NYSE$HRI
Herc Holdings · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Herc Holdings' Q4 2020 results were reported with equipment rental revenue of $427.3 million and total revenue of $520.4 million. Net income was reported as $35.5 million, or $1.19 per diluted share.
Herc Holdings reported Q4 2020 results, exceeding expectations with equipment rental revenue at $427.3 million and total revenues at $520.4 million. Net income was $35.5 million, or $1.19 per diluted share. The company's focus on cost control and customer diversification contributed to improved adjusted EBITDA margin and strong free cash flow.
- Equipment rental revenue reached $427.3 million, impacted by COVID-19 slowdown.
- Total revenues amounted to $520.4 million, with a decrease primarily due to lower equipment rental revenue.
- Pricing declined by 0.8% compared to the same period in 2019.
- Net income was reported at $35.5 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared to $35.1 million in the prior year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Herc Holdings · Revenue · Quarterly
$520M
Revenue by segment
Herc Holdings · $520 total across 4 segments · Q4 2020
- Equipment Rental$427-100.0%82.1%
- Sales of Rental Equipment$81.8-100.0%15.7%
- New Equipment & Parts$8-100.0%1.5%
- Service and Other$3.3-100.0%0.6%
Forward guidance
The Company reported 2021 guidance ranges of $730 million to $760 million for adjusted EBITDA and $400 million to $450 million for net rental equipment capital expenditures.
Tailwinds
- Goal for 2021 adjusted EBITDA is to exceed 2019 profitability levels.
- Completed first multi-location acquisition since going public.
- Intend to carefully invest in fleet.
- Add locations in high growth urban markets.
- Accelerate top-line growth while continuing to control expenses.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
33 / 67 earnings
Positive
+23.9%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-16.5%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.7% | +6.8% | +9.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -13.0% | -11.4% | -40.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.1% | +6.6% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -8.2% | -2.6% | +14.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.0% | -10.8% | -37.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +23.9% | +23.9% | +28.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.1% | +6.9% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.6% | +2.6% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -7.2% | -4.7% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.5% | -1.8% | +15.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.4% | -5.3% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -7.1% | -7.6% | -5.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.6% | -2.8% | -26.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.3% | +3.1% | +20.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.3% | +2.1% | +17.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -16.3% | -19.6% | -32.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -14.3% | -11.6% | -13.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.2% | -7.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.0% | +3.1% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.1% | +12.0% | +8.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +7.6% | +16.1% | +36.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.3% | -4.0% | +25.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.1% | -3.9% | +14.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.5% | +17.1% | +14.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.9% | -3.8% | -48.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | -9.8% | -6.7% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.4% | -9.9% | -8.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.2% | -11.6% | -29.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | +12.2% | +7.0% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +10.7% | +10.9% | -11.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -7.7% | -9.2% | -12.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.9% | +6.0% | +6.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.8% | +1.7% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +14.9% | +11.5% | +27.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -14.9% | -14.3% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.4% | -5.7% | -14.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -6.5% | -9.1% | -5.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +13.4% | +21.5% | +29.2% | |
| Q4 2015 | -9.8% | -10.8% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -9.8% | -10.8% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -13.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +11.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -16.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.1% | — | — |
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