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 Management Team
Mr. Razvan Radulescu
Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$1,409,770
Mr. Jeff Sanfrey
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Mark R. Benfield
Executive Director of Profitability & Investor Relations
Mr. Eric Boule
President & Chief Executive Officer of Micro Bird
Mr. John Wyskiel
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Jolene O'Brien Paver
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Tim Gordon
Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Mr. Ted M. Scartz J.D.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Compensation
$748,381
Craig West
Vice President Corporate Controller & Treasurer
Blue Bird Corporation Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $315K and sold $1.73M worth of BLBD shares, resulting in $1.41M of net selling activity.
3 Months
300
19.53K
0
0.00
+20K
+$20K
3-6 Months
0
0.00
36.3K
1.73M
-1.7M
-$1.73M
6-9 Months
14.0K
295.51K
0
0.00
+296K
+$296K
9-12 Months
0
0.00
0
0.00
+0
+$0
Top Buyers
Horlock Phil
Director
$275K
Thau Daniel Mark
Director
$40K
Top Sellers
Radulescu Razvan
Officer: Chief Financial Officer
$1.00M
Sanfrey Jeffrey Scott
Officer: Chief Operating Officer
$368K
Horlock Phil
Director
$356K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $1.41M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buying—monitor for potential fundamental concerns.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.
Insider Participation
3 insider sellers vs. 2 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.
SEC Filings
BLBD - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | January 26, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | January 27, 2025 | September 28, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | January 29, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | January 30, 2023 | October 01, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | January 28, 2022 | October 02, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | January 29, 2021 | October 03, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | January 27, 2020 | September 28, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | January 28, 2019 | September 29, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | January 26, 2018 | September 30, 2017 | 2017 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2016 N/A | January 27, 2017 | October 01, 2016 | 2016 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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