CAR AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.
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Executive Summary
Avis Budget Group reported Q1 2026 results with revenue of $2.5B but a net loss of $234M and negative Adjusted EBITDA of $113M. An EVP sold $1.29M in stock the day after earnings, while a 10% owner sold a trivial amount earlier in the week. The cluster is small relative to the $6.4B market cap (0.02%) and the insider sale is routine for an executive following a quarterly earnings release.
Key Financial Metrics
Actionable Insight
The Q1 results show a net loss and negative EBITDA, but operational metrics (revenue per day, utilization, free cash flow) improved. The insider sale is routine post-earnings and tiny relative to market cap. Monitor Q2 for sustained utilization and pricing momentum; the stock may react more to fleet cost trends and travel demand than to this cluster.
Key Facts
- Q1 2026 revenue of $2.5B, net loss of $234M, Adjusted EBITDA loss of $113M
- Revenue per day up 3% YoY in both Americas and International
- Vehicle utilization reached 70% in both segments, a 15-year Q1 record
- Adjusted free cash flow of $80M, improvement of $570M+ YoY
- EVP Linnen sold 7,083 shares at $182.05 for $1.29M on April 30
- 10% owner Pentwater sold 5 shares at $31.47 for $157 on April 23
- Total cluster value of $1.29M represents 0.02% of $6.4B market cap
- Prior 30-day insider activity: 10 sells totaling $227.8M
Financial Impact
Q1 net loss of $234M and negative Adjusted EBITDA of $113M on $2.5B revenue; insider sale of $1.29M is immaterial relative to market cap
Risk Factors
- Continued net losses and negative EBITDA could pressure liquidity if not reversed
- High competition and potential tariff/fleet cost inflation may weigh on margins
- Insider selling pattern (10 sells in 30d for $227.8M) suggests ongoing distribution by large holders
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | cluster-CAR-1777594608189 |
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May 29, 2026
14d ago
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8-K
| $169.36 $176.79 | ▲ +4.39% | ▲ +7.14% | $187.12 (+10.49%) |
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Apr 23, 2026
7w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $229.14 $180.67 | ▼ −21.15% | ▼ −22.63% | $187.12 (−18.34%) |
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Apr 22, 2026
7w ago
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Press Release
| $229.14 $181.15 | ▼ −20.94% | ▼ −22.42% | $187.12 (−18.34%) |
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Mar 27, 2026
11w ago
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424B5
| $135.56 $255.15 | ▼ −88.22% | ▼ −83.92% | $187.12 (−38.03%) |
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Mar 27, 2026
11w ago
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S-3ASR
| $135.56 $255.15 | ▲ +88.22% | ▲ +83.92% | $187.12 (+38.03%) |
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Feb 20, 2026
16w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $96.47 $97.41 | ▲ +0.97% | ▲ +1.43% | $187.12 (+93.97%) |
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Feb 20, 2026
16w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $96.47 $97.41 | ▲ +0.97% | ▲ +1.43% | $187.12 (+93.97%) |
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