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Why BLBD Stock surged +3.34% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$57.77 +3.34% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $58.01

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.75B
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As of 2026-11-03, Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $57.77 (+3.34% 1D, market cap $1.75B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 19/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BLBD ranks #186 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks), BLBD carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.8x, gross margin of 20.5%, and ROIC of 85.0%. By comparison, HYLN (Hyliion Holdings Corp. (Class A)) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.6%, cap $580.4M) and MLR (Miller Industries Inc.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 25.7x, ROIC 5.5%, cap $577.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BLBD leads on earnings multiple (13.8x) while BLBD leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per BLBD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27, CIK 0001589526), Blue Bird Corporation generated $1.48B in revenue (+9.9% YoY), $127.7M in net income, and $176.2M in free cash flow against $642.3M in total assets and $84.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (20.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $58.01 (+0.41%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-3.20% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 11.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 68/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
$88 Bull$60 Base$47 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BLBD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BLBD SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 11.9% FCF Margin ($176.2M FCF) & 20.5% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+19/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-3.20% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
60
Grade C$56.41+1.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
63
Grade C+$57.37-1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
65
Grade C+$56.82+1.7% Next Q
Current
68
Grade C+$57.77+1.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, BLBD faces multiple-compression risk if 13.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-3.20% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 18.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($58.44) or 200D SMA ($63.25) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($60.37) toward Bear Floor ($47.09).

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Why BLBD Stock surged +3.34% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) surged +3.34% to $57.77, trading at 31% of its 52-week range ($46.14 – $83.39). Solid 20.5% gross margin (85% return on capital), mixed timing at 14x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 31% of its 52-week range ($46.14 – $83.39) with RSI-14 at 42.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.3% around $57.77 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 20.5% gross margin and $176.2M annual free cash flow.
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RISK WATCHYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Bear of the Day: Blue Bird (BLBD)

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Blue Bird: Micro Bird, Now Time To Fly

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MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
Blue Bird (BLBD) Stock Looks Like A Bargain On Earnings

Blue Bird has seen its stock climb sharply in recent years, and a fresh round of investment in its manufacturing footprint now puts the spotlight squarely on what buyers today are paying for its earnings. With the price

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BLBD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -8.14%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $56.35H $57.77L $55.90C $57.77VOL 486.5K
RES: $86.17SUP: $52.61SMA50: $58.44SMA200: $63.25
$85.42$77.00$68.58$60.17$51.75RES $86.17SUP $52.61$57.772026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
5.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #186 of 1009 ⚔️ HYLN vs BLBD Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (BLBD vs. HYLN, MLR, SCAG, GP)

Industry: Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) ranks #186 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #430 by equity capitalization ($1.75B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BLBD leads on earnings valuation at 13.8x trailing P/E, while BLBD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 20.5% gross margin. BLBD currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BLBD ACTIVE
Blue Bird Corporation
C+ 68/100 13.8x 20.5% 85.0% +3.34% $1.75B Benchmark Subject
HYLN
Hyliion Holdings Corp. (Class A)
E 29/100 — 4.9% -30.6% -4.92% $580.4M /hyln-vs-blbd →
MLR
Miller Industries Inc.
D+ 57/100 25.7x 15.2% 5.5% +1.89% $577.0M /mlr-vs-blbd →
SCAG
Scage Future
D 47/100 — -6.4% — +1.93% $10.0M /scag-vs-blbd →
GP
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
D 47/100 — — — -20.99% $2.3M /gp-vs-blbd →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-27 • CIK 0001589526 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27), Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) reported GAAP revenue of $1.48B (+9.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.35B , and +30.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $127.7M, operating cash flow of $176.2M, and free cash flow of $176.2M (+58.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, BLBD closed FY2025 with $642.3M in total assets against $84.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-27 $1.48B $127.7M $176.2M $176.2M $642.3M $84.2M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-28 $1.35B $105.5M $111.1M $111.1M $535.2M $88.8M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $1.13B $23.8M $119.9M $119.9M — —

3. BLBD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BLBD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $57.77 (+3.34% 1D, market cap $1.75B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 19/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BLBD ranks #186 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BLBD compare to HYLN and MLR in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks), BLBD carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.8x, gross margin of 20.5%, and ROIC of 85.0%. By comparison, HYLN (Hyliion Holdings Corp. (Class A)) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.6%, cap $580.4M) and MLR (Miller Industries Inc.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 25.7x, ROIC 5.5%, cap $577.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BLBD leads on earnings multiple (13.8x) while BLBD leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BLBD?

Per BLBD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27, CIK 0001589526), Blue Bird Corporation generated $1.48B in revenue (+9.9% YoY), $127.7M in net income, and $176.2M in free cash flow against $642.3M in total assets and $84.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (20.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BLBD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BLBD last traded at $57.77 (+3.34% on volume of 420,139 shares), positioning the stock -1.15% below its 50-day simple moving average ($58.44) and -8.66% below its 200-day simple moving average ($63.25). Across its 52-week range of $46.14 to $83.39, BLBD sits at the 31.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.3% ($54.13 to $61.41).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 68/100 (C+) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

BLBD — Blue Bird Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-27

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 68/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $57.77 (+3.34% 1D, market capitalization $1.75B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (19/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 85.0%, gross margin of 20.5%, operating margin of 11.3%, and free cash flow yield of 9.98%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (19/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.31x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) is a NASDAQ-listed company classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks industry. The company reported annual revenue of $1.48B for FY 2025.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-27), Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) reported $1.48B in annual revenue (up from $1.35B in FY2024, +9.9% YoY) and $127.7M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.13B revenue, $23.8M net income) through FY2025, BLBD scaled operating cash flow to $176.2M and free cash flow to $176.2M, backed by $642.3M in total assets against $84.2M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 68/100): Strong cash generator (20.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 19/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $46.14 – $83.39 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 13.8x trailing P/E and 9.6x EV/EBITDA against 11.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The graph's sector and industry classification (Consumer Discretionary; Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks) is the only sector context provided. Investors should watch whether the institutional reduction noted in the news wire and the RED-flagged risk headlines develop further, since the source data cannot confirm their underlying drivers or any second-order effects.

  • Key Question #1: Can BLBD sustain or expand its 11.3% operating margin and 85.0% ROIC against Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.48B and free cash flow of $176.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $84.2M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is BLBD's 12.8x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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BLBD Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $57.77?

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Strong cash engine and insider conviction, with reported ROIC of 85%, FCF yield of 9.98%, and an insider pillar score of 19/20.

Here is why I am bullish on BLBD here at $55.90: Strong cash engine and insider conviction, with reported ROIC of 85%, FCF yield of 9.98%, and an insider pillar score of 19/20.. Compare BLBD's 11.3% operating margin and 85.0% ROIC against the rest of Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $53.10 are getting bought.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — BLBD's 15/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

SH ShortSeller_Dan RQD DEBATE OPENER • Forensic Short Bias 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $43.60 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $55.90

Weak institutional flow (5/20 whale score) and RED 'RISK WATCH' headlines, with no analyst coverage or holder data to confirm the thesi

I respect the product at Blue Bird Corporation, but the stock at $55.90 is a different story. Weak institutional flow (5/20 whale score) and RED 'RISK WATCH' headlines, with no analyst coverage or holder data to confirm the thesis.. FCF yield is 9.98% and RQD sits at 68/100 (C+) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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