As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at heavy transportation equipment stocks, starting with Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD).

Ford Motor (F) is back in focus after Blue Bird Corporation agreed to take over design, manufacturing, and sales of the next generation F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis, using Ford powertrains, from early 2028. See our latest analysis for Ford Motor. At a share price of US$13.93, Ford Motor has seen a 5.37% 90 day share price return and a 25.9% one year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has picked up even as investors weigh its Blue Bird collaboration and recent product focus...

Earlier this month, Blue Bird Corporation announced a collaboration with Ford Motor under which Blue Bird will design, build, and sell the next-generation F-53/F-59 commercial stripped chassis using Ford powertrains, while Ford separately committed billions of US dollars to retool its Louisville plant for the Fathom electric truck and to shift Lincoln production to the U.S. by 2030 in response to high China tariffs and new regulations. Together, these moves highlight Ford’s push to deepen...

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Blue Bird's second quarter showed strong top-line momentum, with revenue growth driven by higher bus sales volumes and consolidation of the Micro Bird joint venture. However, the market responded negatively, reflecting concerns about profit margins and the company’s ability to translate sales growth into bottom-line results. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to execution in its core operations, disciplined pricing, and continued leadership in alternative powertrains. CEO John Wyski

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Revenue jumped 29.9% on Micro Bird consolidation and chassis market expansion plans.

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Blue Bird (BLBD) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

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Shares of school bus company Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) fell 6.4% in the afternoon session after the stock continued to pull back from recent all-time highs following a mixed fiscal third-quarter earnings report that saw massive volume growth offset by a slight earnings miss and conservative guidance.

Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason, and a low valuation can reflect underlying business challenges rather than a genuine bargain.

Blue Bird (BLBD) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Here is how Blue Bird (BLBD) and Polaris Inc (PII) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the July jobs report showed an unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs, signaling a cooling labor market.

Blue Bird (BLBD) is back in focus after reporting third quarter 2026 results alongside a new collaboration with Ford Motor Company and raised full year guidance, giving investors fresh data to assess the stock. See our latest analysis for Blue Bird. Despite the strong quarterly update and expanded Ford collaboration, Blue Bird’s share price has recently pulled back, with a 1-day share price return decline of 14.19% and a 30-day share price return decline of 17.07%, while the year-to-date...

Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) beats guidance for the 15th consecutive quarter, raises fiscal 2026 outlook, and unveils a major Ford chassis collaboration to expand its market reach.

Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter revenue of $517 million and adjusted EBITDA of $71 million, as the school-bus manufacturer said it exceeded its guidance across metrics and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. The company also announced an expanded collaboration w

Blue Bird (BLBD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +4.92% and +3.70%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

School bus company Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 29.9% year on year to $517.2 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $1.75 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.28 per share was 1.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Blue Bird (BLBD) concluded the recent trading session at $73.89, signifying a -2.83% move from its prior day's close.

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Blue Bird (BLBD) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

What a time it’s been for Blue Bird. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 50.6%, reaching $76.20 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Blue Bird (BLBD) closed the most recent trading day at $80.2, moving 1.33% from the previous trading session.

The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.

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Shares of school bus company Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after Barclays lifted its price target on the stock to $85 from $75 while reiterating an Overweight rating. The analyst note was tied to a broader reset of machinery and construction forecasts ahead of the second quarter. Barclays argued that production trends, new awards, firm pricing, and ongoing acquisitions supported a solid outlook into 2026. Furthermore, Blue Bird's strong cash generation and healthier

Barclays raised Blue Bird’s price target to $85, adding that the group remains investable, while JPMorgan raised its price target on Anterix to $133 from $50 while maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating.