Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.77
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
87.0%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
5 years
HRI Dividend Income Check
Safety
87.0% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.4% and trend is unknown.
HRI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$2.77
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout87.0%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout99.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR6.8%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return14.1%
5Y Total Return-11.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,81210Y ago$44,92420Y ago$32,074
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HRI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
HRI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Herc Holdings Inc. distributes 87.0% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 99.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
HRI has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HRI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -11.9%, with dividends contributing 7.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $44,924 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
HRI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$12.89
Avg/Payment$0.6445
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026Latest | $0.7000 | — | 2.03% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.7000 | — | 2.11% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.7000 | — | 1.90% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 1.83% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 2.13% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 2.20% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.7000 | ↑ +5.3% | 1.45% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.6650 | — | 1.34% | Dec 27, 2024 |
HRI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#2 of 6
Safety
At Risk
87.0% payout
Streak
5Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd HRIHerc Holdings Inc. | $4.6B | 2.0% | 87.0% | 5 | At Risk |
 URIUnited Rentals, Inc. | $67.3B | 0.7% | 18.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  KFRCKforce Inc. | $943M | 2.9% | 78.9% | 8 | Watch |
3rd  MGRCMcGrath RentCorp | $2.9B | 1.7% | 30.6% | 34 | Sustainable |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $389.4B | 0.7% | 31.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 WSCWillScot Holdings Co… | $3.1B | 1.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
HRI Annual Dividend History (2006–2026)
21 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.10 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2025 | $2.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $0.03 | 8750.0% | 0.01x | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $2.66 | 5.1% | 4 | $7.40 | 35.9% | 2.78x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $2.53 | 10.0% | 4 | $12.09 | 20.9% | 4.78x | 4.0% |
| 2022 | $2.30 | 360.0% | 4 | $10.92 | 21.1% | 4.75x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | — | 1 | $7.37 | 6.8% | 14.74x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.51 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.63 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.39 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.60 | — | — | — |
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HRI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HRI stock.
How much dividend does HRI pay per share?
Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is HRI's next ex-dividend date?
HRI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HRI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is HRI's dividend safe?
HRI's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +87.0% and FCF payout ratio of +99.6%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is HRI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Herc Holdings Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does HRI pay dividends?
Herc Holdings Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HRI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HRI five years ago would be worth approximately $8,812 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HRI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HRI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.