Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) Stock Forecast
HRI analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.27 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $182.67 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +50.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $2.99
- 52-week range
- $91.04 – $181.12
HRI analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HRI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HRI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.92 | $2.35 | $3.35 | $2.22 | +31.6% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.10 | $6.22 | $7.87 | $7.61 | −6.7% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.90 | $8.55 | $13.90 | $7.10 | +53.5% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HRI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.35B | $1.28B | $1.39B | +3.2% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.95B | $4.87B | $5.01B | +13.2% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.37B | $5.21B | $5.51B | +8.3% | 11 |
HRI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HRI revenue: reported and forecast
HRI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.72 | $3.06 | $3.01 | $2.96 | $2.92 | +7.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.34 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.14 | $7.10 | +12.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.85 | $10.14 | $10.45 | $10.93 | $10.90 | +10.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HRI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HRI beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from HRI
11 analysts cover Herc; their consensus rating is buy (4.27 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $182.67, 50.3% above the latest close of $121.57. Analysts expect earnings of $7.10 per share for 2026, −6.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $10.90 per share on revenue of $5.4 billion. Herc beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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HRI forecast FAQ
What is Herc's price target?
The average analyst price target for Herc is $182.67, 50.3% above the latest close of $121.57.
Is Herc a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering Herc, 6 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Herc's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.10 per share for 2026 (range $6.22 to $7.87); for 2027 the estimate is $10.90.
What is Herc's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $5.0 billion, growth of 13.2%; for 2027 it is $5.4 billion.
When does Herc report earnings?
Herc is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.99.
Does Herc usually beat earnings estimates?
Herc reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.