NYSE$HTZ

Hertz Global Holdings Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Hertz's financial performance demonstrated significant improvement driven by revenue growth and operational efficiency.

Hertz Global Holdings reported strong Q4 2021 results, with revenues of $1.9 billion, a GAAP net loss of $260 million, and adjusted net income of $426 million. The company achieved a record fourth quarter Adjusted Corporate EBITDA of $628 million and liquidity of $3.2 billion. Full year revenue reached $7.3 billion with adjusted EPS of $4.39.

  • Total revenues reached $1.9 billion.
  • GAAP net loss was $260 million, or $1.52 loss per share, with adjusted net income of $426 million.
  • Adjusted Corporate EBITDA was a record $628 million with a 32% margin.
  • Corporate liquidity was $3.2 billion at the end of the year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.95B

Previous: $1.24B+57.8%
EPS (adj)

$0.91

Previous: -$1.79+150.8%
Vehicle utilization

75.0%

Previous: 73.0%+2.7%
Total RPU per month

$1.39K

Previous: $940.00+47.8%
Depreciation per unit

$57.00

Previous: $273.00-79.1%
Free Cash Flow

$509M

No prior period
Net Income

-$260M

Previous: -$290M+10.3%
Operating Income

-$136M

Previous: -$387M+64.9%
Gross Profit

$763M

Previous: -$14M+5550.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$2.26B

Previous: $1.1B+106.0%
Total Assets

$19.8B

Previous: $16.9B+17.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$10M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Hertz · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.95B

Q4 2021+57.8%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 6 of 11 quarters(55%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Tailwinds

  • The Company's ability to purchase adequate supplies of competitively priced vehicles at a reasonable cost as a result of the continuing global semiconductor microchip manufacturing shortage (the "Chip Shortage") and other raw material supply constraints
  • The impact on the value of the Company's non-program vehicles upon disposition when the Chip Shortage and other raw material supply constraints are alleviated
  • The Company's ability to attract and retain key employees
  • Levels of travel demand, particularly business and leisure travel in the U.S. and in global markets
  • Significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition in the Company's markets on rental volume and pricing

Headwinds

  • the length and severity of COVID-19 and the impact on the Company's vehicle rental business as a result of travel restrictions and business closures or disruptions, as well as the impact on its employee retention and talent management strategies
  • occurrences that disrupt rental activity during the Company's peak periods
  • the Company's ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the number and mix of vehicles used in its rental operations accordingly
  • the Company's ability to implement its business strategy, including its ability to implement plans to support a large scale electric vehicle fleet and to play a central role in the modern mobility ecosystem
  • the Company's ability to adequately respond to changes in technology, customer demands and market competition

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

+1.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.5%

Avg return

5 days after

-3.5%

Avg return

30 days after

53%

10 / 19 earnings

Positive

+36.2%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-23.8%

Q1 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.6%-4.1%-17.4%
Q4 2025+1.8%-1.8%+4.1%
Q3 2025+36.2%+33.2%+4.0%
Q1 2025-17.2%-4.0%-12.2%
Q4 2024-8.5%+5.4%-10.4%
Q3 2024+12.5%+20.2%+27.0%
Q2 2024-9.3%-11.0%-25.5%
Q1 2024-23.8%-21.6%-17.6%
Q4 2023+6.7%+2.8%-8.6%
Q3 2023-14.8%-16.7%-15.1%
Q2 2023-11.1%-8.2%-5.9%
Q1 2023+10.1%+7.0%+4.6%
Q4 2022+7.5%+3.6%+4.5%
Q3 2022-1.0%-5.3%-9.9%
Q2 2022+23.0%+18.2%+9.1%
Q1 2022-4.7%-11.0%-12.6%
Q4 2021+10.0%+13.1%+26.1%
Q3 2021+14.8%+29.8%-11.6%
Q2 2021+2.4%-2.7%+0.4%
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