Herc (NYSE:HRI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAaron Birnbaum - SVP and COOLeslie Hunziker - SVP of Investor RelationsTami Zakaria - Executive DirectorMircea Dobre - Managing DirectorMark Humphrey - SVP and CFOLarry Silber - President and CEOConference Call ParticipantsNone - AnalystRob Wertheimer - Founding Partner and Machinery AnalystKenneth Newman - VP and Equity Research AnalystOperatorHello and thank you for standing by. My name is Mark and I will be your confer ...

Herc (NYSE:HRI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAaron Birnbaum - SVP and COOLeslie Hunziker - SVP of Investor RelationsTami Zakaria - Executive DirectorMircea Dobre - Managing DirectorMark Humphrey - SVP and CFOLarry Silber - President and CEOConference Call ParticipantsNone - AnalystRob Wertheimer - Founding Partner and Machinery AnalystKenneth Newman - VP and Equity Research AnalystOperatorHello and thank you for standing by. My name is Mark and I will be your confer ...

Herc (NYSE:HRI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker3Hello and thank you for standing by. My name is Mark and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Herc Holdings Inc. Third Quarter 2025 earnings call and webcast. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question during this time, please press star followed ...

Core Insights - Herc Holdings reported a strong third quarter for 2025, with total revenues of $1,304 million, a 35% increase from $965 million in the prior year, driven by a 30% rise in equipment rental revenue [6][24] - The company completed the integration of H&E Equipment Services, enhancing operational efficiencies and positioning for long-term market share expansion [2][3] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $551 million, up 24% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 42% [6][30] Financial Performance - Equipment rental revenue reached $1,122 million, a 30% increase compared to the previous year [6][24] - Direct operating expenses were $467 million, representing 41.6% of equipment rental revenue, up from 38.6% in the prior-year period [6][8] - Net income for the quarter was $30 million, down from $122 million in the prior-year period, while adjusted net income decreased 40% to $74 million [6][26] Operational Highlights - The company successfully completed the IT integration of acquired branches, allowing for unified operations across various platforms [3] - Dollar utilization was reported at 39.9%, down from 42.2% in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower utilization of the acquired fleet [6][8] - The company opened 17 new locations during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, contributing to its growth strategy [15] Strategic Initiatives - Herc Holdings reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance for equipment rental revenue and adjusted EBITDA, excluding the impact of the Cinelease divestiture [13][16] - The company completed the sale of its Cinelease studio entertainment business for $100 million, using proceeds to reduce debt [12][14] - The company aims to capture a larger share of the anticipated increase in construction spending in 2025 through fleet investment and optimization [16]