Dec 28, 2025 • WCBD
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DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Avis Budget Group
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) on behalf of investors who purchased securities between February 13, 2024, and February 10, 2025. The firm alleges that Avis Budget made misleading statements regarding a plan to accelerate fleet rotation, leading to significant impairment charges and financial losses. Investors are encouraged to contact the law firm by the June 24, 2025 deadline to discuss their options and potentially seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action.
Dec 25, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Assessing Avis Budget Group (CAR) Valuation After Weak Demand, Margin Pressure and Potential Dilution Concerns
Avis Budget Group (CAR) faces challenges including flat rental days, softer returns on capital, and potential dilution, leading to investor concerns despite strong long-term returns. While analysts have a consensus price target of $125.0, Simply Wall St's narrative suggests a fair value of $139.13, indicating it is currently undervalued but highlighting risks if premium offerings or autonomous mobility partnerships underperform. The article emphasizes the need for investors to consider inherent risks and build their own narrative for a comprehensive valuation.
Dec 24, 2025 • KTLA
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Deadline Alert: Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR) Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is urging investors who lost money on Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR) securities between February 16, 2024, and February 10, 2025, to contact them regarding a securities fraud lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Avis failed to disclose a change in strategy to accelerate fleet rotation, leading to a significant non-cash impairment of $2.3 billion and other charges, which negatively impacted the company's financial results and stock price. The deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion is June 24, 2025.
Dec 23, 2025 • Sahm
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Did Flat Rental Capacity and Rising Leverage Just Shift Avis Budget Group's (CAR) Investment Narrative?
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has encountered challenges, with flat rental capacity, declining return on invested capital, and increasing debt-fueled cash burn. These factors are pressuring the company's investment thesis, which relies on generating steady cash flow from a capital-intensive fleet. While the company projects significant revenue and earnings growth by 2028, investor concerns, including diverging fair value estimates, suggest a need for thorough analysis beyond headline numbers.
Dec 23, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
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Did Flat Rental Capacity and Rising Leverage Just Shift Avis Budget Group's (CAR) Investment Narrative?
Avis Budget Group has reported flat rental capacity over the past two years, coupled with declining return on invested capital and increasing debt-funded cash burn, raising concerns about demand and capital efficiency. These trends suggest the company is struggling to find profitable growth opportunities in a potentially saturated market, intensifying the risk profile for investors due to balance sheet pressure. The investment narrative for CAR is shifting as operational improvement battles against stagnant rental days and rising capital intensity.
Dec 22, 2025 • The Boston Globe
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Budget waits 18 days to charge renter $450 for dirty floor mats
A Budget renter was charged $450 for "excessive dirt and sand" on floor mats 18 days after returning a van, despite the initial inspection finding no issues. The consumer advocacy site elliott.org intervened, resulting in a refund due to the significant time lapse between the return and the charge, which raised questions about who was responsible for the alleged damage. The case highlights the issues with delayed charges and the importance of documenting vehicle conditions at pickup and return.