Robert Olstein's BLBD Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 19,526 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $1.11 M, representing 0.24% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 36 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Robert Olstein has maintained a strategic position in BLBD, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2022, adding 53,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 134,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Robert Olstein's Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Trades by Robert Olstein
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3,474 | Reduce 15.10% | 19,526 | $56.80 |
| Q4 2025 | -1,797 | Reduce 7.25% | 23,000 | $47.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -26,203 | Reduce 51.38% | 24,797 | $57.55 |
| Q2 2025 | -14,000 | Reduce 21.54% | 51,000 | $43.16 |
| Q1 2025 | +2,000 | Add 3.17% | 65,000 | $32.37 |
| Q4 2024 | +24,000 | Add 61.54% | 63,000 | $38.63 |
| Q3 2024 | -8,000 | Reduce 17.02% | 39,000 | $47.95 |
| Q2 2024 | -45,000 | Reduce 48.91% | 47,000 | $53.85 |
| Q1 2024 | -51,580 | Reduce 35.92% | 92,000 | $38.34 |
| Q4 2023 | -15,420 | Reduce 9.70% | 143,580 | $26.96 |
| Q3 2023 | +13,000 | Add 8.90% | 159,000 | $21.35 |
| Q2 2023 | +28,000 | Add 23.73% | 146,000 | $22.48 |
| Q1 2023 | -134,000 | Reduce 53.17% | 118,000 | $20.43 |
| Q4 2022 | +53,000 | Add 26.63% | 252,000 | $10.71 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,000 | Reduce 1.97% | 199,000 | $8.35 |
| Q2 2022 | +45,451 | Add 28.85% | 203,000 | $9.21 |
| Q1 2022 | -48,451 | Reduce 23.52% | 157,549 | $18.82 |
| Q4 2021 | +16,605 | Add 8.77% | 206,000 | $15.64 |
| Q3 2021 | +39,395 | Add 26.26% | 189,395 | $20.86 |
| Q2 2021 | -2,000 | Reduce 1.32% | 150,000 | $24.86 |
| Q1 2021 | -37,000 | Reduce 19.58% | 152,000 | $25.03 |
| Q4 2020 | +28,986 | Add 18.11% | 189,000 | $18.26 |
| Q3 2020 | +24,893 | Add 18.42% | 160,014 | $12.16 |
| Q2 2020 | +1,121 | Add 0.84% | 135,121 | $14.99 |
| Q1 2020 | +5,000 | Add 3.88% | 134,000 | $10.93 |
| Q4 2019 | +1,000 | Add 0.78% | 129,000 | $22.92 |
| Q3 2019 | +1,000 | Add 0.79% | 128,000 | $19.03 |
| Q1 2019 | +49,250 | Add 63.34% | 127,000 | $16.93 |
| Q4 2018 | +15,540 | Add 24.98% | 77,750 | $18.19 |
| Q3 2018 | -8,200 | Reduce 11.65% | 62,210 | $24.50 |
| Q2 2018 | -17,700 | Reduce 20.09% | 70,410 | $22.35 |
| Q1 2018 | -11,800 | Reduce 11.81% | 88,110 | $23.70 |
| Q4 2017 | -100 | Reduce 0.10% | 99,910 | $19.90 |
| Q3 2017 | +22,442 | Add 28.93% | 100,010 | $20.60 |
| Q2 2017 | +77,568 | New Buy | 77,568 | $17.00 |
Robert Olstein's Blue Bird Corporation Investment FAQs
Robert Olstein first purchased Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) in Q2 2017, acquiring 77,568 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein has held Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) for 36 quarters since Q2 2017.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q2 2017, adding 77,568 shares worth $1.32 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 19,526 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $1.11 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) represents approximately 0.24% of Robert Olstein's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 252,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022.