Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Avis Budget Group's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35 Mil.
Avis Budget Group's quarterly shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2025 (35 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (35 Mil).
It means Avis Budget Groupissued new shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Avis Budget Group's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (35 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (35 Mil).
It means Avis Budget Groupissued new shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
Avis Budget Group (NAS:CAR) Shares Outstanding (EOP) Explanation
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Avis Budget Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Avis Budget Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CAR vs GATX, WSC, EQPT: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Avis Budget Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Avis Budget Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Avis Budget Group Shares Outstanding (EOP) Calculation
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 35 Mil mean?
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 35 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors.
Is Avis Budget Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Avis Budget Group's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 35 Mil. Overall, Avis Budget Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avis Budget Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to GATX and WSC?
Avis Budget Group's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 35 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Business Services company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Avis Budget Group and its competitors. Avis Budget Group's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 35 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avis Budget Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group (CAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.03, compared to a current price of $155.90 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 35 Mil. Avis Budget Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 35 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Avis Budget Group (CAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $155.90 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.03.
GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAR:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 35 Mil
GF Value™: $131.03 vs. price of $155.90 (19% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of mobility solutions through its three brands Avis, Budget and Zipcar, as well as several other brands, well recognized in their respective markets. Its brands offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to car sharing. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Americas - (i) vehicle rental operations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly. International - consisting of (i) vehicle rental operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly.
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