Avis Budget Group (CAR)

NASDAQIndustrialsRental & Leasing ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-04

$120.44+0.53%

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Avis Budget Group (CAR) Outlook: What's Priced In | QuarterlyIQ

Investment OutlookAs of Nov 4, 2026

What could strengthen or challenge Avis Budget Group’s outlook?

The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.

Higher potential upsideImproving expectations

Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days

-20.0% · beyond scale

+10% or more+5%0%−5%−10% or less

6.43 → 5.14 EPS · FY ending Dec 31, 2027 · 4 analysts

Higher risk of downsideWeakening expectations

One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.

How this is measured

Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 4 to 4; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.

Price, analyst earnings & P/E reference

The EPS and P/E reference is not available for CAR yet.

Measure / period	Management expectations	Analyst expectations

Management figures unavailable.

Current consensus figures unavailable.

What the Thesis Depends On

Three published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.

Key Factor	Why It Matters	Current Status	Break Condition	Latest Evidence
Successful extension and management of asset-backed financing	The company extended asset-backed financing, which helps manage its fleet costs.	Improving	Failure to maintain or extend asset-backed financing facilities	Qualitative condition This condition has no defined numerical measure. Nov 4, 2026Last status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.

Incoming Evidence

Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above

Expectations trend

Same fiscal period

FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp

FY2027 EPS$5.14

Outlook in Brief

The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next

What's improving

No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.

Still unresolved / key risks

Successful extension and management of asset-backed financingQualitative condition
Stable management with smooth leadership transitionsQualitative condition
Revenue growth at or above 2% annuallyPublished status: Broken

Next proof point

Next earnings date unavailable

Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.

Historical risk context

Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios

Price sensitivity

1.9%Typical daily move · historical

Downside history

-86.2%Maximum drawdown · trailing year

Read detailed Outlook Company context, assumptions & risks

Avis Budget Group outlook in detail

The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.

Updated Oct 31, 2026

What kind of bet this is

This is a high-risk, cyclical business thesis rather than a durable compounder. The thesis state is watch: recent financial performance remains well below its industry cohort, although company quality has improved and fleet utilization is moving in the right direction.

What's priced into Avis Budget Group

The valuation evidence is mixed and low-confidence. One measure suggests CAR is cheap versus peers, while another shows a 22% premium; the expectations gap is negative, suggesting current expectations may still be demanding relative to the outlook. The evidence does not show a high fragility signal, but weak results and an expensive overall value assessment limit confidence.

What the fundamentals likely do

Near term, earnings risk is elevated, with a 62% estimated chance of a miss and a record of recent misses. Over the first half of 2026, revenue grew 1% while Adjusted EBITDA fell 6%; utilization improved to 72.6%, and liquidity rose to $1.0 billion. Management has repeated its priorities, but delivery is mixed and sector conditions remain a headwind.

What Avis Budget Group hinges on

The near-term downside case strengthens if CAR cuts guidance or misses again. The multi-year view also depends on whether fleet discipline and higher utilization can support better financial results while liquidity remains managed. Industrial sector momentum is another swing factor, with bellwethers’ earnings and guidance offering signals in either direction.

Bottom line

Over the next 1 to 3 years, CAR’s thesis depends on turning better utilization and liquidity into stronger operating performance, while managing elevated earnings and sector risks. The evidence is mixed, and confidence remains medium. Not investment advice.

Development preview · refreshed Nov 5, 2026Open Living FV detail

Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.

Exact estimates & source dates

One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.

FY2027 estimate observations · fmp
Snapshot	EPS	Revenue	EPS / revenue analysts
2026-07-24	$8.40	$12,211,489,130	5 / 7
2026-07-25	$8.77	$12,140,258,060	4 / 6
2026-07-26	$7.82	$12,198,574,710	5 / 7
2026-07-27	$8.77	$12,140,258,060	4 / 6
2026-07-28	$7.82	$12,198,574,710	5 / 7
2026-07-29	$7.82	$12,198,574,710	5 / 7
2026-07-30	$7.82	$12,198,574,710	5 / 7
2026-07-31	$6.33	$11,956,955,070	5 / 7
2026-08-01	$6.47	$11,900,936,672	4 / 6
2026-08-02	$6.29	$11,870,155,070	5 / 7
2026-08-03	$6.29	$11,870,155,070	5 / 7
2026-08-04	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-05	$6.29	$11,870,155,070	5 / 7
2026-08-06	$6.29	$11,870,155,070	5 / 7
2026-08-07	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-08	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-09	$6.29	$11,870,155,070	5 / 7
2026-08-10	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-11	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-12	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-13	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-14	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-15	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-16	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-17	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-18	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-19	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-20	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-21	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-22	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-23	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-24	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-25	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-26	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-27	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-28	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-29	$6.43	$11,870,222,386	4 / 6
2026-08-30	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-08-31	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-01	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-02	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-03	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-04	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-05	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-06	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-07	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-08	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-09	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-10	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-11	$6.43	$11,831,961,500	4 / 6
2026-09-12	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 5
2026-09-13	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 5
2026-09-14	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 5
2026-09-15	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 5
2026-09-16	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 5
2026-09-17	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 5
2026-09-18	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 5
2026-09-19	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-20	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-21	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-22	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-23	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-24	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-25	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-26	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-27	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-28	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-29	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-09-30	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-10-01	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-10-02	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-10-03	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-10-04	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-10-05	$6.43	$11,843,292,131	4 / 6
2026-10-06	$6.42	$11,810,606,417	4 / 6
2026-10-07	$6.42	$11,810,606,417	4 / 6
2026-10-08	$6.42	$11,810,606,417	4 / 6
2026-10-09	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-10	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-11	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-12	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-13	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-14	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-15	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-16	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-17	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-18	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-19	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-20	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-21	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-22	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-23	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-24	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-25	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-26	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-27	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-28	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-29	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-30	$5.86	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-10-31	$5.14	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-11-01	$5.14	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-11-02	$5.14	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-11-03	$5.14	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6
2026-11-04	$5.14	$11,802,074,901	4 / 6

Analyst view

Monthly observations

Buy / Strong BuyHoldSell / Strong Sell

Exact monthly counts

Monthly rating snapshots · fmp. Missing snapshots are not zero.
Date	Hold	Sell*
2026-06-01	6	3
2026-07-01	6	2
2026-08-01	6	2
2026-09-01	6	2
2026-10-01	6	2
2026-11-01	6	2

*Buy includes Strong Buy; Sell includes Strong Sell. Monthly counts describe the analyst mix, not the firms behind each recent action.

Latest: 0 Buy / Strong Buy · 6 Hold · 2 Sell / Strong Sell

0 upgrades0 downgrades2 maintains

Recent actions · Oct 6–Nov 4 · 2 recorded

What could strengthen or challenge Avis Budget Group’s outlook?

Price, analyst earnings & P/E reference

What the Thesis Depends On

Incoming Evidence

Expectations trend

Outlook in Brief

What's improving

Still unresolved / key risks

Next proof point

Historical risk context

Avis Budget Group outlook in detail

What kind of bet this is

What's priced into Avis Budget Group

What the fundamentals likely do

What Avis Budget Group hinges on

Bottom line

Analyst view

Price-target changes

Bottom line