HTZ (Hertz Global Holdings) Cash Flow from Operations: $1,394 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HTZ Hertz Global Holdings Inc HTZ
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Price $2.05
GF Value $5.63
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What is Hertz Global Holdings Cash Flow from Operations?

Hertz Global Holdings HTZ -5.53% 57 Cash Flow from Operations is $1,394 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HTZ with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Hertz Global Holdings's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $-333 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $563 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $-269 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $26 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $17 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $16 Mil. In all, Hertz Global Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $20 Mil.


Hertz Global Holdings  (NAS:HTZ) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Hertz Global Holdings's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-333 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Hertz Global Holdings's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $563 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Hertz Global Holdings's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-269 Mil. It means Hertz Global Holdings's working capital declined by $269 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Hertz Global Holdings's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Hertz Global Holdings's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Hertz Global Holdings's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Hertz Global Holdings's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Hertz Global Holdings's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16 Mil.


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Hertz Global Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hertz Global Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Hertz Global Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Hertz Global Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Hertz Global Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,394 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of $1,394 Mil mean?
Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $1,394 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Hertz Global Holdings and its competitors.
Is Hertz Global Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Hertz Global Holdings' current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,394 Mil. Overall, Hertz Global Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hertz Global Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations compare to ALTG and MWG?
Hertz Global Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations of $1,394 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Business Services company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Hertz Global Holdings and its competitors. Hertz Global Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,394 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hertz Global Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.63, compared to a current price of $2.05 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,394 Mil. Hertz Global Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $1,394 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hertz Global Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.05 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.63. GuruFocus considers Hertz Global Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HTZ:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $1,394 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.63 vs. price of $2.05 (63.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hertz Global Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges HTZ1:MexicoAZK0:Germany
Address 8501 Williams Road, 3rd Floor, Estero, FL, USA, 33928
Hertz Global Holdings Inc is engaged principally in the business of renting vehicles through its Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands. The company has two reportable segments: i) Americas RAC: Rental of vehicles, as well as sales of vehicles and value-added services, in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, ii) International RAC: Rental of vehicles, as well as sales of vehicles and value-added services, in locations other than the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. The company maintains a substantial network of company-operated rental locations, a majority of which are in Europe, and has franchisees and partners that operate rental locations under brands. Geographical markets include North America, Europe, Pacific Asia, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.
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