Mar 31, 2021

Avis Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Avis Budget Group's Q1 2021 financial results were announced, highlighting recovery through cost discipline and fleet optimization.

Key Takeaways

Avis Budget Group reported a revenue decrease of 22% compared to the previous year, with a net loss of $170 million. However, the company achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $47 million, driven by cost management and revenue per day growth in the Americas.

Revenue per Day increased by 12% in the Americas due to improving demand.

The Americas achieved record first quarter Adjusted EBITDA margins due to cost discipline and improved demand.

International Adjusted EBITDA was nearly flat compared to Q1 2020, excluding currency exchange rate movements, due to cost mitigation.

The company completed senior notes offerings to redeem higher-interest debt, achieving its lowest interest rate on an unsecured notes offering.

Total Revenue
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.75B
-21.7%
EPS
-$0.46
Previous year: -$1.4
-67.1%
Total Vehicle Utilization
67%
Previous year: 62.2%
+7.7%
Americas Vehicle Utilization
68%
Previous year: 61.8%
+10.0%
International Vehicle Utilization
64.6%
Previous year: 63.1%
+2.4%
Gross Profit
$1.04B
Previous year: $1.21B
-13.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$576M
Previous year: $679M
-15.2%
Total Assets
$18.6B
Previous year: $23.6B
-21.0%

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Forward Guidance

Due to continued macro uncertainties, the company is not providing guidance at this time.

Revenue & Expenses

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