Avis Budget Group stock surges over 600% in a month amid short squeeze risk

Avis Budget Group (CAR) stock surged 18% on Tuesday, continuing a monthly gain of over 600% as short squeeze risk remains high. The short interest in Avis is at 25% of shares outstanding, indicating a potential short squeeze. Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Woronka noted that two investors, SRS and Pentwater, control a significant portion of Avis shares, increasing the risk of further price increases.

By Grace O'Donnell · Editor, Special Projects Tue, April 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Avis Budget Group stock surges over 600% in a month amid short squeeze risk

Tickers: $CAR

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