Chuck Royce's BLBD Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 181,747 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $10.32 M, representing 0.10% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this medium-term investment has been held for 9 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Chuck Royce has maintained a strategic position in BLBD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2025, adding 136,363 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2018, reducing 189,211 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +3,823 | Add 2.15% | 181,747 | $56.79 |
| Q4 2025 | +15,107 | Add 9.28% | 177,924 | $47.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +26,454 | Add 19.40% | 162,817 | $57.55 |
| Q2 2025 | +136,363 | New Buy | 136,363 | $43.16 |
| Q1 2019 | -1,210 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +127 | Add 11.73% | 1,210 | $18.18 |
| Q3 2018 | +294 | Add 37.26% | 1,083 | $24.93 |
| Q2 2018 | -189,211 | Reduce 99.58% | 789 | $22.81 |
| Q1 2018 | +190,000 | New Buy | 190,000 | $23.70 |
Chuck Royce's Blue Bird Corporation Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) in Q1 2018, acquiring 190,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) for 9 quarters since Q1 2018.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q1 2018, adding 190,000 shares worth $4.5 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 181,747 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $10.32 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) represents approximately 0.10% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 190,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018.