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Blue Bird - BLBD Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $60.64
  • Forecasted Upside: 54.03%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 6 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$39.37 As of 12/20/2024 06:31 PM ET
▼ -1.36 (-3.34%)

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Analyst Price Target for BLBD

Analyst Price Target is $60.64
▲ +54.03% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Blue Bird in the last 3 months. The average price target is $60.64, with a high forecast of $71.00 and a low forecast of $48.00. The average price target represents a 54.03% upside from the last price of $39.37.

This chart shows the closing price for BLBD for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 8 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Blue Bird. This rating has held steady since September 2024, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/29/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/26/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/23/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/21/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/20/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/13/2024Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $66.00
11/26/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $63.50
11/26/2024Craig HallumBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$68.00 ➝ $71.00
11/26/2024Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$66.00
11/11/2024Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$72.00 ➝ $66.00
10/9/2024BTIG ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy$55.00
10/3/2024Roth CapitalDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/3/2024Roth MkmDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$48.00 ➝ $48.00
9/10/2024Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$72.00 ➝ $72.00
8/9/2024DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $67.00
8/9/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$43.00 ➝ $54.00
8/8/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $66.00
7/17/2024Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $65.00
5/24/2024Craig HallumBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $65.00
5/20/2024DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$44.00 ➝ $66.00
5/10/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $43.00
5/9/2024Roth MkmBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $43.00
5/9/2024Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$44.00 ➝ $52.00
4/23/2024Roth MkmReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $40.00
2/29/2024Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageBuy$44.00
2/8/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$25.00 ➝ $35.00
2/8/2024Roth MkmBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$26.00 ➝ $35.00
12/12/2023Craig HallumBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $38.00
9/11/2023BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$25.00
9/6/2023R. F. LaffertyInitiated CoverageBuy
8/18/2023Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageBuy$26.50
5/12/2023DA DavidsonBoost Target$23.00 ➝ $29.00
4/4/2023DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$17.00 ➝ $23.00
2/9/2023Craig HallumBoost TargetBuy$16.00 ➝ $23.00
2/9/2023DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$14.50 ➝ $17.00
12/6/2022DA DavidsonBoost Target$13.50 ➝ $14.50
8/15/2022DA DavidsonBoost Target$13.50
8/15/2022Craig HallumLower Target$18.00
6/28/2022DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageBuy$13.00
2/15/2022Roth CapitalUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$16.00 ➝ $29.00
8/13/2021Roth CapitalLower TargetNeutral$25.00 ➝ $21.00
5/13/2021Craig HallumBoost TargetBuy$26.00 ➝ $31.00
5/13/2021Roth CapitalBoost TargetNeutral$20.00 ➝ $25.00
4/28/2020Roth CapitalReiterated RatingNeutral$12.00
4/7/2020Craig HallumLower TargetPositive ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $22.00
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.76 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 18 very positive mentions
  • 25 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/25/2024
  • 17 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/24/2024
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/24/2024
  • 19 very positive mentions
  • 21 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/23/2024
  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/22/2024
  • 23 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/22/2024
  • 12 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/21/2024
  • 18 very positive mentions
  • 22 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 18 very positive mentions
  • 22 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Blue Bird logo
Blue Bird Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. It offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative power options through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses, as well as diesel engines. The company also sells replacement bus parts; and provides financing services and extended warranties related to its products. Blue Bird Corporation sells its products through drop ship and a network of dealers, as well as directly to fleet operators, the United States government, and state governments; independent service centers; and maintains a parts distribution center. Blue Bird Corporation was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.
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Today's Range

Now: $39.37
Low: $39.19
High: $40.52

50 Day Range

MA: $41.75
Low: $36.37
High: $45.68

52 Week Range

Now: $39.37
Low: $24.08
High: $59.40

Volume

929,749 shs

Average Volume

630,488 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.27 billion

P/E Ratio

12.38

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.59

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Blue Bird?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued reports on Blue Bird in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, BTIG Research, Craig Hallum, DA Davidson, Needham & Company LLC, Roth Capital, Roth Mkm, and StockNews.com.
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What is the current price target for Blue Bird?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Blue Bird in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $60.64, suggesting a possible upside of 54.0%. Craig Hallum has the highest price target set, predicting BLBD will reach $71.00 in the next twelve months. Roth Mkm has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $48.00 for Blue Bird in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Blue Bird?

Blue Bird currently has 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Blue Bird?

Other companies that are similar to Blue Bird include Icahn Enterprises, BRP, Atmus Filtration Technologies, Visteon and PHINIA. Learn More about companies similar to Blue Bird.

How do I contact Blue Bird's investor relations team?

Blue Bird's physical mailing address is 3920 Arkwright Road 2nd Floor, Macon GA, 31210. The company's listed phone number is (478) 822-2801 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Blue Bird is www.blue-bird.com. Learn More about contacing Blue Bird investor relations.