Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) AI Stock Analysis

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is a prominent vehicle rental provider serving travelers across the Americas and internationally. Its operations are organized into two core segments: Americas Rental Car and International Rental Car. It operates globally through company-owned locations, licensee outlets, and franchise partnerships under primary brands including Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty. Beyond standard car rentals, the company manages vehicle sales, operates the Firefly rental brand for international mobility demands, and runs the Hertz 24/7 car-sharing service. Established in 1918 and based in Estero, Florida, Hertz serves both business and leisure travel markets.

Hertz grew its top line from $7.34B in FY2021 to a peak of $9.37B in FY2023, before contracting to $9.05B in FY2024 and $8.50B in FY2025. Margins experienced pressure over this period, with net margin falling from 23.7% in FY2022 to -31.6% in FY2024 and -8.8% in FY2025, which saw a net income of -$747.0M. For the trailing twelve months, revenue reached $8.91B with an operating margin of 7.1% and diluted EPS of -$1.09. In the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 9.7% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings declined 30.9%.

As of June 30, 2026, Hertz held $631.0M in cash and short-term investments against total debt of $21.09B, resulting in net debt of $20.46B. Total assets stood at $23.87B with a current ratio of 1.53, while shareholders' equity was -$628.0M. Operating cash flow in FY2025 was $1.62B, but elevated capital expenditures of $10.28B led to a free cash flow of -$8.65B. The share count was reduced 10.7% over five years.

Hertz trades at a forward P/E of 9.7x, compared to 17.2x for the median of its US-listed Industrials peers. The company's enterprise value is $21.08B, reflecting an EV/EBITDA of 7.1x versus the peer median of 13.9x, and an EV/revenue of 2.4x. Its price-to-sales multiple is 0.1x against the peer median of 1.5x. Over the past year, the stock fell 70.1%, trailing the S&P 500 (SPY) return of 16.8%. Over five years, the stock dropped 93.3% while the SPY gained 83.0%.

Wall Street analysts hold 0 Strong Buy, 0 Buy, 6 Hold, 2 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings on HTZ. The mean price target is $2.13, which is 23.3% above the October 16, 2026 close of $1.73. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, analysts estimate an EPS of -$0.81 on revenue of $9.19B. For the following fiscal year, 8 analysts project revenue of $9.55B and an EPS of -$0.14. Hertz has beaten EPS expectations in 2 of the last 4 quarters, with its next earnings date scheduled for November 5, 2026.

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