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Herc HoldingsHRI +0.10%86 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HRI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $168.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 807 Business Services companies, Herc Holdings ranks worse than 78.81% on this metric.
Herc Holdings's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.57.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.47.
During the past 12 months, Herc Holdings's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -61.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -12.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Herc Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 59.90% per year. The lowest was -22.60% per year. And the median was 11.55% per year.
Herc Holdings (NYSE:HRI) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Herc Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Herc Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Herc Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* 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.
HRI vs CAR, EQPT, WSC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Herc Holdings's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Herc Holdings PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Herc Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Herc Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Herc Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Herc Holdings's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.47
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.47 mean?
Herc Holdings (HRI) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.47 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Herc Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Herc Holdings ranks #636 out of 807 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Herc Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Herc Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47. The Business Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90. Herc Holdings' value of $1.47 is 81.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Herc Holdings ranks #636 out of 807 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Herc Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Herc Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CAR and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Herc Holdings ranks #636 out of 807 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Herc Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90. Herc Holdings' value of $1.47 is 81.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.90, based on 807 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Herc Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.47 is 81.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Herc Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Herc Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Herc Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herc Holdings (HRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $168.26, compared to a current price of $168.71 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 and 81.4% below the Business Services industry median of 7.90. Herc Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Herc Holdings (HRI), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 as of Jun. 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 Herc Holdings (HRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Herc Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $168.71 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $168.26.
GuruFocus considers Herc Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HRI:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.47
GF Value™: $168.26 vs. price of $168.71 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% below the Business Services median (#636 of 807)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Herc Holdings is an equipment rental company that was spun out of Hertz Global in 2016. It is currently the third-largest player in North America, after United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals, with an approximate 6% market share pro forma for its 2025 acquisition of H&E Equipment Services. It serves a similar mix of companies to its peers (industrial, commercial, and residential construction) from its 450 locations targeting the top 100 metropolitan markets in the US. Herc's rental fleet of approximately $7 billion is also similar in composition to its peer group in terms of equipment offered. The company is also pursuing diversification by bundling and increasing specialty solutions for its customer base. Herc's portfolio skews toward local customers versus national accounts (60%/40%).
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