HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC (HTZ) Earnings History

HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC - Q4 FY2025 EarningsMissed

Filed at: Feb 26, 2026, 8:23 AM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Hertz reported its strongest year-over-year revenue performance in nearly two years for Q4 2025, driven by sequential improvements in pricing and internal revenue management initiatives. Despite a complex environment and transitory headwinds impacting profitability, the company achieved a significant year-over-year improvement in profitability and adjusted EBITDA, reflecting progress in its 'Back-to-Basics' strategy.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Revenue totaled $2.0 billion in Q4 2025, marking the strongest year-over-year revenue performance since Q1 2024.

    positive
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    Profitability improved more than $2 billion year over year, with net loss narrowing to $194 million in Q4 2025 from $479 million in Q4 2024.

    positive
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    Adjusted Corporate EBITDA improved by approximately $150 million year-over-year in Q4 2025.

    positive
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    Vehicle Utilization was 78% in Q4 2025, a year-over-year improvement of 200 basis points.

    positive
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    Customer experience improved significantly, with Net Promoter Score increasing nearly 50% year-over-year.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Net loss totaled $194 million in Q4 2025, and $747 million for the full year 2025.

    negative
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    Diluted EPS was $(0.72) for Q4 2025 and $(2.43) for the full year 2025.

    negative
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    Adjusted Corporate EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $(205) million, impacted by more than $100 million from transitory headwinds including a government shutdown, FAA cancellations, technology vendor outages, and a high level of vehicles on recall.

    attention
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    Depreciation Per Unit per Month (DPU) was $330 in Q4 2025, above the quarterly target due to a revised residual value outlook and softer seasonal wholesale pricing, resulting in an approximately $60 million non-cash depreciation charge.

    attention
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    Total revenues decreased 1% year-over-year to $2.0 billion in Q4 2025.

    negative
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    Total RPD (pricing) decreased 1% year-over-year to $55.67 in Q4 2025.

    negative

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$2.03B
-0.6%
Prior year: $2.04B
Annual (YTD)
$8.50B
N/A
Prior year: $9.05B
Net Income
Quarterly
$-194.00M
-59.5%
Prior year: $-479.00M
Annual (YTD)
$-747.00M
N/A
Prior year: $-2.86B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$-0.72
-53.9%
Prior year: $-1.56
Operating Income
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$-0.62
-60.3%
Prior year: $-1.56

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Net Margin
Current Quarter
-9.6%
Prior Year
-23.5%
YoY Change
+1391 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Americas RAC
0.0%
N/A
International RAC
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Americas RAC
N/A———
International RAC
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Hertz sits on a stronger foundation today than we did one year ago.

— HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

In the fourth quarter, we delivered measurable progress and our strongest year-over-year revenue performance in nearly two years, despite a complex environment.

— HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

We achieved a $2 billion improvement in profitability in our first full year under the Back-to-Basics strategy, driven by meaningful gains in revenue, utilization, unit economics, and customer experience.

— HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Adjusted DOE per Transaction Day
36.4
-6.2% YoY
Prior year: 38.8
dollars
Average Rentable Vehicles
498.1K
+0.1% YoY
Prior year: 497.9K
units
Average Vehicles
516.9K
-3.0% YoY
Prior year: 532.9K
units
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month
330
-21.0% YoY
Prior year: 418
dollars
Total RPD
55.7
-1.1% YoY
Prior year: 56.3
dollars
Total RPU Per Month
1.3K
-1.6% YoY
Prior year: 1.4K
dollars
Transaction Days
35.8M
-0.5% YoY
Prior year: 36.0M
thousands
Vehicle Utilization
78
-1.3% YoY
Prior year: 79
%

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.