Blue Bird (BLBD) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Posted by on May 13th, 2026

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

  • 5/11/2026 – Blue Bird was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
  • 5/7/2026 – Blue Bird had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $55.00 to $75.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • 5/7/2026 – Blue Bird was downgraded by Freedom Capital from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
  • 5/7/2026 – Blue Bird had its price target raised by BTIG Research from $65.00 to $80.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 5/7/2026 – Blue Bird had its price target raised by Needham & Company LLC from $78.00 to $86.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Blue Bird news, COO Jeffrey Scott Sanfrey sold 5,192 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $58.54, for a total transaction of $303,939.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 39,011 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,283,703.94. This represents a 11.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Razvan Radulescu sold 3,925 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.98, for a total transaction of $239,346.50. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 42,255 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,576,709.90. The trade was a 8.50% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 1.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD) is a leading manufacturer of buses and mass transportation vehicles headquartered in Fort Valley, Georgia. The company’s core business encompasses the design, engineering, and production of school buses and activity buses, with a product lineup that includes conventional (Type C) models, transit-style (Type D) models and specialty configurations for special-needs and activity transport. In recent years, Blue Bird has expanded its offerings to include zero-emission electric school buses, reflecting its commitment to advanced propulsion technologies and environmental sustainability.

Established in 1927, Blue Bird has built a legacy of safety and reliability in student transportation.

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