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Dec 31, 2020

Herc Holdings Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Herc Holdings' Q4 2020 results were reported with equipment rental revenue of $427.3 million and total revenue of $520.4 million. Net income was reported as $35.5 million, or $1.19 per diluted share.

Key Takeaways

Herc Holdings reported Q4 2020 results, exceeding expectations with equipment rental revenue at $427.3 million and total revenues at $520.4 million. Net income was $35.5 million, or $1.19 per diluted share. The company's focus on cost control and customer diversification contributed to improved adjusted EBITDA margin and strong free cash flow.

Equipment rental revenue reached $427.3 million, impacted by COVID-19 slowdown.

Total revenues amounted to $520.4 million, with a decrease primarily due to lower equipment rental revenue.

Pricing declined by 0.8% compared to the same period in 2019.

Net income was reported at $35.5 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared to $35.1 million in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$520M
Previous year: $540M
-3.6%
EPS
$1.35
Previous year: $1.33
+1.5%
Rental Fleet OEC
$3.59B
Previous year: $3.82B
-6.0%
Average Fleet Age (mo)
46
Previous year: 45
+2.2%
Gross Profit
$143M
Previous year: $158M
-9.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$33M
Previous year: $33M
+0.0%
Free Cash Flow
$178M
Previous year: $172M
+3.0%
Total Assets
$3.59B
Previous year: $3.82B
-6.0%

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Herc Holdings Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company reported 2021 guidance ranges of $730 million to $760 million for adjusted EBITDA and $400 million to $450 million for net rental equipment capital expenditures.

Positive Outlook

  • Goal for 2021 adjusted EBITDA is to exceed 2019 profitability levels.
  • Completed first multi-location acquisition since going public.
  • Intend to carefully invest in fleet.
  • Add locations in high growth urban markets.
  • Accelerate top-line growth while continuing to control expenses.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income