Avis Budget Group (CAR) News Today

Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) shares have moved on mixed news over the past 24-36 hours. On the positive side, new service launches and strategic partnerships may support long-term growth, but recent earnings disappointments and analyst downgrades have weighed on the stock.

• Positive Sentiment: Avis launched a premium, concierge-led service that eliminates shuttles and counters—aimed at boosting customer loyalty and higher-margin rentals Avis’ New Premium Service Is a VIP Experience With a Personal Concierge—and No Shuttle or Counter Required
• Positive Sentiment: Waymo partnership announced to roll out robotaxi services in Dallas in 2026, advancing Avis’s autonomous vehicle fleet expertise Waymo to partner with Avis on robotaxi expansion to Dallas in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Avis expects to expand its “Avis First” on-demand model to 50 markets while deepening Waymo AV fleet management collaboration Avis Budget Group outlines expansion of Avis First to 50 markets while advancing AV fleet management with Waymo partnership
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated its “neutral” rating with a $155 price target, citing mixed fundamentals Avis Budget Group's (CAR) Neutral Rating Reiterated at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Neutral Sentiment: Another JPMorgan report reaffirmed the neutral stance, pointing to a modest 5.5% downside to its $155 target Read More: Benzinga, Briefing.com Automated Import, Finviz
• Neutral Sentiment: An earnings call transcript detailed Q2 operational challenges but offered limited forward guidance Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs argued Q2 results don’t justify CAR’s valuation, maintaining a sell rating Avis Budget Group's Q2 results fail to justify rich valuation - Goldman Sachs
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs also reaffirmed a sell rating with a $105 target—implying roughly 36% downside from current levels Read More: Benzinga, Briefing.com Automated Import
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 EPS plunged 76% year-over-year while revenue held flat, highlighting margin pressure Avis (CAR) Q2 EPS Drops 76% Revenue Flat
• Negative Sentiment: Shares gapped lower after the Q2 earnings miss, reflecting investor disappointment Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) Shares Gap Down After Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: A second gap-down reported on mixed aftermarket reactions to weak results Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) Shares Gap Down Following Weak Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: AOL notes that overall Q2 performance fell short, prompting the latest stock slide Avis Budget Group stock falls after Q2 earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: JP Morgan cut its recommendation post-recall and tariff headwinds, adding further downside risk JPM downgrades Avis Budget after stock rally on recall, tariff impact
• Negative Sentiment: MSN reports JP Morgan’s downgrade to undercut momentum after a brief post-recall rally JP Morgan Downgrades Avis Budget Group (CAR)