Avis Budget Group's Stock Falls 48% After Short Squeeze Reversal

Avis Budget Group's stock (CAR) fell over 48% on Thursday, continuing its decline after a short squeeze that had previously driven its shares up nearly 600% since March. The reversal occurred as the short squeeze ran out of momentum, with the stock dropping roughly 70% from its recent intraday high. The rally was initially fueled by a large stake acquired by Pentwater Capital Management.

By Ines Ferré · Senior Business Reporter Thu, April 23, 2026 at 7:35 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Avis Budget Group's Stock Falls 48% After Short Squeeze Reversal

Tickers: $CAR

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