Avis Budget Group (CAR) Stock Overview
Provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and ancillary products and services to businesses and consumers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and Australasia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$157.71 |
| 52 Week High | US$847.70 |
| 52 Week Low | US$85.96 |
| Beta | 1.9 |
| 1 Month Change | -77.91% |
| 3 Month Change | 63.48% |
| 1 Year Change | 33.94% |
| 3 Year Change | -4.68% |
| 5 Year Change | 84.98% |
| Change since IPO | 1,264.37% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 04
CAR: Equity Offering Will Weigh On Future Earnings Power
Analysts have reaffirmed their $85 price target on Avis Budget Group, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth expectations, a small change in forecast profit margins, and a revised future P/E estimate. What's in the News Avis Budget Group filed a follow on equity offering of up to $5 million in common stock through an at the market program, which can gradually add new shares into the market over time (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Apr 21
Avis Budget: Shorts Are Running Out Of Options
Summary Avis Budget (CAR) surged 500% in five weeks, driven by an unprecedented short squeeze rooted in extreme float mechanics. Two hedge funds, SRS and Pentwater, accumulated over 100% economic interest via shares and swaps, locking up 82% of CAR's float. Short interest exceeded available float, triggering a gamma squeeze as dealers and shorts scrambled to cover, further fueling the rally. Despite macro tailwinds, CAR now trades purely on market structure, not fundamentals; at $600+, neither long nor short is sensible. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 19
CAR: Equity Offering Will Constrain Future Earnings Power
Analysts kept their $85.00 price target for Avis Budget Group steady, citing modest adjustments in discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margin outlook, and future P/E expectations as the key drivers behind the unchanged view. What's in the News Avis Budget Group filed a follow-on equity offering of US$5 million in common stock as an at-the-market offering, indicating potential ongoing access to equity capital (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 05
CAR: Equity Offering And Margin Pressure Will Limit Future Earnings Power
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Avis Budget Group to $85.00, reflecting updated views on slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly improved profit margin outlook, and a revised future P/E assumption. What's in the News Avis Budget Group filed a follow on equity offering of $5 million in common stock, structured as an at the market offering (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 22
CAR: Lower Profit Margin Outlook Will Weigh On Future Earnings Power
Analysts have maintained their $85.00 price target for Avis Budget Group, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly higher projected revenue growth with lower expected profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, Avis Budget Group reported no share repurchases under its ongoing buyback program, with 0 shares repurchased for $0 million in that period (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 08
CAR: Lower Growth And Margins Will Still Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their view on Avis Budget Group, cutting the price target from $175 to $128. They now apply lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a higher future P/E multiple in their updated models.Narrative Update • Feb 22
CAR: Lower Margin Outlook Will Drive A More Cautious Future Profile
Avis Budget Group’s analyst price target has shifted from $105 to $85. Analysts point to updated assumptions that combine a higher revenue growth outlook and a richer future P/E with a lower profit margin profile and a slightly higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Feb 07
CAR: Slightly Lower Assumptions Will Still Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Avis Budget Group from US$184 to US$175, citing slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, even though the discount rate input has been adjusted only modestly. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate reduced from US$184 to US$175, reflecting a modest adjustment to the model.Narrative Update • Jan 24
CAR: Future Share Repurchase Capacity And Lower P/E May Unlock Upside
Analysts now place their price target for Avis Budget Group at US$184, down from US$200, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Avis Budget Group reported no share repurchases under its existing buyback program, with 0 shares repurchased for US$0 million in that period (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jan 10
CAR: Premium Margins And New Airport Service Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Avis Budget Group slightly higher to about US$144 from roughly US$143, citing updated assumptions that reflect a modestly stronger profit margin outlook and a slightly lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Avis Budget Group reported no share repurchases, with 0 shares bought back for US$0 under its existing program.Narrative Update • Dec 26
CAR: Premium Share Repurchases And Concierge Rentals Will Drive Balanced Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Avis Budget Group, lifting fair value from approximately 139.13 dollars to 142.86 dollars. They cite slightly improved long term profit expectations and a higher assumed future price to earnings multiple, while maintaining their discount rate and growth outlook.Narrative Update • Dec 11
CAR: Premium Service Expansion And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced 2025 Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Avis Budget Group from 135.75 dollars to 139.13 dollars, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly slower revenue growth, softer profit margins, and a higher future earnings multiple. What's in the News Avis Budget Group completed its long running share repurchase program announced in August 2013, having bought back 83,626,152 shares for a total of about 7.36 billion dollars, with no additional shares repurchased in the most recent quarter of the program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 27
CAR: European Premium Service Rollout And Stable Metrics Will Influence 2025 Outlook
Analysts have maintained their price target for Avis Budget Group at $135.75 per share, citing largely unchanged forecasts for revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples. What's in the News Avis Budget Group launched Avis First, a premium car rental service that provides personalized concierge pick-up and direct access to high-spec BMW vehicles at major European airports including Rome Fiumicino, Geneva, and Zurich.Narrative Update • Nov 13
CAR: European Premium Service Expansion And Stable Outlook Will Shape 2025 Performance
Analysts have revised their price target for Avis Budget Group downward from $139.50 to $135.75. They cited adjusted fair value and a slightly higher discount rate in their updated projections.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Premium Service Launch and Earnings Momentum Will Offset Multiples Risk Ahead
Analysts have lowered their price target for Avis Budget Group from $148 to $139.50, citing modest improvements in revenue growth and profit margins. However, they reaffirm a cautious outlook on valuation multiples.Analysis Article • Aug 26
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Avis Budget Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAR) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 26%
Avis Budget Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CAR ) shares have retraced a considerable 26% in the last month, reversing a fair...Narrative Update • Aug 06
Waymo And Premium Ventures Will Counter Risks And Unlock Gains
The notable upward revision in Avis Budget Group’s consensus price target is driven by higher future P/E multiples and improved revenue growth forecasts, raising fair value estimates from $125 to $148. What's in the News Avis Budget Group announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Waymo to provide fleet operations for Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas, supporting infrastructure, maintenance, and depot operations, with public launch scheduled for 2026.Analysis Article • Jun 25
There's No Escaping Avis Budget Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CAR) Muted Revenues Despite A 44% Share Price Rise
Despite an already strong run, Avis Budget Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CAR ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 44...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...Seeking Alpha • Mar 28
Avis Budget Is A Prime Beneficiary From Auto Tariffs (Upgrade)
Summary Shares of Avis Budget Group, Inc. have gained 20% recently due to President Trump’s tariffs on new cars, which should benefit CAR's used car holdings. The 25% tariff on imported vehicles is expected to increase new car prices by 5-8%, driving up used car prices by 5-15%. Avis's financials are closely tied to used car prices, with potential gains of $3-4 billion from higher used car prices over the next 12-18 months. Despite a sluggish rental market, CAR stock is a "buy" with a fair value estimate of $98, offering a 30+% upside from current levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 20
Avis Budget Group Is Still Not A Buy Unless You Expect Plunging Interest Rates
Summary Used vehicle prices have started to strengthen a modest amount recently. Lower interest rates could have a significant positive impact on Avis Budget Group's income. While the company has recently stopped repurchasing their stock, they are still highly leveraged because of prior large stock repurchases. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 09
Fleet Rightsizing And Critical Partnerships Propel Growth Amid Margin And Earnings Pressure Concerns
Avis Budget Group's strategic focus on fleet optimization and proprietary pricing systems indicates a robust approach towards enhancing profitability and revenue growth.Seeking Alpha • Aug 09
Avis Budget Group: Concerns Are Mostly Priced In, But I Am Not Buying Yet
Summary Avis Budget Group reported Q2 2024 earnings with a 97% YoY decline in net income, mainly due to high operating expenses, vehicle depreciation, and interest expenses. Despite the poor financial performance in Q2, the share price hasn't dropped, indicating that negative expectations were already priced in. Despite the 50% YTD decline in share price, I haven't seen any insider buying activity this year, which makes me believe the share price is not cheap enough. A $358 million increase in vehicle depreciation and lease charges, along with a $40 million loss from vehicle sales, highlight significant headwinds in managing fleet costs. High depreciation costs, mixed financial indicators, and lack of recent insider buying activity, led to my Hold rating for this stock. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 05
Avis Budget Group: Company Getting Very Attractive Now But Caution Warranted
Summary Avis Budget Group's Q1 earnings show a beat in revenues and a negative bottom line. The company's biggest concern is the decline in used car prices, which may increase fleet costs. A gradual transition to hybrid vehicles could help mitigate the costs of the fleet and improve the company's financial health. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 21
Avis Budget Group Stock Crashed 34% Last Week
Summary Avis Budget stock price plunged last week and early this week. The car rental company is being negatively impacted by continued high interest rates and weak used vehicle prices. Their massive stock repurchase program has negatively impacted their balance sheet and the company remains very highly leveraged. TSA daily airport screenings continue to increase. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| CAR | US Transportation | US Market | |
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| 7D | 6.0% | -0.2% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | 33.9% | 12.4% | 27.1% |
Return vs Industry: CAR exceeded the US Transportation industry which returned 12.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CAR exceeded the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CAR volatility | |
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| CAR Average Weekly Movement | 25.0% |
| Transportation Industry Average Movement | 6.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CAR's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CAR's weekly volatility has increased from 14% to 25% over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 21,000 | Brian Choi | www.avisbudgetgroup.com |
Avis Budget Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and ancillary products and services to businesses and consumers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The company operates the Avis brand, which offers vehicle rental and other mobility solutions to the commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry and the Zipcar brand, a car sharing network that offers vehicle rental and other mobility solutions comprising budget car rental and budget truck. It also operates various other car rental brands, such as Payless, Apex, Maggiore, Morini Rent, FranceCars, AmicoBlu, Turiscar, and ACL Hire and McNicoll vehicle Hire.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CAR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$5.40b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$667.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$11.75b |
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P/S Ratio-8.4x
P/E RatioIs CAR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CAR income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$11.75b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$8.54b |
| Gross Profit | US$3.21b |
| Other Expenses | US$3.88b |
| Earnings | -US$667.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -18.88 |
| Gross Margin | 27.31% |
| Net Profit Margin | -5.68% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -744.5% |
How did CAR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 14:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Avis Budget Group, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Dan Levy | Barclays |
| Federico Merendi | BofA Global Research |
| John Babcock | BofA Global Research |