BLBD · Blue Bird Corp
Press releases and events scraped from the company's investor relations website. Past events open our own call or event page when we host one; otherwise listings link to the original source.
Recent news
| Date | Headline |
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| 2026-08-05 |
Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
Net Sales of $517M and GAAP Net Income of $185M Adj. EBITDA of $71M with 14% Margin and 3,525 Buses Sold FY2026 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Raised Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended June 27, 2026 B/(W) Prior Year Nine Months Ended June 27, 2026 B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales 3,525 1,058 7,808 916 GAAP Measures: Revenue $ 517.2 $ 119.1 $ 1,202.9 $ 132.1 Net Income $ 185.3 $ 148.8 $ 245.3 $ 154.1 Diluted EPS $ 5.27 $ 4.15 |
| 2026-08-05 |
Blue Bird Enters Definitive Agreement with Ford to Expand Commercial Stripped Chassis Operations
Starting in 2028, the next generation of the F-53/F-59 chassis will be designed and commercialized by Blue Bird with Ford powertrains Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in low and zero emission school buses, today announced a new collaboration to expand its commercial vehicle presence. As part of this initiative, Blue Bird has entered into a definitive agreement with Ford Motor Company to create the next generation of F-53/F-59 commercial stripped chassis. Under the agreement, Blue Bird will assume responsibility for the design, manufacturing, and sales of the next generation F-53/F-59 commercial stripped chassis, which will be paired with Ford’s powertrain solutions. To accelerate the launch of the next generation chassis, Blue Bird will acquire the Detroit Assembly Plant assets of Detroit Chassis LLC (DCP) who is the long-time manufacturer of Ford's F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis platforms. The collaboration between Ford and Blue Bird is expected to build on the |
| 2026-07-22 |
Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results on August 5, 2026
Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2026 third quarter results on August 5, 2026. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives John Wyskiel, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on August 5, 2026. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird’s website at http://investors.blue-bird.com . Please click on the link in the Events box in the lower right corner of the Blue Bird Investor Relations landing page to access the webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes via the same link on Blue Bird’s website. About Blue Bird Corporation Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) is |
| 2026-05-06 |
Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
Net Sales of $353M and GAAP Net Income of $29M Adj. EBITDA of $51M with 14% Margin and 2,148 Buses Sold FY2026 Guidance Raised Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended March 28, 2026 B/(W) Prior Year Six Months Ended March 28, 2026 B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales 2,148 (147 ) 4,283 (142 ) GAAP Measures: Revenue $ 352.6 $ (6.2 ) $ 685.7 $ 13.0 Net Income $ 29.3 $ 3.3 $ 60.1 $ 5.3 Diluted EPS $ 0.90 $ 0.11 $ 1.84 $ 0.19 |
| 2026-04-22 |
Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results on May 6, 2026
Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter results on May 6, 2026. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives John Wyskiel, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on May 6, 2026. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird’s website at http://investors.blue-bird.com . Please click on the link in the Events box in the lower right corner of the Blue Bird Investor Relations landing page to access the webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes via the same link on Blue Bird’s website. About Blue Bird Corporation Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) is |
| 2026-04-14 |
Blue Bird Appoints Senior Vice President of Engineering
Lyndon Lie to oversee engineering innovation and growth amid Micro Bird expansion Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has announced the appointment of Lyndon Lie as senior vice president of engineering. In this role, Lie will oversee all engineering functions across Blue Bird’s platforms to support the company’s long-term growth strategy. Blue Bird has appointed Lyndon Lie as senior vice president of engineering. Lie is a seasoned global engineering executive with a strong background in multi-platform product development across the automotive and commercial vehicle industries. Lie will be responsible for leading product development, platform engineering, innovation and execution. He will also manage the integration of engineering activities related to the Micro Bird acquisition. This strategic appointment aims to enhance Blue Bird’s product portfolio and expand its engineering capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to |
| 2026-04-02 |
Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Girardin Group’s Stake in Micro Bird Joint Venture
Establishes full ownership of Micro Bird, integrating operations under one brand and leadership team Strengthens Blue Bird’s position with the industry’s most comprehensive bus portfolio Expands addressable market with the Buy America–compliant shuttle bus market Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Girardin Group’s stake in the Micro Bird joint venture, resulting in Blue Bird taking full ownership of the enterprise. The transaction, valued at approximately $200 million and funded through a combination of cash and Blue Bird common stock, marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to streamline operations and expand its market reach. With the closing of the acquisition, Blue Bird fully consolidates its North American operations, unifying its businesses under one brand, one team, and one operating approach. The integration, which is |
| 2026-03-18 |
Prince William County Public Schools Unveils 62 New Propane Buses Equipped with Industry-First Driver Airbags
District will operate the first Blue Bird Vision buses with standard driver airbags District aims to transition 50-60% of its fleet to propane buses by 2030 Prince William County Public Schools unveiled its new emissions-reducing propane school buses today at its Brentsville facility. The 62 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses are also the first from the company to come equipped with standard driver airbags. Prince William County Public Schools Unveils 62 New Blue Bird Propane Buses Equipped with Industry-First Driver Airbags The propane buses were purchased from Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia . In collaboration with its corporate headquarters in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, the dealer provided a fully equipped 78-passenger propane school bus demonstrator to the school district. Following a successful six-week demonstration, PWCPS placed an order of 62, bringing propane buses to its fleet for the first time. “Prince William County Public Schools’ investment in propane buses marks a significant |
| 2026-02-17 |
Blue Bird Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire & Consolidate Micro Bird Joint Venture
Consolidates its businesses under one brand, one team, and one approach Enables the broadest product portfolio and powertrains in the bus market Positions the company for growth in the Buy America shuttle bus market A slide presentation is available on the BLBD IR website with additional details Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, thereby, taking full ownership of the enterprise. Blue Bird will pay approx. $200 million for Girardin’s joint venture share, with 30% in cash and 70% in Blue Bird common stock. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2026, pending fulfillment of various closing conditions and regulatory approvals. A slide presentation is available on the BLBD IR website ( https://investors.blue-bird.com/ ) with additional details. Blue Bird signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s |
| 2026-02-04 |
Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
Net Sales of $333M and GAAP Net Income of $31M Adj. EBITDA of $50M with 15% Margin and 2,135 Buses Sold FY2026 Adj. EBITDA Guidance Raised Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2026 first quarter financial results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended December 27, 2025 B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales 2,135 5 GAAP Measures: Revenue $ 333.1 $ 19.2 Net Income $ 30.8 $ 2.0 Diluted EPS $ 0.94 $ 0.08 Non-GAAP Measures1: Adjusted EBITDA $ 50.1 $ 4.3 Adjusted Net Income $ 32.5 $ 1.9 Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 1.00 $ 0.08 1 Reconciliation to relevant GAAP metrics shown below “I am incredibly proud of our team in |
| 2026-01-21 |
Blue Bird to Report Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results on February 4, 2026
Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30PM ET Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, will release its fiscal 2026 first quarter results on February 4, 2026. The public is invited to attend an audio webcast in which Blue Bird executives John Wyskiel, President and CEO, and Razvan Radulescu, CFO, will discuss results. This webcast will take place at 4:30PM ET on February 4, 2026. A slide presentation will be available to support the webcast. Dial-in details and the webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations portion of Blue Bird’s website at http://investors.blue-bird.com . Please click on the link in the Events box in the lower right corner of the Blue Bird Investor Relations landing page to access the webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes via the same link on Blue Bird’s website. About Blue Bird Corporation Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) is |
| 2025-12-29 | Former Blue Bird CEO to Retire From Board |
| 2025-11-24 | Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results; Beats Guidance With Record Results |
Past events
Source: https://investors.blue-bird.com/