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Blue Bird tops Q1 earnings estimates on strong demand and a robust backlog. But will policy risks derail its momentum?

Blue Bird experienced a slight topline contraction due to a decrease in EV share in total volumes during the first quarter. Expected growth in EV sales with resumed funding and related grants and a robust overall demand environment should drive topline growth in FY25. Benefit from the recent price increase and a favorable mix is expected to support margin in the quarters ahead.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, donated an advanced electric school bus to Hoop Bus Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to youth programming and community engagement across North America. The full-size, zero-emission bus is equipped with basketball hoops at the front and back, turning the vehicle into an interactive, mobile court. Hoop Bus will use this electric vehicle to serve thousands of.

BLBD expects fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA and FCF in the band of $185-$215 million and $40-$60 million, respectively.

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call February 5, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Mark Benfield - Head of Invest Relations Phil Horlock - Chief Executive Officer Razvan Radulescu - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Stine - Craig-Hallum Greg Lewis - BTIG Craig Irwin - ROTH Capital Partners Chris Pierce - Needham Operator Hello, everyone. Thank you for attending today's Blue Bird Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

Blue Bird (BLBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.83 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.91 per share a year ago.

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2025 first quarter results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended December 28, 2024   B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales   2,130     1   GAAP Measures:       Revenue $ 313.9   $ (3.8 ) Net Income $ 28.7   $ 2.6   Diluted EPS $ 0.86   $ 0.05   Non-GAAP Measures1:       Adjusted EBITDA $ 45.8   $ (1.9 ) Adju.

Blue Bird Corporation BLBD is slated to release fiscal first-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 5, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter's earnings is pegged at 83 cents a share on revenues of $355 million.

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