Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Stock Forecast
BLBD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.75 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $89.12 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +55.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 23, 2026 EPS estimate $1.42
- 52-week range
- $46.59 – $81.50
BLBD analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BLBD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BLBD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.92 | $0.69 | $1.06 | $1.00 | −8.2% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $4.80 | $4.68 | $5.09 | $4.38 | +9.6% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.46 | $3.82 | $5.79 | $4.80 | −7.2% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BLBD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $449.4M | $418.3M | $486.7M | +34.9% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.75B | $1.75B | $1.76B | +18.4% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.01B | $1.95B | $2.05B | +14.9% | 7 |
BLBD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BLBD revenue: reported and forecast
BLBD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.09 | $1.09 | $0.92 | −13.8% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $4.93 | $4.91 | $4.82 | $4.82 | $4.80 | −2.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.58 | $5.52 | $4.79 | $4.79 | $4.46 | −20.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BLBD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BLBD beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from BLBD
8 analysts cover Blue Bird; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.75 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $89.12, 55.3% above the latest close of $57.39. Analysts expect earnings of $4.80 per share for FY2026, +9.6% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $4.46 per share on revenue of $2.0 billion. Blue Bird beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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BLBD forecast FAQ
What is Blue Bird's price target?
The average analyst price target for Blue Bird is $89.12, 55.3% above the latest close of $57.39.
Is Blue Bird a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Blue Bird, 6 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Blue Bird's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.80 per share for FY2026 (range $4.68 to $5.09); for FY2027 the estimate is $4.46.
What is Blue Bird's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $1.8 billion, growth of 18.4%; for FY2027 it is $2.0 billion.
When does Blue Bird report earnings?
Blue Bird is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 23, 2026; the EPS estimate is $1.42.
Does Blue Bird usually beat earnings estimates?
Blue Bird reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.