Blue Bird designs, manufactures, and sells school buses across the United States, Canada, and international markets. The company produces Type C and Type D buses alongside specialty variants, offering multiple powertrain options including diesel, propane, gasoline, compressed natural gas, and electric systems to meet varying customer requirements and regulatory environments.
The company operates through two primary segments: Bus and Parts. The Bus segment encompasses design, engineering, and manufacturing of school buses sold through a network of dealers, direct sales to fleet operators, and government sales channels at federal and state levels. The Parts segment generates revenue through replacement components and extended warranty offerings, supported by a dedicated parts distribution center and independent service centers.
With approximately 2,000 full-time employees, Blue Bird operates from its headquarters in Macon, Georgia. The company maintains manufacturing and distribution capabilities to serve domestic school bus fleets as well as international customers, positioning itself to address demand across a geographically dispersed market. Established in 1927, the company has operated in the heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing sector for nearly a century.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.88 | $4.01 | +22.8% | |
| 2024 | $3.16 | $3.27 | +327.0% | |
| 2023 | $0.74 | $0.74 | +150.0% | |
| 2022 | $-1.48 | $-1.48 | -14700.0% | |
| 2021 | $-0.01 | $-0.01 | -102.2% | |
| 2020 | $0.45 | $0.45 | -50.0% | |
| 2019 | $0.90 | $0.92 | -16.7% | |
| 2018 | $1.08 | $1.15 | +45.9% | |
| 2017 | $0.74 | $0.79 | +428.6% | |
| 2016 | $0.14 | $0.14 | -76.3% | |
| 2015 | $0.59 | $0.60 | — | |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 2025-11-24 | 0001589526-25-000100 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-09-28 | 2024-11-25 | 0001589526-24-000119 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-09-30 | 2023-12-11 | 0001589526-23-000124 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-10-01 | 2022-12-12 | 0001589526-22-000091 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-10-02 | 2021-12-15 | 0001589526-21-000140 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-10-03 | 2020-12-17 | 0001589526-20-000112 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-09-28 | 2019-12-12 | 0001589526-19-000054 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-09-29 | 2018-12-12 | 0001589526-18-000102 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-09-30 | 2017-12-08 | 0001589526-17-000057 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-10-01 | 2016-12-15 | 0001589526-16-000199 | SEC ↗ |
| 2015-10-03 | 2015-12-15 | 0001589526-15-000089 | SEC ↗ |
| 2014-12-31 | 2015-02-27 | 0001213900-15-001423 | SEC ↗ |