Blue Bird Stock Surges 27% on Strong Earnings and EV Focus
Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) accelerated more than 27% this week after delivering a fiscal third-quarter beat that crushed analyst estimates. The school bus manufacturer reported record revenue of $398 million—a 19% year-over-year jump—while adjusted net income surged 26% to $38.7 million ($1.19/share). Wall Street had projected just $1/share on $378 million in sales.
The company credited its growing leadership in alternative-fuel vehicles, including electric buses, as a key growth driver. Strategic evasion of recent tariffs provided additional momentum. Blue Bird's pivot toward greener solutions reflects broader transportation sector trends, though no direct cryptocurrency link emerges from this earnings narrative.