Avis Budget Group (CAR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, offering vehicle rental, car-sharing and other transportation services under its flagship brands Avis, Budget and Zipcar, as well as regional brands including Payless, Apex and Maggiore. The company serves both leisure and corporate customers, delivering a range of rental vehicles from compact cars to premium sedans, SUVs and specialty vehicles. Additional services include chauffeur drives, car subscriptions and long-term rental options designed to meet diverse customer needs.

Operating in more than 180 countries and territories, Avis Budget Group maintains an extensive network of company-owned locations, franchisees and licensees across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. The company’s distribution channels span traditional airport and urban rental outlets, digital platforms and mobile applications, enabling customers to reserve, modify and manage rentals seamlessly. Strategic partnerships with travel agencies, online travel platforms and corporate travel programs further enhance its market reach.

Originally founded as Avis Rent a Car in 1946 and Budget Rent a Car in 1958, the two companies merged in 2006 to form Avis Budget Group, combining complementary strengths in premium and value-oriented segments. Over the decades, the company has expanded its offerings through acquisitions, brand launches and technology investments. In 2013, it entered the car-sharing market with Zipcar, broadening its portfolio into on-demand, membership-based mobility services.

Governed by a board of directors and supported by a senior leadership team, Avis Budget Group continues to focus on innovation, fleet optimization and digital transformation. Key initiatives include the integration of connected-vehicle technology, the rollout of electric vehicles and the enhancement of self-service channels. Through these efforts, the company aims to deliver operational efficiency, sustainability and enhanced customer experience across its global footprint.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $189.61 to $198.00
• 50-Day Range: $103.76 to $196.09
• 52-Week Range: $54.03 to $198.52
• Volume: 597,000 shs
• Average Volume: 1.01 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.77 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $127.60
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Avis Budget Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Avis Budget Group scored higher than 57% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 75th out of 122 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Avis Budget Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Avis Budget Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 62.63%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Avis Budget Group are expected to grow by 62.63% in the coming year, from $8.91 to $14.49 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Avis Budget Group is -3.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Avis Budget Group is -3.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

20.16% of the float of Avis Budget Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Avis Budget Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Avis Budget Group has recently increased by 5.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Avis Budget Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Avis Budget Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.31

Percentage of Shares Shorted

20.16% of the float of Avis Budget Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Avis Budget Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Avis Budget Group has recently increased by 5.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.42

News Sentiment

Avis Budget Group has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Avis Budget Group this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for CAR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Avis Budget Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Avis Budget Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

52.80% of the stock of Avis Budget Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

96.35% of the stock of Avis Budget Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CAR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CAR shares performed this year?

Avis Budget Group's stock was trading at $80.61 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CAR stock has increased by 138.8% and is now trading at $192.48.

How were Avis Budget Group's earnings last quarter?

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 7th. The business services provider reported ($14.35) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($5.72) by $8.63. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Avis Budget Group's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Avis Budget Group include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.67%), SummerHaven Investment Management LLC (0.02%), Ballentine Partners LLC (0.01%) and Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Bernardo Hees, Joseph A Ferraro, Patrick K Rankin, Edward P Linnen, Izilda P Martins, Jean M Sera, Lynn Krominga and Glenn Lurie.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Avis Budget Group?

Shares of CAR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Avis Budget Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Avis Budget Group investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX) and Visa (V).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Trucking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CAR
• CIK: 723612
• Web: www.avisbudgetgroup.com
• Phone: (973) 496-4700
• Fax: 302-636-5454
• Employees: 24,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Avis Budget Group: $127.60
• High Price Target: $196.00
• Low Price Target: $87.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -33.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($62.95)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 21.60
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$1.82 billion
• Net Margins: -18.96%
• Pretax Margin: -27.10%
• Return on Equity: -14.74%
• Return on Assets: -0.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.64
• Quick Ratio: 0.64

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $11.79 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.57
• Cash Flow: $116.65 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.65
• Book Value: ($65.94) per share
• Price / Book: -2.92

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 35,190,000
• Free Float: 16,611,000
• Market Cap: $6.77 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.19