Rosen Law Firm said on Aug. 25, 2026, that purchasers of Avis Budget Group, Inc. securities, including investors who bought common stock to cover a short position, between Feb. 20, 2025, and April 21, 2026, inclusive, may be eligible to participate in a securities class action. The lead plaintiff deadline is Sept. 29, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Pentwater Capital Management LP and Matthew Halbower, Pentwater's CEO, CIO and Founder, orchestrated a scheme to manipulate Avis securities. It alleges Pentwater held an approximately 51% total economic interest in Avis through stock and cash-settled swaps as of March 2026, and that aggressive stock purchases triggered unusual volatility and a short squeeze that increased the value of Pentwater's Avis holdings. Investors can seek information through Rosen Law Firm's website, by calling Phillip Kim, Esq., at 866-767-3653, or by emailing [email protected]. No class has been certified. Investors may retain counsel, remain absent class members or seek appointment as lead plaintiff, and participation may involve no out-of-pocket fees or costs through a contingency-fee arrangement, according to the notice.