Avis Budget Group (CAR) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) is expected to release its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 18th. Analysts expect Avis Budget Group to post earnings of ($0.12) per share and revenue of $2.7516 billion for the quarter. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Avis Budget Group Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of NASDAQ CAR opened at $118.35 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $4.17 billion, a PE ratio of -1.98 and a beta of 2.33. Avis Budget Group has a 12-month low of $54.03 and a 12-month high of $212.81. The company has a 50-day moving average of $125.03 and a 200 day moving average of $140.66.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Avis Budget Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada grew its position in Avis Budget Group by 414.0% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 17,860 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,355,000 after acquiring an additional 14,385 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in shares of Avis Budget Group by 10.1% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,749 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $285,000 after purchasing an additional 343 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of Avis Budget Group by 16.6% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 65,023 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $4,935,000 after purchasing an additional 9,246 shares in the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in Avis Budget Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $352,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Avis Budget Group by 19.6% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 427 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $72,000 after buying an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. 96.35% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “equal weight” rating and set a $142.00 price objective (up previously from $115.00) on shares of Avis Budget Group in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Zacks Research upgraded Avis Budget Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Susquehanna lowered their price target on shares of Avis Budget Group from $145.00 to $130.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Avis Budget Group from $150.00 to $120.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Avis Budget Group from $155.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, October 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $137.57.

Avis Budget Group Company Profile

Avis Budget Group, Inc operates as a leading global provider of vehicle rental and mobility solutions. Through its two core brands, Avis® and Budget®, the company offers a broad range of rental options including daily, weekly and monthly car rentals for leisure and business travelers. In addition to traditional airport and off-airport car rental services, Avis Budget Group delivers innovative mobility platforms such as car-sharing programs and connected fleet solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of corporate, government and individual customers.

The company’s roots trace back to Avis Rent a Car, founded in 1946, and Budget Rent a Car, established in 1958.