Home 
Today's Top Picks 
Top Performers 
Watchlist 
My Robo Portfolios 
ETF Zone 
How It Works 
News - Chart
- Upturn Summary
- Highlights
- Revenue
- Valuation
Upturn AI Summary - About
Avis Budget Group Inc(CAR)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
*as per simulation (see disclosures)- ALL
- 1Y
- 1M
- 1W
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
- Loss
- PASS (Skip)
Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CAR
09/28/2026: CAR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Avis Budget Group is a global provider of vehicle rental services, operating well-known brands such as Avis, Budget, and Zipcar. The company benefits from a strong presence at major airports and a diversified portfolio that addresses both premium and value-conscious segments. A primary growth story centers on digital integration and fleet optimization, though the business faces risks from travel cyclicality, rising debt costs, and evolving competition from ride-sharing platforms. The stock is best suited for investors comfortable with cyclical volatility and may be less attractive to those seeking regular dividends. Key developments to monitor include used vehicle market pricing and shifts in consumer mobility trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is tied closely to travel industry cyclicality rather than secular expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often experiences sharp price movements tied to travel demand trends and earnings surprises. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation can appear attractive during market downturns, but high debt levels require careful scrutiny. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not provide a regular dividend, prioritizing share buybacks instead. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The business is highly sensitive to economic cycles and vehicle market volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock price is highly sensitive to travel sentiment and market cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The company's valuation fluctuates based on changing investor outlooks for the travel sector. |
| Competition risk (mobility services) | High | Competition from ride-sharing and car-sharing models threatens traditional rental volume. |
| Business quality | Medium | Capital-intensive nature and cyclicality create inherent challenges in sustaining high margins. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect regular income from dividends. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing fleet logistics and vehicle residual values is crucial to profitability. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 115.46% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.83B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 128.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 128.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 387.9K shares | Beta 1.9 | 52 Weeks Range 85.96 - 847.70 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 85.96 - 847.70 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -18.02 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Rental (Americas) | Revenue from car rentals in North/South America under Avis and Budget brands. | The primary revenue driver, heavily impacted by US leisure and business travel. |
| Vehicle Rental (International) | Revenue from rentals outside the Americas. | Provides geographic diversification but exposes the company to international economic trends. |
| Zipcar / Mobility | Membership and usage fees from the Zipcar sharing platform. | A smaller, niche segment aimed at urban mobility trends. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 3.39 | Enterprise Value 32.30B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 |
Enterprise Value 32.30B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.73 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.41 | Shares Outstanding 35.33M | Shares Floating 14.85M |
Shares Outstanding 35.33M | Shares Floating 14.85M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.42 | Percent Institutions 118.01 |
Upturn AI Summary
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Avis Budget Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Parsippany, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-01-12 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Rental & Leasing Services | Full time employees 17000 | Website https://www.avisbudgetgroup.com |
Full time employees 17000 | Website https://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. The company was formerly known as Cendant Corporation and changed its name to Avis Budget Group, Inc. in September 2006. Avis Budget Group, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Note: This website is maintained by Upturn Corporation, which is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investing in securities has risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. No assurance is provided as to any particular investment return, and you may lose money using our services. You are strongly advised to consult appropriate counsel before making any investments in companies you learn about through our services. You should obtain appropriate legal, tax, investment, accounting, and other advice that takes into account your investment portfolio and overall financial situation. You are solely responsible for conducting due diligence on a potential investment. We do not affect trades for you. You will select your own broker through which to transact. Investments are not FDIC insured, they are not guaranteed, and they may lose value. Please see the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Disclosure for more information.
All company names, trademarks, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and informational purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks, and logos does not imply endorsement by their respective owners.