Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BLBD Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 367,540 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $20.87 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in BLBD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2024, adding 229,004 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2024, reducing 215,659 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -47,900 | Reduce 11.53% | 367,540 | $56.79 |
| Q4 2025 | +65,600 | Add 18.75% | 415,440 | $47.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +219,904 | Add 169.24% | 349,840 | $57.55 |
| Q2 2025 | -24,200 | Reduce 15.70% | 129,936 | $43.16 |
| Q1 2025 | -112,326 | Reduce 42.15% | 154,136 | $32.37 |
| Q4 2024 | -215,659 | Reduce 44.73% | 266,462 | $38.63 |
| Q3 2024 | -27,301 | Reduce 5.36% | 482,121 | $47.96 |
| Q2 2024 | +229,004 | Add 81.67% | 509,422 | $53.85 |
| Q1 2024 | -34,504 | Reduce 10.96% | 280,418 | $38.34 |
| Q4 2023 | +99,504 | Add 46.19% | 314,922 | $26.96 |
| Q3 2023 | -140,704 | Reduce 39.51% | 215,418 | $21.35 |
| Q2 2023 | +221,204 | Add 163.95% | 356,122 | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +18,400 | Add 15.79% | 134,918 | $0.02 |
| Q4 2022 | -17,700 | Reduce 13.19% | 116,518 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | -21,700 | Reduce 13.92% | 134,218 | $8.35 |
| Q2 2022 | -48,100 | Reduce 23.58% | 155,918 | $9.21 |
| Q1 2022 | -88,604 | Reduce 30.28% | 204,018 | $18.82 |
| Q4 2021 | -17,596 | Reduce 5.67% | 292,622 | $15.64 |
| Q3 2021 | -86,000 | Reduce 21.71% | 310,218 | $20.86 |
| Q2 2021 | -111,600 | Reduce 21.98% | 396,218 | $24.86 |
| Q1 2021 | -119,504 | Reduce 19.05% | 507,818 | $25.03 |
| Q4 2020 | +9,200 | Add 1.49% | 627,322 | $18.26 |
| Q3 2020 | +19,304 | Add 3.22% | 618,122 | $12.16 |
| Q2 2020 | -51,600 | Reduce 7.93% | 598,818 | $14.99 |
| Q1 2020 | -73,586 | Reduce 10.16% | 650,418 | $10.93 |
| Q4 2019 | +228,404 | Add 46.09% | 724,004 | $22.92 |
| Q3 2019 | +47,500 | Add 10.60% | 495,600 | $19.04 |
| Q2 2019 | -19,800 | Reduce 4.23% | 448,100 | $19.69 |
| Q1 2019 | +56,900 | Add 13.84% | 467,900 | $16.93 |
| Q4 2018 | -24,800 | Reduce 5.69% | 411,000 | $18.19 |
| Q3 2018 | +15,000 | Add 3.56% | 435,800 | $24.50 |
| Q2 2018 | -92,400 | Reduce 18.00% | 420,800 | $22.35 |
| Q1 2018 | -80,400 | Reduce 13.54% | 513,200 | $23.70 |
| Q4 2017 | +193,587 | Add 48.40% | 593,600 | $19.90 |
| Q3 2017 | +125,693 | Add 45.82% | 400,013 | $20.60 |
| Q2 2017 | -14,880 | Reduce 5.15% | 274,320 | $17.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +16,600 | Add 6.09% | 289,200 | $17.15 |
| Q4 2016 | +135,100 | Add 98.25% | 272,600 | $15.45 |
| Q3 2016 | +137,500 | New Buy | 137,500 | $14.61 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Blue Bird Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) in Q3 2016, acquiring 137,500 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) for 39 quarters since Q3 2016.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q2 2024, adding 509,422 shares worth $27.43 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 367,540 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $20.87 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 724,004 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019.