth quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 215,600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,133,000 after purchasing an additional 32,736 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its position in Blue Bird by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,048,028 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,257,000 after purchasing an additional 8,430 shares during the period. Finally, Twinbeech Capital LP purchased a new stake in Blue Bird in the fourth quarter valued at $653,000. 93.59% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.