The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Herc Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $180 — +33.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 72 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Herc Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (87): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (29): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (25): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HRI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +33.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | $165 → $175 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $176 → $218 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | $160 → $165 |
| 29 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $165 → $185 |
| 14 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $155 → $175 |
| 14 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $140 → $165 |
| 29 June 2026 | BNP Paribas | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HRI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Herc Holdings, Inc. returned +7.5% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 9% of US stocks
Cheaper than 71% of US stocks
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Herc Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $4.5B and an enterprise value of $14.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.9B. The latest quarter grew 20.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $49.0M, a 1.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.47.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$128.0M, after $159.0M of capital spending.
Herc Holdings, Inc. spent $93.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 79.6×; forward P/E: 12.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.07%, paying out 165% of earnings.
Herc Holdings, Inc. employs 9,600 people — $506K of revenue per employee.
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Herc Holdings (HRI) shares rose 3.8% in the last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions, however, does not suggest further strength going forward.
Why it matters — The stock's recent price gain contrasts with the current earnings estimate revision trend, giving HRI watchers insight into the company's momentum and near-term outlook.
Herc Holdings (HRI) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 9.2% since that report. The item examines what might come next for the company's shares.
Why it matters — HRI watchers would care because the piece looks ahead at what may follow the company's recent earnings and its post-report share performance.
Herc Holdings Inc., operating through Herc Rentals, published its 2026 Corporate Citizenship Report detailing progress on key sustainability initiatives during 2025 and early 2026, and reaffirming its commitment to helping customers and communities build a brighter future.
Why it matters — The report offers HRI watchers insight into the company's sustainability progress and corporate citizenship commitments, which are relevant to its long-term reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Herc Holdings Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, payable on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2026.
Why it matters — The declaration maintains the company's regular quarterly payout to shareholders, providing a routine income signal for HRI investors.
Herc Holdings Inc. announced the election of Erik Olsson, former CEO of Mobile Mini and RSC Holdings, to Herc Rentals' Board of Directors, effective Aug. 18, 2026. Olsson will serve on the Board's audit committee.
Why it matters — Adding a former equipment-rental CEO with leadership experience at Mobile Mini and RSC Holdings to the board and audit committee brings relevant industry expertise to Herc's governance.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Herc Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $180, with estimates ranging from $115 to $240. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering Herc Holdings, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Herc Holdings, Inc. 72 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 19 Sept 2026, Herc Holdings, Inc. ranks 72 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +33.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Herc Holdings, Inc. 72 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Herc Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HRI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $115 to $240 over the next 12 months.
Herc Holdings, Inc. returned +7.5% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Herc Holdings Inc. is an equipment rental company that serves construction, industrial, infrastructure, government, and other commercial customers across North America and selected international markets.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 9 Sept 2026): "Herc Holdings (HRI) Moves 3.8% Higher: Will This Strength Last?". Herc Holdings (HRI) shares rose 3.8% in the last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions, however, does not suggest further strength going forward.
Herc Holdings Inc. is an equipment rental company that serves construction, industrial, infrastructure, government, and other commercial customers across North America and selected international markets. Through its Herc Rentals subsidiary, the company provides a broad fleet that includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, lighting, power generation, pumps, climate control, trench shoring, remediation, and specialty tools. In addition to rentals, Herc Holdings offers used equipment sales, contractor supplies, repair and maintenance services, equipment management support, safety training, and other on-site services. The company focuses on helping customers access the equipment and support they need without the burden of ownership, maintenance, and fleet management. Herc Holdings is headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida.
CEO Mr. Lawrence H. Silber · 9,600 employees · United States · https://www.hercrentals.com
