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Herc: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsTight fleet stewardship is expanding margins while specialty equipment drives higher-margin revenue synergies across the network.
Herc Holdings' acquisition-led expansion roughly doubled total assets to $14.1B by 2026Q3, yet revenue growth collapsed from 32.3% in 2026Q1 to 4.6% in 2026Q3, suggesting the H&E integration may have pulled forward volume that organic demand cannot sustain.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 27, 2026 | $3.91+33.9% vs $2.92 | $1.4B+1.3% vs $1.3B |
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 | $1.43+87.2% vs $0.76 | $1.2B+4.1% vs $1.2B |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $0.21+201.3% vs -$0.21 | $1.1B+7.3% vs $1.1B |
Q1 2026 Feb 17, 2026 | $2.07+10.7% vs $1.87 | $1.2B-3.5% vs $1.3B |
Tight fleet stewardship is expanding margins while specialty equipment drives higher-margin revenue synergies across the network.
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 Luis Machado has joined the company as senior vice president, chief legal officer and secretary. In this role, Machado will lead all aspects of Herc Holdings' legal function, including contractual- and transaction-related legal activities and regulatory and lit.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $151.94 | $5.08B | 4748.13 | 22.65% | 0.02% | 0.06% | 1.82% | |
| $1055.57 | $65.7B | 27.34 | 4.91% | 16.33% | 31.01% | 0.68% | |
| $54.15 | $965.6M | 27.63 | -5.43% | 2.98% | 32.57% | 2.86% | |
| $125.02 | $3.05B | 19.69 | 3.65% | 16.75% | 12.75% | 1.56% | |
| $558.63 | $257.33B | 29.67 | 4.29% | 15.21% | 58.53% | 1.05% | |
| $7.33 | $997.28M | -14.10 | -0.49% | -12.9% | -28.74% | — |
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Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) reported $4.92B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $4.38B in fiscal year 2025. That is 46% less than the $8.06B of fiscal year 2006.
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) grew revenue by 22.6% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) earned $123.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.5% net margin).
Yes. Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) pays a dividend that yields 1.82% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 0.1% in fiscal year 2025. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) generated $28.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
