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BLUE BIRD CORP

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πŸ† #1988 by market capEarnings Nov 23 Β· PostUS Equity
$57.17β–² $0.35 (+0.62%)
πŸŒ… Pre-market$57.32β–² 0.26%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–² 0.6%
7dβ–² 0.7%
14dβ–Ό 0.6%
30dβ–² 1.4%
ytdβ–² 21.7%
1yβ–² 10.7%
🏦Market Cap
$1.79B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
9.9%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
20.6%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
9.5%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.1x
Cheap
Otter Score
68
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$56.15 – $57.67
52-Week Range
$46.14 – $83.39
Volume (shares)
392,035
Avg Volume (shares)
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Shares Outstanding
31.3M
Next Earnings
2026-11-23

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.48B
Last Q Revenue
$517M
P/E Ratio
6.8
P/S Ratio
1.1x
EPS (TTM)
$8.23
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’2.2%
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BLUE BIRD CORP

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.5Bβ–² +9.9% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
20.5%β–² +7.8% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$167Mβ–² +20.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$153Mβ–² +60.0% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
32.6Mβ–Ό βˆ’2.2% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$153Mβ–² +$111M YoY
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About BLUE BIRD CORP

Blue Bird Corporation specializes in the design, engineering, production, and distribution of school buses and related components. The company serves customers across the United States, Canada, and international markets, structured into two primary divisions: Bus and Parts. Its product lineup includes Type C, Type D, and various specialty buses, alongside a strong emphasis on alternative fuel solutions such as propane, gasoline, compressed natural gas, and electric-powered vehicles. Blue Bird markets its offerings through an extensive dealer network, in addition to direct sales to fleet operators and both federal and state government entities. A centralized parts distribution center supports its logistical needs. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Macon, Georgia, the company was previously known as Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Fair
68/100
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