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Hertz Global (HTZ) Stock Price & Analysis

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HTZ Stock Chart & Stats

$1.64-$0.15(-8.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2$2.5Aug 10Aug 24Sep 8Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
$1.62 - $1.85
52-Week Range
$1.45 - $8.18
Previous Close
$1.79
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
21.99M
Market Cap
$586.24M
Enterprise Value
$19.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$1.12B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$17.91B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
1.10
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
-0.37
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring EBITDA Improvement

Four consecutive quarters of year-over-year EBITDA growth indicate improving operating execution rather than a single-period benefit. Continued progress in the core rental business can strengthen earnings durability, support reinvestment, and improve the company’s ability to manage its substantial financial obligations.

Demand And Operating Spread

Improving revenue per day alongside a wider revenue-to-cost spread suggests Hertz is gaining pricing and operating efficiency at the same time. If sustained, this combination can support margin recovery and make earnings less dependent on simply increasing fleet size or transaction volume.

Mobility Platform Expansion

The Oro transaction provides dedicated capital for driver-led and autonomous mobility while allowing Hertz to retain majority economic ownership and provide fleet and support services. This creates a pathway to participate in structural mobility growth with a more capital-light platform and additional revenue streams.

Bears Say

High Leverage And Negative Equity

Very high debt combined with negative equity materially limits financial flexibility and increases refinancing risk. The deterioration from positive equity in 2023 to negative equity thereafter indicates significant balance-sheet erosion, leaving less capacity to absorb operating setbacks or fund strategic initiatives internally.

Deeply Negative Free Cash Flow

Positive operating cash generation is being overwhelmed by fleet-related and other investment outlays, leaving substantial negative free cash flow. Persistent cash deficits can increase reliance on external funding or asset financing, constrain debt reduction, and make balance-sheet repair dependent on improved fleet economics.

Elevated Operating Costs

Higher collision and maintenance costs directly pressure the economics of each rental day and can offset gains from stronger pricing or utilization. Management’s expectation that repair costs remain elevated makes this a continuing margin risk over the coming quarters, rather than a purely temporary variance.

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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 $586.24M.
When is Hertz Global’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hertz Global’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 25, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 109 days.
How were Hertz Global’s earnings last quarter?
Hertz Global released its earnings results on Nov 05, 2026. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.246 by -$0.106.
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 -0.37.
How many shares outstanding does Hertz Global have?
Hertz Global has 357,465,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hertz Global’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hertz Global reported an EPS of $0.14 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.246. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -20.796%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hertz Global?
Hedge funds hold Hertz Global shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Hertz Global is 70,144,855 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 18.5M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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