CARIndustrials · Rental & Leasing ServicesThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Avis Budget Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $130 — +20.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 37 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Avis Budget Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (87): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (5): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CAR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | $145 → $105 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $99 → $95 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | $85 → $95 |
| 24 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 23 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | $155 → $170 |
| 23 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 9 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 8 June 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 1 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 23 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CAR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 13 Oct 2026, Avis Budget Group, Inc. returned −28.0% against +18.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 88% of US stocks
Cheaper than 95% of US stocks
Cheaper than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. has a market value of $3.8B and an enterprise value of $32.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $11.8B. The latest quarter shrank 1.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$667.0M, a −5.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−18.17.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$11.4B.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. spent $11.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 8.0×; forward P/E: 20.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. employs 17,000 people — $696K of revenue per employee.
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Rental stocks rebounded as the wider transportation sector slipped. Hertz led the move, while Avis climbed 5%.
Why it matters — The update reports a gain in Avis shares amid a broader rebound in rental stocks.
Avis Budget reported higher second-quarter profits driven by stronger fleet utilization and lower fleet costs, even though it operated fewer vehicles and saw softer rental volumes.
Why it matters — The result suggests the company can improve profitability through fleet efficiency even amid lower rental demand, a key factor for investors tracking CAR's cost management.
A securities class action lawsuit alleges that Pentwater Capital Management LP and its CEO inflated Avis Budget Group shares by more than 400% before selling 4.3 million shares over two trading days. A reminder has been issued regarding a lead plaintiff deadline of September 29, 2026, with the release outlining the dated events investors are asked to examine.
Why it matters — The lawsuit could affect Avis Budget Group shareholders, as they may face losses from the alleged share price inflation and subsequent sale of a large block of stock.
Rosen Law Firm reminded investors who purchased Avis Budget Group securities, including those who bought common stock to cover short positions, between February 20, 2025 and April 21, 2026, of the September 29, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities fraud lawsuit against Pentwater Capital Management LP.
Why it matters — CAR watchers would care because the deadline signals an active securities fraud lawsuit involving the company that could lead to legal or financial repercussions.
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Avis Budget Group on behalf of investors who purchased Avis securities between February 20, 2025 and April 21, 2026. The firm is advising affected investors to contact them before a September 29, 2026 deadline.
Why it matters — CAR watchers would care because the company now faces a securities class action lawsuit covering a defined class period, which introduces legal and financial risk for Avis Budget Group.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Avis Budget Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $130, with estimates ranging from $94 to $160. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Avis Budget Group, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Avis Budget Group, Inc. 37 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Oct 2026, Avis Budget Group, Inc. ranks 37 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +20.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Avis Budget Group, Inc. 37 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Avis Budget Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CAR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $94 to $160 over the next 12 months.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. returned -28.0% over the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Avis Budget Group Inc. is a global mobility and vehicle rental company that provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and related services to both businesses and consumers.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 6 Oct 2026): "Hertz Rebounds 16% From a Record Low; Avis Climbs 5%, Ryder Ticks Up". Rental stocks rebounded as the wider transportation sector slipped. Hertz led the move, while Avis climbed 5%.
Avis Budget Group Inc. is a global mobility and vehicle rental company that provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and related services to both businesses and consumers. The company operates through its Avis, Budget, and Zipcar brands, which serve travel, leisure, and everyday transportation needs across major regions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and Australasia. Its offerings include short-term vehicle rentals, shared mobility options, and ancillary products and services designed to support customer convenience and fleet access. Avis Budget Group Inc. plays a significant role in the transportation services market by connecting travelers and organizations with flexible mobility solutions through a broad network of rental and sharing operations.
CEO Mr. Joseph A. Ferraro · 17,000 employees · United States · https://www.avisbudgetgroup.com
