HRI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
HRI - Herc Holdings Inc.
$158.00
-3.90 (-2.41%)
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5d:
-8.73%
30d:
-2.82%
90d:
+22.48%
WAIT
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 28, 2026
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Signal fired Aug 17, 2026 at $173.62 · last confirmed Aug 18, 2026
Strength: 5.3/10
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: HRI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 4.4% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: HRI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 4.4% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$276.57
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$171.73
8.0% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HRI is currently trading at $158.00, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $151.47 to $170.16. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 16.0) compared to its historical average (14.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.4% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HRI is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $158.00. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: HRI scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $186.58 (+15.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HRI is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $158.00. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: HRI scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $186.58 (+15.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$151.47 -
$170.16
Company Quality Score
43/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
60.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (15/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($186.58)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.4% growth with 20.2% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 42/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$151.47 -
$170.16
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$9.55
(6.0%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$158.00
Resistance Level
$176.00
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 24, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.96
Wall Street Target
$186.58
(+15.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
20.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-79.0%
Profit Margin
1.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.4% premium
PE vs Historical
16.0 vs 14.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$169.02
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$176.46
(+9%)
3-Year Target
$184.22
(+14%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16â14)
PE COMPRESSION
$161.61
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 35.7%)
$508.29
(+214%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.0, Growth: 35.7%)
$404.18
(+150%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.6, Growth: 35.7%)
$343.56
(+112%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (19x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 19.01 | Forward EPS (Implied): $8.52
Bull Case
$195.49
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 20.0
Base Case
$161.90
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 19.0
Bear Case
$123.85
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 17.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: August 24, 2026 3:54 PM ET
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