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Blue BirdBlue Bird(US:BLBD) MarketBeatยท2025-01-13 13:32

Core Insights - The January effect, where stock prices typically rise at the beginning of the year, is not universally applicable, yet investor optimism at the start of 2025 is notable [1][2] - Investors are particularly bullish due to a potential relaxed regulatory environment, favorable corporate tax policies, and ongoing economic momentum [2] Company Summaries Blue Bird Corp (NASDAQ: BLBD) - Blue Bird designs and manufactures school buses, focusing on alternative energy and electric buses, with a 12-month stock price forecast of $60.64, indicating a 45.32% upside [3][4] - The company reported record revenue of $350.2 million for the latest quarter, a 16.5% year-over-year increase in units sold, and an adjusted EBITDA of $41 million, surpassing the previous year's figures [4] - Despite a strong performance in 2024, Blue Bird's stock has declined over 16% in the last six months leading to January 9, 2025 [3][4] UiPath Inc (NYSE: PATH) - UiPath specializes in robotic process automation (RPA) and has a 12-month stock price forecast of $17.44, suggesting a 34.50% upside [6][9] - The company reported a 9% year-over-year revenue increase to $355 million and a 17% rise in annualized renewal run-rate (ARR) to $1.6 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 [7] - UiPath is not yet consistently profitable but has been repurchasing shares when profits are available, indicating a strategic approach to capital management [8] Zeta Global Holdings Corp (NYSE: ZETA) - Zeta Global operates a marketing platform utilizing machine learning and AI, with a 12-month stock price forecast of $37.64, reflecting a 117.34% upside [10] - The company announced a 108% increase in platform usage year-over-year, showcasing significant growth potential [10] - Zeta Global faces a class action lawsuit alleging securities fraud, which may pose risks despite its growth prospects in AI-driven marketing [11]