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HRI

Herc Holdings Inc.

HRI

Industrials · Rental & Leasing Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$121.57

Overvalued · -65% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.30%

Annual Dividend

$2.80

Payout Ratio

183%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 2, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about HRI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) has a forward dividend yield of 2.30%, based on an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and a share price of $121.57.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HRI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • HRI has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • HRI's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 2, 2026, for a dividend of $0.70 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HRI pays out 183% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HRI's 2.30% yield is 46% above its five-year average yield of 1.57%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HRI is $42.59 per share, 65% below the $121.57 share price, so HRI screens as overvalued.
  • Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 20 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 5.3% increase to $0.700 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 18, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "HRI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HRI

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) yields 2.30% ($2.80 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (64/100) and has 4 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is HRI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.30% ($2.80/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (183%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.30%
Payout Ratio
183%
Annual Dividend
$2.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 2, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
2.05
Market Cap
$4.1B
P/E Ratio
79.5
5-Yr Total Return
-29%
52-Week Range
$88.45 – $188.35
Dividend Safety
C · 64/100
Ever Cut?
No

HRI dividend raises and cuts

Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 20 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 5.3% increase to $0.700 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 18, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 18, 2025Raise$0.665 → $0.700+5.3%
Feb 20, 2024Raise$0.633 → $0.665+5.1%
Feb 21, 2023Raise$0.575 → $0.633+10.1%
Feb 22, 2022Raise$0.500 → $0.575+15.0%
Every HRI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
HRI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 2, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →HRI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HRI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.30% ($2.80/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is HRI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HRI's fair value is about $42.59 versus a $121.57 share price — so it looks overvalued (-65% vs. fair value).

Is HRI's dividend safe?

HRI has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 4-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is HRI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for HRI is about $42.59 per share, about 65% below the current $121.57 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is HRI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HRI screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.30% ($2.80/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will HRI cut its dividend?

HRI earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does HRI pay a dividend?

Yes. Herc Holdings Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.30%.

What is HRI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HRI's forward dividend yield is 2.30%, based on a $2.80 annual dividend and a $121.57 share price.

What is HRI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HRI pays $2.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is HRI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HRI's payout ratio is 183% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has HRI grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HRI has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

When is the next HRI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HRI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 2, 2026, for $0.70 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$70.00
Annual$280.00
Monthly avg$23.33

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