Blue Bird Corp (BLBD)
Blue Bird Corporation specializes in the design, engineering, production, and distribution of school buses and related components. The company serves customers across the United States, Canada, and international markets, structured into two primary divisions: Bus and Parts. Its product lineup includes Type C, Type D, and various specialty buses, alongside a strong emphasis on alternative fuel solutions such as propane, gasoline, compressed natural gas, and electric-powered vehicles. Blue Bird markets its offerings through an extensive dealer network, in addition to direct sales to fleet operators and both federal and state government entities. A centralized parts distribution center supports its logistical needs. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Macon, Georgia, the company was previously known as Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.
Sector: Truck & Bus Bodies
Industry: Auto - Manufacturers
Blue Bird Corporation
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based on 34.05M shares outstanding
USBlue Bird Corporation designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses and related parts in the United States, Canada, and internationally.
It operates through two segments, Bus and Parts.
The company offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative fuel applications through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses. Blue Bird Corporation sells its products through a network of dealers, as well as directly to fleet operators, the United States government, and state governments; and maintains a parts distribution center. Blue Bird Corporation was formerly known as Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.
The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.
Leadership
Dan Thau
Director
Douglas Grimm
Director, Chairman
Edward T. Hightower
Director
Jeff Sanfrey
Chief Operating Officer
Employees
2K+
Country
US
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Website
blue-bird.com
| Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrey Jeffrey Scott | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 4.0K | $249.6K | Sep 16, 2026 |
 Thau Daniel Mark | Director | Purchase | 350 | $22.5K | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Thau Daniel Mark | Director | Purchase | 300 | $19.5K | May 19, 2026 |
| Thau Daniel Mark | Director | Grant/Award | 2.3K | -- | Apr 1, 2026 |
 Penn Kevin S. | Director | Grant/Award | 2.3K | -- | Apr 1, 2026 |
 Girardin Steve | Director | Grant/Award | 2.70M | -- | Apr 1, 2026 |
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Insiders
- Sanfrey Jeffrey ScottChief Operating Officer
- Thau Daniel MarkDirector
- Penn Kevin S.Director
- Girardin SteveDirector
- Blaufuss MarkDirector
- Fream Julie ADirector
- Grimm Douglas J.Director
- Hightower Edward T.Director
- Newman Simon JDirector
- Radulescu RazvanChief Financial Officer
based on 34.05M shares outstanding
US30d Avg
577.75K
60d Avg
566.42K
90d Avg
583.07K