Hertz Stock Skyrockets on First Profit in 2 Years – What It Means for Investors
Hertz posted a Q3 2025 net profit of $184 million, its first in nearly two years, compared to a $1.3 billion loss a year ago. Shares jumped up to 27% after earnings beat forecasts, with revenue at $2.5 billion. Fleet upgrades and cost cuts pushed utilization to 84% and slashed depreciation. Hertz scaled back its EV push in 2024, selling 20,000 electric vehicles amid weak rental demand and high costs.