Herc Holdings Raises Quarterly Dividend 5% to $0.70, Boosts Annual Payout to $2.80

Herc Holdings Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend by 5% to $0.70 Per Share

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02/04/2025 - 08:30 AM

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Herc Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America’s leading equipment rental suppliers, today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the Company's quarterly dividend by $0.035 per share, or 5%, to $0.70 per share.

The dividend is payable March 4, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025.

At the new rate, the indicated dividend on an annual basis is $2.80 per share compared to the previous rate of $2.66 per share.

“We are pleased to start 2025 with a 5% increase in our quarterly dividend,” said Larry Silber, president and chief executive officer. “We remain confident in our strategy and disciplined approach to growth and our ability to generate sustainable shareholder returns while positioning the Company for future opportunities.”

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 439 locations across North America, and 2023 total revenues were approximately $3.3 billion. We offer products and services aimed at helping customers work more efficiently, effectively, and safely. Our classic fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, and lighting equipment. Our 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 ProContractor professional grade tools. We employ approximately 7,700 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.

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