<div id="readability-page-1"><div>                     <p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/avis-budget-group-inc-logo-1200x675.png/query-dj0yMDI0MDUxNTEzMDAxOQ?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1200" height="675" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/avis-budget-group-inc-logo-1200x675.png/query-dj0yMDI0MDUxNTEzMDAxOQ"/>Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR - Get Free Report) EVP Ravi Simhambhatla sold 3,469 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $184.09, for a total value of $638,608.21. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 13,876 shares in the company, valued at $2,554,432.84. This represents a 20.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.</p><h2>Avis Budget Group Stock Down 0.3%</h2><ul><li>Avis Short Squeeze Shocked the Market: Are These 3 Stocks Next?</li></ul><p>Shares of CAR opened at $180.67 on Friday. Avis Budget Group, Inc. has a 12-month low of $85.96 and a 12-month high of $847.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.48 and a beta of 1.94. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $197.79 and its 200 day moving average price is $154.39. </p><p>Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The business services provider reported ($8.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($6.82) by ($1.19). The company had revenue of $2.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.43 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($14.35) EPS. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis.  Equities research analysts expect that  Avis Budget Group, Inc. will post 3.87 EPS for the current year. </p><h2>Institutional Investors Weigh In On Avis Budget Group</h2><hr/><hr/><br/><ul><li>The Trade Desk: Down 75%, But a Reversal May Be Near</li></ul><p>Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. UBS Group AG grew its stake in shares of  Avis Budget Group by 37.3% in the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 2,964,807 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $380,444,000 after purchasing an additional 804,814 shares during the period.  Morgan Stanley grew its stake in shares of  Avis Budget Group by 38.1% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 1,975,675 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $253,519,000 after purchasing an additional 545,574 shares during the period.  National Bank of Canada FI grew its stake in shares of  Avis Budget Group by 46.6% in the 3rd quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 1,290,000 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $207,142,000 after purchasing an additional 409,761 shares during the period.  ING Groep NV grew its stake in shares of  Avis Budget Group by 440.2% in the 3rd quarter. ING Groep NV now owns 1,035,000 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $166,195,000 after purchasing an additional 843,400 shares during the period.  Finally, State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of  Avis Budget Group by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 713,127 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $120,554,000 after purchasing an additional 7,318 shares during the period. 96.35% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. </p><h2>Analyst Ratings Changes</h2><p>Several brokerages recently issued reports on CAR. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Avis Budget Group from $142.00 to $97.00 and set an &#34;equal weight&#34; rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Weiss Ratings  restated a &#34;sell (d)&#34; rating on shares of Avis Budget Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered Avis Budget Group from a &#34;buy&#34; rating to a &#34;hold&#34; rating and set a $128.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Monday, April 6th. Zacks Research lowered Avis Budget Group from a &#34;hold&#34; rating to a &#34;strong sell&#34; rating in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Finally, Barclays lowered Avis Budget Group from an &#34;equal weight&#34; rating to an &#34;underweight&#34; rating and upped their price objective for the company from $95.00 to $150.00 in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, Avis Budget Group presently has an average rating of &#34;Strong Sell&#34; and an average price target of $124.00.</p><ul><li>Avis, CarMax, and Carvana: 3 Car Stocks Sharply Diverge</li></ul><p><b>View Our Latest Analysis on CAR</b></p><h2>More Avis Budget Group News</h2><p>Here are the key news stories impacting Avis Budget Group this week:</p><ul>   <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Q1 revenue beat and improving regional trends — Avis reported revenue of $2.53B, above consensus, and Americas revenue grew (the first y/y growth since 2023), which supports recovery in core demand. <i></i><span>Avis Budget: Q1 Americas Revenue Up, First Growth Since '23</span></li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Legal/trading developments remain unresolved — the company disclosed a trading dispute with a hedge fund tied to the recent squeeze (Avis says the fund owes it money); the outcome could move the stock but timing and size are uncertain. <i></i><span>A Wild Short Squeeze on Avis's Stock Takes Another Surprising Turn</span></li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Relative market action — Hertz rallied on an unrelated Uber robotaxi deal while Avis showed much smaller moves, highlighting that some peer catalysts aren’t helping CAR today. <i></i><span>Hertz Gains 13% on Uber Robotaxi Deal While Avis Rises 2%</span></li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>EPS miss and stock reaction — Q1 EPS was a wider loss (‑$8.01 vs. est. ‑$6.82), which triggered sharp intraday selling and headline-driven volatility. <i></i><span>Avis Budget Group Delivers Impressive Q1 CY2026 But Stock Drops</span></li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>Heavy insider/institutional selling — large block sales by Pentwater and other disclosures have pressured sentiment and increased supply. <i></i><span>Pentwater Capital Management L Sells Shares</span></li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>Volatility signals and bearish flows — temporary trading halts (LULD pauses), a surge in put buying, and headlines about a dramatic short-squeeze reversal increase downside risk and trading unpredictability. <i></i><span>Avis Shares Plunges After Mixed Q1 Results</span></li> </ul><h2>About Avis Budget Group</h2><p> (Get Free Report)</p><p>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.  </p><p>The company's roots trace back to Avis Rent a Car, founded in 1946, and Budget Rent a Car, established in 1958.</p><h2>See Also</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Avis Budget Group</li></ul><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.marketbeat.com/scripts/InsiderTradesChart.ashx/query-UHJlZml4PU5BU0RBUSZTeW1ib2w9Q0FS?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="650" height="350" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.marketbeat.com/scripts/InsiderTradesChart.ashx/query-UHJlZml4PU5BU0RBUSZTeW1ib2w9Q0FS"/></p><p><em>This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from InsiderTrades.com in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate reporting. 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<p>Avis Budget Group EVP Ravi Simhambhatla sold 3,469 shares of stock for $638,608.21 on April 30th, reducing his ownership by 20%. Post-sale, he holds 13,876 shares valued at $2,554,432.84. The stock opened at $180.67, with a 12-month range of $85.96 to $847.70. The company reported a quarterly EPS of ($8.01), missing estimates, but revenue increased by 4.1% year-over-year. Institutional investors own 96.35% of the stock, with recent modifications in holdings. Analyst ratings vary, with several downgrades noted.</p>

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