Blue Bird Overview
- Year Founded
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1927
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,948
- Stock Symbol
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BLBD
- Investments
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3
- Share Price
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$42.25
- (As of Wednesday Closing)
Blue Bird General Information
Description
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
Contact Information
Website
www.blue-bird.comCorporate Office
- 3920 Arkwright Road
- Macon, GA 31210
- United States
Corporate Office
- 3920 Arkwright Road
- Macon, GA 31210
- United States
Blue Bird Timeline
Blue Bird Stock Performance
As of 15-Jan-2025, Blue Bird’s stock price is $42.25. Its current market cap is $1.36B with 32.4M shares.
(As of Wednesday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42.25 | $41.45 | $24.15 - $59.40 | $1.36B | 32.4M | 776K | $3.27 |
Blue Bird Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2024, Blue Bird has a trailing 12-month revenue of $1.35B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2024 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2023 30-Sep-2023 | FY 2022 30-Sep-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 1,560,649 | 1,560,649 | 772,895 | 459,369 |
| Revenue | 1,347,154 | 1,347,154 | 1,132,793 | 800,637 |
| EBITDA | 148,199 | 148,199 | 58,791 | (24,335) |
| Net Income | 105,547 | 105,547 | 23,812 | (45,759) |
| Total Assets | 524,894 | 524,894 | 417,766 | 366,126 |
| Total Debt | 95,975 | 95,975 | 131,914 | 172,330 |
Blue Bird Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Blue Bird Comparisons
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Blue Bird Competitors (11)
One of Blue Bird’s 11 competitors is Lion Electric, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Saint-Jérôme, Canada.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Electric | Formerly PE-Backed | Saint-Jérôme, Canada | ||||
| NFI Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Winnipeg, Canada | ||||
| Vicinity Motor | Corporation | Aldergrove, Canada | ||||
| BMW Group | Corporation | Munich, Germany | ||||
| Tata Motors | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Mumbai, India |
Blue Bird Patents
Blue Bird Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2068577-C | Emergency exit window | Inactive | 06-Aug-1991 | ||
| CA-2068577-A1 | Emergency exit window | Active | 06-Aug-1991 | ||
| US-5169205-A | Emergency exit window | Inactive | 06-Aug-1991 | ||
| CA-2048452-A1 | Heating system with safety features | Active | 02-Jan-1991 | ||
| CA-2048452-C | Heating system with safety features | Inactive | 02-Jan-1991 | B60H1/2206 |
Blue Bird Signals
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Blue Bird Investments & Acquisitions (3)
Blue Bird’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with Clean Bus Solutions. The deal was made on 07-Dec-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Bus Solutions | 07-Dec-2023 | Joint Venture | Road | ||
| Hennessy Capital Acquisition | 24-Feb-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) | ||
| Micro Bird | 01-Jan-2009 | Joint Venture | Road |
Blue Bird ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated October, 17, 2024
35.04 | High Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Blue Bird FAQs
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When was Blue Bird founded?
Blue Bird was founded in 1927.
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Where is Blue Bird headquartered?
Blue Bird is headquartered in Macon, GA.
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What is the size of Blue Bird?
Blue Bird has 1,948 total employees.
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What industry is Blue Bird in?
Blue Bird’s primary industry is Automotive.
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Is Blue Bird a private or public company?
Blue Bird is a Public company.
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What is Blue Bird’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Blue Bird is BLBD.
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What is the current stock price of Blue Bird?
As of 15-Jan-2025 the stock price of Blue Bird is $42.25.
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What is the current market cap of Blue Bird?
The current market capitalization of Blue Bird is $1.36B.
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What is Blue Bird’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Blue Bird is $1.35B.
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Who are Blue Bird’s competitors?
Lion Electric, NFI Group, Vicinity Motor, BMW Group, and Tata Motors are some of the 11 competitors of Blue Bird.
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What is Blue Bird’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Blue Bird’s EPS for 12 months was $3.27.
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