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Bus stocks
Ready to invest in the public transportation industry? Consider these 5 stocks.
The best bus stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
5 bus stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the public transportation industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- Blue Bird (BLBD)
- Rev Group (REVG)
- Vicinity Motor (BUS)
- GreenPower Motor Company (GP)
- Ford Motor Company (F)
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Take a deeper dive into bus stocks
If you're interested in investing in the public transportation industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. Blue Bird (BLBD)
Blue Bird Corporation designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses and related parts in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. The company offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative fuel applications through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses.
Blue Bird stock opened the day at $24.13 after a previous close of $24.00. The latest price was $23.14 (25-minute delay). Blue Bird is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD725.7 million and employs 1,702 staff.
- Market capitalization: $294,636,192
- PEG ratio: 1.13
2. Rev Group (REVG)
REV Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes specialty vehicles, and related aftermarket parts and services in the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation.
Rev Group stock opened the day at $16.23 after a previous close of $15.72. The latest price was $16.40 (25-minute delay). Rev Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.3 billion and employs 6,800 staff.
- Market capitalization: $663,390,592
- P/E ratio: 34
- PEG ratio: 0.95
3. Vicinity Motor (BUS)
Grande West Transportation Group Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells Vicinity branded mid-size multi-purpose transit vehicles for public and commercial enterprises in the United States and Canada. It offers buses in clean diesel, gas, and CNG drive systems; and also produces and sells spare parts.
Vicinity Motor is listed on the V and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around CAD$27 million. All prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.
- Market capitalization: $70,881,320
- PEG ratio: 0
4. GreenPower Motor Company (GP)
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes electric vehicles for commercial markets in the United States and Canada. The company offers a suite of high-floor and low-floor electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo vans, double decker buses, and a cab and chassis.
GreenPower Motor Company stock opened the day at $18.50 after a previous close of $18.25. The latest price was $18.41 (25-minute delay). GreenPower Motor Company is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USDC$16.8 million and employs 55 staff.
- Market capitalization: $72,460,128
5. Ford Motor Company (F)
Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, markets, and services a range of Ford trucks, cars, sport utility vehicles, electrified vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through three segments: Automotive, Mobility, and Ford Credit. The Automotive segment sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments.
Ford Motor Company stock opened the day at $11.10 after a previous close of $11.13. The latest price was $11.32 (25-minute delay). Ford Motor Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$134.6 billion and employs 183,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $47,544,877,056
- P/E ratio: 4.1951
- PEG ratio: 0.2814
How to buy bus stocks
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these bus stocks.
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like BLBD or REVG.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the bus stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the public transportation industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in bus stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — bus stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the public transportation industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.More guides on Finder
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