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Avis Budget Group, Inc. CAR

Industrials — Rental & Leasing Services
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
40.06
Total sells
1,755.23
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — 1 — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — 1 — 5 — — — 1 —
Insider Ownership
1.53%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
4,100.00
Revenue
11,711.00
Net Income
(667.00)
Free Cash Flow
2,664.00
Net Debt
25,314.00
Current Ratio
0.81
Debt/Equity
(7.67)
P/E ratio
0.00
P/S ratio
0.35
P/B ratio
0.00
Past 5Y EPS Growth
82.81%
This Y EPS Growth
(13.21%)
Next Y EPS Growth
84.71%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
28.14%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
1.59%
total individual payouts
2026 ‡‡‡‡
2025 ‡‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡
2023 0.00
—
2022 ‡‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 555.00 534.00 519.00 558.00
Receivables 900.00 838.00 878.00 936.00
Inventory — — — —
Other 684.00 662.00 696.00 1,014.00
2,139.00 2,034.00 2,093.00 2,508.00
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 2,627.00 2,700.00 2,865.00 3,074.00
ST’ Debt 32.00 20.00 24.00 23.00
Other — — — —
2,659.00 2,720.00 2,889.00 3,097.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2,530.00 2,998.00 — —
—
’25 2,430.00 3,039.00 3,519.00 2,664.00
11,652.00
’24 2,551.00 3,048.00 3,480.00 2,710.00
11,789.00
’23 2,557.00 3,123.00 3,564.00 2,764.00
12,008.00
’22 2,432.00 3,244.00 3,547.00 2,771.00
11,994.00
’21 1,372.00 2,371.00 3,001.00 2,569.00
9,313.00
’20 1,753.00 760.00 1,534.00 1,355.00
5,402.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 434.00 632.00 — —
—
’25 619.00 837.00 1,403.00 437.00
3,296.00
’24 589.00 884.00 1,273.00 772.00
3,518.00
’23 819.00 963.00 1,253.00 793.00
3,828.00
’22 1,148.00 1,223.00 1,491.00 845.00
4,707.00
’21 336.00 919.00 1,293.00 943.00
3,491.00
’20 370.00 (20.00) 282.00 59.00
691.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 393.00 564.00 — —
—
’25 585.00 786.00 1,352.00 355.00
3,078.00
’24 536.00 839.00 1,236.00 705.00
3,316.00
’23 775.00 902.00 1,178.00 700.00
3,555.00
’22 1,111.00 1,184.00 1,447.00 719.00
4,461.00
’21 324.00 901.00 1,266.00 892.00
3,383.00
’20 327.00 (41.00) 271.00 40.00
597.00
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (8.01) 0.98 — —
—
’25 (14.35) 0.10 10.11 (21.25)
(25.25)
’24 (3.21) 0.41 6.65 (55.66)
(51.23)
’23 7.72 11.01 16.78 7.10
42.08
’22 9.71 15.71 21.67 10.10
57.16
’21 (2.43) 5.63 10.45 6.63
19.44
’20 (2.16) (6.91) 0.63 (1.29)
(9.71)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

3.5
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 131.83 157.55 65.73 54.03 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 327.80 251.26 181.50 212.81 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24,500 24,500 24,000 25,000 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.49 0.49 0.49 0.47 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11,994.00 12,008.00 11,789.00 11,652.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 55.94% 52.74% 48.99% 49.73% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,636.00 1,914.00 (2,627.00) (929.00) — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 30.32% 15.94% (22.28%) (7.97%) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,756.00 1,635.00 (1,817.00) (995.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,845.00 3,490.00 4,055.00 4,021.00 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 253.57 313.52 332.08 331.02 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 58.41 42.57 (51.23) (25.25) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 99.51 99.95 99.10 93.64 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (5.20) (7.13) (5.69) (6.19) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 94.31 92.82 93.41 87.44 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (14.80) (8.96) (65.27) (88.52) ‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 47.30 38.30 35.50 35.20 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.82 4.07 0.00 0.00 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.65 0.56 0.24 0.39 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.14 2.49 2.14 2.51 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.76 8.42 7.62 9.51 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,707.00 3,828.00 3,518.00 3,296.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (246.00) (273.00) (202.00) (218.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,461.00 3,555.00 3,316.00 3,078.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (688.00) (520.00) (686.00) (796.00) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18,480.00 23,760.00 22,929.00 25,261.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17,910.00 23,205.00 22,395.00 24,742.00 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (700.00) (343.00) (2,317.00) (3,116.00) — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.39% 5.58% (5.91%) (2.95%) — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.12% 6.11% (6.85%) (0.97%) — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (608.14%) (312.94%) 136.92% 32.73% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Avis Budget Group (CAR) exemplifies the perils of cyclical leverage in the vehicle rental industry, enduring wild swings over the past decade amid macroeconomic shocks and fleet dynamics. Post-COVID travel booms propelled revenue 122% to $12 billion in 2023 and net income to $2.8 billion in 2022, turbocharged by inflated used-car sales during supply disruptions. Yet, normalizing markets, rising rates, and $22.9 billion in debt triggered a stark 2024 reversal, with a $1.8 billion net loss and ROE plunging from +90% to negative territory—highlighting CAR’s tight correlation (r=0.92) to travel demand and used-car cycles.

Operational efficiencies shine through, with revenue per employee up 70% despite workforce cuts, and operating cash flow resilient at $3.5 billion in 2024. However, balance sheet strains persist, including negative equity and insider sales signaling caution. Analyst forecasts offer hope: modest revenue growth to $12.2 billion by 2027, profitability rebounding to $423 million net income, and EPS hitting $12.08, with forward PEs at 10x—undervalued versus history amid EV/sales at 0.75x.

At current multiples (PS 0.24x, EV/FCF 7.6x), CAR dangles 20% mean upside to targets, with models projecting 15-25% annualized returns through 2027 if travel sustains and debt eases—though 35% odds of prolonged losses loom from rates and execution risks. This high-volatility play demands vigilant monitoring of fleet sales and Q1 2026 catalysts.

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Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR) Latest News

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27 Aug

3 , 11:30 AM
Avis Budget Group shares fell 7% since the latest earnings report amid weak results and cautious investor reaction to guidance and sector conditions. Post-earnings stock decline reflects short-term negative sentiment but does not signal major long-term shifts in operations or competitive position.

24 Aug

3 , 11:32 AM
Avis Budget Group (CAR) is recommended for holding in investor portfolios due to its operational strengths and market positioning. Hold recommendation may support moderate positive sentiment and short-term share performance for CAR.

4 Aug

4 , 11:21 AM
Avis Budget Group reported a Q2 earnings miss that shifts investor attention to fleet discipline and 2026 guidance. Q2 earnings miss triggers scrutiny of fleet operations and 2026 outlook that can shift company trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 , 11:11 AM
Avis Budget Group reported Q2 earnings miss, triggering 17% stock plunge. Q2 miss and resulting 17% drop signal short-term profitability pressure without indicating structural change.

29 Jul

4 , 5:03 PM
Avis Budget Group reported record utilization in its Q2 2026 earnings call along with strategic initiatives driving performance. Record utilization and strategic moves indicate major operational gains likely to boost financial results and investor outlook.

4 www.marketbeat.com, 10:04 AM
Avis Budget Group Q2 earnings call covered financial results, operational updates and forward guidance for CAR. Q2 results and guidance directly shape near-term stock valuation and investor positioning.

4 , 7:45 AM
Avis Budget Group stock tumbles due to shift in rental trends that caused massive earnings miss. Massive earnings miss from rental trend shift drives stock tumble and will significantly alter company trajectory and sentiment.

3 , 6:08 PM
Avis Budget Group shares drop 5.8% as recall-driven costs reduce Q2 earnings outlook. Recall costs directly pressure near-term earnings and trigger share price decline.

28 Jul

3 www.fool.com, 11:59 PM
Avis Budget Group reported its latest earnings, leading to assessments of whether the stock is a buy. Earnings results may moderately shift investor sentiment and near-term stock performance.

3 , 7:00 PM
Avis Budget (CAR) Q2 earnings are compared to estimates with focus on key metrics. Q2 earnings versus estimates can moderately shift investor views on near-term financial results.

3 , 4:36 PM
Avis Budget Group missed Q2 CY2026 revenue estimates, triggering a 14.6% stock drop. Revenue shortfall produces immediate stock decline that affects near-term market perception without altering long-term strategy.

3 , 4:09 PM
Avis Budget Group reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases deliver key financial data that move stock prices and investor views.

27 Jul

3 , 5:57 AM
Avis Budget Group (CAR) will report earnings tomorrow. Earnings releases can moderately move CAR shares via updated financial views.

10 Jul

3 , 1:13 PM
Renewed Iran-driven oil price spikes may elevate Avis Budget Group's fuel expenses and test its cost management along with operational resilience. Oil price swings directly alter fuel costs that form a core expense for car rental operations at Avis Budget Group.

9 Jul

3 www.trefis.com, 9:13 AM
Avis Budget Group executed $5.8 billion in stock buybacks, yet the moves produced limited visible gains in share price or sustained shareholder value. Major buybacks alter capital allocation and short-term sentiment but leave core rental operations and competitive position unchanged.

6 Jul

3 , 3:35 PM
Short bets on Hertz hit record levels after shares plunge 60%. Hertz share collapse signals sector pressures that may influence Avis Budget competitive positioning and sentiment.

3 Jul

3 , 9:31 AM
Strong car rental demand supports Avis Budget Group performance despite persistent low liquidity constraints. Strong rental demand provides operational support while low liquidity remains a limiting factor for growth.

23 Jun

4 GuruFocus.com, 3:02 PM
Avis Budget Group secured $650 million settlement, driving 6.5% after-hours share gain. $650 million settlement delivers major financial boost and lifts stock trajectory.

22 Jun

3 Investing.com, 5:19 PM
Avis Budget Group shares rise 8% after a $650 million settlement with Pentwater Capital tied to short squeeze resolution. A large one-time settlement alters near-term financials and sentiment without shifting core operations or long-term strategy.

11 Jun

3 Simply Wall St., 1:12 AM
Avis Budget Group reshapes its toll technology and debt profile to optimize future returns. Adjustments to toll tech and debt structure indicate moderate influence on operations and returns.

28 May

4 Zacks, 1:52 PM
Avis Budget Group forms strategic mobility partnerships that create long-term growth opportunities for the company. Strategic mobility partnerships are expected to significantly enhance Avis Budget Group's competitive position and long-term performance.

27 May

4 Simply Wall St., 9:11 AM
Avis Budget Group (CAR) stock rose 10.2% after beating earnings and completing a service ecosystem overhaul. Earnings beat and service ecosystem overhaul represent major strategic progress that can lift financial results and shift investor sentiment.

3 Investing.com, 5:37 PM
Wall Street analysts grow cautious on Verra Mobility following negative developments at Avis Budget Group (CAR). Avis Budget Group suffers a reported blow that prompts wider caution toward a related firm but does not directly alter CAR operations or strategy.

19 May

3 Zacks, 9:24 AM
Avis Budget Group achieves pricing recovery that signals improving discipline across the car rental industry, supporting better revenue trends and competitive stability. Pricing recovery directly supports revenue growth and operational stability for Avis Budget without indicating transformative shifts.

18 May

3 Zacks, 12:20 PM
Avis Budget Group faces persistently weak recovery following extreme stock volatility, raising questions for investors on whether to hold or fold positions. Ongoing weak recovery amid volatility indicates moderate effects on financial performance and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

10 May

4 Simply Wall St., 10:11 AM
Avis Budget Group (CAR) shares plunged 14.7% despite raising 2026 EBITDA guidance and reporting record vehicle utilization. Stock dropped sharply despite positive long-term EBITDA outlook and operational records, signaling major investor concerns.

6 May

3 Zacks, 10:21 AM
Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) Q1 earnings missed estimates due to higher fleet charges, though revenues beat expectations. Q1 earnings miss driven by higher fleet charges affects financial performance despite revenue beat.

5 May

4 www.trefis.com, 2:46 PM
Avis Budget Group (CAR) missed Q1 EPS estimates but achieved a 15-year fleet record, positioning it strongly for future growth amid robust demand. 15-year fleet record signals major operational strength and revenue potential outweighing the Q1 EPS miss.

4 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 11:13 AM
Avis Budget Group (CAR) Q1 2026 earnings call transcript covers financial results, operational updates, strategic initiatives, and forward guidance from executives. Q1 2026 earnings call transcript delivers detailed financial metrics, guidance, and strategic insights directly shaping investor expectations and stock trajectory.

30 Apr

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Avis Budget Group, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call summary reveals financial performance and guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.
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