Welcome to our dedicated page for Blue Bird news (Ticker: BLBD), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Blue Bird stock.
Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) is widely described in its own communications as the leader in electric and low-emission school buses and as the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. This news page aggregates announcements, press releases and market updates related to Blue Bird’s operations, financial performance and strategic decisions.
Readers can find coverage of quarterly and full-year earnings results, where Blue Bird reports net sales, net income and non-GAAP metrics such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income. These releases often discuss bus unit bookings, product mix, pricing actions and the impact of tariffs, as well as the company’s financial guidance and long-term outlook. Investors can also follow updates on capital allocation, including the Board-authorized share repurchase program of up to $100 million disclosed in an 8-K filing.
Beyond financial results, Blue Bird news highlights clean transportation projects with school districts and contractors. Recent releases describe deliveries of electric school buses to a large district in Arkansas and propane-powered buses to districts in North Carolina and Wisconsin. These stories illustrate how districts are adopting Blue Bird’s propane and electric buses to reduce emissions and operating costs.
The news flow also covers dealer network developments, such as the opening of new sales, parts and service centers by authorized dealers, and community engagement through the Blue Bird School Bus Foundation, which supports nonprofits focused on children’s education, health and safety in Georgia. Governance and leadership updates, including board changes and executive designations disclosed in SEC filings, appear in related announcements.
For investors, analysts and industry observers, this page offers a centralized view of Blue Bird’s latest public communications, from earnings releases and guidance updates to clean energy bus deployments and philanthropic initiatives.
Guilford County Schools (BLBD) unveiled 10 new 2025 Blue Bird Vision Propane 72-passenger buses to run on propane autogas, each fitted with a Ford 7.3L V8 (335 hp) and ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system.
The district installed a 1,990-gallon onsite propane tank at Dudley High School; Sharp Energy will supply fuel and Gregory Poole provided the buses. Propane is cited as lower-cost fueling infrastructure, lowers maintenance and can save up to $3,700 per bus annually versus diesel, and cuts nitrogen oxides by 95% versus diesel.
Micro Bird USA LLC, a joint venture between Girardin Minibus and Blue Bird Corporation (NYSE:BLBD), has officially opened its new 156,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Plattsburgh, New York. The company invested $38 million in the state-of-the-art plant, which will double its bus production capacity.
The facility, which began operations just seven months after site acquisition, currently employs 225 team members with plans to expand to 350 employees at full capacity. The plant will manufacture Type A school, commercial, and electric buses compliant with the Buy America Act, strengthening Micro Bird's presence in the U.S. market and its ability to serve North American customers more efficiently.
Blue Bird Corporation (NYSE:BLBD) announced that Seymour Community School District, through contractor Kobussen Buses, has deployed 20 new Blue Bird Vision Propane school buses for the 2025/2026 school year. Each 77-passenger bus features a 7.3L V8 Ford engine with ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system.
The district secured a locked-in propane rate of $1.20 per gallon for the 2025-26 school year through Country Visions Cooperative. The near-zero emission vehicles reduce nitrogen oxides by 95% compared to diesel. Blue Bird, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, has over 22,000 propane buses operating across 1,100 districts in North America.
Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD) is delivering 25 electric Vision school buses to Little Rock School District (LRSD) in Arkansas, marking a significant shift towards clean student transportation. The buses, featuring a 130-mile range and 2-hour recharge time, will serve LRSD's 19,000+ students across 40+ schools.
The project is funded by a $9.875 million EPA Clean School Bus Program grant. These zero-emission buses will cover nearly 1,400 daily miles, transporting 500 students. LRSD expects significant operational savings, with electric buses costing about 19 cents per mile compared to 79 cents per mile for diesel buses.
Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD) reported exceptional fiscal 2025 Q3 results, surpassing guidance with record-breaking performance. The company achieved net sales of $398M, up 19.4% year-over-year, and GAAP net income of $36.5M. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $58.5M with a 14.7% margin.
The company delivered 2,467 buses in Q3, including a record 271 electric buses. Based on strong performance, Blue Bird raised its FY2025 guidance, projecting revenue of ~$1.45B and adjusted EBITDA of $205-215M. The company also announced a new $100M share repurchase program and raised its long-term outlook to 16%+ adjusted EBITDA margin on ~$2B revenue.
[ "Record quarterly revenue of $398M, up 19.4% year-over-year", "Record Adjusted EBITDA of $58.5M with 14.7% margin", "Net income increased to $36.5M, up $7.7M from previous year", "Record delivery of 271 electric buses in Q3", "Strong backlog of 3,900 units including 1,200 EV buses", "Announced $100M share buyback program", "Raised FY2025 guidance with Adj. EBITDA target of $210M", "Increased long-term outlook to 16%+ Adj. EBITDA margin" ]Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), a leading manufacturer of electric and cleaner-emission school buses, has scheduled its fiscal 2025 third quarter earnings release and conference call for August 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET. The company's executives, including CEO John Wyskiel and CFO Razvan Radulescu, will host a webcast to discuss the results. The presentation will include slides and will be accessible through Blue Bird's Investor Relations website.
Net sales reached $358.9 million, up 3.7% year-over-year, with 2,295 buses sold. The company achieved GAAP net income of $26 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $49.2 million with a 14% margin.
Notable achievements include delivering a record 265 electric-powered buses in Q2, with over 1,100 EV buses in the order backlog. The company maintains a strong total order backlog of approximately 4,900 units.
Blue Bird reaffirmed its FY2025 guidance with:
- Net Revenue: $1.4-1.5 Billion
- Adjusted EBITDA: $190-210 million
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow: $60-80 million
Blue Bird showcased its latest zero- and low-emission commercial vehicles at the 2025 ACT Expo in Anaheim. The company presented two key innovations: an electric step van and a propane-powered stripped chassis.
The electric step van features a 140kWh Lithium-ion battery with a 130-mile range and unique safety features including "hill hold" and "electric creep." The Class 5-6 chassis supports vehicles up to 23,000 pounds GVWR.
The propane-powered chassis, developed with Ford and ROUSH CleanTech, features Ford's 7.3L V8 engine delivering 335 horsepower. Both platforms offer best-in-class 55-degree wheel cut for urban maneuverability.
As the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, Blue Bird plans commercial availability for both platforms in Q1 2026. The company has already sold over 25,000 clean-energy buses and maintains 2,000 U.S. jobs at its Georgia facility.
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, has scheduled to release its fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results on May 7, 2025. The company will host an audio webcast and conference call at 4:30 PM ET on the same day.
President and CEO John Wyskiel and CFO Razvan Radulescu will lead the discussion. The presentation will include slide materials and will be accessible through Blue Bird's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes.
Blue Bird (BLBD) showcases its latest commercial vehicle solutions at Work Truck Week 2025, featuring two key innovations: a propane-powered Class 5-6 stripped chassis and an electric step van.
The propane-powered chassis, developed in collaboration with Ford and ROUSH CleanTech, features a 208-inch wheelbase, 23,000 pounds GVWR, and Ford's 7.3L V8 engine delivering 335 horsepower. The electric step van, built on a 178-inch wheelbase chassis, offers a 140kWh Lithium-ion battery with up to 130 miles range and 1-12 hour charging time.
Both vehicles feature 55-degree wheel cut and 23,000 pounds GVWR. The electric version includes enhanced safety features like hill hold and electric creep. Commercial availability is scheduled for Q1 2026 for electric and Q2 2026 for propane variants.