Blue Bird (BLBD) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $57.51, +1.32% vs the prior close of $56.76.
- Volume 545.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
BLBD rises 1.3% to $57.51, 3 up days in a row. Closed at $57.51, +1.32% vs the prior close of $56.76. Day range $56.56–$58.30, opened at $56.56.
BLBD daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — BLBD rises 1.3% to $57.51, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $57.51, +1.32% vs the prior close of $56.76. Day range $56.56–$58.30, opened at $56.56.
- Volume was 545.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 560.52K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($60.27) and -8.2% vs its 200-day average ($62.68).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 31.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — BLBD rises 0.6% to $56.76
- Closed at $56.76, +0.62% vs the prior close of $56.41. Day range $55.69–$57.94, opened at $55.99.
- Volume was 689.60K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 556.91K.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($60.66) and -9.4% vs its 200-day average ($62.64).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 31.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — BLBD ends flat (+0.2%) to $56.41
- Closed at $56.41, +0.21% vs the prior close of $56.29. Day range $55.17–$56.63, opened at $56.16.
- Volume was 282.00K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 559.35K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.7% vs its 50-day average ($61.08) and -9.9% vs its 200-day average ($62.61).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 32.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — BLBD ends flat (+0.0%) to $56.29
- Closed at $56.29, +0.00% vs the prior close of $56.29. Day range $55.90–$57.00, opened at $56.28.
- Volume was 198.10K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 562.89K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($61.45) and -10.1% vs its 200-day average ($62.59).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 32.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — BLBD ends flat (+0.2%) to $56.29
- Closed at $56.29, +0.18% vs the prior close of $56.19. Day range $55.37–$56.58, opened at $56.41.
- Volume was 345.00K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 562.73K.
- Price is -8.9% vs its 50-day average ($61.81) and -10.0% vs its 200-day average ($62.57).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 32.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — BLBD rises 0.6% to $56.19
- Closed at $56.19, +0.63% vs the prior close of $55.84. Day range $55.32–$56.41, opened at $55.56.
- Volume was 274.70K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 569.46K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -9.6% vs its 50-day average ($62.17) and -10.2% vs its 200-day average ($62.55).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 32.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — BLBD dips 2.4% to $55.84
- Closed at $55.84, -2.35% vs the prior close of $57.19. Day range $55.33–$56.45, opened at $56.45.
- Volume was 525.90K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 569.61K.
- Price is -10.7% vs its 50-day average ($62.50) and -10.7% vs its 200-day average ($62.52).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 33.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — BLBD ends flat (+0.3%) to $57.19, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $57.19, +0.27% vs the prior close of $57.03. Day range $56.54–$57.72, opened at $57.24.
- Volume was 253.30K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 573.84K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -9.0% vs its 50-day average ($62.86) and -8.5% vs its 200-day average ($62.50).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 31.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 5, 2026 — BLBD rises 0.9% to $57.03, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $57.03, +0.88% vs the prior close of $56.53. Day range $55.76–$57.46, opened at $56.66.
- Volume was 323.90K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 574.34K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -9.8% vs its 50-day average ($63.24) and -8.7% vs its 200-day average ($62.48).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 31.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — BLBD rises 1.7% to $56.53
- Closed at $56.53, +1.67% vs the prior close of $55.60. Day range $55.76–$56.87, opened at $56.00.
- Volume was 406.00K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 574.96K.
- Price is -11.1% vs its 50-day average ($63.62) and -9.5% vs its 200-day average ($62.45).
- 52-week range $46.14–$83.39; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 32.2% below the 52-week high.
BLBD latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about BLBD in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 424B7 — Prospectus supplement for a resale by holders
Prospectus supplement for a resale by holders
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Sanfrey Jeffrey Scott sold 4,000 shares at $62.40 (≈$249.60K) on Sep 16, 2026; now holds 35,011
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 8, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Thau Daniel Mark bought 350 shares at $64.37 (≈$22.53K) on Aug 12, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 27, 2026:
- Revenue: $517.16M (prior year $398.01M) (+29.9% vs Jun 28, 2025)
- Net income: $185.25M (prior year $36.45M) (+408.2% vs Jun 28, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $5.27 (prior year $1.12) (+370.5% vs Jun 28, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade BLBD
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Feb 4, 2026, Nov 24, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.40% (largest 4.6%).
- Liquidity: about 491.18K shares (≈$28.25M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $57.51 vs a range of $46.14–$83.39 (31% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 3 open-market buys, 7 sales; latest: Jeffrey Scott Sanfrey sold 4,000 shares on Sep 16, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 6, 2026; 8-K Oct 1, 2026; 10-Q Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 31.68M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -0.1% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Truck & Bus Bodies.
BLBD market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 56.56 | 58.30 | 56.56 | 57.51 | 545.70K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 55.99 | 57.94 | 55.69 | 56.76 | 689.60K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 56.16 | 56.63 | 55.17 | 56.41 | 282.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 56.28 | 57.00 | 55.90 | 56.29 | 198.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 56.41 | 56.58 | 55.37 | 56.29 | 345.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 55.56 | 56.41 | 55.32 | 56.19 | 274.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 56.45 | 56.45 | 55.33 | 55.84 | 525.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 57.24 | 57.72 | 56.54 | 57.19 | 253.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 56.66 | 57.46 | 55.76 | 57.03 | 323.90K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 56.00 | 56.87 | 55.76 | 56.53 | 406.00K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 55.00 | 56.89 | 54.62 | 55.60 | 566.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 56.82 | 57.41 | 55.37 | 55.50 | 740.90K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 57.52 | 57.60 | 55.74 | 56.36 | 528.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 58.12 | 58.12 | 56.59 | 56.98 | 485.70K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 56.16 | 58.76 | 56.04 | 58.12 | 668.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 57.66 | 57.92 | 55.02 | 55.58 | 833.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 59.17 | 59.60 | 57.79 | 58.09 | 384.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 59.43 | 59.97 | 58.40 | 59.17 | 385.40K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 60.90 | 61.06 | 58.61 | 58.64 | 479.80K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 60.67 | 61.65 | 60.24 | 60.43 | 905.50K |
About Blue Bird
Blue Bird (BLBD) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Truck & Bus Bodies”. Its business address is in MACON, GA. Fiscal year ends October 3. SEC CIK 1589526.
BLBD board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Blaufuss | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Julie A Fream | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Steve Girardin | Director | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Douglas J. Grimm | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Edward T. Hightower | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Phil Horlock | Director | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Simon J Newman | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Kevin S. Penn | Director | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Daniel Mark Thau | Director | Aug 13, 2026 |
| John Wyskiel | President & CEO | Dec 4, 2025 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Razvan Radulescu | Chief Financial Officer | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jeffrey Scott Sanfrey | Chief Operating Officer | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Ted Scartz | SVP General Counsel | Dec 16, 2025 |
| John Wyskiel | President & CEO | Dec 4, 2025 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Scott Sanfrey | Sale | 4,000 | $62.40 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Daniel Mark Thau | Buy | 350 | $64.37 |
| May 19, 2026 | Daniel Mark Thau | Buy | 300 | $65.09 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Jeffrey Scott Sanfrey | Sale | 5,192 | $58.54 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Razvan Radulescu | Sale | 3,925 | $60.98 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Razvan Radulescu | Sale | 7,006 | $51.58 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Phil Horlock | Sale | 7,040 | $50.50 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Phil Horlock | Sale | 8,341 | $50.35 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Razvan Radulescu | Sale | 7,984 | $50.39 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Daniel Mark Thau | Buy | 400 | $51.05 |
BLBD financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | $1.48B | $127.72M | 3.88 | $176.21M |
| Sep 28, 2024 | $1.35B | $105.55M | 3.16 | $111.11M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $1.13B | $23.81M | 0.74 | $119.93M |
| Oct 1, 2022 | $800.64M | $-45.76M | -1.48 | $-24.44M |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $800.64M | $-45.76M | -1.48 | $-24.44M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.17B, total liabilities $8.41M, cash $116.82M (as of Jun 27, 2026).
BLBD earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $76.93 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $65.04 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $49.69 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $54.86 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $44.14 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $37.74 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $35.73 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.83 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.43 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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