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Herc(NYSE) HRI

Market Cap$5.02BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2016)+382%
5 Year+32%
1 Year+31%
1 Month+7%
$150.44
+3.10%
+4.52Today
After hours$150.04-$0.40 (-0.27%)
Herc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 150.142026-07-31
Herc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-7.66%USD 162.592026-07-24
1 month+7.07%USD 140.232026-07-01
3 month+13.36%USD 132.452026-05-01
Year to date+2.18%USD 146.932025-12-31
1 year+31.16%USD 114.472025-07-31
3 year+16.81%USD 128.542023-08-01
5 year+32.15%USD 113.612021-07-30
Since inception+382.04%USD 30.272016-07-01

Herc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$5.02BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$4.86B

Net Income (TTM)

$49.00M

EPS (TTM)

$1.47

P/E Ratio

102.27

Dividend

$2.80

Beta (Volatility)

1.64 (High)

Price

$150.44

Volume

464,923.938

Open

$146.30

Previous Close

$150.14

Daily Range

$142.68 - $151.17

52-Week Range

$88.45 - $188.35

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 27, 2026

HRI News

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Herc Stock Is Down 5% as One Fund Makes $6 Million Bet. Is Now the Time to Buy?

Jonathan PoncianoMar 10, 2026
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Herc Holdings Posts 30% Rental Growth While Big Fund Rebalances $4 Million

Jonathan PoncianoFeb 6, 2026
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Herc Revenue Jumps 18% in Fiscal Q2

Motley Fool Markets TeamJul 29, 2025
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Why Shares of Herc Holdings Are Soaring This Week

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About Herc

Herc helps builders and factories get heavy tools without buying them. The company rents out machines like excavators, trucks, and power generators. These services allow customers to finish large projects efficiently and safely.

From Excavators to Generators

  • Equipment Rental: Machinery including lifts for work at heights, earthmovers, and heavy trucks; revenue grew 33% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
  • Rental Equipment Sales: Used fleet units sold to manage inventory age and costs; revenue increased 31% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
  • ProSolutions: Specialized systems for power generation, climate control, and cleaning up environmental damage.
  • ProContractor: Professional grade tools and safety supplies for construction and facility maintenance projects.

Expanding the Fleet Network

  • Acquired H&E Equipment Services, Inc. in June 2025 to increase scale in key North American regions.
  • Integrated roughly 160 new branches through the H&E Equipment Services, Inc. merger.
  • Opened new locations to reach a total of 609 sites by March 2026.
  • Developed the ProControl digital platform to offer real-time tool tracking and fleet management.

Service Through Scale

Herc operates 609 locations across North America to serve construction, industrial, and government sectors. The company provides specialized technical support for complex tasks like climate control and environmental remediation.

The Financial Scorecard

  • Revenue reached $1.1 billion in Q1 2026, up 32.3% from $861 million in Q1 2025.
  • Operating cash flow hit $277 million in Q1 2026, up 62% from $171 million in the prior year.
  • Net loss deepened to $24 million in Q1 2026, worsening 33.3% from an $18 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • Free cash flow turned positive at $236 million in Q1 2026, up from a $49 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • United States operations accounted for 94.9% of total revenue during the first quarter of 2026.

Steady Strategic Evolution

Herc has evolved from a general equipment supplier into a major North American rental network with significant digital capabilities. Its recent acquisitions and focus on specialized industrial solutions support its growth in the equipment leasing market.

AI Generated • May 22, 2026

Industry

Trading Companies and Distributors

Sector

Industrials

Employees

9,600

CEO

Lawrence H. Silber

Website

www.hercrentals.com

Headquarters

Bonita Springs, FL 34134, US

HRI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

28.93%

Operating Margin

14.46%

Net Income Margin

1.01%

Return on Equity

2.56%

Return on Capital

5.11%

Return on Assets

0.36%

Earnings Yield

0.98%

Dividend Yield

1.86%

Payout Ratio

1.90%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$5.02BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

33.43M

Volume

464.92K

Avg. Volume

568.12K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.41B

Operating Income

$702.00M

EBITDA

$1.12B

Operating Cash Flow

$846.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$753.00M

Free Cash Flow

$93.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$43.00M

Total Debt

$9.47B

Herc Performance Analysis

Herc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,738,800,00032.1%
20232023-12-31USD 3,282,000,00019.8%
20242024-12-31USD 3,568,000,0008.7%
20252025-12-31USD 4,376,000,00022.6%
Herc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3030.1%
Q42025-12-31-7.3%
Q12026-03-31-5.8%
Q22026-06-305.7%
Herc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 10.9248.2%
20232023-12-31USD 12.0910.7%
20242024-12-31USD 7.40-38.8%
20252025-12-31USD 0.03-99.6%
Herc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30176.9%
Q42025-12-31-20.0%
Q12026-03-31-200.0%
Q22026-06-30179.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.20B

+20.2%

Gross Profit

$377.00M

+13.6%

Gross Margin

31.31%

N/A

Market Cap

$5.02BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$517.46K

N/A

Employees

9,700

N/A

Net Income

$19.00M

+154.3%

EBITDA

$225.00M

+9.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$43.00M

-18.9%

Total Debt

$9.47B

-4.3%

Accounts Receivable

$805.00M

+3.5%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$9.38B

-4.4%

Short Term Debt

$89.00M

+7.2%

Return on Assets

0.36%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.46%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$97.00M

-142.5%

Operating Cash Flow

-$138.00M

-157.3%

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Questions About HRI

What is the current price of Herc?

Herc is trading at $150.14 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Herc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Herc has traded between $88.45 and $188.35.

How much debt does Herc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Herc reported total debt of $9.56B.

How much cash does Herc have on hand?

Herc reported $43.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Herc’s dividend yield?

Herc currently has a dividend yield of 1.86%.

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