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Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Results; Focused on Margin Expansion, EV Growth and Industry Recovery; Fiscal 2021 Guidance Reaffirmed

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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD) reported its fiscal 2021 second quarter results, revealing a net loss of $0.6 million, consistent with the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $7.5 million, down $4.7 million year-over-year, driven by a decline of 1,105 unit sales due to the pandemic's impact on schools. Total revenue for the quarter was $164.7 million, reflecting the challenging market environment.

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  • Net loss of $0.6 million in Q2 2021, unchanged from prior year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4.7 million year-over-year.
  • Unit sales fell by 1,105, highlighting pandemic-related impacts.

Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today its fiscal 2021 second quarter results. GAAP net loss for the quarter of $0.6 million was equal to the comparable FY2020 fiscal period. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $7.5 million, $4.7 million below last year, reflecting 1,105 lower unit sales resulting from the pandemic impact on schools.

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(in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data)

Three Months Ended

April 3, 2021

 

B/(W)

2020

 

Six Months Ended

April 3, 2021

 

B/(W)

2020

Unit Sales

1,489

 

 

(1,105)

 

 

2,744

 

 

(1,310)

 

GAAP Measures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

$

164.7

 

 

$

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FAQ

What were Blue Bird Corporation's second quarter earnings for fiscal 2021 (BLBD)?

Blue Bird reported a net loss of $0.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

How did Blue Bird's revenue perform in Q2 2021 (BLBD)?

The company's revenue for Q2 2021 was $164.7 million.

What was the adjusted EBITDA for Blue Bird in Q2 2021 (BLBD)?

The adjusted EBITDA for Blue Bird in Q2 2021 was $7.5 million, down $4.7 million from the previous year.

How many unit sales did Blue Bird achieve in the second quarter of 2021 (BLBD)?

Blue Bird sold 1,489 units in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, down 1,105 from the prior year.

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