Blue Bird (BLBD) concluded the recent trading session at $57.44, signifying a -2.03% move from its prior day's close.

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Girardin Group's stake in the Micro Bird joint venture, resulting in Blue Bird taking full ownership of the enterprise. The transaction, valued at approximately $200 million and funded through a combination of cash and Blue Bird common stock, marks a significant milestone in the company's str.

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD - Get Free Report)'s stock price passed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Monday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $55.23 and traded as high as $55.83. Blue Bird shares last traded at $54.42, with a volume of 233,045 shares trading hands. Analysts Set

Blue Bird (BLBD) closed at $54.42 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.25% move from the prior day.

NESR, BLBD, PR, GRDN and LCUT have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on March 30th, 2026.

BLBD, NESR and LCUT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on March 30th, 2026.

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Blue Bird Corporation is rated Buy, trading at a ~26% P/E discount to peers despite a strong margin profile and secular tailwinds. BLBD's revenue growth is supported by price hikes, backlog conversion, and a favorable product mix, with FY2026 net sales guided to $1.45–$1.55 billion. Adjusted EBITDA margins are expected to remain flat in FY2026, as pricing actions offset higher input costs and alternative powertrains drive future margin accretion.