Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) saw its stock price soar 6.00% intraday on Tuesday.
The surge follows the company's release of first-quarter 2026 results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations. Revenue climbed 32% to $1.14 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $1.07 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.21, a substantial beat against the estimated loss of $0.21 per share. The company attributed the strong performance to the integration of its H&E acquisition and higher rental volume from mega projects. Herc also reaffirmed its full-year equipment rental revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance.
Furthermore, the company expressed confidence in continuing to gain market share by capturing an outsized portion of forecasted higher construction spending in 2026.