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Avis Budget Group (CAR) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 29, 2026
Avis Budget Group (CAR) reported revenue of $3.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -1% from a year earlier and +18% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.4%, net earnings $35.0M (1.2% of revenue).
Avis Budget Group, Q2 2026: revenue $3.0B (-1% year over year), operating margin 2.4%, net earnings $35.0M, operating cash flow $632M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.0B | +18% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $73.0M | — | +387% |
| Net earnings | $35.0M | — | +775% |
| Operating cash flow | $632M | +46% | -24% |
What changed
Revenue was $3.0B in Q2 2026, down 1% year over year and up 18% from the previous quarter. Avis was the largest line at 57% of revenue. Other lost $0.04B year over year (down 22%), 100% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.07B, a 2.4% margin (up 1.9 points year over year). Total costs fell 3% while revenue fell 1%. Net earnings were $0.04B, up 775% year over year. The effective tax rate was 13.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.63B (down 24% year over year), 1003% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.56B.
Questions
What was Avis Budget Group's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Avis Budget Group (CAR) reported revenue of $3.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -1% from a year earlier and +18% from the quarter before.
Was Avis Budget Group profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $73.0M (2.4% of revenue) and net earnings $35.0M.
Source: Avis Budget Group 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.