Robert Olstein's BLBD Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 24,797 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) worth $1.43 M, representing 0.27% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2017-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2017 | +77,568 | New Buy | 77,568 | $17.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +22,442 | Add 28.93% | 100,010 | $20.60 |
| Q4 2017 | -100 | Reduce 0.10% | 99,910 | $19.90 |
| Q1 2018 | -11,800 | Reduce 11.81% | 88,110 | $23.70 |
| Q2 2018 | -17,700 | Reduce 20.09% | 70,410 | $22.35 |
| Q3 2018 | -8,200 | Reduce 11.65% | 62,210 | $24.50 |
| Q4 2018 | +15,540 | Add 24.98% | 77,750 | $18.19 |
| Q1 2019 | +49,250 | Add 63.34% | 127,000 | $16.93 |
| Q3 2019 | +1,000 | Add 0.79% | 128,000 | $19.03 |
| Q4 2019 | +1,000 | Add 0.78% | 129,000 | $22.92 |
| Q1 2020 | +5,000 | Add 3.88% | 134,000 | $10.93 |
| Q2 2020 | +1,121 | Add 0.84% | 135,121 | $14.99 |
| Q3 2020 | +24,893 | Add 18.42% | 160,014 | $12.16 |
| Q4 2020 | +28,986 | Add 18.11% | 189,000 | $18.26 |
| Q1 2021 | -37,000 | Reduce 19.58% | 152,000 | $25.03 |
| Q2 2021 | -2,000 | Reduce 1.32% | 150,000 | $24.86 |
| Q3 2021 | +39,395 | Add 26.26% | 189,395 | $20.86 |
| Q4 2021 | +16,605 | Add 8.77% | 206,000 | $15.64 |
| Q1 2022 | -48,451 | Reduce 23.52% | 157,549 | $18.82 |
| Q2 2022 | +45,451 | Add 28.85% | 203,000 | $9.21 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,000 | Reduce 1.97% | 199,000 | $8.35 |
| Q4 2022 | +53,000 | Add 26.63% | 252,000 | $10.71 |
| Q1 2023 | -134,000 | Reduce 53.17% | 118,000 | $20.43 |
| Q2 2023 | +28,000 | Add 23.73% | 146,000 | $22.48 |
| Q3 2023 | +13,000 | Add 8.90% | 159,000 | $21.35 |
| Q4 2023 | -15,420 | Reduce 9.70% | 143,580 | $26.96 |
| Q1 2024 | -51,580 | Reduce 35.92% | 92,000 | $38.34 |
| Q2 2024 | -45,000 | Reduce 48.91% | 47,000 | $53.85 |
| Q3 2024 | -8,000 | Reduce 17.02% | 39,000 | $47.95 |
| Q4 2024 | +24,000 | Add 61.54% | 63,000 | $38.63 |
| Q1 2025 | +2,000 | Add 3.17% | 65,000 | $32.37 |
| Q2 2025 | -14,000 | Reduce 21.54% | 51,000 | $43.16 |
| Q3 2025 | -26,203 | Reduce 51.38% | 24,797 | $57.55 |
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 34 quarters since Q2 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was in Q2 2017, adding 77,568 shares worth $1.32 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 24,797 shares of Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), valued at approximately $1.43 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 0.27% of Robert Olstein'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.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) was 252,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.