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Investing.com - Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) raised its price target on Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) to $196.00 from $130.00 on Thursday, while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. The car rental giant, with a market capitalization of $6.7 billion and annual revenue of $11.67 billion, is currently trading at $190.76, above its InvestingPro Fair Value.
The firm cited several factors behind the rapid rise in car rental stocks over the past four months, noting that since March 13, CAR shares have surged 222% compared to the S&P 500’s 13% gain.
Deutsche Bank pointed to elevated short interest in rental stocks, Pershing Square’s disclosed position in Hertz in April, and favorable fleet costs as key drivers of the sector’s performance.
The bank specifically highlighted that fleet costs are tracking better than initial expectations, driven by accelerated fleet refreshes at favorable prices for 2025 model vehicles and continued firmness in Manheim’s rental risk index.
Deutsche Bank also noted growing optimism about potential roles for car rental companies in the emerging autonomous taxi ecosystem, though it acknowledged that the timing and extent of such involvement remains uncertain.
In other recent news, Avis Budget Group has announced the appointment of Daniel Cunha as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2025. Cunha will succeed Izzy Martins, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. In another development, Avis Budget Group has upsized its senior notes offering to $600 million, initially planned at $500 million, to be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. The offering is expected to close on May 19, 2025, pending customary conditions. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs has adjusted its outlook on Avis Budget Group, lowering the stock price target from $100 to $87, while maintaining a Neutral rating. This decision follows a mixed review of the company’s earnings report, noting a projected year-over-year decline in second-quarter Americas Revenue Per Day. Additionally, Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGP) has appointed Jeffrey H. Fox and Filip Gydé to its Board of Directors as part of a planned board refreshment. Anthony Cherbak and Neil Dimick are set to retire from RGP’s board after the 2025 annual meeting. These changes reflect RGP’s ongoing transformation efforts.
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