Herc Holdings

Herc Holdings (HRI) Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Oct 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM ET · SEC Source

Q3 25 EPS

$2.22

MISS 4.10%

Est. $2.31

Q3 25 Revenue

$1.30B

BEAT +1.03%

Est. $1.29B

vs S&P Since Q3 25

+6.2%

BEATING MARKET

HRI +17.7% vs S&P +11.4%

Market Reaction

Did HRI Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

Herc Holdings delivered a split verdict in Q3 2025, posting revenue of $1.30 billion that edged past the $1.29 billion consensus by 1.03% and surged 35.1% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS of $2.22 missed the $2.31 estimate by 4.10%, underscoring th… Read more Herc Holdings delivered a split verdict in Q3 2025, posting revenue of $1.30 billion that edged past the $1.29 billion consensus by 1.03% and surged 35.1% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS of $2.22 missed the $2.31 estimate by 4.10%, underscoring the near-term profit drag from integrating H&E Equipment Services. The acquisition, completed in mid-2025, was the defining force behind the quarter: equipment rental revenue climbed 30% to $1.12 billion, but interest expense nearly doubled to $134.00 million, GAAP net income tumbled to $30.00 million from $122.00 million a year ago, and adjusted EBITDA margin compressed 390 basis points to 42.3% as redundant integration costs and fleet-rightsizing sales through auction channels weighed on profitability. Net leverage rose to 3.8x, with net debt at $8.18 billion. Despite the earnings shortfall, management reaffirmed full-year 2025 guidance, targeting equipment rental revenue of $3.70 billion to $3.90 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $1.80 billion to $1.90 billion, and adjusted free cash flow of $400.00 million to $500.00 million, signaling confidence that integration synergies will progressively lift margins ahead.

Key Takeaways

  • H&E Equipment Services acquisition driving 35% revenue growth
  • National accounts and specialty products delivering strong performance
  • Mega project activity supporting national account revenue growth
  • 38% year-over-year increase in average fleet at OEC
  • Completion of full IT integration of H&E branches within best-in-class timeline
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HRI YoY Financials

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HRI Revenue by Segment

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“As we continue to execute on our strategic priorities, the third quarter marked a pivotal step in unlocking the value of our acquisition of H&E Equipment Services. From day one, our focus has been on bringing together the strengths of both companies through a seamless integration, and we're very pleased with the pace and success of those efforts to date.”

— Larry Silber, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release