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Blue Bird (BLBD): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Strong Buy4 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 4 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 4 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $91.00, the highest $95.00, the lowest $85.00. The average is +58.6% from the last price of $57.39.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI xAi Auto - ManufacturersxAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $67.00 → $65.00−3.0% | Buy | +13.3% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 16:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Auto - ManufacturersDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $65.00 → $64.00−1.5% | Buy | +11.5% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 16:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Auto - ManufacturersOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $64.00 → $65.00+1.6% | Buy | +13.3% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 16:05 | — | |
| AI Google Auto - ManufacturersGemini 3.1Pro | TipRanks - Google | $67.00 → $66.00−1.5% | Buy | +15.0% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 16:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Auto - ManufacturersAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $62.00 → $63.00+1.6% | Buy | +9.8% | Reiterated | 03.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Auto - ManufacturersPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $65.00 → $66.00+1.5% | Buy | +15.0% | Reiterated | 03.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| Eric Stine★★★★★★★★★★#770 · hits 41% · avg +15.8% | Craig-Hallum | $93.00 | Buy | +62.0% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks 09:30 | 0.0%next day +0.9% · 5 days −0.2% | ↗ |
| Thomas Hayes★★★★★★★★★★#10675 · hits 37% · avg −2.6% | Roth MKM | $93.00 | Buy | +62.0% | Reiterated | 11.08.26on TipRanks Aug 10 10:50 | −5.0%next day +1.6% · 5 days −2.2% | ↗ |
| Alinur Beisenbay | Freedom Capital Markets | $73.00 → $88.00+20.5% | Buy | +53.3% | Upgrade | 07.08.26on TipRanks Aug 10 10:50 | +3.6%next day −5.0% · 5 days −6.1% | ↗ |
| Michael Shlisky★★★★★★★★★★#2083 · hits 48% · avg +6.3% | D.A. Davidson | $86.00 → $91.00+5.8% | Buy | +58.6% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 08:55 | −14.0%next day +3.6% · 5 days −3.2% | ↗ |
| Chris Pierce★★★★★★★★★★#11893 · hits 42% · avg −5.3% | Needham | $86.00 | Buy | +49.9% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 06:55 | −14.0%next day +3.6% · 5 days −3.2% | ↗ |
| Adam Seiden★★★★★★★★★★#622 · hits 61% · avg +11.3% | Barclays | $85.00 | Buy | +48.1% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 04:16 | −14.0%next day +3.6% · 5 days −3.2% | ↗ |
| Gregory Lewis★★★★★★★★★★#224 · hits 56% · avg +26.0% | BTIG | $80.00 → $95.00+18.8% | Buy | +65.5% | Reiterated | 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 06:05 | −1.0%next day −14.0% · 5 days −16.7% | ↗ |
| Sherif El-Sabbahy★★★★★★★★★★#2714 · hits 47% · avg +9.2% | Bank of America Securities | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 07.05.26on TipRanks 13:35 | +9.2%next day −0.6% · 5 days 0.0% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Blue Bird
TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $90.14 at a price of $55.50 (+62.4%); now: $90.14 at $57.39 (+57.1%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buy | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 14.12.26 (Q4 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $1.45 (from $1.39 to $1.57). Last quarter: $1.28.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $549M (from $547M to $553M). Last quarter: $517M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Industrials
About Blue Bird
- CEO: John Wyskiel
- Employees: 2,010
- 3920 Arkwright Road, Macon, GA, 31210, US
- www.blue-bird.com
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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