BLBD - NASDAQ
Blue Bird Corporation
$72.43
+4.5%Blue Bird Corporation designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses and related parts in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. The company offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative fuel applications through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses. Blue Bird Corporation sells its products through a network of dealers, as well as directly to fleet operators, the United States government, and state governments; and maintains a parts distribution center. Blue Bird Corporation was formerly known as Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotBlue Bird Corporation Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.
Working Capital Impact
Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.
Blue Bird Corporation Cash Flow Statement
BLBD • NASDAQ
| Blue Bird Corporation Cash Flow Statement | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||
127.7M | 105.5M | 23.8M | -45.8M | -289K | 12.2M | 24.3M | 30.8M | 28.8M | 7.2M | 15.1M | -3.9M | 54.2M | -3M | |
15.6M | 14.8M | 16M | 14.1M | 13.4M | 14.4M | 10.4M | 9M | 8.2M | 8M | 8.8M | 9.9M | 11.8M | 13.2M | |
2.9M | -1.7M | 8.1M | -11.1M | -925K | 29K | 6.6M | 5.7M | -1.2M | 9M | -8.6M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
14.8M | 8.6M | 4.2M | 3.7M | 5.9M | 4.1M | 4.3M | 2.6M | 1.3M | 12.7M | 1.6M | 24.7M | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-1.1M | -3.7M | -3.7M | 22.1M | 4M | 2.1M | 6.7M | 4.8M | 18.6M | 7.1M | 4.4M | -24K | -17.2M | 4.6M | |
(58.8M) | (29.4M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (31K) | (0.0) | (4.6M) | (3.7M) | (8.4M) | (159K) | (7.1M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
16.3M | -12.5M | 71.6M | -7.4M | -76.4M | -29.4M | 3.4M | -4.6M | -8M | -19M | 2.2M | 3.2M | -13.5M | -4.7M | |
176.2M | 111.1M | 119.9M | -24.4M | -54.2M | 3.5M | 55.7M | 48.4M | 47.6M | 25.1M | 23.4M | -671K | 35.3M | 14.8M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||
-22.9M | -15.3M | -8.5M | -6.5M | -12.2M | -19M | -35.5M | -32.1M | -9.3M | -9.6M | -5.2M | -5.5M | -4.9M | -3.7M | |
-1M | -552K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (165K) | (47K) | (14K) | (48K) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 903K | 165K | 47K | 14K | 48K | 0.0 | -5.2M | -115M | 563K | 2.9M | |
-23.9M | -15.8M | -8.5M | -6.5M | -11.3M | -18.8M | -35.5M | -32.1M | -9.2M | -9.6M | -5.2M | -115M | -4.4M | -719K | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||
-44.7M | -7.3M | 743K | 73.6M | -517K | 0.0 | -50.4M | -26.6M | -34.3M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 115M | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-6M | -39.3M | -43.6M | -41M | 33.8M | -10.8M | 40M | -8M | -11.3M | -37M | -36.9M | -111K | -22.8M | 0.0 | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -1.9M | -4.3M | -2.9M | (0.0) | -226.8M | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-49.4M | -11.1M | -376K | -1.7M | -517K | -3.6M | -50.4M | -26.6M | -34.3M | -3.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -3M | -537K | -263K | 863K | 17.9M | 21.7M | 23.8M | 10.4M | 1.3M | -674K | -6.9M | |
-50.7M | -46.6M | -42.9M | 29.7M | 32.8M | -11.1M | -9.5M | -18.6M | -28.1M | -16.1M | -26.5M | 116.1M | -23.5M | -6.9M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||
101.6M | 48.7M | 68.5M | -1.2M | -32.8M | -26.5M | 10.7M | -2.4M | 10.3M | -552K | -8.3M | -46.1M | 7.4M | 7.2M | |
127.7M | 79M | 10.5M | 11.7M | 44.5M | 71M | 60.3M | 62.6M | 52.3M | 52.9M | 61.1M | 46.6M | 39.2M | 32M | |
229.3M | 127.7M | 79M | 10.5M | 11.7M | 44.5M | 71M | 60.3M | 62.6M | 52.3M | 52.9M | 477K | 46.6M | 39.2M | |
153.3M | 95.8M | 111.4M | -30.9M | -66.5M | -15.5M | 20.2M | 16.2M | 38.4M | 15.5M | 18.2M | -6.2M | 30.4M | 11.2M |
SEC Filings
BLBD - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 06, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 06, 2026 | March 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K/A 8-K/A 2026 (Amended) N/A | May 04, 2026 | April 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 02, 2026 | April 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 11, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 17, 2026 | February 15, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | February 04, 2026 | December 27, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 04, 2026 | February 04, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | January 26, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | 2026 |
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