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.

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MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 23 electric school buses to Carter County Schools (CCS) in Kentucky. The zero-emission vehicles mark a new era of clean student transportation for the school district. CCS operates eleven schools serving approximately 4,200 students. Blue Bird provides its new Vision electric school buses to CCS. The state-of-the-art electric bus features an extended range, faste.

Blue Bird Delivers First Electric School Bus Fleet to Carter County Schools in Kentucky

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After reaching an important support level, Blue Bird (BLBD) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. BLBD surpassed resistance at the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

Blue Bird (BLBD) Recently Broke Out Above the 50-Day Moving Average

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD ) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call December 11, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Mark Benfield - Head of Invest Relations Phil Horlock - Chief Executive Officer Razvan Radulescu - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Stine - Craig-Hallum Mike Shlisky - D.A. Davidson Craig Irwin - ROTH MKM Operator Hello, everyone.

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ:BLBD) shares rose nearly 85 in extended trading Monday after the company's fiscal fourth-quarter results swung to a profit.  The electric and low-emission school bus producer posted adjusted earnings of $0.66 per share, compared to a loss of $0.66 per share a year earlier and above expectations of $0.47 per share.

Blue Bird shares rally on 3Q expectations beat, strong guidance

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 fourth quarter and full year results. Highlights Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) September 30, 2023   B/(W) 2022   September 30, 2023   B/(W) 2022 Unit Sales   2,116     100     8,514     1,692 GAAP Measures:               Revenue $ 303.0   $ 45.3   $ 1,132.8   $ 332.2 Net Income.

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Record Results; Beats 2023 Guidance and Raises 2024 Guidance

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, and Generate Capital, a leading sustainable investment and operating company, have formed a joint venture (JV) named Clean Bus Solutions, LLC to meet the increasing demand for electric school buses and accelerate the adoption of clean transportation of students in North America. The joint venture's fleet electrification-as-a-service offering will make it simpler for school di.

Blue Bird and Generate Capital Establish "Clean Bus Solutions," a Fleet Electrification-as-a-Service Joint Venture

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 Peach County Schools (PCS) in Georgia. Peach County is home to Blue Bird's Fort Valley, Ga, manufacturing facility since the company's founding nearly a century ago. The local school district will utilize the advanced, zero-emission school bus for day trips, field trips, and on special routes. Peach County School.

Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Peach County Schools in Georgia

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter and full year financial results on December 11, 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 December 11, 2023. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Di.

Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on December 11, 2023

BLBD has grown well during the last decade, although is positioned to see a material uptick as Government funding increases, the US fleet continues to age negatively, and the industry. Although BLBD's margins are currently unattractive, the business is on a rapid upswing, as pricing/bargaining power has transitioned toward BLBD, with further scope to improve its unit economics. BLBD's recent performance has been impressive, with growth exceeding 30% in its last 4 quarters. Its backlog is developing well alongside innovation, positioning the company for a lucrative decade.

Blue Bird: Significant Upward Trajectory Ahead, Underpinned By Electric Bus Transition

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that on November 17, 2023 the Company completed the refinancing of its credit facilities and entered into a new five-year credit agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions as lenders, led by BMO Capital Markets with Joint Lead Arranger partners, including Bank of America. The Credit Agreement provides for a $100 million term loan and a $150 million r.

Blue Bird Announces Refinancing of Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the appointment of two new vice presidents with immediate effect. Blue Bird expanded its leadership ranks as it continues to grow its zero- and low-emissions product portfolio and strategic supplier base. Albert Burleigh has been appointed to vice president of Alternative Fuels. Burleigh will further strengthen Blue Bird's leading position in electric, propane.

Blue Bird Appoints Two Vice Presidents Amid Company's Continued Growth

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Martinsville Independent School District Welcomes Fleet of Five Blue Bird Electric School Buses Powered by Five Nuvve Level II Chargers and Managed by Nuvve's FleetBox software SAN DIEGO , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (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 leader in electric and low-emission school buses, have replaced the Martinsville Independent School District (ISD)'s diesel fleet with five Blue Bird Vision electric buses, five Nuvve Level II chargers and the innovative AI-powered Nuvve FleetBox 2.0 charge management software. "We're proud of the work our team and partners are doing to support Martinsville ISD," said Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne.

Nuvve and Blue Bird Equip First All-Electric School Fleet in Texas

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its 1,500th electric, zero-emission school bus marking an industry-leading milestone. Modesto City Schools in California received Blue Bird's 1500th electric vehicle (EV) to help the district transition its school bus fleet to clean student transportation and further lower its carbon footprint. “The completion of our fleet of electric buses is just one of many s.

Blue Bird Delivers Its 1500th Electric School Bus

Blue Bird Corporation is a leader in the US school bus market and is poised for significant growth as an aging bus fleet is replaced. The company has undergone a successful turnaround, with increased margins and production efficiencies. Blue Bird has a sustainable competitive advantage in the alternative fuel school bus market and is well-positioned for the transition to electric buses.

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MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced that Julie A. Fream has joined the company's Board of Directors. Fream succeeds Adam Gray, managing partner of Coliseum Capital Management LLC, who has decided to step down from the Board following Coliseum's sale of its Blue Bird holdings through a secondary offering. Fream is a business strategy and implementation expert with 40 years of automotive industry.

Blue Bird Appoints Julie Fream to Board of Directors

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, applauds New York Bus Sales for establishing a new dealership location to help the school bus manufacturer meet the increasing demand for its state-of-the-art school and multi-purpose buses. New York Bus Sales opened a new 20,000-square-foot dealership location in Batavia, Ny. The facility offers a comprehensive line of new and pre-owned Blue Bird and Micro Bird school, comme.

Blue Bird Dealer Opens Full-Service Facility for School Buses in New York State

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Despite poor performance in recent years, Blue Bird Corporation has implemented successful turnaround strategies and has seen improvements in its financial performance and stock prices. The secondary public offering of 2.5 million shares by major shareholders reduced their ownership stakes but increased market liquidity and attracted more investors. The buy rating from Bank of America reflects analysts' confidence in Blue Bird's future growth and performance, particularly in the expanding market for school bus electrification.

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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.

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