Hertz(HTZ) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results

Executive Summary & Highlights This section provides a high-level overview of the company's performance and strategic direction from the CEO, alongside key financial and operational achievements for the quarter CEO Statement CEO Gil West stated that Hertz's transformation is taking hold, with the strategy proving effective through smarter fleet management, improved utilization, enhanced customer experience, and disciplined cost control, leading to a stronger, more resilient company - CEO Gil West highlights that the company's transformation strategy, focusing on smarter fleet management, improved utilization, enhanced customer experience, and disciplined cost control, is successfully building a stronger, more resilient Hertz[2] Q2 2025 Key Highlights Hertz achieved its best quarterly results in nearly two years, driven by a ~$0.5 billion year-over-year improvement in Net Income and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA - Net income and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA both improved by approximately $0.5 billion year-over-year, marking the first quarter of positive Adjusted Corporate EBITDA in nearly two years, attributed to disciplined fleet management, operational efficiency, and rigorous cost management[6] - The "Buy Right, Hold Right, Sell Right" strategy delivered results, with Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (DPU) at $251, exceeding the sub-$300 target by 16%[6] - Vehicle Utilization reached 83%, a 300 basis point year-over-year increase, reflecting precise fleet optimization[6] - Direct operating expenses (DOE) declined 3% year-over-year, with DOE per transaction day improving both sequentially and year-over-year due to disciplined cost control[6] - Global Net Promoter Score improved by 11 points year-over-year, and the company ended the quarter with over $1.45 billion in liquidity[6] Company Overview This section details the company's global operations, brand portfolio, and business segments Company Description Hertz Global Holdings, Inc is a leading global car rental and mobility solutions provider, operating brands like Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly across over 11,000 locations in 160 countries - Hertz Global Holdings, Inc operates as a leading global car rental and mobility solutions provider, with brands including Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly across more than 11,000 locations in 160 countries[5] - The company also operates Hertz Car Sales for used vehicle sales in the U.S and Hertz 24/7 car-sharing in Europe[5] Summary Financial Results This section presents the key consolidated and segmented financial results for the second quarter Consolidated Summary Hertz Global reported a 7% decrease in total revenues to $2,185 million for Q2 2025, but significantly reduced its net loss by 66% to $(294) million and adjusted net loss by 76% to $(104) million Consolidated Financial Highlights | Metric | Q2 2025 ($M) | Q2 2024 ($M) | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Total revenues | 2,185 | 2,353 | (7)% | | Net income (loss) | (294) | (865) | (66)% | | Diluted earnings (loss) per share | (0.95) | (2.82) | (66)% | | Adjusted net income (loss) | (104) | (440) | (76)% | | Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share | (0.34) | (1.44) | (76)% | | Adjusted Corporate EBITDA | 1 | (460) | NM | | Depreciation Per Unit Per Month | 251 | 595 | (58)% | | Vehicle Utilization | 83% | 80% | 3% pts | Americas RAC Segment Summary The Americas RAC segment saw a 10% decline in total revenues to $1,738 million but achieved a significant turnaround in Adjusted EBITDA, reaching $42 million from a loss of $(403) million in Q2 2024 Americas RAC Segment Highlights | Metric | Q2 2025 ($M) | Q2 2024 ($M) | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Total revenues | 1,738 | 1,928 | (10)% | | Adjusted EBITDA | 42 | (403) | NM | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 2% | (21)% | | | Depreciation Per Unit Per Month | 248 | 644 | (61)% | | Vehicle Utilization | 83% | 81% | 2% pts | International RAC Segment Summary The International RAC segment reported a 5% increase in total revenues to $447 million and a positive Adjusted EBITDA of $42 million, a significant improvement from a $(6) million loss in Q2 2024 International RAC Segment Highlights | Metric | Q2 2025 ($M) | Q2 2024 ($M) | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Total revenues | 447 | 425 | 5% | | Adjusted EBITDA | 42 | (6) | NM | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 9% | (1)% | | | Depreciation Per Unit Per Month | 261 | 384 | (32)% | | Vehicle Utilization | 81% | 77% | 4% pts | Forward-Looking Statements & Risk Factors This section outlines the inherent uncertainties in forward-looking statements and details the various factors that could materially affect the company's performance Cautionary Note The report contains forward-looking statements based on management's assumptions, which are not guarantees of future performance, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these statements - Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance, with actual results potentially differing materially due to various factors[10] - The company explicitly states it undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law[15] Important Factors Affecting Results Key factors that could impact Hertz's actual results include fleet management, supply chain disruptions, travel demand, operational efficiency, competition, cybersecurity, and financial stability - Factors affecting results include fleet management (mix of program/non-program vehicles, residual value risk, ability to purchase/dispose of vehicles, fleet age)[12] - Supply chain disruptions, manufacturer recalls, and levels of travel demand (business/leisure) are significant external factors[12] - Operational challenges include the ability to implement business strategy, achieve cost savings, respond to technology changes, manage competition, maintain customer loyalty, and manage labor relations[12][13] - Cybersecurity threats, data protection compliance, risks of operating internationally, tax law changes, and the availability of financing at acceptable rates are also critical[13][16] Unaudited GAAP Financial Statements This section provides the detailed unaudited consolidated statements of operations, balance sheets, and cash flows for the reporting period Consolidated Statements of Operations For Q2 2025, Hertz reported total revenues of $2,185 million, a net loss of $(294) million, and diluted EPS of $(0.95), with the net loss significantly narrowing from the prior year Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 ($M) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 ($M) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | Revenues | 2,185 | 2,353 | | Direct vehicle and operating expenses | 1,394 | 1,440 | | Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net | 415 | 1,035 | | Total expenses | 2,501 | 2,826 | | Net income (loss) | (294) | (865) | | Diluted earnings (loss) per share | (0.95) | (2.82) | Consolidated Balance Sheets As of June 30, 2025, total assets increased to $23,083 million, while total liabilities also increased, resulting in a total stockholders' deficit of $(504) million Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets | Metric | June 30, 2025 ($M) | December 31, 2024 ($M) | | :------------------------------------------ | :----------------- | :--------------------- | | Total assets | 23,083 | 21,802 | | Total liabilities | 23,587 | 21,649 | | Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | (504) | 153 | | Revenue earning vehicles, net | 13,295 | 11,963 | | Total debt | 17,636 | 16,335 | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For Q2 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $346 million, while net cash used in investing activities significantly decreased to $(846) million Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 ($M) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 ($M) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 346 | 546 | | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (846) | (2,077) | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 587 | 1,582 | | Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents during the period | 108 | 49 | Segment Financial Performance This section breaks down the company's financial performance by its primary operating segments, Americas RAC and International RAC, for quarterly and semi-annual periods Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 & 2024 For Q2 2025, the Americas RAC segment's income before taxes improved to $84 million from a $(465) million loss, while the International RAC segment's income improved to $13 million from a $(18) million loss Q2 Segment Performance | Segment | Q2 2025 Revenues ($M) | Q2 2024 Revenues ($M) | Q2 2025 Income (Loss) Before Taxes ($M) | Q2 2024 Income (Loss) Before Taxes ($M) | | :---------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | | Americas RAC | 1,738 | 1,928 | 84 | (465) | | International RAC | 447 | 425 | 13 | (18) | | Corporate | — | — | (413) | 10 | | Hertz Global | 2,185 | 2,353 | (316) | (473) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 & 2024 For the first six months of 2025, the Americas RAC segment's loss before taxes narrowed to $(210) million, and the International RAC segment's loss narrowed to $(10) million H1 Segment Performance | Segment | H1 2025 Revenues ($M) | H1 2024 Revenues ($M) | H1 2025 Income (Loss) Before Taxes ($M) | H1 2024 Income (Loss) Before Taxes ($M) | | :---------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | | Americas RAC | 3,228 | 3,667 | (210) | (1,016) | | International RAC | 770 | 766 | (10) | (69) | | Corporate | — | — | (621) | 31 | | Hertz Global | 3,998 | 4,433 | (841) | (1,054) | Non-GAAP Financial Measures & Reconciliations This section provides reconciliations of GAAP financial measures to their non-GAAP counterparts to offer a clearer view of the company's operational performance Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS For Q2 2025, Adjusted Net Loss improved significantly to $(104) million from $(440) million, and Adjusted Diluted EPS improved to $(0.34) from $(1.44) Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 ($M) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 ($M) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | Net income (loss) (GAAP) | (294) | (865) | | Adjusted Net Income (Loss) | (104) | (440) | | Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | (0.34) | (1.44) | Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Adjusted Corporate EBITDA for Q2 2025 turned positive at $1 million, a substantial improvement from $(460) million in Q2 2024, with the margin improving from (20)% to 0% Reconciliation of Adjusted Corporate EBITDA | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 ($M) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 ($M) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | Net income (loss) (GAAP) | (294) | (865) | | Adjusted Corporate EBITDA | 1 | (460) | | Adjusted Corporate EBITDA margin | 0% | (20)% | Adjusted Operating Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow For Q2 2025, Adjusted Operating Cash Flow was $(100) million, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow significantly improved to $327 million from $(553) million in the prior year Reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 ($M) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 ($M) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (GAAP) | 346 | 546 | | Adjusted operating cash flow | (100) | (576) | | Adjusted free cash flow | 327 | (553) | | Net fleet growth after financing | 350 | 45 | Net Debt Calculation As of June 30, 2025, Total Net Debt increased to $16,720 million, and Net Corporate Leverage improved to (5.7)x from (2.9)x at year-end 2024 Net Debt and Leverage | Metric | As of June 30, 2025 ($M) | As of December 31, 2024 ($M) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------ | :-------------------------- | | Vehicle Debt | 12,202 | 11,231 | | Non-Vehicle Debt | 5,434 | 5,104 | | Total Debt (as reported) | 17,636 | 16,335 | | Net Debt | 16,720 | 15,416 | | LTM Adjusted Corporate EBITDA | (838) | (1,541) | | Net Corporate Leverage | (5.7)x | (2.9)x | Key Metrics Calculations This section details the calculation of key operational metrics for the global, Americas, and International RAC segments Global RAC Key Metrics For Q2 2025, Global RAC Total RPD decreased by 5%, while Vehicle Utilization improved by 3 percentage points and Depreciation Per Unit Per Month decreased by 58% Global RAC Key Metrics | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :------- | | Total RPD (in dollars) | 55.65 | 58.80 | (5)% | | Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars) | 1,400 | 1,425 | (2)% | | Vehicle Utilization | 83% | 80% | 3% pts | | Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars) | 251 | 595 | (58)% | Americas RAC Key Metrics In Q2 2025, Americas RAC Total RPD decreased by 6%, while Vehicle Utilization improved by 2 percentage points and Depreciation Per Unit Per Month decreased by 61% Americas RAC Key Metrics | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :------- | | Total RPD (in dollars) | 56.08 | 59.73 | (6)% | | Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars) | 1,420 | 1,460 | (3)% | | Vehicle Utilization | 83% | 81% | 2% pts | | Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars) | 248 | 644 | (61)% | International RAC Key Metrics For Q2 2025, International RAC Total RPD decreased by 2%, while Vehicle Utilization improved by 4 percentage points and Depreciation Per Unit Per Month decreased by 32% International RAC Key Metrics | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :------- | | Total RPD (in dollars) | 53.93 | 54.78 | (2)% | | Total RPU Per Month (in whole dollars) | 1,322 | 1,282 | 3% | | Vehicle Utilization | 81% | 77% | 4% pts | | Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (in whole dollars) | 261 | 384 | (32)% | Non-GAAP Measures and Key Metrics Definitions This section provides detailed definitions for the non-GAAP financial measures and key operational metrics used throughout the report Non-GAAP Measures Definitions This section defines key non-GAAP financial measures used by Hertz, explaining their calculation and importance for assessing operational performance and liquidity - Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS are used to assess operational performance by excluding non-operational items like debt-related charges and restructuring costs[60][62] - Adjusted Corporate EBITDA is a key operating performance metric for internal monitoring, planning, and investment analysis, isolating profitability effects of core rental business[63][65] - Adjusted Operating Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow provide insights into cash generated from operations and cash available for debt reduction, share repurchase, and acquisitions[66][67][68] - Net Debt measures (Net Non-vehicle Debt, Net Vehicle Debt, Total Net Debt) and Net Corporate Leverage are crucial for assessing the company's corporate and vehicle-related leverage and ability to service debt[71][72][73][74] Key Metrics Definitions This section defines operational key metrics, explaining their relevance for management and investors in evaluating fleet efficiency, pricing, and revenue generation - Depreciation Per Unit Per Month (DPU) reflects the effectiveness of managing vehicle costs and facilitates industry comparisons[78] - Total Revenue Per Transaction Day (RPD) measures changes in underlying pricing in the vehicle rental business[79] - Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month (RPU) provides a measure of revenue productivity relative to the rental fleet, indicating asset efficiency[80] - Vehicle Utilization measures the proportion of vehicles used to generate revenues relative to rentable fleet capacity[82] - Transaction Days represent the total number of revenue-generating days for vehicles on rent[81]