Avis Budget (CAR) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended September 2025, Avis Budget Group reported revenue of $3.52 billion, reflecting a 1.1% increase year-over-year [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $10.11, compared to $6.65 in the same quarter last year, indicating significant growth [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.48 billion by 1.1%, while the EPS surprise was +24.66% against the consensus estimate of $8.11 [1] Key Metrics - In the Americas, per-unit fleet costs were $309 per month, lower than the estimated $343.5 [4] - Internationally, per-unit fleet costs were $285 per month, slightly below the estimated $290.8 [4] - Total rental days reached 49,400, surpassing the average estimate of 48,708.20 [4] - Geographic revenue for the International segment was $898 million, exceeding the average estimate of $843.11 million, with a year-over-year increase of 6.9% [4] - Revenue from the Americas was $2.62 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $2.64 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of 0.7% [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Avis Budget have returned -2.6% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.5% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]