Avis Budget Group faces significant financial challenges after reporting a first-quarter net loss of approximately $283 million, marked by a loss per share of $8.01. Despite a revenue increase to $2.53 billion, the company's stock declined sharply in early May, driven by the unexpected loss and major stakeholder sell-offs. In response, Avis is shifting its capital strategy from share repurchases to aggressive debt repayment while raising its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to between $850 million and $1 billion, alongside a new partnership with Silver Airways aimed at boosting rental volume.