Avis Budget Group And Hertz Global: The Ackman Rally Gave Us A Pair Trade

  • After Hertz's massive Ackman rally, this setup presented a good pair trade to long Avis and short Hertz. I bet this pair trade still has legs. Hertz is experiencing growing interest expenses that impact bottom-line performance, while Avis is actively reducing debt. Both companies are executing a fleet rotation strategy to enhance operational efficiency; however, Avis is well-positioned to benefit from this strategy as compared to Hertz.