5 bus stocks to watch

Considering investing in bus stocks? While the best bus stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some bus stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the public transportation sector. Keep reading to learn more about bus stocks and how to start investing.

5 popular 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 stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
Blue Bird (BLBD.US)	(data unavailable)	$1.7 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Rev Group (REVG.US)	(data unavailable)	$2.6 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Vicinity Motor (BUS.V)	(data unavailable)	$70.9 million (CAD)	TSX Venture Exchange	(data unavailable)	Buy now
GreenPower Motor Company (GP.US)	(data unavailable)	$3.1 million (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Ford Motor Company (F.US)	22.53% Ford Motor Company's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$52.9 billion (USD)	NYSE	51,560,200	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in bus stock

The public transportation industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering bus stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in bus stock

1. Research the public transportation industry. Before investing, learn about the bus stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the bus stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like BLBD or REVG. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are bus stocks a good investment?

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.

What are the best bus stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best bus stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong bus stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular bus stocks in or related to the public transportation industry to help narrow down your options:

• Blue Bird (BLBD)
• Rev Group (REVG)
• Vicinity Motor (BUS)
• GreenPower Motor Company (GP)
• Ford Motor Company (F)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some bus stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each bus stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Blue Bird (BLBD)

Blue Bird Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. It offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative power options through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses, as well as diesel engines.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Blue Bird's outstanding shares	$1.7 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$303.5 million
Profit margin	8.63%
Revenue (TTM)	$1.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.88
52-week stock price range	$30.04 – $61.95

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Rev Group (REVG)

REV Group, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes specialty vehicles, and related aftermarket parts and services in North America and internationally. It operates through two Specialty Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles segments.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Rev Group's outstanding shares	$2.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$346 million
Profit margin	4.51%
Revenue (TTM)	$2.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.12
52-week stock price range	$26.40 – $64.40

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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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.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Vicinity Motor's outstanding shares	C$70.9 million
Gross profit (TTM)	C$4.3 million
Profit margin	-20.70%
Revenue (TTM)	C$27 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-C$0.04

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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GreenPower Motor Company (GP)

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. manufactures and distributes electric commercial vehicles and transit, school, and charter buses in the United States and Canada. The company offers school bus, commercial goods, and commercial passenger line vehicles.

Market Capitalization The total market value of GreenPower Motor Company's outstanding shares	$3.1 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.2 million
Profit margin	-105.07%
Revenue (TTM)	$15.5 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$5.53
52-week stock price range	$0.85 – $10.90

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Ford Motor Company (F)

Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers, as well as develops software.

Closing stock price	$13.16
Market Capitalization The total market value of Ford Motor Company's outstanding shares	$52.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$14.3 billion
Profit margin	2.48%
Revenue (TTM)	$189.6 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.17
52-week stock price range	$8.11 – $13.81

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding bus stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of bus stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the public transportation industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about bus stocks

• What are bus stocks?

  Bus stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the bus sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying bus stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top bus stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" bus stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the public transportation industry?

  You can keep track of the latest public transportation news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the public transportation industry.

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