Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR) Stock Forecast
CAR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.62 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $122.86 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +19.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $8.47
- 52-week range
- $87.69 – $713.97
CAR analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CAR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CAR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $8.31 | $7.50 | $9.18 | $10.11 | −17.8% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.30 | $0.06 | $2.74 | −$25.25 | +105.2% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.28 | $4.95 | $7.97 | $1.30 | +383.0% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CAR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.41B | $3.38B | $3.45B | −3.1% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.62B | $11.54B | $11.72B | −0.2% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.80B | $11.71B | $11.91B | +1.5% | 7 |
CAR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CAR revenue: reported and forecast
CAR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $10.29 | $8.17 | $8.17 | $8.31 | $8.31 | −19.3% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.42 | $0.82 | $0.82 | $1.30 | $1.30 | −62.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.40 | $6.29 | $6.29 | $6.28 | $6.28 | −25.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CAR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CAR beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from CAR
8 analysts cover Avis Budget; their consensus rating is hold (2.62 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $122.86, 19.5% above the latest close of $102.83. Analysts expect earnings of $1.30 per share for 2026, +105.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.28 per share on revenue of $11.8 billion. Avis Budget beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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CAR forecast FAQ
What is Avis Budget's price target?
The average analyst price target for Avis Budget is $122.86, 19.5% above the latest close of $102.83.
Is Avis Budget a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Avis Budget, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 6 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Avis Budget's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.30 per share for 2026 (range $0.06 to $2.74); for 2027 the estimate is $6.28.
What is Avis Budget's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $11.6 billion, growth of −0.2%; for 2027 it is $11.8 billion.
When does Avis Budget report earnings?
Avis Budget is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $8.47.
Does Avis Budget usually beat earnings estimates?
Avis Budget reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.