HTZ

Based on Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Hertz Global Holdings do?

Hertz Global Holdings rents vehicles to consumers and businesses under the Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands. It operates across the Americas and internationally through company-owned, licensee, and franchisee locations. The company also sells used vehicles from its fleet and runs the Hertz 24/7 car-sharing service in select markets.

Does HTZ pay dividends?

No, Hertz does not currently pay a dividend. The company's capital-intensive fleet operations and debt obligations absorb most available cash, leaving little room for shareholder distributions at this stage.

When does HTZ report earnings?

Hertz reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. For the exact schedule and most recent results, check the investor relations section of the Hertz Global Holdings website.

Is HTZ a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates HTZ as Below Average, driven by Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Risk. The Valuation pillar is the relative strength. Whether it suits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and investment horizon — the full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is HTZ overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for HTZ is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals. However, a favorable valuation label alone does not offset the Weak Quality and Risk ratings — context across all five pillars matters.

How does HTZ compare to its competitors?

Hertz operates in consumer and business vehicle rental, while peers like McGrath RentCorp and Custom Truck One Source focus on specialty equipment with different customer bases and risk profiles. Triton International targets container leasing. Each carries a distinct UQS profile — see the competitor cards on this page for side-by-side scoring.

What is HTZ's market cap bracket?

Hertz Global Holdings is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range where liquidity is generally adequate for most retail investors, though the stock can still exhibit meaningful volatility tied to travel demand and fleet financing conditions.

Who founded Hertz Global Holdings?

Hertz was originally founded in 1918, making it one of the oldest vehicle rental companies in the world. The modern holding company structure reflects years of ownership changes and a reorganization following bankruptcy proceedings. Full historical context is widely available through public sources.

Is HTZ a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, HTZ scores Below Average on the UQS composite. The Weak Moat rating suggests limited durable competitive advantages, and the Weak Quality and Risk pillars raise questions about consistency of returns over time. Long-term investors may want to monitor how operational improvements affect future pillar ratings.

What is the main competitive advantage of Hertz?

Hertz's primary advantage is brand recognition built over more than a century, combined with a large global network of locations. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, indicating that brand alone has not translated into durable pricing power or superior returns relative to the sector.

What sector does HTZ belong to?

Hertz Global Holdings is classified in the Industrials sector. Within that broad category, it sits in the transportation and rental services niche — a capital-heavy segment sensitive to interest rates, used-vehicle prices, and overall travel demand.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for HTZ.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.