Key Takeaways Rising infrastructure spending and a shift from ownership to rental bolster demand, expand markets, and support margin improvement through specialty offerings. Integration and technology investments enhance scale, efficiency, and profitability, with acquisition synergies and capital discipline driving stronger earnings and cash flow.Read more
Key Takeaways Rapid integration and specialty fleet focus are driving revenue growth, operational leverage, and higher margins that exceed initial expectations. Digital innovation and industry trends give Herc a strong competitive moat, boosting recurring revenue, valuation multiples, and long-term cash flow stability.Read more
Key Takeaways Environmental regulations, automation, and digital disruption threaten Herc's core rental business model, creating risks of margin compression and reduced long-term revenue growth. High leverage and acquisition-related debt limit Herc's capacity to modernize its fleet and digital offerings, further weakening competitiveness and profitability.Read more
Herc Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an equipment rental supplier in the United States and internationally. It rents aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, and lighting equipment. The company offers ProSolutions, an industry specific solution-based services, which include power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pump, trench shoring, and studio and production equipment; and ProContractor professional grade tools. In addition, it provides various services, including repair, maintenance, equipment management, and safety training; and equipment re-rental and on-site support services, as well as ancillary services, such as equipment transport, rental protection, cleaning, refueling, and labor. Further, the company sells used equipment and contractor supplies, such as construction consumables, tools, small equipment, and safety supplies. It serves non-residential and residential construction, specialty trade, restoration, remediation and environment, and facility maintenance contractors; industrial manufacturing industries, including refineries and petrochemical, automotive and aerospace, power, metals and mining, agriculture, pulp, paper and wood, and food and beverage industries; infrastructure and government sectors; and commercial facilities, commercial warehousing, education, healthcare, data centers, hospitality, retail, special event management customers. The company sells its products through its sales team and industry catalogs, as well as through participation and sponsorship of industry events, trade shows, and Internet. Herc Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Bonita Springs, Florida.
