Market Cap
$3.8B
CAR
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.
$111.18 ▲ +4.76%
Prev close $106.12Market cap$3.8B
ConsensusStrong Sell
12-mo target$128.57 (+15.6%)
▼ Bearish
Analyst conviction 1/10
Insider Selling Cluster (3 insiders)High Impact Filing (8/10)22 New Institutional Positions28 Institutional Exits Services
Snapshot
The big-picture read on CAR right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Sell (0%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$7.1B
Inst. Activity
22 buys / 28 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $3.0M sell
Insider Net $
-$3.0M
Social Sentiment
65° Warm
SEC Reports
10
Price chart 30d -19.3%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 29, 2026 other
Aug 9, 2026 SEC Avis Budget Deadline: CAR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Avis Budget Group, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Pentwater Capital Management LP
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds
Institutional cluster for CAR shows net selling of ~$39.2M in Q2 2026, with 7 sellers reducing positions by $49.7M again
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
Aug 7, 2026 Insider
Simhambhatla Ravi sold 2,936 shares
EVP, CDIO - see remarks @ $138.27 ($406.0K)
Aug 7, 2026 Insider
Simhambhatla Ravi sold 276 shares
EVP, CDIO - see remarks @ $140.27 ($38.7K)
Aug 7, 2026 Insider
Jul 13, 2026 SEC Simhambhatla Ravi sold 1,490 shares
EVP, CDIO - see remarks @ $139.53 ($207.9K)
Avis Budget Group reported a Q1 2026 GAAP EPS of -$7.85, a staggering 533.8% miss versus the $1.81 consensus estimate, i
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 8/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
UBS Group AG — TRIM
2,536,964 shares ($375.0M)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
Pentwater Capital Management LP — TRIM
2,513,300 shares ($371.5M)
Analyst ratings buy % -100.0%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
0% rate it Buy or better · 16 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 55% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Sell | 54% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 55% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 55% |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Barclays | UPGRADE | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| May 20, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 55% |
| May 8, 2026 | Susquehanna | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 56% |
| May 5, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 54% |
| May 1, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 55% |
| May 1, 2026 | Jefferies | DOWNGRADE | Hold | 53% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 42% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 42% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 42% |
Price targets
Where 7 covering analysts think CAR trades over the next 12 months.
$128.57 +15.6% upside Buy
Current$111.18 Low$94.00 Median$136.00 High$160.00 7 analysts
$94.00$160.00
Analyst rating None as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood +13.6%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
65°
Warm
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Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
10 SEC filing reports analyzed · 3 bullish, 3 bearish, 0 mixed, 4 neutral · avg impact 5.3/10.
BEARISHINST-CLUSTER5/10
Institutional cluster for CAR shows net selling of ~$39.2M in Q2 2026, with 7 sellers reducing posit
Aug 9, 2026
BEARISHPRESS-RELEASE8/10
Avis Budget Group reported a Q1 2026 GAAP EPS of -$7.85, a staggering 533.8% miss versus the $1.81 c
Jul 13, 2026
BULLISH8-K7/10
Avis Budget Group disclosed a $650,000,000 cash settlement agreement with Pentwater Capital Manageme
Jun 23, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K2/10
Avis Budget Group appointed Tina Goldenberg as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effectiv
May 29, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 29, 2026
other
Avis Budget Deadline: CAR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Avis Budget Group, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Pentwater Capital Management LP
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Avis Budget Group, Inc
Sep 24, 2026
other
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action on Behalf of Investors in Avis Budget Group, Inc. - CAR
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors in Avis Budget Grou
Sep 21, 2026
other
Avis Budget Deadline: CAR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Avis Budget Group, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Pentwater Capital Management LP
NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Avis Budget Group
Sep 17, 2026
other
CAR UPCOMING DEADLINE: SueWallSt Alerts Pentwater Capital Management LP Stockholders of Securities Class Action
Important Notice Regarding Alleged Market Manipulation and Short Squeeze Misrepresentations in Avis Budget Group Securities NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /
Sep 15, 2026
other
Avis Budget Deadline: CAR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Avis Budget Group, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Pentwater Capital Management LP
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Avis Budget Group
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $8.31 | $7.50–$9.18 | -17.8% | +1.8% | 0↑ 3↓ | $3.4B | 4 |
| Next Q | $-1.05 | $-1.34–$-0.73 | 95.0% | +1.7% | 2↑ 1↓ | $2.7B | 4 |
| Current FY | $1.30 | $0.06–$2.74 | 105.2% | +58.6% | 0↑ 2↓ | $11.7B | 4 |
| Next FY | $6.28 | $4.95–$7.97 | 383.0% | -0.2% | 0↑ 4↓ | $11.8B | 5 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $8.310 | — |
| 7d ago | $8.167 | +0.143 |
| 30d ago | $8.167 | +0.143 |
| 60d ago | $10.293 | -1.983 |
| 90d ago | $10.293 | -1.983 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own CAR (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $7.1B total value (48,137,898 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: SRS, UBS, Pentwater. Net selling activity: 28 institutions trimmed/exited vs 22 added.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRS Investment Management, LLC | 17,430,882 | $2.6B | 36.2% | — |
| UBS Group AG | 2,536,964 | $375.0M | 5.3% | TRIM -41.9% |
| Pentwater Capital Management LP | 2,513,300 | $371.5M | 5.2% | TRIM -64.3% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 2,029,978 | $300.1M | 4.2% | — |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 1,676,860 | $247.8M | 3.5% | — |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 1,660,106 | $245.4M | 3.4% | — |
| NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | 1,604,881 | $237.2M | 3.3% | DOUBLED +194.1% |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | 1,558,900 | $230.5M | 3.2% | — |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP | 1,474,000 | $217.9M | 3.1% | — |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | 1,424,100 | $210.5M | 3.0% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 4,368,243 | 2,536,964 | -41.9% | $375.0M |
| Pentwater Capital Management LP | TRIM | 7,048,300 | 2,513,300 | -64.3% | $371.5M |
| NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | DOUBLED | 545,673 | 1,604,881 | +194.1% | $237.2M |
| NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA /FI/ | ADD | 839,187 | 1,412,200 | +68.3% | $208.8M |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | DOUBLED | 198,420 | 558,864 | +181.7% | $82.6M |
| CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. | TRIM | 700,147 | 500,231 | -28.6% | $73.9M |
| CIBC WORLD MARKET INC. | TRIM | 700,000 | 500,000 | -28.6% | $73.9M |
| BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | ADD | 159,100 | 315,911 | +98.6% | $46.7M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | ADD | 165,987 | 258,159 | +55.5% | $38.2M |
| Amundi | DOUBLED | 77,825 | 247,987 | +218.6% | $36.7M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
4 insiders, 50 transactions. Net -$3.0M — $0.00 bought, $3.0M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Simhambhatla Ravi | EVP, CDIO - see remarks | SELL | 2,936 | $138.27 | $406.0K |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Simhambhatla Ravi | EVP, CDIO - see remarks | SELL | 276 | $140.27 | $38.7K |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Simhambhatla Ravi | EVP, CDIO - see remarks | SELL | 1,490 | $139.53 | $207.9K |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Simhambhatla Ravi | EVP, CDIO - see remarks | EXERCISE | 16,878 | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Simhambhatla Ravi | EVP, CDIO - see remarks | TAX W/H | 8,155 | $159.48 | $1.3M |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Simhambhatla Ravi | EVP, CDIO - see remarks | EXERCISE | 17,791 | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Simhambhatla Ravi | EVP, CDIO - see remarks | EXERCISE | 913 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cunha Daniel Crestian | EVP and CFO | EXERCISE | 969 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cunha Daniel Crestian | EVP and CFO | TAX W/H | 304 | $159.04 | $48.3K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Linnen Edward P | EVP, Chief HR Officer | SELL | 7,083 | $182.05 | $1.3M |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for CAR.
Shares short
4,702,350
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-2.2%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
14.1
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈13.3%
Estimate — not % of float
All CAR filing & press-release reports (10)
- INST-CLUSTER reportAug 9, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJul 13, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 23, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 29, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 1, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportApr 22, 2026
- 424B5 reportMar 27, 2026
- S-3ASR reportMar 27, 2026
- CLUSTER reportFeb 28, 2026
- CLUSTER reportFeb 25, 2026