Verra Mobility Slashes 2026 Guidance After Surprise Avis Budget Contract Termination
Verra Mobility will lose Avis contract in 2026, cutting revenue and profit outlook; stock fell sharply after the news.
Verra Mobility will lose Avis contract in 2026, cutting revenue and profit outlook; stock fell sharply after the news.
Avis Budget Group shares plunged after a worse-than-expected Q1 2026 loss of $8.01 per share versus estimates, while revenue rose slightly.
JPMorgan cut Avis rating; stock fell 38% after a short squeeze. Valuation seen too high, possible share sale may cool rally.
Avis stock surged massively due to a short squeeze, with heavy buying forcing shorts to cover, pushing prices to record highs fast.
Deutsche Bank cut Avis to Hold: stock looks overpriced now, though short-term gains possible; long-term outlook still positive.
Travelers are ditching crowded airports amid the government shutdown. Hertz reports 15% higher website traffic and 33% of rentals for road trips.