CAR Stock Down -23% after 7-Day Loss Streak
Avis Budget (CAR) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -23% return. The company has lost about $1.3 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $5.6 Bil. The stock remains 99.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.6% for the S&P 500.
CAR provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and mobility solutions across multiple brands for commercial and leisure travel markets worldwide. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell CAR.
Comparing CAR Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CAR stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | CAR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -2.2% | 1.5% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | -22.7% | -0.5% |
| 1M (21D) | -9.7% | 0.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 66.9% | 11.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 99.1% | 7.6% |
| 2024 | -54.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 13.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -20.9% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: CAR Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 33 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 39 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 23 | 6 |
| 4D | 0 | 18 |
| 5D | 9 | 5 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 33 | 39 |
Key Financials for Avis Budget (CAR)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $12.7 Bil | $11.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.2 Bil | $269.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.6 Bil | $-1.8 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.7 Bil | $2.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-243.0 Mil | $-552.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-2.0 Bil | $-505.0 Mil |
The losing streak CAR stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.