- Hertz Global Holdings stock is among today’s top performers. Why is HTZ stock up today?
Q2 Financial Performance Exceeds Wall Street Estimates
Hertz reported revenue of $2.4 billion, reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase that surpassed Wall Street estimates of $2.28 billion.
The company posted an adjusted loss of 11 cents per share, outperforming the consensus estimate of a 24 cent loss per share and marking a substantial improvement over prior-year results. On a GAAP basis, net income reached $64 million, or 5 cents per diluted share.
The top-line momentum was propelled by strong pricing power, with Revenue per Day climbing 9% year-over-year to achieve Hertz’s highest second-quarter rate on record, excluding extraordinary pandemic conditions in 2022.
Operational Efficiency and Fleet Transformation Drive Momentum
The company highlighted strategic progress in its fleet transformation, reporting that 94% of its U.S. core fleet now consists of model year 2025 and 2026 vehicles. Hertz closed the quarter with nearly $1 billion in total liquidity, providing financial flexibility to continue funding its core business recovery and long-term mobility initiatives.
HTZ Shares Climb Thursday Morning
HTZ Price Action: Hertz Global Holdings shares were up 16.01% at $1.81 during premarket trading on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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