HOTCHKIS & WILEY's BLBD Position Overview
HOTCHKIS & WILEY (via Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC) currently holds 169,380 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $9.75 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, HOTCHKIS & WILEY has maintained a strategic position in BLBD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 130,530 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2022, reducing 83,808 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
HOTCHKIS & WILEY's Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Trades by HOTCHKIS & WILEY
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2018 | +139,464 | New Buy | 139,464 | $22.35 |
| Q3 2018 | +46,516 | Add 33.35% | 185,980 | $24.50 |
| Q4 2018 | -11,372 | Reduce 6.11% | 174,608 | $18.19 |
| Q1 2019 | +130,530 | Add 74.76% | 305,138 | $16.93 |
| Q2 2019 | -21,110 | Reduce 6.92% | 284,028 | $19.69 |
| Q3 2019 | +5,500 | Add 1.94% | 289,528 | $19.03 |
| Q4 2019 | +55,870 | Add 19.30% | 345,398 | $22.92 |
| Q1 2020 | +1,370 | Add 0.40% | 346,768 | $10.93 |
| Q2 2020 | +26,240 | Add 7.57% | 373,008 | $14.99 |
| Q3 2020 | -31,510 | Reduce 8.45% | 341,498 | $12.16 |
| Q4 2020 | -27,000 | Reduce 7.91% | 314,498 | $18.26 |
| Q1 2021 | -51,640 | Reduce 16.42% | 262,858 | $25.03 |
| Q2 2021 | +25,940 | Add 9.87% | 288,798 | $24.86 |
| Q3 2021 | -288,798 | Sold Out | 288,798 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +204,990 | New Buy | 204,990 | $8.35 |
| Q4 2022 | +9,370 | Add 4.57% | 214,360 | $10.71 |
| Q1 2023 | +5,000 | Add 2.33% | 219,360 | $20.43 |
| Q2 2023 | -83,680 | Reduce 38.15% | 135,680 | $22.48 |
| Q3 2023 | -135,680 | Sold Out | 135,680 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +59,500 | New Buy | 59,500 | $38.34 |
| Q2 2024 | -2,960 | Reduce 4.97% | 56,540 | $53.85 |
| Q3 2024 | -56,540 | Sold Out | 56,540 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2025 | +181,900 | New Buy | 181,900 | $32.37 |
| Q2 2025 | +13,650 | Add 7.50% | 195,550 | $43.16 |
| Q3 2025 | -26,170 | Reduce 13.38% | 169,380 | $57.55 |
HOTCHKIS & WILEY's Blue Bird Corporation Investment FAQs
HOTCHKIS & WILEY first purchased Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) in Q2 2018, acquiring 139,464 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
HOTCHKIS & WILEY has held Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) for 30 quarters since Q2 2018. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
HOTCHKIS & WILEY's largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q3 2022, adding 204,990 shares worth $1.71 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, HOTCHKIS & WILEY's firm, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC, owns 169,380 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $9.75 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 0.03% of HOTCHKIS & WILEY'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.
HOTCHKIS & WILEY's peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 373,008 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.