Here's Why Investors Should Give Herc Holdings Stock a Miss Now
HRI faces mounting pressure from rising costs, lower fleet utilization and economic uncertainty, raising concerns about its 2026 outlook.
Zacks Investment Research6/8/2026Negative
HRI
Herc Holdings IncNYSEINDUSTRIALSRENTAL & LEASING SERVICES
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$4.51B
P/E Ratio
—
EPS
$-0.07
Beta
1.88
52W High
$186.52
52W Low
$88.00
50-Day MA
$137.75
200-Day MA
$135.53
Dividend Yield
2.11%
Profit Margin
-0.11%
Forward P/E
16.39
PEG Ratio
0.06
About Herc Holdings Inc
Herc Holdings Inc. is an equipment rental provider primarily in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $4.65B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.51B |
| EBITDA | $914.00M |
| Operating Margin | 9.39% |
| Return on Equity | -0.31% |
| Return on Assets | 3.82% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $143.20 |
| Book Value | $56.83 |
| Price-to-Book | 2.37 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.97 |
| EV/Revenue | 3.062 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -79.00% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 32.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $33.39M |
| Float | $28.99M |
| % Insiders | 2.17% |
| % Institutions | 105.01% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
56.71%
HV 20-Day
62.24%
HV 30-Day
60.65%
HV 60-Day
61.55%
HV Rank
61.9%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($169.25 target)
1
Strong Buy5
Buy2
Hold1
Strong SellLatest News
Herc Holdings (HRI) Up 4.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Herc Holdings (HRI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Zacks Investment Research5/28/2026Positive
Herc Rentals Earns 2026 VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer Award
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers operating through Herc Rentals Inc. (“Herc Holdings,” “Herc Rentals” or the “Company”), is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer, the highest distinction awarded through the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program. The recognition marks an advancement from the Company's previous 4-Star designation received in each of the past two years.
Business Wire5/19/2026Neutral
Herc Holdings Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.70 per Share
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers operating through Herc Rentals Inc. (“Herc Holdings,” “Herc Rentals” or the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the Company's quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026. About Herc Holdings Inc. Founded in 1965, Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through.
Business Wire5/15/2026Neutral
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) Presents at Bank of America 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference Transcript
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) Presents at Bank of America 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference Transcript
Seeking Alpha5/12/2026Neutral
Herc Holdings Stock Rises 1.5% Since Q1 Earnings Release
HRI beats Q1 estimates as revenues jump 32% on H&E-driven fleet growth and mega project demand, lifting shares after earnings.
Zacks Investment Research5/7/2026Positive
First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund Q1 2026 Portfolio Review
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Seeking Alpha5/6/2026Neutral
Herc Holdings Inc. to Participate in Bank of America's 2026 Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers operating through Herc Rentals Inc. (“Herc Holdings,” “Herc Rentals” or the “Company”), today announced that Chief Executive Officer Larry Silber and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Humphrey will participate in Bank of America's Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference in New York on May 12, 2026. A fireside chat discuss.
Business Wire4/30/2026Neutral
AER or HRI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Transportation - Equipment and Leasing sector might want to consider either AerCap (AER) or Herc Holdings (HRI). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Zacks Investment Research4/29/2026Neutral
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha4/28/2026Neutral
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