Mario Gabelli's BLBD Position Overview
Mario Gabelli (via Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al) currently holds 57,615 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $3.27 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2023-Q3, this medium-term investment has been held for 11 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Mario Gabelli has maintained a strategic position in BLBD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2023, adding 39,400 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2024, reducing 77,399 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Mario Gabelli's Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Trades by Mario Gabelli
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -15,285 | Reduce 20.97% | 57,615 | $56.79 |
| Q4 2025 | -15,850 | Reduce 17.86% | 72,900 | $47.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -47,735 | Reduce 34.97% | 88,750 | $57.55 |
| Q2 2025 | -10,381 | Reduce 7.07% | 136,485 | $43.16 |
| Q1 2025 | -10,300 | Reduce 6.55% | 146,866 | $32.37 |
| Q4 2024 | -12,235 | Reduce 7.22% | 157,166 | $38.63 |
| Q3 2024 | -77,399 | Reduce 31.36% | 169,401 | $47.96 |
| Q2 2024 | -42,490 | Reduce 14.69% | 246,800 | $53.85 |
| Q1 2024 | -16,400 | Reduce 5.36% | 289,290 | $38.34 |
| Q4 2023 | +39,400 | Add 14.80% | 305,690 | $26.96 |
| Q3 2023 | +266,290 | New Buy | 266,290 | $21.35 |
Mario Gabelli's Blue Bird Corporation Investment FAQs
Mario Gabelli first purchased Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) in Q3 2023, acquiring 266,290 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Mario Gabelli has held Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) for 11 quarters since Q3 2023.
Mario Gabelli's largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q3 2023, adding 266,290 shares worth $5.69 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Mario Gabelli's firm, Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al, owns 57,615 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $3.27 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) represents approximately 0.03% of Mario Gabelli's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Mario Gabelli's peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 305,690 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2023.