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

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$1.82
−2.15% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $2.25 — +23.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 26 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$663.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
26 / 100
Median analyst target
$2.25
Analysts covering
9
Revenue$2.4B+9.7% y/y
Operating income$171.0M
Net income$64.0M
Free cash flow−$3.3B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−10.8%
1M
−12.5%
YTD
−64.6%
1Y
−73.0%
From 52W high
−76.7%
From 52W low
+20.5%
$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 19 Sept 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
58
Size
50
Quality
36
Issuance
17
Volatility
11
Value
9
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 $3.00Median $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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says9 analysts
0 Buy6 Hold3 Sell
Low $1.00Median $2.25High $3.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$3.50$3.00
10 Aug 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral
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

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

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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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Performance

HTZ vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. returned −73.0% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HTZ vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
20406080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HTZS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
1
Analysts cutting
4
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 34% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

Price / book
−0.9×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
56.9×

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.

Key statistics

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $663.0M 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 355.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 22.2×; forward P/E: −20.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. employs 26,000 people $343K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 18 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$663.0M
26
WLFCWillis Lease Finance Corp.$1.1B
87
PRGPROG Holdings, Inc.$1.4B
80
VSTSVestis Corp.$1.8B
94
LIMENeutron Holdings, Inc.$2.0B
1
CTOSCustom Truck One Source, Inc.$2.1B
68
MGRCMcGrath RentCorp$2.7B
63

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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 Advises Investors of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) to Contact the Firm Before the Deadline on September 22, 2026

Newsfile Corp · 18 Sept 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 Hertz common stock between May 7, 2026 and June 23, 2026. The firm is urging affected investors to contact them before a September 22, 2026 deadline.

Why it matters — Hertz investors could be affected by ongoing securities litigation tied to the Class Period, making this legal development relevant to HTZ shareholders.

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 · 18 Sept 2026negative

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. issued a reminder that Hertz Global Holdings investors have until September 22nd to contact the firm if they wish to seek the role of lead plaintiff. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker encourages investors who suffered losses in Hertz to discuss their options.

Why it matters — A HTZ watcher would care because it indicates active securities litigation against the company with a filing deadline approaching for investors.

Kaplan Fox Encourages Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) Investors Who Suffered Losses to Seek a Leadership Role Before September 22, 2026

Newsfile Corp · 17 Sept 2026negative

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 is encouraging affected investors who suffered losses to seek a leadership role before September 22, 2026.

Why it matters — A pending securities class action against Hertz signals potential legal and financial exposure that investors monitoring the company should be aware of.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is Sued Following a More Than 40% Stock Drop on June 24, 2026: HTZ Investors Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Their Rights

GlobeNewsWire · 15 Sept 2026negative

A securities class action has been filed against Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased HTZ common stock between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2026. The filing follows a more than 40% stock drop on June 24, 2026.

Why it matters — HTZ investors should be aware of this class action as it may affect shareholder rights and the company's legal and financial standing.

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. 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 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HTZ?

As at 19 Sept 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 +23.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. 26 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 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 over the next 12 months.

How has HTZ stock performed over the past year?

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. returned -73.0% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. do?

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is a vehicle rental and mobility services company that operates primarily through the Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands.

What is the latest news on HTZ?

The most recent item we track (Newsfile Corp, 18 Sept 2026): "Kaplan Fox Advises Investors of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) to Contact the Firm Before the 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 Hertz common stock between May 7, 2026 and June 23, 2026. The firm is urging affected investors to contact them before a September 22, 2026 deadline.

Company

About Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.

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