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HTZ Stock Forecast: Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$2.25
+7.66% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $2.25 — +0.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 26 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$802.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
26 / 100
Median analyst target
$2.25
Analysts covering
9
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.4%
1M
+21.6%
YTD
−56.2%
1Y
−58.1%
From 52W high
−71.2%
From 52W low
+49.0%
$1.51
$7.81
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HTZ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
26 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
96
Accruals
66
Revisions
60
Size
48
Quality
37
Issuance
17
Volatility
10
Value
8
Momentum
6

Growth (96): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Momentum (6): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

HTZ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HTZ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HTZHigh $3.50Median $2.25Low $1.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says9 analysts
0 Buy6 Hold3 Sell
Low $1.00Median $2.25High $3.50

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits 0.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 Aug 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral$5.50 → $2.50
28 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$3.00 → $1.00
28 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
24 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
24 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsSell$3.00 → $2.00
30 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$5.00 → $3.50
8 May 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
6 Mar 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 Dec 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 Aug 2025SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
15 May 2025SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
14 May 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
11 Apr 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
21 Oct 2024JP MorganDowngradeUnderweight—
19 Sept 2024BarclaysInitiatesUnderweight$3.00
6 Aug 2024Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 Aug 2024SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
2 Aug 2024JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
22 July 2024JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. HTZ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

HTZ analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
22.2×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

Price / book
−1.1×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
57.3×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.7%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
9.7%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Gross margin
17.9%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.1%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Net margin
−3.1%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
162.7%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.7%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

HTZ vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRental & Leasing Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HTZHertz Global Holdings, Inc.$802.0M
26
WLFCWillis Lease Finance Corp.$1.1B
94
PRGPROG Holdings, Inc.$1.5B
86
VSTSVestis Corp.$1.7B
95
CTOSCustom Truck One Source, Inc.$2.2B
69
LIMENeutron Holdings, Inc.$2.7B
1
MGRCMcGrath RentCorp$2.9B
64

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest HTZ news & analysis

Kaplan Fox Notifies Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) Investors of an Upcoming Lead Plaintiff Deadline on September 22, 2026

Newsfile Corp · 21 Aug 2026negative

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased common stock between May 7, 2026 and June 23, 2026. The firm notified investors of an upcoming lead plaintiff deadline on September 22, 2026.

Why it matters — HTZ watchers would care because the company is facing a securities class action lawsuit tied to a specific trading period, potentially exposing it to legal and financial liability.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Investors They Have Until September 22nd to Contact the Firm Seeking Lead Plaintiff Role

GlobeNewsWire · 21 Aug 2026negative

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. reminded Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) investors that the September 22nd deadline to contact the firm about seeking a lead plaintiff role is approaching. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker encouraged investors who suffered losses in Hertz to contact him directly to discuss their options.

Why it matters — A HTZ watcher would care because the reminder signals an active securities litigation matter involving the company and losses incurred by its investors.

HTZ INVESTOR REMINDER: Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Investors Have Until September 22, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role

Business Wire · 21 Aug 2026negative

Kirby McInerney LLP has issued a reminder that investors who suffered losses on Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. stock may contact the firm regarding a securities fraud class action lawsuit. Investors have until September 22, 2026, to ask the court to appoint them as lead plaintiff.

Why it matters — HTZ watchers would care because this notice highlights an ongoing securities fraud class action against the company and sets a lead-plaintiff application deadline for affected investors.

Hertz Data Shows Road Trips Will Dominate Fall Travel as Millennials Fuel the Trend

Business Wire · 19 Aug 2026positive

Hertz released survey data showing that nearly half of U.S. adults plan to travel this fall, with road trips significantly outpacing air travel. Nearly 60% of travelers intend to drive to their destination, and millennials are nearly four times more likely than Baby Boomers to use a rental car as their primary transportation.

Why it matters — The survey points to strong fall demand for rental cars, particularly among millennials, which could support Hertz's utilization during the autumn travel season.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HTZ stock

What is the HTZ stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $2.25, with estimates ranging from $1 to $3.5. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HTZ stock a buy right now?

Of the 9 analysts covering Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. 26 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HTZ?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ranks 26 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 Growth (96 of 100).

Will HTZ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +0.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. 26 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HTZ stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HTZ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $1 to $3.5 over the next 12 months.

How has HTZ stock performed over the past year?

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. returned -58.1% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. do?

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is a public mobility services company headquartered in Estero, Florida.

What is the latest news on HTZ?

The most recent item we track (Newsfile Corp, 21 Aug 2026): "Kaplan Fox Notifies Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) Investors of an Upcoming Lead Plaintiff Deadline on September 22, 2026". Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased common stock between May 7, 2026 and June 23, 2026. The firm notified investors of an upcoming lead plaintiff deadline on September 22, 2026.

Company

About Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is a public mobility services company headquartered in Estero, Florida. The company focuses on vehicle rental and related transportation solutions for business, leisure, and institutional customers worldwide. Through subsidiaries and licensees, it operates well-known brands including Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly, offering short-term car rentals across a broad range of vehicle classes and customer segments. Hertz Global Holdings has an extensive global footprint, with thousands of rental locations serving airports, urban centers, and neighborhood markets in regions such as North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to core rental services, the company provides mobility-related offerings such as Hertz Car Sales, which markets used vehicles to retail buyers, and the Hertz 24/7 car-sharing business in Europe, supporting flexible, on-demand access to vehicles. Today, Hertz Global Holdings plays a significant role in the travel and transportation ecosystem, serving corporate travel programs, tourism flows, and everyday mobility needs across multiple countries and customer profiles.

CEO Mr. Wayne Gilbert West · 26,000 employees · United States · https://www.hertz.com