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HTZ Stock Chart & Stats
$2.23
-$0.09(-4.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2.23
-$0.09(-4.99%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.45 - $8.18
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.13M
Average Volume (3M)42.65M
Market Cap
$819.84M
Enterprise Value$20.68K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$631.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.89
Shares Outstanding356,451,400
10 Day Avg. Volume18,598,924
30 Day Avg. Volume42,645,331
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)-3.47
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-0.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2.36Price Target Upside5.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operating RecoveryThe sharp TTM revenue increase, together with improved gross and operating margins, indicates meaningful operating recovery and stronger fleet economics. If maintained, this progress can rebuild earnings capacity, support reinvestment, and improve resilience over the next several quarters.
Positive Operating Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow demonstrates that rental operations are producing substantial cash before fleet investment. This provides an internal funding base for vehicles and operating needs, although the benefit is currently offset by heavy capital requirements and does not yet translate into positive free cash flow.
Long-standing Technology PartnershipRenewing a two-decade tolling and violations-management partnership preserves an established operating capability across Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty. Further technology development could reduce administrative friction, improve renter convenience, and support consistent service quality across North America.
Bears Say
Highly Stressed Balance SheetNegative equity combined with very high debt leaves Hertz financially constrained and more exposed to refinancing needs and asset-value swings. This structure limits flexibility to absorb weaker rental conditions, fund strategic initiatives, or withstand further pressure on fleet economics.
Deeply Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently negative free cash flow shows that fleet and other investment requirements continue to consume more cash than operations generate. The resulting funding gap can increase reliance on external financing, constrain capital allocation, and reduce the company’s ability to delever.
Used-car Depreciation PressureHertz’s fleet model depends on selling vehicles at acceptable residual values, so used-car weakness can raise depreciation and reduce realized proceeds. That pressure directly lowers rental-fleet profitability and may remain material while resale conditions are soft, limiting margin recovery.
Hertz Global News
HTZ FAQ
What was Hertz Global’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hertz Global lowest stock price was $1.45 and its highest was $8.18 in the past 12 months.
What is Hertz Global’s market cap?
Hertz Global’s market cap is $819.84M.
When is Hertz Global’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hertz Global’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Hertz Global’s earnings last quarter?
Hertz Global released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported -$0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.239 by $0.129.
Is Hertz Global overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hertz Global’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hertz Global pay dividends?
Hertz Global does not currently pay dividends.
What is Hertz Global’s EPS estimate?
Hertz Global’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Hertz Global have?
Hertz Global has 356,451,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hertz Global’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hertz Global reported an EPS of -$0.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.239. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 29.487%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hertz Global?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HTZ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hertz Global Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$2.36 (5.83% Upside)
$2.36 (5.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HTZ Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-57.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.42%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Hertz Global
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. operates as a leading player in the global vehicle rental industry. Its business is structured into two primary divisions: the Americas Rental Car segment and the International Rental Car segment. The company delivers its range of car rental services through a vast network of wholly-owned, licensed, and franchised locations worldwide. These services are offered under well-known brand names including Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, reaching customers across the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Beyond its core rental offerings, Hertz also engages in vehicle sales and manages both the Firefly car rental brand and the Hertz 24/7 car-sharing service within international markets. Established in 1918, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Estero, Florida.
HTZ Company Deck
HTZ Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call emphasizes materially improved top-line momentum, improving unit economics and strategic progress on building a mobility platform (Oro) while acknowledging significant near-term headwinds from elevated recalls, ongoing GAAP losses and a modest pullback in capacity guidance. The operational and commercial trends (double-digit revenue growth vs. recent years, RPD gains, improved adjusted EBITDA performance, partnerships and product launches) are substantial positives that management believes will drive continued progress, but meaningful execution risk remains in managing recalls, returning to sustained profitability and scaling new mobility businesses.View all HTZ earnings summariesHTZ Revenue Breakdown
84.98% Americas RAC
15.02% International RAC
HTZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$2.36
▲(5.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.36% Insiders
6.60% Mutual Funds
66.41% Other Institutional Investors
17.08% Public Companies and
Individual Investors