Form 8-K

8-K — HERC HOLDINGS INC

Accession: 0001364479-26-000084

Filed: 2026-04-28

Period: 2026-04-28

CIK: 0001364479

SIC: 7350 (SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT RENTAL & LEASING)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2026

HERC HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-33139 20-3530539

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S Employer Identification No.)

27500 Riverview Center Blvd.

Bonita Springs, Florida 34134

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(239) 301-1000

(Registrant's telephone number,

including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if

changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share HRI New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On April 28, 2026, Herc Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

On April 28, 2026, the Company will conduct an earnings webcast relating to the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The earnings webcast will be made available to the public via a link on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, IR.HercRentals.com, as well as via telephone dial-in, and the slides that will accompany the presentation will be available to the public at the time of the earnings webcast through the Company’s website. Certain financial information relating to completed fiscal periods that will be part of the earnings webcast is included in the set of slides that will accompany the earnings webcast, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K.

The information in this Form 8-K and the exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit

Number Description

99.1

Press Release of Herc Holdings Inc. dated April 28, 2026, describing its results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

99.2

Set of slides that will accompany the April 28, 2026 earnings webcast.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HERC HOLDINGS INC.

(Registrant)

By: /s/ MARK HUMPHREY

Name: Mark Humphrey

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 28, 2026

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Herc Holdings Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and

Affirms 2026 Full Year Guidance

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

–Equipment rental revenue of $981 million increased 33%

–Total revenues of $1,139 million increased 32%

–Net loss of $24 million, or $0.72 loss per diluted share, and adjusted net income of $7 million, or $0.21 per diluted share

–Adjusted EBITDA of $448 million increased 33% with adjusted EBITDA margin flat at 39%

–Free cash flow of $94 million nearly doubled compared to $49 million in the prior year

Bonita Springs, Fla., April 28, 2026 -- Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) ("Herc Holdings" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

"The first quarter of 2026 marked a defining milestone for Herc Rentals as we successfully completed the integration of our H&E acquisition — the largest in the history of our industry — and we are already capturing the strategic benefits we anticipated: 25% more specialty locations, a stronger and deeper sales network, expanded share in local and regional accounts, and greater density in top metropolitan markets, where construction activity is most resilient. Financial performance in the first quarter was in line with our expectations and seasonal trends. While we expect performance to build as we move through the second half of 2026, the value of this combination will be realized over our three-year synergy plan, and we are executing against that roadmap with confidence,” said Larry Silber, chief executive officer.

"The demand environment remains constructive — local markets are stable and national account activity is strong, fueled by continued mega project growth. In this bifurcated market, our diversification, deep customer relationships, and superior project execution are clear differentiators. While we are mindful of broader macroeconomic uncertainties, including ongoing geopolitical tensions, we remain confident in our proven playbook: driving network efficiency through scale, delivering value through our broad product mix and expert solutions, accelerating customer efficiency and safety through ongoing enhancements to our ProControl platform, maintaining a sharp focus on productivity, and deploying capital with discipline. None of this is possible without the dedication and expertise of the Herc team, and I want to thank every one of our employees for their commitment to our customers and to each other as we continue to build the premier equipment rental company in North America," said Silber.

2026 First Quarter Financial Results

•Total revenues increased 32% to $1,139 million compared to $861 million in the prior-year period. This year-over-year increase was driven by a 33% increase in equipment rental revenue resulting from the larger fleet size after the H&E acquisition and an increase in volume on mega projects. Sales of rental equipment increased by $33 million during the period to continue to align mix to customer demand.

•Dollar utilization was 36.4% in the first quarter down from 37.6% in the prior-year period primarily due to the higher mix of general rental fleet on rent year-over-year as a result of the H&E acquisition.

•Direct operating expenses were $453 million, or 46.2% of equipment rental revenue, compared to $327 million, or 44.2% in the prior-year period. Operating expenses as a percent of equipment rental revenue were elevated during the period primarily related to the impact of the H&E acquisition and related greenfields that take more time to mature.

•Depreciation of rental equipment increased 41% to $242 million due to higher year-over-year average fleet size primarily as a result of the H&E acquisition. Non-rental depreciation and amortization increased 121% to $73 million primarily due to amortization of acquisition intangibles, particularly the H&E customer relationship intangible asset, and an increase in non-rental asset depreciation resulting from the growth of the business.

•Selling, general and administrative expenses were $146 million, or 14.9% of equipment rental revenue compared to $118 million, or 16.0% of equipment rental revenue in the prior-year period. The decrease as a percent of equipment rental revenue primarily was related to continued focus on improving operating leverage, including acquisition cost synergies, while expanding revenues.

•Interest expense was $128 million compared with $62 million in the prior-year period, reflecting the new debt issued in June 2025 to fund the H&E acquisition.

•Net loss was $24 million, or $0.72 loss per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $18 million, or $0.63 loss per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income for the first quarter was $7 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to $37 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

•Adjusted EBITDA increased 33% to $448 million compared to $338 million in the prior-year period and adjusted EBITDA margin was flat year-over-year at 39.3%.

Rental Fleet

•Net rental equipment capital expenditures were as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Rental equipment expenditures $ 272 $ 187

Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment (117) (94)

Net rental equipment capital expenditures $ 155 $ 93

•As of March 31, 2026, the Company's total fleet was approximately $9.4 billion at OEC.

•Average fleet at OEC in the first quarter increased 36% compared to the prior-year period.

•Average fleet age was 47 months as of March 31, 2026, unchanged from the comparable prior-year period.

Disciplined Capital Management

•The Company opened 3 previously planned greenfield locations in the first quarter of 2026.

•Net debt was $8.0 billion as of March 31, 2026, with net leverage of 3.96x1 compared to $4.0 billion and 2.53x in the same prior-year period. The increase resulted from debt issued to finance the H&E acquisition in June 2025. Cash and cash equivalents and unused commitments under the ABL Credit Facility contributed to approximately $1.9 billion of liquidity as of March 31, 2026.

•The Company declared its quarterly dividend of $0.70 and paid to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2026, on March 4, 2026.

(1) Current period net leverage is calculated using pro forma trailing twelve month adjusted EBITDA including the standalone, pre-acquisition results of H&E.

2026 Outlook

The Company is affirming its full year 2026 equipment rental revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and gross and net rental capital expenditures guidance ranges.

Equipment rental revenue:

$4.275 billion to $4.4 billion

Adjusted EBITDA:

$2.0 billion to $2.1 billion

Net rental equipment capital expenditures:

$500 million to $800 million

Gross capex:

$800 million to $1.1 billion

As a leader in an industry where scale matters, the Company expects to continue to gain share by capturing an outsized position of the forecasted higher construction spending in 2026, investing in its fleet, optimizing its existing fleet, capitalizing on recent acquisitions and greenfield opportunities, and cross-selling a diversified product portfolio.

Earnings Call and Webcast Information

Herc Holdings' first quarter 2026 earnings webcast will be held today at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Interested U.S. parties may call +1-800-715-9871 and international participants should call the country specific dial in numbers listed at https://registrations.events/directory/international/itfs.html, using the access code: 3991721. Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call start time to ensure that you are connected to the call and to register your name and company.

Those who wish to listen to the live conference call and view the accompanying presentation slides should visit the Events and Presentations tab of the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at IR.HercRentals.com. The press release and presentation slides for the call will be posted to this section of the website prior to the call. A replay of the conference call will be available via webcast on the Company website at IR.HercRentals.com, where it will be archived for 12 months after the call.

About Herc Holdings Inc.

Founded in 1965, Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc. subsidiary, is a full-line rental supplier with 609 locations across North America and 2025 total revenues were approximately $4.4 billion. We offer products, services and technologies aimed at helping customers work more efficiently, effectively and safely. Our classic fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, and compaction. Our Herc Rentals ProSolutions® offering includes industry-specific, solutions-based services in tandem with power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pumps, and trench shoring equipment as well as our Herc Rentals ProContractor® professional grade tools. Our ProControl by Herc Rentals™ digital platform combines a seamless e-commerce experience with integrated project and fleet management tools, leveraging telematics and real-time analytics to help customers optimize productivity across their operations. We employ approximately 9,700 employees, who equip our customers and communities to build a brighter future. Learn more at www.HercRentals.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

All references to “Herc Holdings” or the “Company” in this press release refer to Herc Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.

Certain Additional Information

In this release we refer to the following operating measures:

•Dollar utilization: calculated by dividing rental revenue (excluding re-rent, delivery, pick-up and other ancillary revenue) by the average OEC of the equipment fleet for the relevant time period, based on the guidelines of the American Rental Association (ARA).

•OEC: original equipment cost based on the guidelines of the ARA, which is calculated as the cost of the asset at the time it was first purchased plus additional capitalized refurbishment costs (with the basis of refurbished assets reset at the refurbishment date).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "forecasts," "looks," and future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could" or "may," as well as variations of such words or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions and there can be no assurance that our current expectations will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. They are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties - many of which are beyond our control - as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) the cyclical nature of our industry and our dependence on the levels of capital investment and maintenance expenditures by our customers; (2) the competitiveness of our industry, including the potential downward pricing pressures or the inability to increase prices; (3) our dependence on relationships with key suppliers; (4) our heavy reliance on communication networks, centralized information technology systems and third party technology and services and our ability to maintain, upgrade or replace our information technology systems; (5) our ability to respond adequately to changes in technology and customer demands; (6) our ability to attract and retain key management, sales and trades talent; (7) our rental fleet is subject to residual value risk upon disposition; (8) the impact of climate change and the legal and regulatory responses to such change; (9) our ability to execute our strategy to grow through strategic transactions; (10) our significant indebtedness; and (11) our ability to integrate the acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. into our business and our ability to realize all the anticipated benefits of the transaction. Further information on the risks that may affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other SEC filings. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results calculated according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company has provided certain information in this release that is not calculated according to GAAP (“non-GAAP”), such as EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per diluted common share and free cash flow. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate operating performance and period-over-period performance of our core business without regard to potential distortions, and believes that investors will likewise find these non-GAAP measures useful in evaluating the Company’s performance. These measures are frequently used by security analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and, as calculated, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. For the definitions of these terms, further information about management’s use of these measures as well as a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the supplemental schedules that accompany this release.

Contact:

Leslie Hunziker

Senior Vice President,

Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability

Leslie.hunziker@hercrentals.com

239-301-1675

(See Accompanying Tables)

HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Unaudited

(In millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Revenues:

Equipment rental $ 981 $ 739

Sales of rental equipment 138 105

Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 13 11

Service and other revenue 7 6

Total revenues 1,139 861

Expenses:

Direct operating 453 327

Depreciation of rental equipment 242 172

Cost of sales of rental equipment 109 76

Cost of sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 9 8

Selling, general and administrative 146 118

Transaction expenses 5 74

Non-rental depreciation and amortization 73 33

Interest expense, net 128 62

Other income, net (3) (1)

Total expenses 1,162 869

Loss before income taxes (23) (8)

Income tax provision (1) (10)

Net loss $ (24) $ (18)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic 33.3 28.5

Diluted 33.3 28.5

Loss per share:

Basic $ (0.72) $ (0.63)

Diluted $ (0.72) $ (0.63)

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025

ASSETS Unaudited

Cash and cash equivalents $ 43 $ 52

Receivables, net of allowances 760 769

Prepaid expenses 62 72

Other current assets 54 63

Total current assets 919 956

Rental equipment, net 5,737 5,880

Property and equipment, net 867 868

Right-of-use lease assets 1,509 1,489

Intangible assets, net 1,627 1,665

Goodwill 2,861 2,873

Other long-term assets 44 45

Total assets $ 13,564 $ 13,776

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations $ 32 $ 32

Current maturities of operating lease liabilities 57 56

Accounts payable 218 337

Accrued liabilities 321 305

Total current liabilities 628 730

Long-term debt, net 7,958 8,021

Financing obligations, net 94 95

Operating lease liabilities 1,502 1,479

Deferred tax liabilities 1,426 1,446

Other long-term liabilities 58 57

Total liabilities 11,666 11,828

Total equity 1,898 1,948

Total liabilities and equity $ 13,564 $ 13,776

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Unaudited

(In millions)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss $ (24) $ (18)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation of rental equipment 242 172

Depreciation of property and equipment 32 22

Amortization of intangible assets 41 11

Amortization of deferred debt and financing obligations costs 3 1

Stock-based compensation charges 6 6

Provision for receivables allowances 25 14

Deferred taxes (19) (29)

Gain on sale of rental equipment (29) (29)

Other 3 —

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

Receivables (11) 20

Other assets 16 (20)

Accounts payable (44) (18)

Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities 36 39

Net cash provided by operating activities 277 171

Cash flows from investing activities:

Rental equipment expenditures (272) (187)

Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment 117 94

Non-rental capital expenditures (41) (33)

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 13 4

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (11)

Net cash used in investing activities (183) (133)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and securitization 571 520

Repayments on revolving lines of credit and securitization (637) (561)

Principal payments under finance lease and financing obligations (8) (5)

Dividends paid (24) (21)

Other financing activities, net (5) (6)

Net cash used in financing activities (103) (73)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — —

Net change in cash and cash equivalents during the period (9) (35)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 52 83

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 43 $ 48

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HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS

Unaudited

(In millions)

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA–EBITDA represents the sum of net income (loss), provision (benefit) for income taxes, interest expense, net, depreciation of rental equipment and non-rental depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus the sum of transaction expenses, restructuring and restructuring related charges, spin-off costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, loss on extinguishment of debt (which is included in interest expense, net), impairment charges, gain (loss) on the disposal of a business, impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet, impact of the studio entertainment business and certain other items. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA do not purport to be alternatives to net income as an indicator of operating performance. Additionally, neither measure purports to be an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, as they do not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments and tax payments.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin–Adjusted EBITDA Margin, calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Total Revenues, is a commonly used profitability ratio.

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Net loss $ (24) $ (18)

Income tax provision 1 10

Interest expense, net 128 62

Depreciation of rental equipment 242 172

Non-rental depreciation and amortization 73 33

EBITDA 420 259

Non-cash stock-based compensation charges 6 6

Transaction expenses 5 74

Impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet(1)

16 —

Other(2)

1 (1)

Adjusted EBITDA $ 448 $ 338

Total revenues $ 1,139 $ 861

Adjusted EBITDA $ 448 $ 338

Adjusted EBITDA margin 39.3 % 39.3 %

(1) Reflects additional costs recorded in cost of sales of rental equipment associated with the fair value mark-up of rental equipment acquired in major acquisitions and subsequently sold.

(2) Other consists of restructuring and restructuring related charges and the pre-divestiture impact of the studio entertainment business.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE

Unaudited

(In millions)

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share–Adjusted Net Income represents the sum of net income (loss), transaction expenses, restructuring and restructuring related charges, spin-off costs, loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment charges, gain (loss) on the disposal of a business, merger related intangible asset amortization, impact on depreciation of acquired fleet, impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet, income (loss) of the studio entertainment business, and certain other items. Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share represents Adjusted Net Income divided by diluted shares outstanding. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share are important measures to evaluate our results of operations between periods on a more comparable basis and to help investors analyze underlying trends in our business, evaluate the performance of our business both on an absolute basis and relative to our peers and the broader market, and provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results and operational strength of our business.

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Net loss $ (24) $ (18)

Transaction expenses 5 74

Merger related intangible asset amortization(1)

31 —

Impact on depreciation related to acquired fleet(2)

(12) (1)

Impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet(3)

16 —

Other(4)

1 —

Tax impact of adjustments above(5)

(10) (18)

Adjusted net income $ 7 $ 37

Diluted shares outstanding 33.4 28.5

Adjusted earnings per diluted share $ 0.21 $ 1.30

(1) Reflects the amortization of the intangible assets acquired in major acquisitions completed since the beginning of 2024.

(2) Reflects the impact of extending the useful lives of rental equipment acquired in major acquisitions, net of the impact of additional depreciation associated with the fair value mark-up of such equipment.

(3) Reflects additional costs recorded in cost of sales of rental equipment associated with the fair value mark-up of rental equipment acquired in major acquisitions and subsequently sold.

(4) Other consists of restructuring and restructuring related charges.

(5) The tax rate applied for all adjustments is 24.8% in the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 25.0% in the three months ended March 31, 2025 (excluding studio entertainment impact) and reflects the statutory rates in the applicable entities. The tax rate applied for the studio entertainment adjustment was 24.2% in the three months ended March 31, 2025, and reflects the stand-alone annual effective tax rate.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES

FREE CASH FLOW

Unaudited

(In millions)

Free cash flow represents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less rental equipment expenditures and non-rental capital expenditures, plus proceeds from disposal of rental equipment, proceeds from disposal of property and equipment, and other investing activities. Free cash flow is used by management in analyzing the Company’s ability to service and repay its debt, fund potential acquisitions and to forecast future periods. However, this measure does not represent funds available for investment or other discretionary uses since it does not deduct cash used to service debt or for other non-discretionary expenditures.

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026 2025

Net cash provided by operating activities $ 277 $ 171

Rental equipment expenditures (272) (187)

Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment 117 94

Net rental equipment expenditures (155) (93)

Non-rental capital expenditures (41) (33)

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 13 4

Free cash flow $ 94 $ 49

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (11)

Decrease in net debt, excluding financing activities $ 94 $ 38

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herc2026q1-earningsprese

Scaling for Sustainable Growth Q1 2026 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL April 28, 2026

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 2 Herc Rentals Team and Agenda Agenda Safe Harbor Q1 2026 Overview Q1 Operations Review Q1 Financial Review 2026 Outlook Q&ALarry Silber Chief Executive Officer Aaron Birnbaum President Mark Humphrey Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Leslie Hunziker Senior Vice President Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 3 Safe Harbor Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements are generally identified by the words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "forecasts," "looks," and future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could" or "may," as well as variations of such words or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions and there can be no assurance that our current expectations will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. They are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties - many of which are beyond our control - as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) the cyclical nature of our industry and our dependence on the levels of capital investment and maintenance expenditures by our customers; (2) the competitiveness of our industry, including the potential downward pricing pressures or the inability to increase prices; (3) our dependence on relationships with key suppliers; (4) our heavy reliance on communication networks, centralized information technology systems and third party technology and services and our ability to maintain, upgrade or replace our information technology systems; (5) our ability to respond adequately to changes in technology and customer demands; (6) our ability to attract and retain key management, sales and trades talent; (7) our rental fleet is subject to residual value risk upon disposition; (8) the impact of climate change and the legal and regulatory responses to such change; (9) our ability to execute our strategy to grow through strategic transactions;(10) our significant indebtedness; and (11) our ability to integrate the acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. into our business and our ability to realize all the anticipated benefits of the transaction. Further information on the risks that may affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other SEC filings. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward- looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to results calculated according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company has provided certain information in this presentation that is not calculated according to GAAP (“non-GAAP”), such as adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per diluted share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, REBITDA, REBITDA margin, REBITDA flow-through, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate operating performance and period-over-period performance of our core business without regard to potential distortions, and believes that investors will likewise find these non-GAAP measures useful in evaluating the Company’s performance. These measures are frequently used by security analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and, as calculated, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. For the definitions of these terms, further information about management’s use of these measures as well as a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the appendix that accompanies this presentation.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 4 First Quarter 2026 Overview Larry Silber Chief Executive Officer

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 5 Q1 2026: Delivering on Growth Strategies Optimize branch network for fleet / operating efficiencies at scale • Completed branch optimization program as part of acquisition integration, increasing specialty branch network by 25% • Opened 3 previously planned greenfield locations Enhance fleet mix • Added specialty fleet for mega projects, cross-selling and end-market expansion Support customers’ efficiency goals through data and telematics • Advanced our industry leading digital capabilities: ProControl by Herc Rentals™ Lead through continuous improvement with E3OS • Standardized processes • Committed to superior customer experiences Prioritize Capital and Invest Responsibly • Continued disciplined investments in fleet • Declared regular dividend Strategies to Accelerate ROIC and Increase Shareholder Returns: Grow the Core Expand Specialty Elevate Technology Execute at Highest Level Allocate Capital

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 6 Operations Review Aaron Birnbaum President

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 7 Focusing on Safety Continuing focus on Perfect Days • Q1 26 all branches reported > 96% Perfect Days • Perfect Days are those with no: • OSHA reportable incidents • At-fault moving vehicle accidents • DOT violations Total TTM Recordable Incident Rate is 0.98 — favorable to industry standard of 1.0 Proven safety record is a must-have for customers

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 8 Optimizing Fleet Mix and Lifecycle Performance 1. Original equipment cost based on ARA guidelines 2. Q3 2025 disposals exclude the divestiture of Cinelease OEC of $301 million $74 $314 $423 $266 $183 2025 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Fleet Expenditures at OEC1 $ in millions $234 $253 $375 $342 $281 2025 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Fleet Disposals at OEC1,2 $ in millions • Focus on acquired-fleet optimization: ◦ Expenditures for rotation, mega projects, specialty equipment ◦ Disposals to improve mix to align to customer demand • Q1 26 disposals generated proceeds of ~49% of OEC ◦ Average age of fleet disposals in the quarter of 79 months • Average fleet age of 47 months at March 31, 2026 19% 26% 12% 21% 22% $9.4 billion at OEC1 Material Handling Other Specialty Aerial Earthmoving Fleet Composition

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 9 Delivering Growth and Resiliency through Diversification Q1 Local vs. National Revenue Mix 53% 47% National Q1 Revenue by Customer1 42% 24% 17% 13% 4% Local Commercial Facilities Contractors Infrastructure & Government Other Industrial • Local market expected stable - Infrastructure, government and MRO help offset moderated commercial sector • National account revenue benefiting from diversification and mega project activity • Specialty fleet, service capabilities and scale driving synergies with new, larger account base • Long-term, balanced target of 60% local / 40% national accounts 1. Refer to 10-K for description of industries related to each customer classification.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 10 Capitalizing on Growth Trends Across Diverse Customer and Project Base Pipeline of new construction and maintenance projects offers wide spectrum of growth opportunities • Banks • Casinos • Hospitality (hotel & motel) • Parking Garages • Religious Building • Retail Facilities • Commercial Warehousing • Education • Facility Maintenance • Healthcare • Data Centers • Sporting Events • TV, Film & Radio • Live Events Contractors (42%) Industrial (24%) Commercial Facilities (13%) Other (4%) • Aerospace • Alternative • Automotive • Energy/ Renewables • Food & Beverage • Agriculture • Chemical Processing • Industrial Manufacturing • Metals & Minerals • Oil & Gas Production • Oil & Gas Pipeline • Oil & Gas Refineries • Pharmaceutical • Power • Pulp. Paper & Wood • Shipbuilding/Yards • Electrical • General Contractors • Mechanical • Remediation & Environmental • Residential • Restoration • Specialty Contractors • Airports • Bridge • Federal Government • Local & State Government • Military Base • Prisons • Railroad & Mass Transportation • Streets, Road & Highway • Sewer & Waste Disposal • Water Supply & Distribution • Utilities Infrastructure & Gov. Direct (17%) Herc Rentals is Well Positioned with Current Trending Opportunities HybridChip Plants Data Centers LNG PlantsRenewables Utilities Healthcare Infrastructure New verticals since 2016 in bold.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 11 Continued Strength in Key End Markets 1.Source: IIR as of December 2025 2.Source: Dodge Analytics U.S. as of April 2026 3.Source: Dodge Analytics U.S. as of April 2026; mega project defined as total dollar value exceeding $250 million Industrial Spending1 $314 $352 $457 $531 $562 $586 $575 $562 $542 $527 21 22 23 24 25 26E 27E 28E 29E 30E $ in billions Non-Residential Starts2 $305 $443 $418 $453 $481 $489 $510 $544 $578 $610 21 22 23 24 25 26E 27E 28E 29E 30E $ in billions Infrastructure Starts2 $209 $256 $309 $334 $405 $397 $377 $373 $369 $368 21 22 23 24 25 26E 27E 28E 29E 30E $ in billions Mega Project Starts3 $291 $304 $673 $826 23 24 25 26E $ in billions

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 12 Operational Progress in 1H:26 Unlocks 2H:26 Growth Momentum Integration • Expanded regional management & organizational design • Sales territory optimization • Technology integration • Branch network optimization • Fleet & supply chain optimization • Salesforce assimilation for systems & go-to-market strategy • Branch assimilation for systems & Herc operating model • Productivity improvements • Cultural alignment New Foundation • 30% larger business by fleet, people, locations • Fleet optimization, the base for: ◦ improving utilization into seasonal peak ◦ driving revenue growth ◦ expanding synergies Acceleration • 2026 growth-fleet onboarding • New specialty locations gaining momentum • Larger sales force maturing • Efficiencies of scale increasing 2H:25 1H:26 2H:26

Financial Review Mark Humphrey Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 14 Q1 2026 Financial Results 1. For a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measure, see the Appendix beginning on Slide 18 2. REBITDA measures contribution from our core rental business without impact of sales of equipment, parts and supplies 3. Based on ARA guidelines Three Months Ended March 31, $ in millions, except per share data 2026 2025 2026 vs 2025 % Change Equipment Rental Revenue $981 $739 32.7% Total Revenues $1,139 $861 32.3% Net Loss $(24) $(18) (33.3)% Loss Per Diluted Share $(0.72) $(0.63) (14.3)% Adjusted Net Income1 $7 $37 (81.1)% Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share1 $0.21 $1.30 (83.8)% Adjusted EBITDA1 $448 $338 32.5% Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 39.3% 39.3% — bps REBITDA1,2 $399 $306 30.4% REBITDA Margin1,2 40.4% 41.1% (70) bps REBITDA YoY Flow-Through1,2 38.3% (36.8)% Average Fleet3 (YoY) 36.4% 9.2% Dollar Utilization3 36.4% 37.6% (120) bps

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 15 Disciplined Capital Management 1. The AR Facility is excluded from current maturities of long-term debt as the Company has the intent and ability to consummate refinancing and extend the term of the agreement. 2. Total liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents and the unused commitments under the ABL Credit Facility and AR Facility. 3. For a definition and calculation, see the Appendix beginning on Slide 18. Maturities As of March 31, 2026 $ in millions $800 $1,650 $600 $1,100 $600 $1,981 $748 $475 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 $84 Finance Leases 2026-2044 2031 Senior Unsecured Notes AR Facility1 2029 Senior Unsecured Notes ABL Credit Facility Ample liquidity2 of $1.9B provides financial flexibility Net leverage3 of 3.96x Free cash flow3 of $94M for first quarter 2026 Quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, paid on March 4, 2026 Maintained Credit Ratings Moody's CFR Ba2; S&P BB 2033 Senior Unsecured Notes 2030 Senior Unsecured Notes Term Loan Facility 2034 Senior Unsecured Notes

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 16 2026 Outlook on Track Key 2026 Assumptions: • Specialty penetration, mega projects and synergies drive revenue growth; local markets stable • Fleet dispositions estimated ~50% lower YoY • Fleet efficiency remains a priority, improving into seasonal demand • Revenue synergies estimated at an incremental $100M to $120M • Cost synergies estimated at an incremental $90M for fully realized target of $125M by YE26 • Interest expense will reflect a full year of acquisition debt • Effective tax rate ~25% • Free cash flow in range of $400–$600 million Metric 2025 Actual 2026 Guidance Equipment Rental Revenue $3.8 billion $4.275 billion to $4.4 billion Adjusted EBITDA $1.8 billion $2.0 billion to $2.1 billion Net Rental Equipment Expenditures $649 million $500 million to $800 million Gross Capex $1.1 billion $800 million to $1.1 billion

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 17 Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values Purpose: We equip our customers and communities to build a brighter future

Appendix

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 19 Glossary of Terms Commonly Use in the Industry OEC: Original Equipment Cost which is an operating measure based on the guidelines of the American Rental Association (ARA), which is calculated as the cost of the asset at the time it was first purchased plus additional capitalized refurbishment costs (with the basis of refurbished assets reset at the refurbishment date). Fleet Age: The OEC weighted age of the entire fleet, based on ARA guidelines. Net Fleet Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures of rental equipment minus the proceeds from disposal of rental equipment. Dollar Utilization ($ UT): Dollar utilization is an operating measure calculated by dividing equipment rental revenue (excluding re-rent, delivery, pick-up and other ancillary revenue) by the average OEC of the equipment fleet for the relevant time period, based on ARA guidelines.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 20 Reconciliation of Net Income to Adj. EBITDA and Adj. EBITDA Margin, Rental Adj. EBITDA (REBITDA), REBITDA Margin and Flow-Through EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and REBITDA—EBITDA represents the sum of net income (loss), provision (benefit) for income taxes, interest expense, net, depreciation of rental equipment and non-rental depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus the sum of transaction expenses, restructuring and restructuring related charges, spin-off costs, non-cash stock based compensation charges, loss on extinguishment of debt (which is included in interest expense, net), impairment charges, gain (loss) on disposal of a business, impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet, impact of the studio entertainment business and certain other items. REBITDA represents Adjusted EBITDA excluding the gain (loss) on sales of rental equipment and new equipment, parts and supplies. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and REBITDA do not purport to be alternatives to net income as an indicator of operating performance. Additionally, none of these measures purports to be an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, as they do not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments and tax payments. Adjusted EBITDA Margin, REBITDA Margin and REBITDA Flow-Through—Adjusted EBITDA Margin (Adjusted EBITDA / Total Revenues) is a commonly used profitability ratio. REBITDA Margin (REBITDA / Equipment rental, service and other revenues) and REBITDA Flow- Through (the year-over-year change in REBITDA/the year-over-year change in Equipment rental, service, and other revenues) are useful operating profitability ratios to management and investors.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 21 Reconciliation of Net Income to Adj. EBITDA and Adj. EBITDA Margin, Rental Adj. EBITDA (REBITDA), REBITDA Margin and Flow-Through Three Months Ended March 31, $ in millions 2026 2025 Net loss $ (24) $ (18) Income tax provision 1 10 Interest expense, net 128 62 Depreciation of rental equipment 242 172 Non-rental depreciation and amortization 73 33 EBITDA 420 259 Non-cash stock-based compensation charges 6 6 Transaction expenses 5 74 Impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet(1) 16 — Other(2) 1 (1) Adjusted EBITDA 448 338 Less: Gain on sales of rental equipment 29 29 Less: Gain on sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 4 3 Less: Impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet(1) 16 — Rental Adjusted EBITDA (REBITDA) $ 399 $ 306 Total revenues $ 1,139 $ 861 Less: Sales of rental equipment 138 105 Less: Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 13 11 Equipment rental, service and other revenues $ 988 $ 745 Total revenues $ 1,139 $ 861 Adjusted EBITDA $ 448 $ 338 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 39.3 % 39.3 % Equipment rental, service and other revenues $ 988 $ 745 REBITDA $ 399 $ 306 REBITDA Margin 40.4 % 41.1 % YOY Change in REBITDA $ 93 YOY Change in Equipment rental, service and other revenues $ 243 YOY REBITDA Flow-Through 38.3 % (1) Reflects additional costs recorded in cost of sales of rental equipment associated with the fair value mark-up of rental equipment acquired in major acquisitions and subsequently sold. (2) Other consists of the restructuring and restructuring related charges and the pre-divestiture impact of the studio entertainment business.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 22 REBITDA Margin and Flow-Through Quarterly Trend $ in millions Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 FY 2025 Q1 2026 Net income (loss) $ (18) $ (35) $ 30 $ 24 $ 1 $ (24) Income tax provision (benefit) 10 (11) 8 (7) — 1 Interest expense, net 62 86 134 134 416 128 Depreciation of rental equipment 172 195 246 243 856 242 Non-rental depreciation and amortization 33 45 70 76 224 73 EBITDA 259 280 488 470 1,497 420 Non-cash stock-based compensation charges 6 6 16 6 34 6 Transaction related costs 74 73 38 14 199 5 Loss (gain) on assets held for sale — 49 (1) — 48 — Impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet(1) — 4 7 16 27 16 Other(2) (1) (2) 3 13 13 1 Adjusted EBITDA 338 410 551 519 1,818 448 Less: Gain on sales of rental equipment 29 20 17 25 91 29 Less: Gain on sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 3 7 6 5 21 4 Less: Impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet(1) — 4 7 16 27 16 Rental Adjusted EBITDA (REBITDA) $ 306 $ 379 $ 521 $ 473 $ 1,679 $ 399 Total revenues $ 861 $ 1,002 $ 1,304 $ 1,209 $ 4,376 $ 1,139 Less: Sales of rental equipment 105 106 151 147 509 138 Less: Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 11 17 18 17 63 13 Equipment rental, service and other revenues $ 745 $ 879 $ 1,135 $ 1,045 $ 3,804 $ 988 REBITDA Margin 41.1 % 43.1 % 45.9 % 45.3 % 44.1 % 40.4 % YOY REBITDA Flow-Through (36.8) % 40.6 % 35.8 % 33.7 % 33.6 % 38.3 % (1) Reflects additional costs recorded in cost of sales of rental equipment associated with the fair value mark-up of rental equipment acquired in major acquisitions and subsequently sold. (2) Other consists of restructuring and restructuring related charges, impairment, spin-off costs and the pre-divestiture impact of the studio entertainment business.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 23 REBITDA Margin and Flow-Through Annual Trend $ in millions 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Net income $ 224 $ 330 $ 347 $ 211 $ 1 Income tax provision 67 104 100 80 — Interest expense, net 86 122 224 260 416 Depreciation of rental equipment 420 536 643 679 856 Non-rental depreciation and amortization 68 95 112 127 224 EBITDA 865 1,187 1,426 1,357 1,497 Non-cash stock-based compensation charges 23 27 18 17 34 Impairment 3 3 — — — Transaction related costs 4 7 8 11 199 Loss on assets held for sale / disposal of business — — — 194 48 Impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet(1) — — — — 27 Other(2) — 3 — 4 13 Adjusted EBITDA 895 1,227 1,452 1,583 1,818 Less: Gain (loss) on sales of rental equipment 19 36 94 87 91 Less: Gain on sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 10 15 13 13 21 Less: Impact of fair value mark-up of acquired fleet — — — — 27 Rental Adjusted EBITDA (REBITDA) $ 866 $ 1,176 $ 1,345 $ 1,483 $ 1,679 Total revenues $ 2,073 $ 2,740 $ 3,282 $ 3,568 $ 4,376 Less: Sales of rental equipment 113 125 346 311 509 Less: Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 31 36 38 37 63 Equipment rental, service and other revenues $ 1,929 $ 2,579 $ 2,898 $ 3,220 $ 3,804 REBITDA Margin 44.8 % 45.7 % 46.4 % 46.1 % 44.1 % YOY REBITDA Flow-Through 47.5 % 48.1 % 53.0 % 42.9 % 33.6 % (1) Reflects additional costs recorded in cost of sales of rental equipment associated with the fair value mark-up of rental equipment acquired in major acquisitions and subsequently sold. Reported amounts prior to 2025 have not been restated as the adjustments were immaterial. (2) Other consists of restructuring and restructuring related charges, impairment, spin-off costs and the pre-divestiture impact of the studio entertainment business.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 24 Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share Three Months Ended March 31, $ in millions 2026 2025 Net loss $ (24) $ (18) Transaction expenses 5 74 Merger related intangible asset amortization(1) 31 — Impact on depreciation related to acquired fleet(2) (12) (1) Impact of the fair value mark-up of acquired fleet(3) 16 — Other(4) 1 — Tax impact of adjustments above(5) (10) (18) Adjusted net income $ 7 $ 37 Diluted shares outstanding 33.4 28.5 Adjusted earnings per diluted share $ 0.21 $ 1.30 Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share—Adjusted Net Income represents the sum of net income (loss), transaction expenses, restructuring and restructuring related charges, spin-off costs, loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment charges, gain (loss) on the disposal of a business, merger related intangible asset amortization, impact on depreciation of acquired fleet, impact of the fair value mark up of acquired fleet, income (loss) of the studio entertainment business and certain other items. Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share represents Adjusted Net Income divided by diluted shares outstanding. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share are important measures to evaluate our results of operations between periods on a more comparable basis and to help investors analyze underlying trends in our business, evaluate the performance of our business both on an absolute basis and relative to our peers and the broader market, provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results and operational strength of our business. (1) Reflects the amortization of the intangible assets acquired in major acquisitions completed since the beginning of 2024. (2) Reflects the impact of extending the useful lives of rental equipment acquired in major acquisitions, net of the impact of additional depreciation associated with the fair value mark-up of such equipment. (3) Reflects additional costs recorded in cost of sales of rental equipment associated with the fair value mark-up of rental equipment acquired in major acquisitions and subsequently sold. (4) Other consists of restructuring and restructuring related charges. (5) The tax rate applied for all adjustments is 24.8% in the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 25.0% in the three months ended March 31, 2025 (excluding studio entertainment impact), and reflects the statutory rates in the applicable entities. The tax rate applied for the studio entertainment adjustment was 24.2% in the three months ended March 31, 2025, and reflects the stand-alone annual effective tax rate.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 25 Calculation of Net Leverage Ratio $ in millions Q1 2025 Q2 2025(1) Q3 2025(1) Q4 2025(1) Q1 2026(1) Long-term debt, net $ 4,026 $ 8,251 $ 8,164 $ 8,021 $ 7,958 (Plus) Current maturities of long-term debt 17 23 26 26 27 (Plus) Unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount 11 50 49 56 53 (Less) Cash and cash equivalents (48) (53) (61) (52) (43) Net debt $ 4,006 $ 8,271 $ 8,178 $ 8,051 $ 7,995 Trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA 1,583 2,200 2,132 2,038 2,017 Net leverage 2.53 x 3.76 x 3.84 x 3.95 x 3.96 x Net Leverage Ratio –The Company has defined its net leverage ratio as net debt, as calculated below, divided by adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve- month period. This measure should be considered supplemental to and not a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s definition of this measure may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. (1) Trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA includes the historical results of Herc and H&E combined and excluding Cinelease studio entertainment for the period.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 26 Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow Three Months Ended March 31, Year Ended December 31, $ in millions 2026 2025 2025 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 277 $ 171 $ 1,085 $ 1,225 $ 1,086 Rental equipment expenditures (272) (187) (1,097) (1,048) (1,320) Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment 117 94 448 288 325 Net rental equipment expenditures (155) (93) (649) (760) (995) Non-rental capital expenditures (41) (33) (157) (161) (156) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 13 4 20 10 15 Other — — — — (15) Free cash flow 94 49 299 314 (65) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (11) (4,257) (600) (430) Proceeds from disposal of business, net — — 99 — — Decrease (increase) in net debt, excluding financing activities $ 94 $ 38 $ (3,859) $ (286) $ (495) Free cash flow is not a recognized term under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Further, since all companies do not use identical calculations, our definition and presentation of this measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Free Cash Flow—Free cash flow represents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less rental equipment expenditures and non-rental capital expenditures, plus proceeds from disposal of rental equipment, proceeds from disposal of property and equipment, and other investing activities. Free cash flow is used by management in analyzing the Company’s ability to service and repay its debt, fund potential acquisitions and to forecast future periods. However, this measure does not represent funds available for investment or other discretionary uses since it does not deduct cash used to service debt or for other non-discretionary expenditures.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 27 Historical Fleet at OEC1 $ in millions FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 FY 2025 Q1 2026 Beginning Balance $ 3,589 $ 4,381 $ 5,637 $ 6,328 $ 7,044 $ 6,879 $ 9,858 $ 9,600 $ 7,044 $ 9,523 Expenditures 725 1,218 1,218 1,077 74 314 423 266 1,077 183 Disposals (281) (322) (813) (723) (234) (253) (375) (342) (1,204) (281) Acquisitions 346 395 303 395 (1) 2,893 — (3) 2,889 — Divestiture — — — — — — (301) — (301) — Foreign Currency / Other 2 (35) (17) (33) (4) 25 (5) 2 18 16 Ending Balance $ 4,381 $ 5,637 $ 6,328 $ 7,044 $ 6,879 $ 9,858 $ 9,600 $ 9,523 $ 9,523 $ 9,441 Proceeds as a percent of OEC 41.8 % 44.4 % 44.2 % 44.9 % 44.8 % 43.5 % 41.4 % 45.1 % 43.4 % 48.7 % 1. Original equipment cost based on ARA guidelines.

Q1 2026Herc Holdings Inc. NYSE: HRI 28 For additional information, please contact: Leslie Hunziker SVP Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability leslie.hunziker@hercrentals.com 239-301-1675

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Apr. 28, 2026

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