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Herc Holdings (HRI) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026
Herc Holdings (HRI) reported revenue of $1.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +5% from a year earlier and +13% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.8%, net earnings $104M (7.6% of revenue).
Herc Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $1.4B (+5% year over year), operating margin 8.8%, net earnings $104M, operating cash flow $360M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | +13% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $120M | +400% | +216% |
| Net earnings | $104M | +447% | +247% |
| Operating cash flow | $360M | +15% | +0.6% |
| Free cash flow | $335M | +23% | +6% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q3 2026, up 5% year over year and up 13% from the previous quarter. Equipment rental was the largest line at 83% of revenue. Equipment rental added $0.13B year over year (up 13%), 213% of the total change. Sales of rental equipment declined 44%.
Operating profit was $0.12B, a 8.8% margin (up 5.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 137% reached operating profit, above the 3% margin then. Total costs fell 2% while revenue rose 5%. Net earnings were $0.10B, up 247% year over year. The effective tax rate was 13.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.36B (up 1% year over year), 346% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.24B. Capital expenditures of $0.03B left free cash flow of $0.34B.
Questions
What was Herc Holdings' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Herc Holdings (HRI) reported revenue of $1.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +5% from a year earlier and +13% from the quarter before.
Was Herc Holdings profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $120M (8.8% of revenue) and net earnings $104M.
Source: Herc Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.