HOTCHKIS & WILEY's BLBD Position Overview
HOTCHKIS & WILEY (via Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC) currently holds 168,910 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $9.59 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 27 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, HOTCHKIS & WILEY has maintained a strategic position in BLBD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 204,990 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2021, reducing 288,798 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1,240 | Add 0.74% | 168,910 | $56.79 |
| Q4 2025 | -1,710 | Reduce 1.01% | 167,670 | $47.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -26,170 | Reduce 13.38% | 169,380 | $57.55 |
| Q2 2025 | +13,650 | Add 7.50% | 195,550 | $43.16 |
| Q1 2025 | +181,900 | New Buy | 181,900 | $32.37 |
| Q3 2024 | -56,540 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | -2,960 | Reduce 4.97% | 56,540 | $53.85 |
| Q1 2024 | +59,500 | New Buy | 59,500 | $38.34 |
| Q3 2023 | -135,680 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -83,680 | Reduce 38.15% | 135,680 | $22.48 |
| Q1 2023 | +5,000 | Add 2.33% | 219,360 | $20.43 |
| Q4 2022 | +9,370 | Add 4.57% | 214,360 | $10.71 |
| Q3 2022 | +204,990 | New Buy | 204,990 | $8.35 |
| Q3 2021 | -288,798 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +25,940 | Add 9.87% | 288,798 | $24.86 |
| Q1 2021 | -51,640 | Reduce 16.42% | 262,858 | $25.03 |
| Q4 2020 | -27,000 | Reduce 7.91% | 314,498 | $18.26 |
| Q3 2020 | -31,510 | Reduce 8.45% | 341,498 | $12.16 |
| Q2 2020 | +26,240 | Add 7.57% | 373,008 | $14.99 |
| Q1 2020 | +1,370 | Add 0.40% | 346,768 | $10.93 |
| Q4 2019 | +55,870 | Add 19.30% | 345,398 | $22.92 |
| Q3 2019 | +5,500 | Add 1.94% | 289,528 | $19.03 |
| Q2 2019 | -21,110 | Reduce 6.92% | 284,028 | $19.69 |
| Q1 2019 | +130,530 | Add 74.76% | 305,138 | $16.93 |
| Q4 2018 | -11,372 | Reduce 6.11% | 174,608 | $18.19 |
| Q3 2018 | +46,516 | Add 33.35% | 185,980 | $24.50 |
| Q2 2018 | +139,464 | New Buy | 139,464 | $22.35 |
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 27 quarters since Q2 2018.
HOTCHKIS & WILEY's largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q3 2022, adding 204,990 shares worth $1.71 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, HOTCHKIS & WILEY's firm, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC, owns 168,910 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $9.59 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) represents approximately 0.03% of HOTCHKIS & WILEY's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
HOTCHKIS & WILEY's peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 373,008 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2020.