NASDAQ$CAR
Avis Budget Group Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Avis Budget Group experienced a challenging first quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenue decline and net loss, but took decisive actions to reduce costs and preserve liquidity.
Avis Budget Group reported a decrease in revenue by 9% to $1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company experienced a net loss of $158 million, or $2.16 per diluted share, and an adjusted net loss of $103 million, or $1.40 per adjusted diluted share. In response to the crisis, Avis Budget Group implemented significant cost-saving measures, including personnel reductions and fleet size adjustments, targeting over $2.0 billion in annualized cost removal actions.
- Revenues decreased by 9% to $1.8 billion due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Net loss was $158 million, or $2.16 per diluted share, and adjusted net loss was $103 million, or $1.40 per adjusted diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss of $87 million, a significant downturn compared to the prior year.
- Available liquidity was $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2020, with an estimated cash burn of approximately $800 million for the second quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Avis · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.75B
Revenue by segment
Avis · $1.75B total across 2 segments · Q1 2020
- Americas$1.26B-5.3%71.7%
- International$496M-16.4%28.3%
Forward guidance
Avis Budget Group anticipates revenues to be approximately 80% lower in April and May compared to the prior year, with a gradual recovery expected in June and improving thereafter. They are optimistic for the third quarter, as they are seeing early indications of improving demand in markets where shelter in place restrictions are being lifted.
Tailwinds
- Gradual recovery in revenue expected from June onwards.
- Improving demand in markets where shelter in place restrictions are being lifted.
- Emphasis on safety, trust, and empathy to attract customers.
- Renting a vehicle is an attractive alternative to other forms of transportation.
- Enhanced cleaning protocols, including disinfectant that is CDC-recommended and EPA certified.
Headwinds
- Revenues anticipated to be approximately 80% lower in April and May compared to the prior year.
- Significant cancellations of vehicle orders, reducing the number of units being added to the fleet.
- Potential need to dispose of fewer vehicles over the next three months due to vehicle order cancellations.
- Uncertainty in the economy and potential for further disruption later in the year.
- Cash burn for the second quarter 2020 estimated to be approximately $800 million, excluding debt retirements.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
43%
28 / 65 earnings
Positive
+106.1%
Q3 2021
Best reaction
-25.8%
Q4 2015
Worst reaction
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| Q1 2026 | -6.1% | -11.6% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -21.7% | -23.8% | -19.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.1% | -12.3% | -13.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.6% | +5.8% | +22.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.8% | +1.2% | -30.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.1% | +3.0% | +26.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.2% | +3.0% | -11.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +19.2% | +27.3% | +19.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -23.1% | -33.5% | -33.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +14.9% | +23.1% | +20.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.9% | +1.3% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.8% | -5.2% | -5.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +13.6% | +12.1% | -12.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -9.4% | -4.7% | -8.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.2% | +1.1% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.6% | -4.4% | -30.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.5% | -11.5% | +55.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +106.1% | +71.6% | +46.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -12.8% | -2.7% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -7.0% | -8.2% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -4.2% | +9.0% | +50.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.2% | -13.1% | +5.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -4.1% | -9.5% | +19.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.1% | +6.0% | +95.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +21.8% | +6.8% | -73.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -8.0% | -1.1% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.0% | -9.6% | -29.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.6% | +3.3% | -20.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +16.5% | +19.3% | +12.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.1% | +6.8% | -7.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -8.2% | -5.8% | -12.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -9.6% | -7.2% | -19.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +10.7% | +15.9% | +15.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | -14.2% | -18.3% | -3.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.6% | +8.0% | +11.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.5% | -13.0% | -27.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | -6.9% | -12.1% | -14.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +12.3% | +20.0% | +18.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.5% | +6.6% | +0.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -25.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +12.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.5% | — | — |
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