BLBD Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

BLBD has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of February 2026, Blue Bird (BLBD) does not pay a dividend.

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Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
8TRA 19,735 M 5.60% 8.54%
DTG 36,856 M 5.0% 6.62%
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PCAR 64,792 M 2.59% 5.68%
WAC 1,491 M 2.65% 4.28%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
8TRA 19,735 M 61.5% 89.1%
ALG 2,366 M 21.0% 96.1%
WAB 39,578 M 20.1% 97.3%
DTG 36,856 M 20.9% 98.8%
FSS 6,584 M 11.7% 86.3%

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BLBD Dividend History: as of February 2026

No dividends paid yet.

BLBD Dividend FAQ

Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses across the United States, Canada, and select international markets. The business operates in two segments-Bus and Parts-offering Type C, Type D, and specialty vehicles powered by propane, gasoline, CNG, electric, or diesel, alongside replacement parts and extended warranties. Sales are executed through a mix of dealer networks, direct contracts with fleet operators and government entities, and a centralized parts distribution center. Founded in 1927, the company is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.

What is the Dividend Yield of BLBD?

As of February 2026, BLBD`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 59.21.

Does BLBD pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 BLBD does not pay a dividend.

How often does BLBD pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, BLBD has issued dividend payments.

BLBD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BLBD for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BLBD pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Blue Bird (BLBD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BLBD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Blue Bird (BLBD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BLBD?

BLBD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of BLBD?

BLBD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought BLBD's shares at 23.37 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BLBD?

BLBD Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does BLBD have a good Dividend Yield?

BLBD`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BLBD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BLBD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of BLBD?

BLBD`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BLBD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BLBD's Outstanding Shares?

Blue Bird's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.3% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BLBD ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2013 3,162,500
2014 21,150,600 +568.79%
2015 20,897,800 -1.2%
2016 22,596,300 +8.13%
2017 23,924,000 +5.88%
2018 26,302,900 +9.94%
2019 26,481,400 +0.68%
2020 27,060,300 +2.19%
2021 28,118,500 +3.91%
2022 32,026,300 +13.9%
2023 32,429,100 +1.26%
2024 33,360,900 +2.87%
2025 32,624,300 -2.21%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:21