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
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Profitability Analysis
Gross Margin
Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.
Operating Margin
Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.
Net Profit Margin
Moderate profitability with room for improvement. Monitor interest expenses and tax efficiency.
Effective Tax Rate
Higher tax burden may reflect limited tax optimization or operations in high-tax jurisdictions.
Profitability Insight
Efficient profit conversion: Minimal margin compression from gross to net indicates lean operations and favorable tax/interest environment.
Blue Bird Corporation Income Statement
BLBD • NASDAQ
| Blue Bird Corporation Income 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REVENUE | ||||||||||||||
1.5B | 1.3B | 1.1B | 800.6M | 684M | 879.2M | 1B | 1B | 990.6M | 932M | 919.1M | 855.7M | 776.6M | 598.3M | |
GROSS PROFIT | ||||||||||||||
(1.2B) | (1.1B) | (993.9M) | (764.1M) | (611.9M) | (783M) | (885.4M) | (903M) | (863.2M) | (802.7M) | (798.7M) | (746.4M) | (684.1M) | (542M) | |
303.5M | 256.2M | 138.9M | 36.5M | 72.1M | 96.2M | 133.5M | 122M | 127.4M | 129.4M | 120.4M | 109.4M | 92.4M | 56.4M | |
OPERATING INCOME | ||||||||||||||
(136.3M) | (116.8M) | (87.2M) | (77.2M) | (65.6M) | (74.2M) | (89.6M) | (88.8M) | (72.8M) | (102.7M) | (84.6M) | (3.9M) | (63.5M) | (56.3M) | |
(136.3M) | (116.8M) | (87.2M) | (77.2M) | (65.6M) | (74.2M) | (89.6M) | (88.8M) | (72.8M) | (102.7M) | (84.6M) | (3.9M) | (61.7M) | (56.7M) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (6.4M) | (11.5M) | (8.5M) | (7M) | (5.4M) | (5.2M) | (3.7M) | (3.6M) | (3.3M) | |
167.2M | 139.3M | 51.7M | -40.7M | 6.5M | 22M | 43.8M | 33.2M | 54.5M | 26.6M | 35.8M | -3.9M | 27.1M | -369K | |
PRE-TAX INCOME | ||||||||||||||
(7.2M) | (10.6M) | (18M) | (14.7M) | (9.7M) | (12.3M) | (12.9M) | (6.7M) | (7.3M) | (16.4M) | (19.1M) | (6.1M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-1M | -6.4M | -17M | -14.7M | -9.7M | -12.2M | -12.9M | -6.6M | -7.1M | -16.3M | -19M | -6.1M | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (738K) | -1.3M | (231K) | (1K) | -26K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
4.5M | -556K | -18.9M | -16.5M | -8M | -11.5M | -14.2M | -8.2M | -17.2M | -16.3M | -19M | -23.6M | -294K | -1.9M | |
171.6M | 138.8M | 32.8M | -57.2M | -1.5M | 10.5M | 29.6M | 26.9M | 37.3M | 10.3M | 16.9M | -3.9M | 26.8M | -2.2M | |
NET INCOME | ||||||||||||||
(43.9M) | (33.2M) | (9M) | -11.5M | -1.2M | (1.5M) | (7.6M) | -2.6M | (11.8M) | (6M) | (4.4M) | -24K | -27.5M | (429K) | |
127.7M | 105.5M | 23.8M | -45.8M | -289K | 9M | 24.3M | 30.8M | 28.8M | 6.9M | 14.9M | -3.9M | 54.4M | -2.7M |
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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