Blue Bird Corporation reported strong Q2 2023 results, with net sales of $299.8 million and a GAAP net income of $7.1 million. The company's turnaround plan is progressing faster than expected, leading to an increase in full-year guidance. The backlog remains robust at over $775 million, with nearly 5,800 units.
Net sales reached $299.8 million, reflecting a 44.4% increase compared to the prior year.
GAAP net income was $7.1 million, a significant improvement from the previous year.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at $19.8 million with 2,304 buses sold during the quarter.
The company raised its full-year fiscal 2023 guidance to approximately $60 million in Adjusted EBITDA.
Blue Bird raised its full year fiscal 2023 guidance to Net Revenue of just over $1.1 Billion, Adj. EBITDA of $55-65 million and Adj. Free Cash Flow of $30-40 million. Additionally, the company reconfirmed its long-term outlook of profitable growth towards $2 billion in revenues and Adjusted EBITDA margins of 12%, or $250 million.
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