Q1 25 EPS
$-14.35
MISS 155.68%
Est. $-5.61
Q1 25 Revenue
$2.43B
MISS 2.50%
Est. $2.49B
vs S&P Since Q1 25
+51.2%
BEATING MARKET
CAR +78.8% vs S&P +27.5%
Market Reaction
Did CAR Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results
Avis Budget Group delivered a deeply disappointing first quarter for 2025, posting a loss of $14.35 per diluted share against a consensus estimate of $5.61, a miss of 155.68%, as a $390 million non-cash fleet charge tied to accelerated vehicle dispos… Read more Avis Budget Group delivered a deeply disappointing first quarter for 2025, posting a loss of $14.35 per diluted share against a consensus estimate of $5.61, a miss of 155.68%, as a $390 million non-cash fleet charge tied to accelerated vehicle disposals in the Americas segment overwhelmed the company's results. Revenue fell 4.7% year-over-year to $2.43 billion, also missing the $2.49 billion consensus by 2.50%, with softer rental days and weaker revenue per day weighing on both the Americas and International segments. The net loss widened sharply to $505 million from $114 million a year earlier, while Adjusted EBITDA swung to a loss of $93 million. On a more constructive note, vehicle utilization improved meaningfully, rising to 69.6% in the Americas and 69.0% internationally, as the company shrank its average fleet 5% to 631,375 vehicles. Management indicated the fleet charge should be the last of its kind, and with advanced reservations trending positively, the company expects improved vehicle costs sooner than previously anticipated, though executives acknowledged they will monitor demand closely amid ongoing macro uncertainty.
Key Takeaways
- • Record number of vehicle dispositions under accelerated fleet rotation strategy
- • Vehicle utilization improved 3.5 percentage points to 69.4% companywide
- • International segment narrowed Adjusted EBITDA loss driven by stronger pricing and lower fleet costs
- • Revenue per day declined 2% excluding exchange rate effects
- • Rental days declined 1% year-over-year
- • Per-unit fleet costs increased 10% to $351 per month companywide
- • Non-cash fleet charge of $390 million related to accelerated vehicle disposals in Americas
CAR YoY Financials
Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024, source: SEC Filings
CAR Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
CAR Revenue by Geography
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“We made substantial progress on our fleet rotation strategy during the first quarter, disposing of a record number of vehicles. These actions will allow us to realize improved vehicle costs sooner than we anticipated. We had a solid first quarter, coming in as expected given the calendar shifts. Advanced reservations continue to trend positively, and we will keep a close watch on demand trends while maintaining the ability to adjust our fleet accordingly.”
— Joe Ferraro, Q1 2025 Earnings Press Release
CAR Earnings Trends
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CAR Revenue Trend
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CAR Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $-0.23 | $-21.25 | -8,946.40% | $2.66B | -2.96% |
| FY Full Year | $-4.16 | $-25.25 | -507.60% | $11.65B | -0.69% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $7.90 | $10.11 | +27.92% | $3.52B | +2.19% |
| Q2 25 MISS | $1.83 | $0.10 | -94.55% | $3.04B | +1.21% |
| Q1 25 MISS | $-5.61 | $-14.35 | -155.68% | $2.43B | -2.50% |