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Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) maintains industry leadership in school bus manufacturing through continuous innovation in safety-focused engineering. This page serves as the definitive source for official company announcements, financial updates, and operational developments.
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Blue Bird Corporation (NYSE:BLBD) announced that Seymour Community School District, through contractor Kobussen Buses, has deployed 20 new Blue Bird Vision Propane school buses for the 2025/2026 school year. Each 77-passenger bus features a 7.3L V8 Ford engine with ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system.
The district secured a locked-in propane rate of $1.20 per gallon for the 2025-26 school year through Country Visions Cooperative. The near-zero emission vehicles reduce nitrogen oxides by 95% compared to diesel. Blue Bird, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, has over 22,000 propane buses operating across 1,100 districts in North America.
Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD) is delivering 25 electric Vision school buses to Little Rock School District (LRSD) in Arkansas, marking a significant shift towards clean student transportation. The buses, featuring a 130-mile range and 2-hour recharge time, will serve LRSD's 19,000+ students across 40+ schools.
The project is funded by a $9.875 million EPA Clean School Bus Program grant. These zero-emission buses will cover nearly 1,400 daily miles, transporting 500 students. LRSD expects significant operational savings, with electric buses costing about 19 cents per mile compared to 79 cents per mile for diesel buses.
Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD) reported exceptional fiscal 2025 Q3 results, surpassing guidance with record-breaking performance. The company achieved net sales of $398M, up 19.4% year-over-year, and GAAP net income of $36.5M. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $58.5M with a 14.7% margin.
The company delivered 2,467 buses in Q3, including a record 271 electric buses. Based on strong performance, Blue Bird raised its FY2025 guidance, projecting revenue of ~$1.45B and adjusted EBITDA of $205-215M. The company also announced a new $100M share repurchase program and raised its long-term outlook to 16%+ adjusted EBITDA margin on ~$2B revenue.
[ "Record quarterly revenue of $398M, up 19.4% year-over-year", "Record Adjusted EBITDA of $58.5M with 14.7% margin", "Net income increased to $36.5M, up $7.7M from previous year", "Record delivery of 271 electric buses in Q3", "Strong backlog of 3,900 units including 1,200 EV buses", "Announced $100M share buyback program", "Raised FY2025 guidance with Adj. EBITDA target of $210M", "Increased long-term outlook to 16%+ Adj. EBITDA margin" ]Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), a leading manufacturer of electric and cleaner-emission school buses, has scheduled its fiscal 2025 third quarter earnings release and conference call for August 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET. The company's executives, including CEO John Wyskiel and CFO Razvan Radulescu, will host a webcast to discuss the results. The presentation will include slides and will be accessible through Blue Bird's Investor Relations website.
Net sales reached $358.9 million, up 3.7% year-over-year, with 2,295 buses sold. The company achieved GAAP net income of $26 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $49.2 million with a 14% margin.
Notable achievements include delivering a record 265 electric-powered buses in Q2, with over 1,100 EV buses in the order backlog. The company maintains a strong total order backlog of approximately 4,900 units.
Blue Bird reaffirmed its FY2025 guidance with:
- Net Revenue: $1.4-1.5 Billion
- Adjusted EBITDA: $190-210 million
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow: $60-80 million
Blue Bird showcased its latest zero- and low-emission commercial vehicles at the 2025 ACT Expo in Anaheim. The company presented two key innovations: an electric step van and a propane-powered stripped chassis.
The electric step van features a 140kWh Lithium-ion battery with a 130-mile range and unique safety features including "hill hold" and "electric creep." The Class 5-6 chassis supports vehicles up to 23,000 pounds GVWR.
The propane-powered chassis, developed with Ford and ROUSH CleanTech, features Ford's 7.3L V8 engine delivering 335 horsepower. Both platforms offer best-in-class 55-degree wheel cut for urban maneuverability.
As the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, Blue Bird plans commercial availability for both platforms in Q1 2026. The company has already sold over 25,000 clean-energy buses and maintains 2,000 U.S. jobs at its Georgia facility.
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and cleaner-emission school buses, has scheduled to release its fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results on May 7, 2025. The company will host an audio webcast and conference call at 4:30 PM ET on the same day.
President and CEO John Wyskiel and CFO Razvan Radulescu will lead the discussion. The presentation will include slide materials and will be accessible through Blue Bird's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes.
Blue Bird (BLBD) showcases its latest commercial vehicle solutions at Work Truck Week 2025, featuring two key innovations: a propane-powered Class 5-6 stripped chassis and an electric step van.
The propane-powered chassis, developed in collaboration with Ford and ROUSH CleanTech, features a 208-inch wheelbase, 23,000 pounds GVWR, and Ford's 7.3L V8 engine delivering 335 horsepower. The electric step van, built on a 178-inch wheelbase chassis, offers a 140kWh Lithium-ion battery with up to 130 miles range and 1-12 hour charging time.
Both vehicles feature 55-degree wheel cut and 23,000 pounds GVWR. The electric version includes enhanced safety features like hill hold and electric creep. Commercial availability is scheduled for Q1 2026 for electric and Q2 2026 for propane variants.
Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) has donated an advanced electric school bus to Hoop Bus Inc, a nonprofit organization focused on youth programming. The zero-emission bus, equipped with basketball hoops at both ends, will serve at-risk youth across California communities. The vehicle debuts at West Oakland Middle School, featuring in Hoop Bus' P.E. Takeover program ahead of NBA All-Star weekend in February 2025.
The donated Blue Bird All American electric bus can travel up to 120 miles on a single charge and has been converted into a mobile basketball court with collaborative seating areas, storage spaces, flatscreen TVs, and solar panels to power its entertainment system. InCharge Energy has contributed a Level 2 AC vehicle charger with additional support services.
Hoop Bus, which has impacted 320,000 youth annually since 2019, operates six vehicles across major U.S. cities, with three being Blue Bird buses. Blue Bird, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, has over 2,500 electric-powered buses currently in operation.
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) reported its fiscal 2025 first quarter results, with net sales of $313.9 million, down 1.2% year-over-year, and net income of $28.7 million, up $2.6 million from last year. The company delivered 2,130 buses, maintaining similar levels to the previous year.
The company achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $45.8 million with a 14.6% margin, slightly down from last year but still representing the second-highest Q1 performance. Notable achievements include delivering over 130 electric-powered buses and securing approximately 1,000 EV buses in firm orders or sales.
Blue Bird reaffirmed its FY2025 guidance, projecting net revenue of $1.4-1.5 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $185-215 million, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $40-60 million. The company also confirmed its long-term outlook targeting an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15%+ on ~$2 billion in revenues.
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