HTZIndustrials · Rental & Leasing ServicesThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $2.25 — +17.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 28 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
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.
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): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Momentum (6): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HTZ, 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 +17.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $3.50 → $3.00 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $5.50 → $2.50 |
| 28 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $3.00 → $1.00 |
| 28 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | $3.00 → $2.00 |
| 30 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $5.00 → $3.50 |
| 8 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 May 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 May 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 11 Apr 2025 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 21 Oct 2024 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 19 Sept 2024 | Barclays | Initiates | Underweight | $3.00 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
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. HTZ 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 13 Oct 2026, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. returned −65.0% against +18.6% 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 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 97% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 4% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 1% 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.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $684.4M and an enterprise value of $21.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.9B. The latest quarter grew 9.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$279.0M, a −3.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.31.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$10.2B, after $11.6B of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 22.2×; forward P/E: −14.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. employs 26,000 people — $343K of revenue per employee.
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Hertz Global Holdings shares rebounded 16% from a record low as beaten-down rental stocks rose, while the wider transportation sector slipped. Avis gained 5% and Ryder ticked up.
Why it matters — The rebound puts HTZ’s sharp move in context with gains among other rental-related stocks despite weakness in the broader transportation sector.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced it will report its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET, followed by an earnings call at 9:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast will be available on the company's Investor Relations website, with phone access available via registration.
Why it matters — This item provides HTZ watchers with the date and access details for the company's upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report and call.
MarketBeat highlights stocks with high short interest, noting that days to cover above five generally indicates a potential short squeeze. It identifies two candidates positioned for such a squeeze, with a focus on the metrics shorts use to gauge coverability.
Why it matters — HTZ watchers would care because Hertz is a commonly shorted stock, and this article discusses short-squeeze dynamics that could affect its trading activity.
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Hertz Global Holdings on behalf of investors who purchased Hertz common stock between May 7, 2026 and June 23, 2026. The firm advises affected investors to act before the lead plaintiff deadline of September 22, 2026.
Why it matters — A class action lawsuit against Hertz over an alleged issue during a defined class period could have legal and financial implications for the company and its shareholders.
Rosen Law Firm reminded purchasers of Hertz Global Holdings common stock between May 7, 2026 and June 23, 2026 of the September 22, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities fraud lawsuit against the company.
Why it matters — HTZ watchers should note the pending securities fraud litigation and the approaching deadline for class members to seek lead plaintiff status.
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. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 28 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Oct 2026, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ranks 28 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +17.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. 28 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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 over the next 12 months.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. returned -65.0% over the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is a vehicle rental and mobility services company that operates primarily through the Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 6 Oct 2026): "Hertz Rebounds 16% From a Record Low; Avis Climbs 5%, Ryder Ticks Up". Hertz Global Holdings shares rebounded 16% from a record low as beaten-down rental stocks rose, while the wider transportation sector slipped. Avis gained 5% and Ryder ticked up.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is a vehicle rental and mobility services company that operates primarily through the Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands. The company serves both individual and business customers with short-term vehicle rentals, replacement rentals, and related transportation solutions across a broad international network. Its operations also include vehicle sales and value-added services, supporting customers who need flexible access to transportation in everyday travel, corporate mobility, and seasonal demand. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. organizes its business through Americas Rental Car and International Rental Car segments, reflecting its presence in North America and other global markets. The company also maintains the Firefly brand and the Hertz 24/7 car-sharing service in select markets, extending its role beyond traditional rental operations into shared-mobility offerings. Headquartered in Estero, Florida, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. remains a recognized name in the global car rental industry.
CEO Mr. Wayne Gilbert West · 26,000 employees · United States · https://www.hertz.com
