earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.70
Herc Holdings Q1 2024 record revenue $804M (+9%), adj. EBITDA +10%, affirms FY2024 guidance
HERC HOLDINGS INC
2024-Q1 EPS reported
$2.29
revenue$804,000,000
- Record Q1 total revenue $804M (+9% YoY); net income $65M ($2.29 diluted EPS) down 3% due to higher interest and tax rate.
- Adjusted EBITDA $339M (+10%), margin 42.2% vs 41.6% a year ago; rental pricing up 5.1%.
- Affirms FY2024 guidance: equipment rental revenue growth 7-10%, adjusted EBITDA $1.55B-$1.60B, net capex $500M-$700M.
- Added 15 locations in Q1 via 4 acquisitions and 4 greenfields; corporate credit rating upgraded to BB by S&P.