Renaissance Technologies's BLBD Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 349,840 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $20.13 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies 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'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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2016 | +137,500 | New Buy | 137,500 | $14.61 |
| Q4 2016 | +135,100 | Add 98.25% | 272,600 | $15.45 |
| Q1 2017 | +16,600 | Add 6.09% | 289,200 | $17.15 |
| Q2 2017 | -14,880 | Reduce 5.15% | 274,320 | $17.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +125,693 | Add 45.82% | 400,013 | $20.60 |
| Q4 2017 | +193,587 | Add 48.40% | 593,600 | $19.90 |
| Q1 2018 | -80,400 | Reduce 13.54% | 513,200 | $23.70 |
| Q2 2018 | -92,400 | Reduce 18.00% | 420,800 | $22.35 |
| Q3 2018 | +15,000 | Add 3.56% | 435,800 | $24.50 |
| Q4 2018 | -24,800 | Reduce 5.69% | 411,000 | $18.19 |
| Q1 2019 | +56,900 | Add 13.84% | 467,900 | $16.93 |
| Q2 2019 | -19,800 | Reduce 4.23% | 448,100 | $19.69 |
| Q3 2019 | +47,500 | Add 10.60% | 495,600 | $19.04 |
| Q4 2019 | +228,404 | Add 46.09% | 724,004 | $22.92 |
| Q1 2020 | -73,586 | Reduce 10.16% | 650,418 | $10.93 |
| Q2 2020 | -51,600 | Reduce 7.93% | 598,818 | $14.99 |
| Q3 2020 | +19,304 | Add 3.22% | 618,122 | $12.16 |
| Q4 2020 | +9,200 | Add 1.49% | 627,322 | $18.26 |
| Q1 2021 | -119,504 | Reduce 19.05% | 507,818 | $25.03 |
| Q2 2021 | -111,600 | Reduce 21.98% | 396,218 | $24.86 |
| Q3 2021 | -86,000 | Reduce 21.71% | 310,218 | $20.86 |
| Q4 2021 | -17,596 | Reduce 5.67% | 292,622 | $15.64 |
| Q1 2022 | -88,604 | Reduce 30.28% | 204,018 | $18.82 |
| Q2 2022 | -48,100 | Reduce 23.58% | 155,918 | $9.21 |
| Q3 2022 | -21,700 | Reduce 13.92% | 134,218 | $8.35 |
| Q4 2022 | -17,700 | Reduce 13.19% | 116,518 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | +18,400 | Add 15.79% | 134,918 | $0.02 |
| Q2 2023 | +221,204 | Add 163.95% | 356,122 | $0.02 |
| Q3 2023 | -140,704 | Reduce 39.51% | 215,418 | $21.35 |
| Q4 2023 | +99,504 | Add 46.19% | 314,922 | $26.96 |
| Q1 2024 | -34,504 | Reduce 10.96% | 280,418 | $38.34 |
| Q2 2024 | +229,004 | Add 81.67% | 509,422 | $53.85 |
| Q3 2024 | -27,301 | Reduce 5.36% | 482,121 | $47.96 |
| Q4 2024 | -215,659 | Reduce 44.73% | 266,462 | $38.63 |
| Q1 2025 | -112,326 | Reduce 42.15% | 154,136 | $32.37 |
| Q2 2025 | -24,200 | Reduce 15.70% | 129,936 | $43.16 |
| Q3 2025 | +219,904 | Add 169.24% | 349,840 | $57.55 |
Renaissance Technologies's Blue Bird Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies 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 has held Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) for 37 quarters since Q3 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q2 2024, adding 509,422 shares worth $27.43 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 349,840 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $20.13 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 Renaissance Technologies'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.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 724,004 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.