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Investing.com - Goldman Sachs has reiterated its Sell rating and $3.00 price target on Hertz Global (NASDAQ:HTZ) following the company’s recent earnings report. According to InvestingPro data, Hertz currently trades at $5.99 with a market capitalization of $1.86 billion, while carrying a concerning debt burden of $18.9 billion.
The firm noted that while Hertz stock outperformed after a slight beat on EBITDA, likely driven by positioning given high short interest, the longer-term outlook remains largely unchanged. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company’s EBITDA stands at -$810 million, with multiple warning signs including rapid cash burn and weak gross profit margins.
Goldman Sachs identified three key factors investors were seeking: proof that normalized EBITDA is sustainably higher than current rates, positive inflection in revenue per day (RPD), and meaningful benefits from vehicle sale gains due to tariffs.
The firm highlighted management’s guidance that the Q2 pricing environment has started challenged, gains on sale will be more limited in the second half of the year, and second-half EBITDA is now guided slightly below breakeven versus slightly above previously.
While Goldman Sachs sees merit in Hertz’s long-term turnaround strategy, it remains cautious pending proof points around the ability to drive long-term growth in RPD and the path to $1 billion normalized EBITDA, compared to the firm’s estimate of approximately $800 million.
In other recent news, Hertz Global Holdings (OTC:HTZGQ) Inc. announced its earnings for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a performance that exceeded expectations. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.34, which was better than the projected -$0.40. Additionally, Hertz Global Holdings achieved revenue of $2.18 billion, slightly surpassing the anticipated $2.17 billion. These figures indicate a positive trend for the company as it continues to navigate the market. The earnings report highlights the company’s ability to perform above analyst forecasts. The results have sparked interest among investors and analysts, as the company shows signs of financial improvement. Hertz Global Holdings continues to be a point of focus for market watchers, given its recent financial disclosures.
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