Chuck Royce's BLBD Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 162,817 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $9.37 M, representing 0.09% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 31 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 135,153 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2018 | +190,000 | New Buy | 190,000 | $23.70 |
| Q2 2018 | -189,211 | Reduce 99.58% | 789 | $22.81 |
| Q3 2018 | +294 | Add 37.26% | 1,083 | $24.93 |
| Q4 2018 | +127 | Add 11.73% | 1,210 | $18.18 |
| Q1 2019 | -1,210 | Sold Out | 1,210 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +136,363 | New Buy | 136,363 | $43.16 |
| Q3 2025 | +26,454 | Add 19.40% | 162,817 | $57.55 |
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 31 quarters since Q1 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q1 2018, adding 190,000 shares worth $4.5 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 162,817 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $9.37 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) represents approximately 0.09% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 190,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.