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Avis Budget Group, Inc.

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Avis Budget Group, Inc. NASDAQ
$97.41 0.90% (+0.87)

Market Cap $3.43 B
52w High $212.81
52w Low $54.03
Dividend Yield 5.19%
Frequency Special
P/E -1.65
Volume 648.60K
Outstanding Shares 35.20M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $2.66B $345M $-747M -28.04% $-21.25 $542M
Q3-2025 $3.52B $565M $359M 10.2% $10.22 $1.84B
Q2-2025 $3.04B $417M $4M 0.13% $0.11 $1.36B
Q1-2025 $2.43B $335M $-505M -20.78% $-14.22 $635M
Q4-2024 $2.71B $348M $-1.96B -72.25% $-55.66 $-1.48B

What's going well?

The company managed to cut some operating expenses, especially in admin costs. Share count is stable, so dilution isn't a problem.

What's concerning?

Revenue fell sharply, margins were squeezed, and the company lost $747 million. Heavy interest and big 'other' expenses made things worse, and the bottom line is deeply negative.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $524M $32.19B $35.24B $-3.13B
Q3-2025 $568M $32.52B $34.89B $-2.4B
Q2-2025 $546M $32.37B $35.1B $-2.75B
Q1-2025 $520M $29.04B $31.86B $-2.82B
Q4-2024 $537M $29.95B $32.27B $-2.33B

What's financially strong about this company?

The company owns a large amount of physical assets ($22.3B in property and equipment) and has little tied up in inventory. Receivables are stable and payables are down, showing some operational discipline.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Debt is extremely high, equity is negative, and cash is shrinking. The company is overleveraged, with more owed than owned, and lease obligations are massive.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $2.02B $437M $-522M $63M $50M $7.22B
Q3-2025 $360M $1.4B $-698M $-664M $36M $-1.48B
Q2-2025 $4M $837M $-3.24B $2.37B $26M $-4.18B
Q1-2025 $-504M $619M $-715M $98M $10M $-3.2B
Q4-2024 $-1.96B $772M $-57M $-738M $-52M $-1B

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Free cash flow jumped to $7.2 billion, a huge turnaround from last quarter's negative number. The company is funding itself without outside help and ended the quarter with more cash.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Operating cash flow dropped by over $960 million, and most of the reported profit did not turn into cash. The quality of earnings is questionable, and the cash balance is not large.

Revenue by Products

Product Q3-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
Avis
Avis
$2.01Bn $1.37Bn $1.72Bn $2.00Bn
Budget
Budget
$1.26Bn $890.00M $1.13Bn $1.33Bn
Other Brands
Other Brands
$210.00M $170.00M $190.00M $190.00M

Revenue by Geography

Region Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
Americas
Americas
$1.91Bn $2.33Bn $2.62Bn $2.04Bn
Asia and Australasia
Asia and Australasia
$160.00M $140.00M $160.00M $470.00M
E M E A
E M E A
$360.00M $560.00M $740.00M $450.00M

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Avis Budget Group, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Avis benefits from a resilient revenue base, strong brand portfolio, and a broad global network that can generate substantial operating cash flow. Its technology investments in connected fleets, pricing, and digital customer journeys enhance efficiency and customer stickiness. Recent steps to reduce debt and capital spending have eased some immediate financial pressure.

! Risks

Major risks stem from high historical leverage, persistent negative equity, tight liquidity, and the recent shift to net losses. Cash flows and capital spending needs are volatile, and the business is exposed to economic cycles, travel demand swings, used-car markets, and interest rate conditions. Structural changes in mobility—such as ride-hailing, car-sharing competitors, and the cost and complexity of transitioning to electric and autonomous fleets—add strategic uncertainty.

Outlook

The outlook is balanced between operational resilience and financial and industry challenges. On one hand, improving operating margins, a more disciplined balance sheet, and ongoing digital and mobility initiatives support the case for stabilization. On the other, the company must prove it can sustain profitability, manage leverage, and adapt its fleet and business model to new mobility trends without overextending its finances. Overall, the path forward appears possible but demanding, with relatively little room for execution missteps.