HERC HOLDINGS INC, 10-K filed on 2/17/2026
Annual Report
v3.25.4
Cover - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 13, 2026
Jun. 28, 2025
Cover [Abstract]          
Document Type 10-K        
Document Annual Report true        
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025        
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31        
Document Transition Report false        
Entity File Number 001-33139        
Entity Registrant Name HERC HOLDINGS INC.        
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE        
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-3530539        
Entity Address, Address Line One 27500 Riverview Center Blvd.        
Entity Address, City or Town Bonita Springs        
Entity Address, State or Province FL        
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 34134        
City Area Code 239        
Local Phone Number 301-1000        
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share        
Trading Symbol HRI        
Security Exchange Name NYSE        
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes        
Entity Voluntary Filers No        
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes        
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes        
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer        
Entity Small Business false        
Entity Emerging Growth Company false        
Auditor Attestation Flag true        
Document Financial Statement Error Correction false        
Entity Shell Company false        
Entity Public Float         $ 4,290
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding       33,370,258  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Certain portions, as expressly described in this report, of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, to be filed within 120 days of December 31, 2025 (the "Proxy Statement"), are incorporated by reference into Part III.        
Entity Central Index Key 0001364479        
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY        
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025        
Amendment Flag false        
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Energy-Related, Percent 1217.00% 2.00% 1.00%    
v3.25.4
Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Auditor Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location Tampa, Florida
Auditor Firm ID 238
v3.25.4
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 52 $ 83
Receivables, net of allowances of $31 and $22, respectively 769 589
Prepaid expenses 72 47
Other current assets 63 40
Assets held for sale 0 17
Total current assets 956 776
Rental equipment, net 5,880 4,225
Property and equipment, net 868 554
Right-of-use lease assets 1,489 852
Intangible assets, net 1,665 572
Goodwill 2,873 670
Other long-term assets 45 8
Assets held for sale 0 220
Total assets 13,776 7,877
Current liabilities:    
Current maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations 32 21
Current maturities of operating lease liabilities 56 39
Accounts payable 337 248
Accrued liabilities 305 239
Liabilities held for sale 0 15
Total current liabilities 730 562
Long-term debt, net 8,021 4,069
Financing obligations, net 95 101
Operating lease liabilities 1,479 842
Deferred tax liabilities 1,446 800
Other long-term liabilities 57 47
Liabilities held for sale 0 60
Total liabilities 11,828 6,481
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 13.3 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding 0 0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 133.3 shares authorized, 38.2 and 33.3 shares issued and 33.3 and 28.4 shares outstanding 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 2,448 1,832
Retained earnings 547 633
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (120) (142)
Treasury stock, at cost, 4.9 shares and 4.9 shares (927) (927)
Total equity 1,948 1,396
Total liabilities and equity $ 13,776 $ 7,877
v3.25.4
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts $ 31 $ 22
Preferred stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 13,300,000 13,300,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 133,300,000 133,300,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 38,200,000 33,300,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 33,300,000 28,400,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) 4,900,000 4,900,000
v3.25.4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands, shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues:      
Total revenues $ 4,376,000 $ 3,568,000 $ 3,282,000
Expenses:      
Direct operating 1,602,000 1,291,000 1,139,000
Depreciation of rental equipment 856,000 679,000 643,000
Cost of sales of rental equipment 418,000 224,000 252,000
Cost of sales of new equipment, parts and supplies 42,000 24,000 25,000
Selling, general and administrative 564,000 469,000 440,000
Transaction expenses 199,000 11,000 8,000
Non-rental depreciation and amortization 224,000 127,000 112,000
Interest expense, net 416,000 260,000 224,000
Loss on assets held for sale 48,000 194,000 0
Other expense (income), net 6,000 (2,000) (8,000)
Total expenses 4,375,000 3,277,000 2,835,000
Income before income taxes 1,000 291,000 447,000
Income tax provision 0 (80,000) (100,000)
Net income $ 1,000 $ 211,000 $ 347,000
Weighted average shares outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 31.3 28.4 28.5
Diluted (in shares) 31.4 28.5 28.7
Earnings per share:      
Basic (in USD per share) $ 0.03 $ 7.43 $ 12.18
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 0.03 $ 7.40 $ 12.09
Equipment rental      
Revenues:      
Total revenues $ 3,770,000 $ 3,189,000 $ 2,870,000
Sales of rental equipment      
Revenues:      
Total revenues 509,000 311,000 346,000
Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies      
Revenues:      
Total revenues 63,000 37,000 38,000
Service and other revenue      
Revenues:      
Total revenues $ 34,000 $ 31,000 $ 28,000
v3.25.4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 1 $ 211 $ 347
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation adjustments 15 (25) 7
Pension and postretirement benefit liability adjustments:      
Amortization of net losses and settlement losses included in net periodic pension cost 1 2 1
Pension and postretirement benefit liability adjustments arising during the period 6 (1) 3
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 22 (24) 11
Total comprehensive income $ 23 $ 187 $ 358
v3.25.4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   28.9        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 1,108 $ 0 $ 1,820 $ 224 $ (129) $ (807)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 347     347    
Other comprehensive income 11       11  
Stock-based compensation charges 18   18      
Dividends declared (73)     (73)    
Net settlement on vesting of equity awards (in shares)   0.3        
Net settlement on vesting of equity awards (25)   (25)      
Employee stock purchase plan 4   4      
Exercise of stock options (in shares)   0.1        
Exercise of stock options 3   3      
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)   (1.1)        
Repurchase of common stock (120)         (120)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023   28.2        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 1,273 $ 0 1,820 498 (118) (927)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 211     211    
Other comprehensive income (24)       (24)  
Stock-based compensation charges 17   17      
Dividends declared (76)     (76)    
Net settlement on vesting of equity awards (in shares)   0.1        
Net settlement on vesting of equity awards (12)   (12)      
Employee stock purchase plan 5   5      
Exercise of stock options (in shares)   0.1        
Exercise of stock options $ 2   2      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 28.4 28.4        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 1,396 $ 0 1,832 633 (142) (927)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 1     1    
Other comprehensive income 22       22  
Stock-based compensation charges 34   34      
Dividends declared (87)     (87)    
Net settlement on vesting of equity awards (in shares)   0.1        
Net settlement on vesting of equity awards (8)   (8)      
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)   0.1        
Employee stock purchase plan 6   6      
Issuance of common stock for H&E Acquisition (in shares)   4.7        
Issuance of common stock for H&E Acquisition $ 584   584      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025 33.3 33.3        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 1,948 $ 0 $ 2,448 $ 547 $ (120) $ (927)
v3.25.4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Dividends declared (in USD per share) $ 2.80 $ 2.66 $ 2.53
v3.25.4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 1.0 $ 211.0 $ 347.0
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation of rental equipment 856.0 679.0 643.0
Depreciation of property and equipment 109.0 82.0 71.0
Amortization of intangible assets 115.0 45.0 41.0
Amortization of deferred debt and financing obligations costs 8.0 5.0 4.0
Loss on extinguishment of debt 2.0 0.0 0.0
Stock-based compensation charges 34.0 17.0 18.0
Impairment 6.0 0.0 0.0
Provision for receivables allowance 88.0 70.0 65.0
Loss on assets held for sale 48.0 194.0 0.0
Deferred taxes (9.0) 59.0 89.0
Gain on sale of rental equipment (91.0) (87.0) (94.0)
Other 15.0 12.0 1.0
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:      
Receivables (46.0) (62.0) (98.0)
Other assets (1.0) (26.0) (22.0)
Accounts payable 36.0 2.0 7.0
Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities (86.0) 24.0 14.0
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,085.0 1,225.0 1,086.0
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Rental equipment expenditures (1,097.0) (1,048.0) (1,320.0)
Proceeds from disposal of rental equipment 448.0 288.0 325.0
Non-rental capital expenditures (157.0) (161.0) (156.0)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 20.0 10.0 15.0
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (4,257.0) (600.0) (430.0)
Proceeds from disposal of business, net 99.0 0.0 0.0
Other investing activities 0.0 0.0 (15.0)
Net cash used in investing activities (4,944.0) (1,511.0) (1,581.0)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 4,661.0 800.0 0.0
Repayments of long-term debt (1,200.0) 0.0 0.0
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and securitization 4,585.0 2,008.0 2,127.0
Repayments on revolving lines of credit and securitization (4,092.0) (2,399.0) (1,387.0)
Principal payments under finance lease and financing obligations (22.0) (19.0) (16.0)
Payment of debt financing costs (16.0) (9.0) (1.0)
Dividends paid (87.0) (77.0) (73.0)
Net settlement on vesting of equity awards (8.0) (12.0) (25.0)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan 6.0 5.0 4.0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 0.0 2.0 3.0
Repurchase of common stock 0.0 0.0 (120.0)
Net cash provided by financing activities 3,827.0 299.0 512.0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1.0 (1.0) 0.0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents during the period (31.0) 12.0 17.0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 83.0 71.0 54.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 52.0 83.0 71.0
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Cash paid for interest 419.0 258.0 221.0
Cash paid for income taxes, net 24.0 12.0 30.0
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing activity:      
Purchases of rental equipment in accounts payable 19.0 30.0 0.0
Non-rental capital expenditures in accounts payable 5.0 2.0 0.0
Disposals of rental equipment in accounts receivable 24.0 6.0 0.0
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activity:      
Issuance of common stock for H&E acquisition 584.0 0.0 0.0
Equipment acquired through finance lease $ 21.0 $ 17.0 $ 24.0
v3.25.4
Organization and Description of Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization and Description of Business Organization and Description of Business
Herc Holdings Inc. ("Herc Holdings" or the "Company") is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers with 602 locations in North America as of December 31, 2025. The Company conducts substantially all of its operations through subsidiaries, including Herc Rentals Inc. ("Herc"). With over 60 years of experience, the Company is a full-line equipment rental supplier offering a broad portfolio of equipment for rent. In addition to its principal business of equipment rental, the Company sells used equipment and contractor supplies such as construction consumables, tools, small equipment and safety supplies; provides repair, maintenance, equipment management services and safety training to certain of its customers; offers equipment re-rental services and provides on-site support to its customers; and provides ancillary services such as equipment transport, rental protection, cleaning, refueling and labor.

The Company's fleet includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, and lighting equipment. The Company's equipment rental business is supported by ProSolutions, its industry-specific solutions-based services, which includes power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pumps, trench shoring and its ProContractor professional grade tools.
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include receivables allowances, depreciation of rental equipment, the recoverability of long-lived assets, useful lives and impairment of long-lived tangible and intangible assets including goodwill and trade name, valuation of acquired intangible assets, pension and postretirement benefits, valuation of stock-based compensation, reserves for litigation and other contingencies, accounting for income taxes, and valuation of an earnout receivable, among others.

Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income, cash flows, or shareholder's equity.

Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Herc Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the event that the Company is a primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the variable interest entity are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company accounts for investments in joint ventures using the equity method when it has significant influence but not control and is not the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company's cash and cash equivalents are held in checking accounts, various investment grade institutional money market accounts or bank term deposits. Deposits held at banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk. The Company seeks to mitigate such risks by spreading the risk across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profiles of these counterparties. In addition, the Company has credit risk from financial
instruments used in hedging activities, when appropriate. The Company limits its exposure relating to financial instruments by diversifying the financial instruments among various counterparties, which consist of major financial institutions.

No single customer accounted for more than 3% of the Company’s equipment rental revenue during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, no single customer accounted for more than 5% of accounts receivable.

Receivables
Receivables are stated net of allowances and represent credit extended to customers and manufacturers that satisfy defined credit criteria. The estimate of the allowance for credit losses is based on the Company's historical experience and its judgment as to the likelihood of ultimate collection. Actual receivables are written off against the allowance for credit losses when the Company determines the balance will not be collected. Estimates for future credit memos are based on historical experience and are reflected as reductions to revenue, while the provision for credit losses for rental transactions is reflected as a component of "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

Rental Equipment
Rental equipment is stated at cost, net of related discounts, with holding periods ranging from one year to 15 years. Generally, when rental equipment is acquired, the Company estimates the period that it will hold the asset, primarily based on historical measures of the amount of rental activity (e.g. equipment usage) and the targeted age of equipment at the time of disposal. The Company also estimates the residual value of the applicable rental equipment at the expected time of disposal. The residual value for rental equipment is affected by factors which include equipment age and amount of usage. Depreciation is recorded over the estimated holding period. Depreciation rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis based on management's ongoing assessment of present and estimated future market conditions, their effect on residual values at the time of disposal and the estimated holding periods. Market conditions for used equipment sales can also be affected by external factors such as the economy, natural disasters, fuel prices, supply of similar used equipment, the market price for similar new equipment and incentives offered by manufacturers of new equipment. These key factors are considered when estimating future residual values and assessing depreciation rates. As a result of this ongoing assessment, the Company makes periodic adjustments to depreciation rates of rental equipment in response to changed market conditions.

Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the related assets or leases, whichever is shorter.

Useful lives are as follows:
Buildings
8 to 33 years
Service vehicles
3 to 13 years
Machinery and equipment
1 to 15 years
Computer equipment
1 to 5 years
Furniture and fixtures
2 to 10 years
Leasehold improvementsThe lesser of the asset life or expected lease term including lease extension options.

The Company follows the practice of charging routine maintenance and repairs, including the cost of minor replacements, to maintenance expense. Costs of major replacements are capitalized and depreciated.
Leases
Leases are classified as either finance or operating at inception of the lease, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Operating and finance leases result in the recognition of right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. ROU assets represent the Company's right to use the leased asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments. The liability is calculated as the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments for existing operating leases using either the rate implicit in the lease or, if none exists, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. Operating lease cost is recorded on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term. Finance lease cost includes amortization of the ROU assets on a straight-line basis and interest on the lease liabilities using the effective interest method.

In certain instances, the Company may sell property and enter into an arrangement to lease the property back from the landlord. In these instances, the Company performs a sale-leaseback analysis to determine if the assets can be removed from the balance sheet. If certain criteria are met, the Company recognizes the transaction as a sale, removes the assets from its balance sheet and reflects the future lease payments as rent expense. If the criteria for sale is not met, such as available repurchase options or continuing involvement with the property, the Company is considered the owner for accounting purposes. In these instances, the Company is precluded from derecognizing the assets from its balance sheet and will continue to depreciate the assets over the expected lease term. In conjunction with these arrangements, the Company records a financing obligation equal to the cash proceeds or fair market value of the assets received from the landlord. Lease payments for these properties are recognized as interest expense and a reduction of the financing obligation using the effective interest method. At the end of the lease term, including exercise of any renewal options, the net remaining financing obligation over the net carrying value of the fixed asset will be recognized as a non-cash gain on sale of the property.

Reserves for Self-Insured Claims
The obligation for public liability and property damage on self-insured equipment represents an estimate for both reported accident claims not yet paid, and claims incurred but not yet reported. The related liabilities are recorded on a non-discounted basis. Reserve requirements are based on actuarial evaluations of historical accident claim experience and trends, as well as future projections of ultimate losses, expenses, premiums and administrative costs. The adequacy of the liability is regularly monitored based on evolving accident claim history and insurance-related state legislation changes. If the Company's estimates change or if actual results differ from these assumptions, the amount of the recorded liability is adjusted to reflect these results.
The Company is exposed to various claims relating to its business, including those for which we provide self-insurance. Claims for which we self-insure include: (i) workers compensation claims; (ii) general liability claims by third parties for injury or property damage caused by its equipment or personnel; (iii) automobile liability claims; and (iv) employee health insurance claims. These types of claims may take a substantial amount of time to resolve and, accordingly, the ultimate liability associated with a particular claim, including claims incurred but not reported as of a period-end reporting date, may not be known for an extended period of time. The Company's methodology for developing self-insurance reserves is based on management estimates and independent third-party actuarial estimates. The estimation process considers, among other matters, the cost of known claims over time, cost inflation and incurred but not reported claims. These estimates may change based on, among other things, changes in the Company's claim history or receipt of additional information relevant to assessing the claims and the amount of the recorded liability is adjusted to reflect these changes. The long-term portion of self-insurance reserves are included in "Other long-term liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheet.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Employee Benefits
The Company's employee pension costs and obligations are developed from actuarial valuations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates, salary growth, long-term return on plan assets, retirement rates, mortality rates and other factors. The selection of assumptions is based on historical trends and known economic and market conditions at the time of valuation, as well as independent studies of trends performed by actuaries. However, actual results may differ substantially from the estimates that were based on the assumptions. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for all of the plans.

Actual results that differ from the Company's assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and, therefore, generally affect its recognized expense in such future periods. While management believes that the assumptions used are appropriate, significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in assumptions would affect the Company's pension costs and obligations.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Assets and liabilities of international subsidiaries whose functional currency is the local currency are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date; income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates throughout the year. The related translation adjustments are reflected in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” in the equity section of the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions are included in earnings.

Business Combinations
The Company has made multiple acquisitions and may continue to make acquisitions in the future. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded based on their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. Long-lived assets, principally rental equipment, intangible assets including customer relationships, non-compete agreements, trade names and associated trademarks and goodwill generally represent the largest components of the acquisitions.

Rental equipment is valued utilizing either a cost or market approach, or a combination of these methods, depending on the asset being valued and the availability of market data.

The most significant identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives recognized from acquisitions are customer relationships. The fair value for customer relationships is determined as of the acquisition date using the excess earnings method. Under this methodology, the fair value is determined based on the estimated future after-tax cash flows arising from the acquired customer relationships over their estimated useful lives after considering customer attrition and contributory asset charges. The estimated fair values of customer relationships reflect various assumptions that have a significant effect on the calculation and primarily include discount rates, revenue growth rates, customer attrition rates, contributory asset charges and operating margins. In evaluating the amortizable life for customer relationship intangible assets, management considers historical attrition patterns.

Non-compete agreements and trade names and associated trademarks are valued based on variations of the income approach using projected cash flows and may be amortized over the useful life if they are determined to be finite-lived intangible assets.

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the net of the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

As part of an acquisition, the Company will also acquire other assets and assume liabilities. These other assets and liabilities typically include, but are not limited to, parts inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other working capital items. Because of their short-term nature, the fair values of these other assets and liabilities generally approximate the book values on the acquired entities' balance sheets. Determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired is judgmental in nature and can involve the use of significant estimates and assumptions.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
On an annual basis and at interim periods when circumstances require, the Company tests the recoverability of its goodwill. The analysis is conducted as of October 1 each year. The Company has one reporting unit and compares the carrying value of its reporting unit to the fair value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit is greater than its fair value, the Company recognizes an impairment charge for the amount equal to that excess.

The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If a quantitative impairment test is performed, the fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using a combination of an income approach on the present value of estimated future cash flows and a market approach based on published earnings multiples of comparable entities with similar operations and economic characteristics as well as acquisition multiples paid in recent transactions. The Company’s discounted cash flows are based upon reasonable and appropriate assumptions, which are weighted for their likely probability of occurrence, about the underlying business activities of the Company.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets, primarily the Company's trade name, are not amortized but are evaluated annually for impairment and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of this asset may exceed its fair
value. If the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

Finite-Lived Intangible and Long-Lived Assets
Intangible assets include technology, customer relationships and other intangibles. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the estimated economic lives of the assets, which range from two to 15 years. These assets are primarily amortized using the straight-line method, however, certain assets may be amortized using an accelerated method that reflects the economic benefit to the Company. Long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite lives, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the estimated fair value of the asset.

Long-lived assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, that are expected to be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use are classified as assets held for sale. Upon designation as an asset held for sale, the carrying value of each long-lived asset or disposal group is recorded at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and depreciation expense is no longer recorded.

Revenue Recognition
The Company is principally engaged in the business of renting equipment. Ancillary to the Company’s principal equipment rental business, the Company also sells used rental equipment, new equipment and parts and supplies and offers certain services to support its customers.
The Company’s rental transactions are accounted for under ASC Topic 842, Leases, ("Topic 842"). Equipment rental revenue includes revenue generated from renting equipment to customers, including re-rent revenue, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the length of the rental contract. Other equipment rental revenues include fees for the Company's rental protection program and environmental charges and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the length of the rental contract.
The Company’s sale of rental and new equipment, parts and supplies along with certain services provided to customers are recognized under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, ("Topic 606"). The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for such products or services.
See Note 3, "Revenue Recognition" for further discussion of the Company's revenue accounting.
Stock-Based Compensation
Under the Company's stock-based compensation plans, certain employees and members of the Company's board of directors have received grants of restricted stock units, performance stock units and stock options for Herc Holdings common stock.

The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. That cost is recognized over the period during which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options issued at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which includes assumptions related to volatility, expected term, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate.

The Company accounts for restricted stock unit and performance stock unit awards as equity classified awards. For restricted stock units, the expense is based on the grant date fair value of the stock and the number of shares that vest, recognized over the service period. For performance stock units, the expense is based on the grant date fair value of the stock, recognized over a service period depending upon the applicable performance condition. For performance stock units, the Company re-assesses the probability of achieving the applicable performance condition each reporting period and adjusts the recognition of expense accordingly.
Income Taxes
The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, ("Topic 740"), and computes the provision for income taxes on a Separate Return Basis. Under Topic 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records valuation allowances to reduce its deferred tax assets by the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Subsequent changes to enacted tax rates and changes in the interpretations thereof will result in deferred taxes and changes to any related valuation allowances. Provisions are not made for income taxes on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries that are intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States or are expected to be remitted free of taxes. Future distributions, if any, from these international subsidiaries to the United States or changes in U.S. tax rules may require a charge to reflect tax on these amounts.

In accordance with Topic 740, the Company recognizes, in its consolidated financial statements, the impact of the Company's tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. The Company will determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. In evaluating whether a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the Company presumes that the position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority with full knowledge of all relevant information. Upon determination that a tax position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, it is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Company recognizes interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Adopted

Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" ("ASU 2023-09"), which modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (1) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (2) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign) and (3) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). ASU 2023-09 also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. The Company adopted this guidance retrospectively and has made the appropriate disclosures in Note 15, "Income Taxes."

Not Yet Adopted

Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses
In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2024-03, "Income Statement–Reporting Comprehensive Income–Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)" ("ASU 2024-03"), which is intended to improve the disclosures about a public entity's expenses and address requests from investors for more detailed information about the types of expenses in commonly presented expense captions. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. ASU 2024-03 should be applied on a prospective basis, but retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Improvements to Accounting for Internal-Use Software
In September 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2025-06, "IntangiblesGoodwill and OtherInternal-Use Software (Subtopic 250-40)" ("ASU 2025-06"), which is intended to modernize the accounting for internal-use software costs by removing the previous "development stage" model and introducing a model that aligns with current software development methods, such as the agile approach. Capitalization of eligible costs will begin when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable the project will be completed and the software will be used for the function intended. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. ASU 2025-06 should be applied either prospectively, retrospectively, or utilizing a modified transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
The Company is principally engaged in the business of renting equipment. Ancillary to the Company’s principal equipment rental business, the Company also sells used rental equipment, new equipment and parts and supplies and offers certain services to support its customers. The Company operates in North America with revenue from the United States representing 94.4%, 92.9% and 92.0% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company’s rental transactions are accounted for under Topic 842. The Company’s sale of rental and new equipment, parts and supplies along with certain services provided to customers are accounted for under Topic 606. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for such products or services.
The following summarizes the applicable accounting guidance for the Company’s revenues (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Topic 842Topic 606TotalTopic 842Topic 606TotalTopic 842Topic 606Total
Revenues:
Equipment rental$3,372 $— $3,372 $2,862 $— $2,862 $2,577 $— $2,577 
Other rental revenue:
Delivery and pick-up— 256 256 — 213 213 — 188 188 
Other142 — 142 114 — 114 105 — 105 
Total other rental revenues142 256 398 114 213 327 105 188 293 
Total equipment rentals3,514 256 3,770 2,976 213 3,189 2,682 188 2,870 
Sales of rental equipment— 509 509 — 311 311 — 346 346 
Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies— 63 63 — 37 37 — 38 38 
Service and other revenues— 34 34 — 31 31 — 28 28 
Total revenues$3,514 $862 $4,376 $2,976 $592 $3,568 $2,682 $600 $3,282 

Topic 842 revenues
Equipment Rental Revenue
The Company offers a broad portfolio of equipment for rent on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, with substantially all rental agreements cancellable upon the return of the equipment. Virtually all customer contracts can be canceled by the customer with no penalty by returning the equipment within one day; therefore, the Company does not allocate the transaction price between the different contract elements.
Equipment rental revenue includes revenue generated from renting equipment to customers and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the length of the rental contract. As part of this straight-line methodology, when the equipment is returned, the Company recognizes as incremental revenue the excess, if any, between the amount the customer is contractually required to pay, which is based on the rental contract period applicable to the actual number of days the equipment was out on rent, over
the cumulative amount of revenue recognized to date. In any given accounting period, the Company will have customers return equipment and be contractually required to pay more than the cumulative amount of revenue recognized to date under the straight-line methodology. Also included in equipment rental revenue is re-rent revenue in which the Company will rent specific pieces of equipment from vendors and then re-rent that equipment to its customers. Provisions for discounts, rebates to customers and other adjustments are provided for in the period the related revenue is recorded.
Other
Other equipment rental revenue is primarily comprised of fees for the Company’s rental protection program and environmental charges. Fees paid for the rental protection program allow customers to limit the risk of financial loss in the event the Company’s equipment is damaged or lost. Fees for the rental protection program and environmental recovery fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the length of the rental contract.
Topic 606 revenues
Delivery and pick-up
Delivery and pick-up revenue associated with renting equipment is recognized when the services are performed.
Sales of rental equipment, New equipment, Parts and supplies
The Company sells its used rental equipment, new equipment, parts and supplies. Revenues recorded for each category are as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Sales of rental equipment$509 $311 $346 
Sales of new equipment26 12 14 
Sales of parts and supplies37 25 24 
Total$572 $348 $384 

The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of rental equipment, new equipment, parts and supplies when control of the asset transfers to the customer, which is typically when the asset is picked up by or delivered to the customer and when significant risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer. Sales and other tax amounts collected from customers and remitted to government authorities are accounted for on a net basis and, therefore, excluded from revenue.
The Company routinely sells its used rental equipment in order to manage repair and maintenance costs, as well as the composition, age and size of its fleet. The Company disposes of used equipment through a variety of channels including retail sales to customers and other third parties, sales to wholesalers, brokered sales and auctions.

The Company also sells new equipment, parts and supplies. The types of new equipment that the Company sells vary by location and include a variety of ProContractor tools and supplies, small equipment (such as work lighting, generators, pumps, compaction equipment and power trowels), safety supplies and expendables.
Under Topic 606, the accounts receivable balance, prior to allowances for credit losses, for the sale of rental equipment, new equipment, parts and supplies, was approximately $41 million and $17 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Service and other revenues
Service and other revenues primarily include revenue earned from equipment management and similar services for rental customers which includes providing customer support functions such as dedicated in-plant operations, plant management services, equipment and safety training, and repair and maintenance services particularly to industrial customers who request such services.
The Company recognizes revenue for service and other revenues as the services are provided. Service and other revenues are typically invoiced together with a customer’s rental amounts and, therefore, it is not practical for the Company to separate the accounts receivable amount related to services and other revenues that are accounted for under Topic 606; however, such amount is not considered material.
Receivables and contract assets and liabilities

Most of the Company's equipment rental revenue is accounted for under Topic 842. The customers that are responsible for the remaining equipment rental revenue that is accounted for under Topic 606 are generally the same customers that rent the Company's equipment. Concentration of credit risk with respect to the Company's accounts receivable is limited because a large number of geographically diverse customers makes up its customer base. No single customer makes up more than 3% of the Company's equipment rental revenue or more than 5% of its accounts receivable balance for the last three years. The Company manages credit risk associated with its accounts receivable at the customer level through credit approvals, credit limits and other monitoring procedures. The Company maintains allowances for credit losses that reflect the Company's estimate of the amount of receivables that the Company will be unable to collect based on its historical write-off experience.

The Company does not have material contract assets or contract liabilities associated with customer contracts. The Company's contracts with customers do not generally result in material amounts billed to customers in excess of recognizable revenue. The Company did not recognize material revenue during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 or 2023 that was included in the contract liability balance as of the beginning of each period.

Performance obligations

Most of the Company's revenue recognized under Topic 606 is recognized at a point-in-time, rather than over time. Accordingly, in any particular period, the Company does not generally recognize a significant amount of revenue from performance obligations satisfied (or partially satisfied) in previous periods, and the amount of such revenue recognized during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was not material. We also do not expect to recognize material revenue in the future related to performance obligations that were unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of December 31, 2025.

Contract estimates and judgments

The Company's revenues accounted for under Topic 606 generally do not require significant estimates or judgments, primarily for the following reasons:

The transaction price is generally fixed and stated on the Company's contracts;
As noted above, the Company's contracts generally do not include multiple performance obligations, and accordingly do not generally require estimates of the standalone selling price for each performance obligation;
The Company's revenues do not include material amounts of variable consideration; and
Most of the Company's revenue is recognized as of a point-in-time and the timing of the satisfaction of the applicable performance obligations is readily determinable. As noted above, the revenue recognized under Topic 606 is generally recognized at the time of delivery to, or pick-up by, the customer.

The Company monitors and reviews its estimated standalone selling prices on a regular basis.
v3.25.4
Rental Equipment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Rental Equipment [Abstract]  
Rental Equipment Rental Equipment
Rental equipment consists of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Rental equipment$8,407 $6,423 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(2,527)(2,198)
Rental equipment, net$5,880 $4,225 
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Land and buildings$194 $136 
Service vehicles819 591 
Leasehold improvements201 142 
Machinery and equipment52 33 
Computer equipment and software15 16 
Furniture and fixtures24 19 
Construction in progress50 22 
Property and equipment, gross1,355 959 
Less: accumulated depreciation(487)(405)
Property and equipment, net$868 $554 

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $109 million, $82 million and $71 million, respectively, and is included in "Non-rental depreciation and amortization" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

The Company leases certain of its service vehicles, office equipment, and buildings under finance leases. Depreciation of assets held under finance leases is included in depreciation expense. The gross amounts of property and equipment and related depreciation recorded under finance leases, included in the table above, were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Service vehicles$137 $124 
Leased building— 
Furniture and fixtures
Finance lease assets, gross147 126 
Less: accumulated depreciation(70)(52)
Finance lease assets, net$77 $74 

The Company has entered into financing obligations to lease certain of its properties as discussed further in Note 12, "Financing Obligations." Depreciation of assets held under financing obligations is included in depreciation expense. The gross amounts of land, building and leasehold improvements and related depreciation recorded under financing obligations, included in the table above, were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Land, building and leasehold improvements$72 $72 
Less: accumulated depreciation(44)(42)
Net assets under financing obligations$28 $30 
v3.25.4
Business Combinations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Business Combinations
The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method as defined in ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("Topic 805"). Under this method of accounting, the purchase price allocations below reflect the estimated fair values of the respective assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
2025 Business Combinations
On June 2, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ("H&E") pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 19, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"). H&E was a full-service equipment rental company that provided its customers with a mix of high-quality general rental fleet including aerial, earthmoving, material handling, and other lines of equipment. H&E served a diverse mix of customers across both construction and industrial markets through its network of approximately 160 branches in over 30 U.S. states. The acquisition (i) added scale and density in key rental regions, particularly in several of the largest rental regions in North America; (ii) created cross-sell opportunities of specialty equipment to an expanded customer base and (iii) increased availability of aerial, material handling and earthmoving equipment for the Company's customers.

The Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of H&E in exchange for $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Company common stock on a per-H&E share basis. The total purchase price for the acquisition was $4.8 billion including cash payment of $2.9 billion and the issuance of approximately 4.7 million of the Company's common shares to H&E's shareholders, valued at $584 million. Additionally, the Company paid cash to extinguish $1.4 billion of outstanding H&E debt that was not assumed as part of the acquisition. The acquisition was funded by issuance of new debt consisting of $2.8 billion in senior unsecured notes, a $750 million term loan facility and $2.5 billion of borrowings on a new asset based revolving credit facility, of which approximately $1.6 billion was used to repay borrowings on the prior asset based revolving credit facility. See Note 19, "Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Share" and Note 11, "Debt" for additional information on the equity issued and financing associated with the H&E acquisition, respectively.

The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in millions):
H&E
Cash$
Accounts receivable187 
Other current assets22 
Rental equipment1,781 
Property and equipment288 
Right-of-use lease assets567 
Customer relationships intangible1,190 
Total identifiable assets acquired4,040 
Current liabilities182 
Operating lease liabilities567 
Finance lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities651 
Net identifiable assets acquired2,633 
Goodwill2,183 
Net assets acquired$4,816 

The acquired intangible asset in this acquisition was customer relationships that have an expected life of 10 years. The level of goodwill that resulted from the acquisition is primarily reflective of operational synergies the Company expects to achieve that are not associated with identifiable assets, the value of H&E's assembled workforce and new customer relationships expected to arise from the acquisition. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The purchase price was allocated based on information available at the acquisition date and income taxes and goodwill are subject to change as the Company completes its analysis during the measurement period not to exceed one year as permitted under Topic 805. Since the acquisition date, management continued to assess the opening balance sheet and recorded measurement period adjustments to various accounts, which resulted in a decrease to goodwill of $28 million. The adjustment was primarily related to additional information obtained regarding the valuation of rental equipment as of the acquisition date and completion of the valuation of the customer relationship intangible asset.
The assets and liabilities for H&E were recorded as of June 2, 2025 and the results of operations have been included in the Company's consolidated results of operations since that date. It is not practicable to reasonably estimate the amount of revenue and earnings of H&E since acquisition date, primarily due to the movement of fleet between Herc locations and the acquired H&E locations, as well as the corporate structure and the allocation of corporate costs.

The Company has incurred $193 million of transaction expenses during the year ended December 31, 2025, associated with the acquisition of H&E. Expenses incurred primarily consisted of the one-time termination fee paid on behalf of H&E of $64 million, advisory fees of $27 million, commitment fees related to the Bridge Facility (as defined in Note 11, "Debt") of $21 million and various other financial consulting, professional and legal fees.

2024 Business Combinations
On July 16, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Otay Mesa Sales ("Otay"). Otay was a full-service general equipment rental company comprised of approximately 135 employees and 4 locations serving construction and industrial customers throughout the metropolitan areas of San Diego, California and Phoenix and Yuma, Arizona. The aggregate consideration for the acquisition was approximately $273 million. The acquisition and related fees and expenses were funded through available cash and drawings on the senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility.

The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in millions) as of the acquisition date. The excess of consideration paid over the estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired was initially recorded at $56 million, however, in accordance with Topic 805, the Company recorded a measurement period adjustment and increased goodwill by $11 million during the first quarter of 2025. The adjustment was primarily related to additional information obtained regarding the valuation of rental equipment as of the acquisition date.
Otay
Accounts receivable$14 
Rental equipment120 
Property and equipment8
Intangibles(a)
65
Total identifiable assets acquired207
Current liabilities1
Net identifiable assets acquired206
Goodwill(b)
67
Net assets acquired$273 
(a) The following table reflects the fair values and useful lives of the acquired intangible assets identified (in millions):
OtayLife (years)
Customer relationships$61 14
Non-compete agreements5
Total acquired intangible assets$65 
(b) The level of goodwill that resulted from the acquisition is primarily reflective of operational synergies that the Company expects to achieve that are not associated with identifiable assets, the value of Otay's assembled workforce and new customer relationships expected to arise from the acquisition. All of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
Pro Forma Supplementary Data

The unaudited pro forma supplementary data presented in the table below (in millions) gives effect to the acquisition of H&E and Otay as if it had been included in the Company's consolidated results for the entire period reflected. The unaudited pro forma supplementary data is provided for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the Company's results of operations had the acquisitions been included for the period presented, nor is it indicative of the Company's future results.
Year Ended December 31, 2025Year Ended December 31, 2024
HercH&ETotalHercOtayH&ETotal
Historic/pro forma equipment rental revenues$3,770 $455 $4,225 $3,189 $39 $1,253 $4,481 
Historic/pro forma total revenues4,376 536 4,912 3,568 41 1,516 5,125 
Historic/combined pretax income (loss)(44)(43)291 162 457 
Pro forma adjustments to consolidated pretax income:
Impact of fair value adjustments/useful life changes on depreciation(a)
33 33 75 78 
Intangible asset amortization(b)
(50)(50)(5)(119)(124)
Interest expense(c)
(104)(104)(10)(291)(301)
Elimination of historic interest(d)
26 26 72 75 
Transaction expenses(e)
244 244 (47)(45)
Pro forma pretax income$106 $140 

Year Ended December 31, 2023
HercOtayTotal
Historic/pro forma equipment rental revenues$2,870 $65 $2,935 
Historic/pro forma total revenues3,282 73 3,355 
Historic/combined pretax income447 10 457 
Pro forma adjustments to consolidated pretax income:
Impact of fair value adjustments/useful life changes on depreciation(a)
Intangible asset amortization(b)
(8)(8)
Interest expense(c)
(18)(18)
Elimination of historic interest(d)
Transaction expenses(e)
— — 
Pro forma pretax income$439 
(a) Depreciation of rental equipment was adjusted for the fair value at acquisition and changes in useful lives of equipment acquired.
(b) Intangible asset amortization was adjusted to include amortization of the acquired intangible assets.
(c) As discussed above, the Company funded the H&E and Otay acquisitions in part with borrowings under various long-term debt instruments. Interest expense was adjusted to reflect interest on such borrowings.
(d) Historic interest on debt that is not part of the combined entity was eliminated.
(e) Transaction expenses associated with the H&E and Otay acquisitions that were contingent upon closing, whether incurred by the Company or the acquiree, were assumed to have been recognized as of the beginning of the earliest period disclosed. Non-contingent transaction expenses were assumed to have been recognized prior to the earliest period presented and were excluded from the periods presented.
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1 and determined that no impairment existed for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Subsequent to the annual impairment test in 2024, it was determined that goodwill classified as assets held for sale was fully impaired. The following summarizes the Company's goodwill (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Balance at the beginning of the period:
Goodwill, gross$1,334 $1,154 
Accumulated impairment losses(664)(671)
Goodwill670 483 
Additions2,201 190 
Currency translation(3)
Balance at the end of the period:
Goodwill, gross3,541 1,334 
Accumulated impairment losses(668)(664)
Goodwill$2,873 $670 
Intangible Assets
The Company performed its annual impairment test of indefinite-lived intangible assets as of October 1 and assessed finite-lived intangible assets for impairment triggers and determined that no impairment existed for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Subsequent to the annual impairment test in 2024, it was determined that certain finite-lived intangible assets classified as assets held for sale were impaired. Intangible assets, net, consisted of the following major classes (in millions):
 December 31, 2025
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Finite-lived intangible assets:  
Customer relationships$1,552 $(203)$1,349 
Non-compete agreements19 (10)
Internally developed software(a)
53 (17)36 
Total1,624 (230)1,394 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 
Trade name271 — 271 
Total intangible assets, net$1,895 $(230)$1,665 
(a) Includes capitalized costs of $21 million yet to be placed into service.
 December 31, 2024
 Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Finite-lived intangible assets:  
Customer relationships$363 $(100)$263 
Non-compete agreements19 (6)13 
Internally developed software(a)
39 (14)25 
Total421 (120)301 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 
Trade name271 — 271 
Total intangible assets, net$692 $(120)$572 
(a) Includes capitalized costs of $14 million yet to be placed into service.
The customer relationship intangible asset acquired during the year ended December 31, 2025 has a useful life of 10.0 years.
Amortization of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $115 million, $45 million and $41 million, respectively. Based on the amortizable assets in-service as of December 31, 2025, the Company expects amortization expense to be approximately $162 million in 2026, $150 million in 2027, $145 million in 2028, $142 million in 2029, $140 million in 2030, and $634 million thereafter.
v3.25.4
Assets Held for Sale
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Assets Held for Sale Assets Held for Sale
During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reclassified the Cinelease studio entertainment and lighting and grip equipment rental business ("Cinelease") as assets held for sale and started exploring strategic alternatives to divest of this business as the film and studio entertainment industry has shifted to a studio centric model that was a departure from the Company's business model.

The Company assessed the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, each reporting period it remained classified as held for sale. During the second quarter of 2025, there was indication that the carrying value of Cinelease was greater than the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, based on slower than anticipated return of productions subsequent to settlement of actual and potential labor strikes, therefore an impairment analysis was performed. The fair value was estimated using a market approach based on offers received through a competitive bid process, exclusive of potential earnouts for future performance. Accordingly, the Company recorded a pre-tax loss on assets held for sale of approximately $49 million.

On July 31, 2025, the Company completed the sale of Cinelease for initial cash consideration of $100 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, and agreed upon earnouts pursuant to the purchase and sale agreement. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company recognized a pre-tax gain on the divestiture of $1 million based on net cash proceeds received at closing of $97 million plus the fair value of the Cinelease earnout receivable of $32 million less the net assets of Cinelease of $128 million as of July 31, 2025. See Note 18, "Fair Value Measurements " for additional information regarding the earnout receivable.
v3.25.4
Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company leases real estate, office equipment and service vehicles. The Company's leases have remaining lease terms of up to 22 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 25 years. The Company determines the lease term used to record each lease by including the initial lease term and, in the case where there are options to extend, will include the option to extend if it has determined that it reasonably certain that the Company would exercise those options.

The Company also leases certain equipment that it rents to its customers where the payments vary based upon the amount of time the equipment is on rent. There are no fixed payments on these leases and, therefore, no lease liability or ROU assets have been recorded. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Lease expense for these leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The components of lease expense consist of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
Classification20252024
Operating lease cost(a)
Direct operating$189 $158 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assetsDepreciation and amortization19 16 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net
Sublease incomeEquipment rental revenue(65)(77)
Net lease cost$146 $100 
(a) Includes short-term leases of $50 million and $62 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and variable lease costs of $9 million and $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Balance sheet information related to leases consists of the following (in millions):
ClassificationDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Assets
Operating lease ROU assetsRight-of-use assets$1,489 $852 
Finance lease ROU assets
Property and equipment, net(a)
77 74 
Total leased assets$1,566 $926 
Liabilities
Current:
OperatingCurrent maturities of operating lease liabilities$56 $39 
FinanceCurrent maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations19 17 
Non-current:
OperatingOperating lease liabilities1,479 842 
FinanceLong-term debt, net62 60 
Total lease liabilities$1,616 $958 
(a) Finance lease right-of-use assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $70 million and $52 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases17.917.1
Finance leases5.75.1
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases4.74 %4.31 %
Finance leases4.51 %4.29 %

Cash flow information related to leases consists of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$65 $51 
Operating cash flows from finance leases$$
Financing cash flows from finance leases$18 $16 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$317 $300 
Finance leases$21 $17 
Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$128 $22 
2027137 17 
2028134 17 
2029131 13 
2030127 10 
Thereafter1,725 14 
Total lease payments2,382 93 
Less: Interest(847)(12)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,535 $81 
Leases Leases
The Company leases real estate, office equipment and service vehicles. The Company's leases have remaining lease terms of up to 22 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 25 years. The Company determines the lease term used to record each lease by including the initial lease term and, in the case where there are options to extend, will include the option to extend if it has determined that it reasonably certain that the Company would exercise those options.

The Company also leases certain equipment that it rents to its customers where the payments vary based upon the amount of time the equipment is on rent. There are no fixed payments on these leases and, therefore, no lease liability or ROU assets have been recorded. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Lease expense for these leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The components of lease expense consist of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
Classification20252024
Operating lease cost(a)
Direct operating$189 $158 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assetsDepreciation and amortization19 16 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net
Sublease incomeEquipment rental revenue(65)(77)
Net lease cost$146 $100 
(a) Includes short-term leases of $50 million and $62 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and variable lease costs of $9 million and $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Balance sheet information related to leases consists of the following (in millions):
ClassificationDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Assets
Operating lease ROU assetsRight-of-use assets$1,489 $852 
Finance lease ROU assets
Property and equipment, net(a)
77 74 
Total leased assets$1,566 $926 
Liabilities
Current:
OperatingCurrent maturities of operating lease liabilities$56 $39 
FinanceCurrent maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations19 17 
Non-current:
OperatingOperating lease liabilities1,479 842 
FinanceLong-term debt, net62 60 
Total lease liabilities$1,616 $958 
(a) Finance lease right-of-use assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $70 million and $52 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases17.917.1
Finance leases5.75.1
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases4.74 %4.31 %
Finance leases4.51 %4.29 %

Cash flow information related to leases consists of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$65 $51 
Operating cash flows from finance leases$$
Financing cash flows from finance leases$18 $16 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$317 $300 
Finance leases$21 $17 
Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$128 $22 
2027137 17 
2028134 17 
2029131 13 
2030127 10 
Thereafter1,725 14 
Total lease payments2,382 93 
Less: Interest(847)(12)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,535 $81 
v3.25.4
Accrued Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consists of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Accrued compensation and benefit costs$73 $58 
Rebate accrual54 43 
Taxes payable47 30 
Accrued interest24 38 
Customer related deferrals28 19 
Insurance reserves36 31 
Service vehicle purchase commitment12 — 
Other31 20 
Total accrued liabilities$305 $239 
v3.25.4
Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The Company's debt consists of the following (in millions):
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate at December 31, 2025
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate at December 31, 2025
Fixed or Floating Interest RateMaturityDecember 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Senior Notes
2027 NotesN/AN/AN/AN/A$— $1,200 
2029 Notes6.91%6.63%Fixed2029800 800 
2030 Notes7.25%7.00%Fixed20301,650 — 
2031 Notes5.94%5.75%Fixed2031600 — 
2033 Notes7.43%7.25%Fixed20331,100 — 
2034 Notes6.14%6.00%Fixed2034600 — 
Other Debt
New ABL Credit FacilityN/A5.10%Floating20302,047 — 
Prior ABL Credit FacilityN/AN/AN/AN/A— 1,621 
Term Loan Facility5.79%5.52%Floating2032750 — 
AR FacilityN/A4.68%Floating2026475 400 
Finance lease liabilities4.51%N/AFixed2026-204481 77 
Unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount(a)
(56)(12)
Total debt8,047 4,086 
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt(26)(17)
Long-term debt, net$8,021 $4,069 
(a)    Unamortized debt issuance costs totaling $12 million related to the New ABL Credit Facility and AR Facility (as each is defined below) as of December 31, 2025 and $6 million related to the Prior ABL Credit Facility and AR Facility (as each is defined below) as of December 31, 2024, are included in "Other long-term assets" in the consolidated balance sheets.

The effective interest rate for the fixed rate 2029 Notes, 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes, 2033 Notes, and 2034 Notes (as defined below) includes the stated interest on the notes and the amortization of any debt issuance costs. The effective interest rate for the variable rate Term Loan Facility (as defined below) includes the stated interest on the loan and the amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs.

Maturities
The nominal principal amounts of maturities of debt for each of the periods ending December 31 are as follows (in millions):
2026$26 
202721 
2028497 
2029819 
20303,713 
Thereafter3,027 
Total$8,103 

The Company's liquidity needs arise from the funding of its costs of operations and capital expenditures, debt service on its indebtedness, funding acquisitions, payment of dividends and repurchases of its shares. The Company believes that cash generated from operations and cash received from the disposal of rental and other equipment, together with amounts available under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the "New ABL Credit Facility") and AR Facility (as defined below) will be adequate to permit the Company to meet its obligations over the next 12 months.
Senior Notes—2027 Notes
On July 9, 2019, the Company issued $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of its 5.50% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”). On December 16, 2025, the Company redeemed the $1.2 billion outstanding principal of the 2027 Notes at a redemption price of 100.00%, plus interest accrued to, but excluding December 16, 2025. The Company used the combined net proceeds from its offering of the 2031 Notes and 2034 Notes (both as defined below), together with certain other borrowings by the Company, to redeem the 2027 Notes and to pay related fees and expenses. The Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2 million comprised of unamortized debt issuance costs.

Senior Notes—2029 Notes
On June 7, 2024, the Company issued $800 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). Interest on the 2029 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.625% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15. The 2029 Notes will mature on June 15, 2029.
Ranking; Guarantees
The 2029 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with all of the Company's existing and future senior indebtedness, effectively junior to any of the Company's existing and future indebtedness, including the New ABL Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility (as defined below), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to any of the Company's existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2029 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, subject to limited exceptions including special purpose securitization subsidiaries, by the Company's current and future domestic subsidiaries.
Redemption
The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to June 15, 2026, at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes, plus the applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time (i) on or after June 15, 2026 and prior to June 15, 2027, at a price equal to 103.313% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes, (ii) on or after June 15, 2027 and prior to June 15, 2028, at a price equal to 101.656% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes and (iii) on or after June 15, 2028, at a price equal to 100.00% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time on or prior to June 15, 2026, the Company may, at its option, redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 106.625% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Covenants
The indenture governing the 2029 Notes contains certain covenants applicable to the Company and its restricted subsidiaries, including limitations on: indebtedness; restricted payments; liens; dispositions of proceeds from asset sales; transactions with affiliates; dividends and other payment restrictions affecting restricted subsidiaries; designations of unrestricted subsidiaries; and mergers, consolidations and sale of assets. Upon the occurrence of certain events constituting a change of control triggering event, the Company is required to make an offer to repurchase all of the 2029 Notes (unless otherwise redeemed) at a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances, it must use the proceeds to make an offer to purchase the 2029 Notes at a price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date.
Events of Default
The indenture also provides for customary events of default, including the following (subject to any applicable cure period): nonpayment, breach of covenants in the indenture, payment defaults under or acceleration of certain other indebtedness, failure to discharge certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If an event of default occurs or is continuing, the trustee or the holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes then outstanding may declare the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to be due and payable immediately.

Senior Notes—2030 Notes
On June 2, 2025, the Company issued $1.65 billion aggregate principal amount of its 7.00% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes"). The net proceeds were used to finance, in part, the H&E acquisition and to pay related fees and expenses. Interest on
the 2030 Notes accrues at the rate of 7.00% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The 2030 Notes will mature on June 15, 2030.
Ranking; Guarantees
The 2030 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with all of the Company's existing and future senior indebtedness, effectively junior to any of the Company's existing and future secured indebtedness, including the New ABL Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility (as defined below), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to any of the Company's existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2030 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, subject to limited exceptions including special purpose securitization subsidiaries, by the Company's current and future domestic subsidiaries.
Redemption
The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2030 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to June 15, 2027, at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Notes, plus the applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2030 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time (i) on or after June 15, 2027 and prior to June 15, 2028, at a price equal to 103.500% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes, (ii) on or after June 15, 2028 and prior to June 15, 2029, at a price equal to 101.750% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes and (iii) on or after June 15, 2029, at a price equal to 100.000% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time on or prior to June 15, 2027, the Company may, at its option, redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 107.00% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Covenants
The indenture governing the 2030 Notes contains certain covenants applicable to the Company and its restricted subsidiaries, including limitations on: indebtedness; restricted payments; liens; dispositions of proceeds from asset sales; transactions with affiliates; dividends and other payment restrictions affecting restricted subsidiaries; designations of unrestricted subsidiaries; and mergers, consolidations and sale of assets. Upon the occurrence of certain events constituting a change of control triggering event, the Company is required to make an offer to repurchase all of the 2030 Notes (unless otherwise redeemed) at a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances, it must use the proceeds to make an offer to purchase the 2030 Notes at a price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date.
Events of Default
The indenture also provides for customary events of default, including the following (subject to any applicable cure period): nonpayment, breach of covenants in the indenture, payment defaults under or acceleration of certain other indebtedness, failure to discharge certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If an event of default occurs or is continuing, the trustee or the holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Notes then outstanding may declare the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to be due and payable immediately.

Senior Notes—2031 Notes
On December 16, 2025, the Company issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.75% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes"). The net proceeds, together with certain other borrowings by the Company, were used to redeem the 2027 Notes and to pay related fees and expenses. Interest on the 2031 Notes accrues at the rate of 5.75% per annum and will be payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, commencing on March 15, 2026. The 2031 Notes will mature on March 15, 2031.
Ranking; Guarantees
The 2031 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with all of the Company's existing and future senior indebtedness, effectively junior to any of the Company's existing and future indebtedness, including the New ABL Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility (both as defined below), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to any of the Company's existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2031 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, subject to limited exceptions including special purpose securitization subsidiaries, by the Company's current and future domestic subsidiaries.
Redemption
The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to March 15, 2028, at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes, plus the applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2031 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time (i) on or after March 15, 2028 and prior to March 15, 2029, at a price equal to 102.875% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes, (ii) on or after March 15, 2029 and prior to March 15, 2030, at a price equal to 101.438% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes and (iii) on or after March 15, 2030, at a price equal to 100.000% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time on or prior to March 15, 2028, the Company may, at its option, redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 105.750% of the principal amount of the 2031 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Covenants
The indenture governing the 2031 Notes contains certain covenants applicable to the Company and its restricted subsidiaries, including limitations on: indebtedness; restricted payments; liens; dispositions of proceeds from asset sales; transactions with affiliates; dividends and other payment restrictions affecting restricted subsidiaries; designations of unrestricted subsidiaries; and mergers, consolidations and sale of assets. Upon the occurrence of certain events constituting a change of control triggering event, the Company is required to make an offer to repurchase all of the 2031 Notes (unless otherwise redeemed) at a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances, it must use the proceeds to make an offer to purchase the 2031 Notes at a price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date.
Events of Default
The indenture also provides for customary events of default, including the following (subject to any applicable cure period): nonpayment, breach of covenants in the indenture, payment defaults under or acceleration of certain other indebtedness, failure to discharge certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If an event of default occurs or
is continuing, the trustee or the holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes then outstanding may declare the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to be due and payable immediately.

Senior Notes—2033 Notes
On June 2, 2025, the Company issued $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 7.25% Senior Notes due 2033 (the "2033 Notes"). The net proceeds were used to finance, in part, the H&E acquisition and to pay related fees and expenses. Interest on the 2033 Notes accrues at the rate of 7.25% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15. The 2033 Notes will mature on June 15, 2033.
Ranking; Guarantees
The 2033 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with all of the Company's existing and future senior indebtedness, effectively junior to any of the Company's existing and future indebtedness, including the New ABL Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility (both as defined below), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to any of the Company's existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2033 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, subject to limited exceptions including special purpose securitization subsidiaries, by the Company's current and future domestic subsidiaries.
Redemption
The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2033 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to June 15, 2028, at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2033 Notes, plus the applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2033 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time (i) on or after June 15, 2028 and prior to June 15, 2029, at a price equal to 103.625% of the principal amount of the 2033 Notes, (ii) on or after June 15, 2029 and prior to June 15, 2030, at a price equal to 101.813% of the principal amount of the 2033 Notes and (iii) on or after June 15, 2030, at a price equal to 100.000% of the principal amount of the 2033 Notes, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time on or prior to June 15, 2028, the Company may, at its option, redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2033
Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 107.250% of the principal amount of the 2033 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Covenants
The indenture governing the 2033 Notes contains certain covenants applicable to the Company and its restricted subsidiaries, including limitations on: indebtedness; restricted payments; liens; dispositions of proceeds from asset sales; transactions with affiliates; dividends and other payment restrictions affecting restricted subsidiaries; designations of unrestricted subsidiaries; and mergers, consolidations and sale of assets. Upon the occurrence of certain events constituting a change of control triggering event, the Company is required to make an offer to repurchase all of the 2033 Notes (unless otherwise redeemed) at a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances, it must use the proceeds to make an offer to purchase the 2033 Notes at a price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date.
Events of Default
The indenture also provides for customary events of default, including the following (subject to any applicable cure period): nonpayment, breach of covenants in the indenture, payment defaults under or acceleration of certain other indebtedness, failure to discharge certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If an event of default occurs or
is continuing, the trustee or the holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the 2033 Notes then outstanding may declare the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to be due and payable immediately.

Senior Notes—2034 Notes
On December 16, 2025, the Company issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% Senior Notes due 2034 (the "2034 Notes" and, together with the 2029 Notes, 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2033 Notes, the "Notes"). The net proceeds, together with certain other borrowings by the Company, were used to redeem the 2027 Notes and to pay related fees and expenses. Interest on the 2034 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.00% per annum and will be payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, commencing on March 15, 2026. The 2034 Notes will mature on March 15, 2034.
Ranking; Guarantees
The 2034 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with all of the Company's existing and future senior indebtedness, effectively junior to any of the Company's existing and future indebtedness, including the New ABL Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility (both as defined below), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to any of the Company's existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2034 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, subject to limited exceptions including special purpose securitization subsidiaries, by the Company's current and future domestic subsidiaries.
Redemption
The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2034 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to March 15, 2029, at a price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2034 Notes, plus the applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company may, at its option, redeem the 2034 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time (i) on or after March 15, 2029 and prior to March 15, 2030, at a price equal to 103.000% of the principal amount of the 2034 Notes, (ii) on or after March 15, 2030 and prior to March 15, 2031, at a price equal to 101.500% of the principal amount of the 2034 Notes and (iii) on or after March 15, 2031, at a price equal to 100.000% of the principal amount of the 2034 Notes, in each case, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time on or prior to March 15, 2029, the Company may, at its option, redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2034 Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 106.00% of the principal amount of the 2034 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Covenants
The indenture governing the 2034 Notes contains certain covenants applicable to the Company and its restricted subsidiaries, including limitations on: indebtedness; restricted payments; liens; dispositions of proceeds from asset sales; transactions with affiliates; dividends and other payment restrictions affecting restricted subsidiaries; designations of unrestricted subsidiaries; and mergers, consolidations and sale of assets. Upon the occurrence of certain events constituting a change of control triggering event, the Company is required to make an offer to repurchase all of the 2034 Notes (unless otherwise redeemed) at a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. If
the Company sells assets under certain circumstances, it must use the proceeds to make an offer to purchase the 2034 Notes at a price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date.
Events of Default
The indenture also provides for customary events of default, including the following (subject to any applicable cure period): nonpayment, breach of covenants in the indenture, payment defaults under or acceleration of certain other indebtedness, failure to discharge certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If an event of default occurs or
is continuing, the trustee or the holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the 2034 Notes then outstanding may declare the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to be due and payable immediately.

New ABL Credit Facility
On June 2, 2025, Herc Holdings, Herc, Matthews Equipment Limited and certain other subsidiaries of Herc Holdings entered into a credit agreement with respect to a new senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the "New ABL Credit Facility"), which refinanced in full and replaced the then existing asset-based credit facility entered into on July 31, 2019 ("Prior ABL Credit Facility") and related collateral/security agreements. The Company borrowed $2.5 billion under the New ABL Credit Facility to repay all amounts outstanding under the Prior ABL Credit Facility and fund, in part, the H&E acquisition.
The New ABL Credit Facility provides for aggregate maximum borrowings of up to $4.0 billion (subject to availability under a borrowing base). Up to $250 million of the revolving loan facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit, subject to certain conditions including issuing lender participation. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and limitations, the New ABL Credit Facility allows for the addition of incremental revolving commitments and/or incremental term loans.
Maturity
The New ABL Credit Facility matures on June 2, 2030.
Guarantees; Collateral/Security
The obligations of each of the borrowers under the New ABL Credit Facility are guaranteed by each of Herc Holdings’ direct and indirect U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, with certain exceptions, including special purpose securitization subsidiaries. The obligations of the borrowers under the New ABL Credit Facility and the guarantees thereof are secured by security interests in substantially all of the assets of each borrower and guarantor, including pledges of all the capital stock of all of their direct subsidiaries, with certain exceptions. The security interests under the New ABL Credit Facility rank pari passu with the security interests granted to the Term Loan Facility. The liens securing the New ABL Credit Facility are subject to certain exceptions. Also, subject to certain limitations and conditions, the New ABL Credit Facility permits the incurrence of future secured debt on a basis either pari passu with, or subordinated to, the liens securing the New ABL Credit Facility.
On June 2, 2025, in connection with the New ABL Credit Facility, the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries of entered into an Amended and Restated U.S. Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, and Matthews Equipment Limited and certain Canadian subsidiaries entered into an Amended and Restated Canadian Guarantee and Collateral Agreement.
Interest
The interest rates applicable to any loans under the New ABL Credit Facility are based, at the option of the borrowers, on (i) a floating rate based on Term SOFR (for loans denominated in U.S. dollars) or Term CORRA (for loans denominated in Canadian dollars) plus an initial margin of 1.375% per annum or (ii) a base rate plus an initial margin of 0.375%, in each case, where margin is adjusted under the New ABL Credit Facility based on the quarterly average excess availability under the New ABL Credit Facility.
Covenants
The New ABL Credit Facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the borrowers and their subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, prepay other indebtedness, make dividends and other restricted payments, create or incur liens, make acquisitions and other investments, engage in mergers, consolidations or sales of assets, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, and enter into certain restrictive agreements limiting the ability to create or incur liens. In addition, under the New ABL Credit Facility, upon excess availability falling below certain levels, the borrowers will be required to comply with a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of no less than 1.00:1.00.
Events of Default
The New ABL Credit Facility provides that the occurrence of any of the following events will constitute an event of default: payment default, breach of representation or warranty, covenant breach, cross default to other material indebtedness, certain bankruptcy events, dissolution, invalidity of the credit agreement or any intercreditor agreement (if any), judgment in excess of a certain monetary threshold, any security or guarantee documents cease to be in effect, an ERISA event, pension event or a change of control. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, the agent may exercise remedies on behalf of the lenders, including accelerating the repayment of outstanding loans under the New ABL Credit Facility.

Prior ABL Credit Facility
The Company's Prior ABL Credit Facility, executed by Herc Holdings, Herc and certain other subsidiaries of Herc Holdings, provided a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility with aggregate maximum borrowings of up to $3.5 billion (subject to availability under a borrowing base) that had a maturity date of July 5, 2027. Up to $250 million of the revolving loan facility was available for the issuance of letters of credit, subject to certain conditions including issuing lender participation. As discussed above, the Company used borrowings under the New ABL Credit Facility to repay all amounts outstanding under the Prior ABL Credit Facility on June 2, 2025.

Term Loan Facility
On June 2, 2025, the Company and certain other subsidiaries of the Company entered into a credit agreement (the "Term Loan Credit Agreement") with respect to a senior secured term loan facility (the "Term Loan Facility") of $750 million. Effective as of December 10, 2025, the Company entered into an amendment to the Term Loan Credit Agreement that reduced the interest rate margins while the total loans outstanding of $750 million remained unchanged.
The Company and each existing and future direct or indirect U.S. subsidiary of the Company (the “Guarantors”) provide unconditional guarantees of the obligations of the Company with certain exceptions, including special purpose securitization subsidiaries. In addition, the obligations of the Company under the Term Loan Facility and the guarantees of the Guarantors are secured by first priority security interests in substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the Company and the Guarantors, including pledges of all stock or other equity interests in direct subsidiaries owned by the Company and the Guarantors (but only up to 65% of the voting stock of each direct foreign subsidiary owned by the Company or any Guarantor). The security interests under the Term Loan Facility rank pari passu with the security interests granted pursuant to the New ABL Credit Facility. The security interests and pledges are subject to certain exceptions.
The principal obligations under the Term Loan Facility are to be repaid in quarterly installments, beginning with the quarter ended March 15, 2026, in an aggregate amount equal to 1.00% per annum, with the balance due at the maturity of the Term Loan Facility. The Term Loan Facility matures on June 2, 2032. Amounts drawn under the Term Loan Facility bear annual interest at either the Term SOFR rate plus a margin of 1.75% or at a base rate (equal to the highest of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association’s prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, or one month Term SOFR plus 1.0%) plus a margin of 0.75%.
The Term Loan Facility contains covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness; incur additional liens; make dividends and other restricted payments; and engage in mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. The Term Loan Facility does not include any financial covenants. The Term Loan Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. If an event of default occurs, the lenders are entitled to accelerate the loans made thereunder and exercise rights against the collateral.
On June 2, 2025, in connection with the credit agreement, the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries entered into a U.S. Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, and Matthews Equipment Limited and certain Canadian subsidiaries entered into a Canadian Guarantee and Collateral Agreement.
The Company used the proceeds of the Term Loan Facility to finance, in part, the H&E acquisition and to pay related fees and expenses.

Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility
The accounts receivable securitization facility (the "AR Facility") was amended in August 2025 to extend the maturity date to August 31, 2026 and in December 2025 aggregate commitments were increased from $400 million to $475 million. In connection with the AR Facility, Herc sells its accounts receivables on an ongoing basis to Herc Receivables U.S. LLC, a wholly-owned special-purpose entity (the "SPE"). The SPE's sole business consists of the purchase by the SPE of accounts
receivable from Herc and borrowing by the SPE against the eligible accounts receivable from the lenders under the facility. The borrowings are secured by liens on the accounts receivable and other assets of the SPE. Collections on the accounts receivable are used to service the borrowings. The SPE is a separate legal entity that is consolidated in the Company's financial statements. The SPE assets are owned by the SPE and are not available to settle the obligations of the Company or any of its other subsidiaries. Herc is the servicer of the accounts receivable under the AR Facility. All of the obligations of the servicer and certain indemnification obligations of the SPE under the agreements governing the AR Facility are guaranteed by Herc pursuant to a performance guarantee. The AR Facility is excluded from current maturities of long-term debt as the Company has the intent and ability to fund the AR Facility's borrowings on a long-term basis either by further extending the maturity date of the AR Facility or by utilizing the capacity available at the balance sheet date under the New ABL Credit Facility.

The agreements governing the AR Facility contain restrictions and covenants which include limitations applicable to Herc and the SPE on the creation of certain liens, and restrictions and covenants which include limitations applicable to the SPE on the making of certain restricted payments, and limitations applicable to Herc and the SPE with respect to certain corporate acts such as mergers, consolidations and the sale of substantially all assets, with certain exceptions. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of December 31, 2025.

The financing agreement with the lenders provides for customary events of default (subject to customary exceptions, thresholds and grace periods) including, without limitation, failure to perform covenants, ineffectiveness of transaction documents, invalidity of security interests or failure to cooperate in the administrative agent's assumption of control of accounts, material inaccuracy of representations or warranties, failure of certain ratios related to the accounts receivables, specified cross default and cross acceleration to other material indebtedness, certain bankruptcy events, certain ERISA events, material judgments, material adverse effect and change in control.

Bridge Facility
In February 2025, the Company entered into a commitment letter for a senior secured 364-day term loan bridge facility (the "Bridge Facility") for an aggregate principal amount of up to $4.5 billion that provided committed financing for the acquisition of H&E. No balances were drawn against this facility, as the commitment letter was terminated after entering into the 2030 Notes and 2033 Notes offering, Term Loan Facility and refinancing of the Prior ABL Credit Facility and subsequent borrowings under the New ABL Credit Facility.

Borrowing Capacity and Availability
After outstanding borrowings, the following was available to the Company under the New ABL Credit Facility and AR Facility as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Remaining
Capacity
Availability Under
Borrowing Base
Limitation
New ABL Credit Facility$1,900 $1,880 
AR Facility— — 
Total $1,900 $1,880 

Letters of Credit
As of December 31, 2025, $53 million of standby letters of credit were issued and outstanding, none of which have been drawn upon. The New ABL Credit Facility had $197 million available under the letter of credit facility sublimit, subject to borrowing base restrictions.
v3.25.4
Financing Obligations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Financing Obligation [Abstract]  
Financing Obligations Financing Obligations
In prior years, Herc entered into sale-leaseback transactions pursuant to which it sold 44 properties located in the U.S. and certain service vehicles. The sale of the properties and service vehicles did not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting; therefore, the book value of the assets remain on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company's financing obligations consist of the following (in millions):
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate at December 31, 2025
MaturityDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Financing obligations5.52%2026-2038$103 $107 
Unamortized financing issuance costs
(2)(2)
Total financing obligations101 105 
Less: Current maturities of financing obligations(6)(4)
Financing obligations, net$95 $101 

As of December 31, 2025, future minimum financing payments for the agreements referred to above are as follows (in millions):
2026$10 
202710 
2028
2029
2030
Thereafter64 
Total minimum financing obligations payments111 
Obligations subject to non-cash gain on future sale of property35 
Less amount representing interest (at a weighted-average interest rate of 5.52%)
(43)
Total financing obligations$103 
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Retirement Benefits Employee Retirement Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan and Other Defined Contribution Plan

On July 1, 2016, the Company established the Herc Holdings Savings Plan covering all of its U.S. employees. Contributions to the plans are made by both the employee and the Company. Company contributions to these plans are based on the level of employee contributions and formulas determined by the Company. Expenses for the defined contribution plans for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were approximately $28 million, $23 million and $20 million, respectively.

Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans

The Company sponsors the Herc Holdings Retirement Plan (the "Plan"), a U.S. qualified pension plan. The Plan has been frozen to new participants since it was established in July 2016.

Postretirement benefits, other than pensions, provide healthcare benefits, and in some instances, life insurance benefits for certain eligible retired employees in the U.S. Post retirement benefits are not material for the periods presented.

The Company reflects the funded status of defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans as an asset or liability. This amount is defined as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation. The Company is required to recognize as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, the actuarial gains/losses and prior service credits that arise but were not previously required to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Other
comprehensive income (loss) is adjusted as these amounts are later recognized in the statement of operations as components of net periodic benefit cost.

The Company’s policy for funded plans is to contribute, at a minimum, amounts required by applicable laws, regulations and union agreements. The Plan represents approximately 99% of the Company's defined benefit plan obligations and 100% of its plan assets. The Company made cash contributions to the Plan of $2 million for 2025 and $4 million for both 2024 and 2023. The level of future contributions will vary and is dependent on a number of factors including investment returns, interest rate fluctuations, plan demographics, funding regulations and the results of the final actuarial valuation.

Additionally, pursuant to various collective bargaining agreements, certain union-represented employees participate in multiemployer pension plans.
The following table provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations and plan assets of the Company’s pension plans (in millions):
Pension
20252024
Change in Projected Benefit Obligations
Benefit obligations at beginning of year$133 $137 
Interest cost
Plan settlements(8)(7)
Actuarial (gain) loss(4)
Benefit obligations at end of year$133 $133 
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$118 $119 
Actual return on plan assets13 
Employer contribution
Plan settlements(8)(7)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$125 $118 
Funded Status$(8)$(15)
Accumulated benefit obligations$133 $133 
Pension
20252024
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Other long-term liabilities$(8)$(15)
Net amount recognized$(8)$(15)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Net actuarial (loss) gain$(10)$(18)
Net amount recognized$(10)$(18)
Weighted‑Average Assumptions Used to Determine Projected Benefit Obligations
Discount rate5.1 %5.5 %
Average rate of increase in compensation— %— %
Interest credit rate3.8 %3.8 %
Initial healthcare cost trend rateN/AN/A
Ultimate healthcare cost trend rateN/AN/A

The benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets for the Company’s qualified and non-qualified pension plans with projected benefit obligations or accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets are as follows (in millions):
 Pension
 20252024
Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
Projected benefit obligations$133 $133 
Accumulated benefit obligations133 133 
Fair value of plan assets125 118 

The following table sets forth the net periodic pension cost (benefit) (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost (Benefit)
Interest cost$$$
Expected return on plan assets(6)(6)(3)
Net amortization of actuarial net loss— 
Settlement loss— 
Net periodic pension cost$$$
Weighted‑Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Pension Cost (Benefit)
Discount rate5.5 %5.1 %5.4 %
Expected return on assets6.2 %6.3 %6.0 %
Average rate of increase in compensation— %— %— %
Interest credit rate3.8 %3.8 %3.8 %

The net periodic postretirement cost was immaterial in 2025, 2024 and 2023.
The discount rate reflects the rate the Company would have to pay to purchase high-quality investments that would provide cash sufficient to settle its current pension obligations. The discount rate is determined based on a range of factors, including the rates of return on high-quality, fixed-income corporate bonds and the related expected duration of the obligations. The discount rate for the Plan is based on the rate from the Mercer Pension Discount Curve-Above Mean Yield that is appropriate for the duration of the obligations. The discount rate used to measure the pension obligation at the end of the year is also used to measure pension cost in the following year.

The expected return on plan assets for the U.S. qualified plan is based on expected future investment returns considering the target investment mix of plan assets. It reflects the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested, or to be invested, to provide for the benefits included in the projected benefit obligations. In determining the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the Company considers the relative weighting of plan assets, the historical performance of total plan assets and individual asset classes and economic and other indicators of future performance.

There was no average rate of increase in compensation for 2025, 2024 or 2023 as there are no longer any employees in the Plan accruing benefits.

The ultimate healthcare cost trend rates for the postretirement benefit plans are expected to be reached in 2049.

Plan Assets

The Company has a long-term investment outlook for its Plan assets, which is consistent with the long-term nature of the Plan's respective liabilities.

The Plan currently has a target asset allocation of 25% equity, 65% fixed income, and 10% in real assets. The equity portion of the assets are invested in a diversified public equity fund, including domestic and international holdings, that is both actively and passively managed. The fixed income portion of the assets are primarily invested in passively managed government bonds, actively managed treasury bond portfolios, and actively managed intermediate duration corporate credit fund. Additionally, monies are invested in corporate credit, securitized bonds, emerging market debt and other opportunistic bonds that are both public and private. The real assets portion of the assets are in an actively managed fund which allocates to both public and private real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. A modest amount of cash is maintained to facilitate payment of benefits and plan expenses.

The fair value measurements of most plan assets are based upon significant other observable inputs (Level 2), except for the high yield mutual fund and cash which are based upon quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1). The following represents the Company's pension plan assets (in millions):
Asset CategoryDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Cash$$
Equity Securities:
U.S. Large Cap20 17 
U.S. Mid Cap
International Developed
International Emerging Markets
Fixed Income Securities:
U.S. Treasuries41 40 
Corporate Bonds18 17 
Government Bonds— 
Mortgage-Backed Securities10 
Asset-Backed Securities
Other17 17 
Total fair value of pension plan assets$125 $118 
Estimated Future Benefit Payments

The following table presents estimated future benefit payments (in millions):
Pension
2026$10 
202712 
202812 
202913 
203013 
2031-203569 
$129 
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation
On May 17, 2018, the Herc Holdings Inc. 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2018 Omnibus Plan") was approved and provides for grants of both equity and cash awards, including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance awards (shares and units), restricted awards (shares and units) and deferred stock units to key executives, employees, non-management directors and non-employee consultants. The total number of common shares authorized for issuance under the 2018 Omnibus Plan is 2,200,000, of which approximately 979,000 remains available as of December 31, 2025 for future incentive awards.

Stock-based compensation awards are measured on their grant date using a fair value method and are recognized in the statement of operations over the requisite service period. The Company's stock-based compensation expense is included in “Selling, general and administrative” expense in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

The following table summarizes the expenses and associated income tax benefits recognized (in millions):
 Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Compensation expense$34 $17 $18 
Income tax benefit(9)(4)(5)
Total$25 $13 $13 

As of December 31, 2025, there was $26 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance stock units ("PSUs"), no stock options were outstanding during 2025. The total unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining 1.3 years, on a weighted average basis, of the requisite service period that began on the grant dates.

Performance Stock Units

PSUs will vest based on the achievement of pre-determined performance goals over performance periods determined by the Company's Compensation Committee. Each of the units granted represent the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock on a specified future date. Compensation expense for PSUs is based on the grant date fair value and is recognized ratably over the approved vesting period. In addition to the service vesting condition, the PSUs have an additional vesting condition which stipulates the number of units to be awarded being based on the achievement of certain performance measures over the applicable measurement period and can range from 0% to 200% of the target.
A summary of the PSU activity is presented below.
Units
Weighted
Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2024
174,073 $154.89 
Granted71,408 191.71 
Vested(38,629)164.27 
Forfeited(12,356)165.00 
Nonvested at December 31, 2025
194,496 $165.90 

The weighted average per share grant-date fair values of PSUs granted during 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $191.71, $148.01 and $155.80, respectively. The total fair value of PSUs that vested during 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $6 million, $12 million and $13 million, respectively.

Almost all PSUs granted in 2025, 2024 and 2023 include vesting conditions based on the achievement of the Company's return on invested capital ("ROIC") and average rental adjusted EBITDA performance measured over a three-year period starting from the year of grant.

Restricted Stock Units

RSUs granted under the 2018 Omnibus Plan will vest based on a minimum period of service or the occurrence of events (such as a change in control, as defined in the 2018 Omnibus Plan) specified by the Compensation Committee. Compensation expense for RSUs is based on the grant date fair value and is recognized ratably over the vesting period which generally ranges from one year to three years.

A summary of the RSU activity is presented below.
UnitsWeighted
Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2024
224,381 $137.10 
Granted173,631 153.58 
Vested(115,087)144.49 
Forfeited(12,607)142.58 
Nonvested at December 31, 2025
270,318 $144.26 

The weighted average per share grant date fair values of RSUs granted during 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $153.58, $152.88 and $150.58, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs that vested during 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $17 million, $10 million and $9 million, respectively.
v3.25.4
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The components of income before income taxes for the periods were as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Domestic$(8)$302 $443 
Foreign(11)
Income before income taxes$1 $291 $447 
The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Current:
Federal$$$— 
Foreign(1)
State and local
Total current9 21 11 
Deferred:
Federal(3)63 86 
Foreign(6)(1)
State and local(9)
Total deferred(9)59 89 
Total income tax provision$ $80 $100 

The principal items of the U.S. and foreign net deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Deferred tax assets:
Employee benefit plans$$
Tax credit carryforwards33 
Right-of-use assets372 230 
Deferred interest78 80 
Accrued expenses65 59 
Net operating loss carryforwards81 42 
Total deferred tax assets631 420 
Less: valuation allowance(13)(5)
Total net deferred tax assets618 415 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Lease liabilities(361)(218)
Prepaid expenses(3)(4)
Depreciation on tangible assets(1,350)(913)
Intangible assets(350)(80)
Total deferred tax liabilities(2,064)(1,215)
Net deferred tax liability$(1,446)$(800)

Management also records deferred tax assets for unutilized net operating loss carryforwards in various tax jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2025, a deferred tax asset of $51 million was recorded for unutilized federal net operating loss carryforwards ("NOL carryforwards"). The total federal NOL carryforwards are $253 million and have an indefinite carryforward period. State NOL carryforwards have generated a deferred tax asset of $27 million and expire over various years beginning in 2026. Foreign NOL carryforwards have generated a deferred tax asset of $2 million and expire beginning in 2046.

As of December 31, 2025, deferred tax assets of $33 million were recorded for federal and various state tax credit carryforwards and expire in various years beginning in 2031.
In determining the valuation allowance, an assessment of positive and negative evidence was performed regarding realization of the net deferred tax assets in accordance with Topic 740. This assessment included the evaluation of scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, the availability of carryforwards and estimates of projected future taxable income. Based on the assessment, as of December 31, 2025, total valuation allowances of $13 million were recorded against deferred tax assets. Although realization is not assured, the Company has concluded that it is more likely than not the remaining deferred tax assets of $618 million will be realized and as such no valuation allowance has been provided on these assets.

The income tax in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations differs from the income tax calculated by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income taxes due to the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Amount
%(c)
Amount%Amount%
U.S. federal statutory tax rate$— 21 %$61 21 %$94 21 %
State tax, net of federal income tax(a)
(4)(305)%%10 %
Foreign tax effects
Canada— — %— — %— %
Tax credits
Energy related credits(15)(1,217)%(5)(2)%(3)(1)%
Research and development credits(1)(48)%(1)— %(2)— %
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Goodwill(b)
— — %14 %— — %
Nondeductible compensation136 %%%
Transaction expenses18 1358 %— — %— — %
Meals and entertainment104 %— %— %
Windfall (shortfall)(1)(56)%(2)(1)%(11)(2)%
Other adjustments— — %— — %— %
Effective tax rate$  %$80 27 %$100 22 %
(a) State taxes in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas make up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category for 2025, 2024, and 2023.
(b) Relates to non-deductible goodwill impairment on Cinelease assets held for sale.
(c) The 2025 effective tax rate does not recalculate as presented due to financial statement rounding.
The income taxes paid (net of refunds received) for the periods were as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Federal$$— $14 
State
California— 
Florida
Georgia— 
Illinois— 
Massachusetts— — 
New Jersey— — 
New York— — 
Oregon— — 
Pennsylvania— — 
Texas— 
All Other
Total State12 10 12 
Foreign
Canada
Total income taxes paid$24 $12 $30 

As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, previously undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries are deemed to have been repatriated as of December 31, 2017 for federal income tax purposes. Beginning in 2018, companies are generally able to repatriate earnings from foreign subsidiaries with no U.S. federal income tax impact. As of December 31, 2025, the Company continues to assert that earnings from foreign operations are not permanently invested. The Company, as a matter of policy, looks to repatriate foreign earnings in a tax efficient manner. Many foreign jurisdictions impose taxes on distributions to other jurisdictions. Due to the variations and complexities of these laws, the Company believes it would be impractical to calculate and accrue these taxes beyond the normal earnings and profits standard for U.S. tax purposes.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company is maintaining the assertion that future earnings associated with the potential stock sale or liquidation of foreign subsidiaries are permanently reinvested. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any deferred tax liabilities associated with these book-to-tax differences. The Company has analyzed the potential tax liability associated with these differences to be approximately $73 million.

The total cumulative amount of unrecognized tax benefits is $17 million and $15 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The Company files one or more income tax returns in the U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities and open tax years span from 2014 to 2024. The Company is currently under audit for the 2014 through 2016 income tax years. Several U.S. state and non-U.S. jurisdictions are under audit. The IRS completed its audit of the Company's 2016 consolidated income tax return, in which Herc was included, and had no changes to the previously filed tax return. The Company is under audit for 2025 as part of the IRS Compliance Assurance Program. The Company does not expect any material assessments resulting from these audits.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has a framework to implement a global minimum corporate tax of 15% for companies with global revenues and profits above certain thresholds (referred to as "Pillar 2"), with certain aspects of Pillar 2 effective January 1, 2024 and other aspects effective January 1, 2025. While it is uncertain whether the U.S. will enact legislation to adopt Pillar 2, certain countries have adopted legislation, and other countries are in the process of introducing legislation to implement Pillar 2. The Company has evaluated the impact of Pillar 2 on its effective tax rate, its
consolidated results of operation, financial position, and cash flows and have determined there is no impact to the Company in 2025.

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") was enacted. The OBBBA includes significant provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the restoration of favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions, particularly with respect to allowing accelerated tax deductions for qualified property and equipment expenditures and the business interest expense limitation. The legislation has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025 and others implemented through 2027. While the Company expects certain provisions of the OBBBA to change the timing of cash tax payments in the current fiscal year and future year periods, the provisions are not expected to have a material impact on the effective tax rate.
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balance by component (net of tax) are presented in the tables below (in millions):
Pension and Other Post-Employment BenefitsForeign Currency ItemsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$(19)$(123)$(142)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification15 21 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income— 
Net current period other comprehensive income15 22 
Balance at December 31, 2025
$(12)$(108)$(120)

Pension and Other Post-Employment BenefitsForeign Currency ItemsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2023
$(20)$(98)$(118)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification— (25)(25)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss— 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(25)(24)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$(19)$(123)$(142)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net income were as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans202520242023Statement of Operations Caption
Amortization of actuarial losses$— $$Selling, general and administrative
Settlement loss— Selling, general and administrative
Total1 2 1 
Tax provision— (1)— Income tax provision
Total reclassifications for the period$1 $1 $1 
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
The Company is subject to a number of claims and proceedings that generally arise in the ordinary conduct of its business. These matters include, but are not limited to, claims arising from the operation of rented equipment and workers' compensation claims. The Company does not believe that the liabilities arising from such ordinary course claims and proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company has established reserves for matters where the Company believes the losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. For matters where a reserve has not been established, the ultimate outcome or resolution cannot be predicted at this time, or the amount of ultimate loss, if any, cannot be reasonably estimated. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and there can be no assurance as to the outcome of the individual litigated matters. It is possible that certain of the actions, claims, inquiries or proceedings, could be decided unfavorably to the Company or any of its subsidiaries involved. Accordingly, it is possible that an adverse outcome from such a proceeding could exceed the amount accrued in an amount that could be material to the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in any particular reporting period.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
Indemnification Obligations

In the ordinary course of business, the Company executes contracts involving indemnification obligations customary in the relevant industry and indemnifications specific to a transaction such as the sale of a business or assets or a financial transaction. These indemnification obligations might include claims relating to the following: accuracy of representations; compliance with covenants and agreements by the Company or third parties; environmental matters; intellectual property rights; governmental regulations; employment-related matters; customer, supplier and other commercial contractual relationships; condition of assets; and financial or other matters. Performance under these indemnification obligations would generally be triggered by a breach of terms of the contract or by a third-party claim. The Company regularly evaluates the probability of having to incur costs associated with these indemnification obligations and has accrued for expected losses that are probable and estimable. The types of indemnification obligations for which payments are possible include the following:

    The Spin-Off
In connection with the Spin-Off, pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement (agreements and defined terms are discussed in Note 20, "Arrangements with New Hertz"), the Company has assumed the liability for, and control of, all pending and threatened legal matters related to its equipment rental business and related assets, as well as assumed or retained liabilities, and will indemnify New Hertz for any liability arising out of or resulting from such assumed legal matters. The separation and distribution agreement also provides for certain liabilities to be shared by the parties. The Company is responsible for a portion of these shared liabilities (typically 15%), as set forth in that agreement. New Hertz is responsible for managing the settlement or other disposition of such shared liabilities. Pursuant to the tax matters agreement, the Company has agreed to indemnify New Hertz for any resulting taxes and related losses if the Company takes or fails to take any action (or permits any of its affiliates to take or fail to take any action) that causes the Spin-Off and related transactions to be taxable, or if there is an acquisition of the equity securities or assets of the Company or of any member of the Company’s group that causes the Spin-Off and related transactions to be taxable.
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market or, if none exists, the most advantageous market, for the specific asset or liability at the measurement date (referred to as the "exit price"). Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based upon assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including consideration of nonperformance risk.

The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using the three-tier hierarchy promulgated under U.S. GAAP. This hierarchy indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.
Level 1: Inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are observable.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable to the extent that observable inputs are not available for the asset or liability at the measurement date and include management's judgment about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Under U.S. GAAP, entities are allowed to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value. The Company has not elected the fair value measurement option for any of its assets or liabilities that meet the criteria for this option. Irrespective of the fair value option previously described, U.S. GAAP requires certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities of the Company to be measured on either a recurring basis or on a nonrecurring basis as shown in the sections that follow.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The fair value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, to the extent the underlying liability will be settled in cash, approximates the carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company's assessment of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment includes an assessment using various Level 2 (EBITDA multiples and discount rate) and Level 3 (forecasted cash flows) inputs. See Note 2, "Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies," for more information on the application of the use of fair value methodology.

Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents primarily consist of money market accounts which are classified as Level 1 assets which the Company measures at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company measures the fair value of cash equivalents using a market approach based on quoted prices in active markets. The Company had $14 million and $27 million in cash equivalents at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Debt Obligations
The fair values of the Company's New ABL Credit Facility, Prior ABL Credit Facility, AR Facility and finance lease liabilities approximated their book values as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. The fair value of the Company's Notes and Term Loan Facility are estimated based on quoted market rates as well as borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms and average maturities (Level 2 inputs) (in millions).
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Nominal Unpaid Principal BalanceAggregate Fair ValueNominal Unpaid Principal BalanceAggregate Fair Value
2027 Notes$— $— $1,200 $1,182 
2029 Notes800 829 800 809 
2030 Notes1,650 1,736 — — 
2031 Notes600 609 — — 
2033 Notes1,100 1,169 — — 
2034 Notes600 608 — — 
Term Loan Facility750 751 — — 
Total Notes and Term Loan$5,500 $5,702 $2,000 $1,991 
Cinelease Earnout Receivable
The Company made an accounting policy election to record the earnout receivable related to the Cinelease divestiture at fair value at inception, and it is categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. In addition, any subsequent fair value adjustments to the earnout receivable will be recorded within operating income in the Company's consolidated statement of operations.
The earnout receivable of $32 million is recorded within other long-term assets in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, no adjustments to the fair value were made during the year ending December 31, 2025. The earnout is based on eligible Cinelease revenue reported during 2027 and 2028 that will primarily be paid in 2028 and 2029, with deferrals available into 2031 if certain earnout thresholds are met. The earnout receivable has been recorded at fair value using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. This model incorporated the contractual terms regarding timing of payment and the significant unobservable inputs of revenue forecasts for Cinelease, the discount rate, and the probability outcome percentage assigned to each scenario. The estimated fair value is based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable but which are uncertain and involve significant judgment by management. Favorable or unfavorable changes in expectations of achieving the performance metrics would result in corresponding increases or decreases in the fair value measurement, while increases or decreases in the discount rate would have inverse impacts on the fair value measurement.
v3.25.4
Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Share Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Equity
On June 2, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of H&E, and as a result, approximately 4.7 million shares of common stock were issued valued at $584 million as part of the cash and stock offer price as described in Note 6, "Business Combinations." The fair value of the shares issued were based on the closing stock price of the Company's common shares on May 30, 2025, the last trading day preceding the close of the acquisition.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings per share has been computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share has been computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, except when the effect would be anti-dilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share data).
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
Numerator:
Net income, basic and diluted$1 $211 $347 
Denominator:  
Basic weighted average common shares31.3 28.4 28.5 
Stock options, RSUs and PSUs0.1 0.1 0.2 
Weighted average shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share31.4 28.5 28.7 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.03 $7.43 $12.18 
Diluted$0.03 $7.40 $12.09 
Antidilutive stock options, RSUs and PSUs0.1 — 0.1 
v3.25.4
Arrangements with New Hertz
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Arrangements with New Hertz Arrangements with New Hertz
On June 30, 2016, the Company, in its previous form as the holding company of both the existing equipment rental operations as well as the former vehicle rental operations (in its form prior to the Spin-Off, "Hertz Holdings"), completed a spin-off (the "Spin-Off") of its global vehicle rental business through a dividend to stockholders of all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Hertz Rental Car Holding Company, Inc., which was re-named Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ("New Hertz") in connection with the Spin-Off. New Hertz is an independent public company and continues to operate its global vehicle rental business through its operating subsidiaries including The Hertz Corporation ("THC").

In connection with the Spin-Off, the Company entered into a separation and distribution agreement (the "Separation Agreement") with New Hertz. In connection therewith, the Company also entered into various other ancillary agreements with New Hertz to effect the Spin-Off and provide a framework for its relationship with New Hertz. The following summarizes some of the most significant agreements and relationships that Herc Holdings continues to have with New Hertz.

Separation and Distribution Agreement

The Separation Agreement sets forth the Company's agreements with New Hertz regarding the principal actions taken in connection with the Spin-Off. It also sets forth other agreements that govern aspects of the Company's relationship with New Hertz following the Spin-Off including (i) the manner in which legal matters and claims are allocated and certain liabilities are shared between the Company and New Hertz; (ii) other matters including transfers of assets and liabilities, treatment or termination of intercompany arrangements and releases of certain claims between the parties and their affiliates; (iii) mutual indemnification clauses; and (iv) allocation of Spin-Off expenses between the parties. There have been no material claims or expenses incurred with respect to these agreements in any of the periods presented.

Tax Matters Agreement

The Company entered into a tax matters agreement with New Hertz that governs the parties' rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-Off with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, tax contests and other tax matters regarding income taxes, other taxes and related tax returns.
v3.25.4
Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is available and that is regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. The Company's CODM has been identified as its Chief Executive Officer ("CEO").

The Company considered guidance in ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, and used the management approach in determining its reportable segment. The Company has determined that it has one operating segment and reportable segment: equipment rental.

The equipment rental segment derives revenues from customers by renting equipment from the Company's fleet, which includes aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, lighting, trench shoring equipment as well as its ProSolutions products and ProContractor tools. The Company’s broad portfolio of equipment for rent is fungible and can be deployed throughout the geographies where the Company does business.

Performance and resource allocation, particularly the amount and timing of new equipment purchases, are evaluated by the CODM using net income. Net income is also used when determining other capital allocation priorities such as completing acquisitions, paying dividends or repurchasing Company shares. Net income from the equipment rental segment is reported on the consolidated statement of operations as net income. Additionally, the measures of segment assets are reported on the consolidated balance sheet as total assets and rental equipment, net, which is further disclosed in Note 4, "Rental Equipment."

There are no significant segment expenses other than those presented on the consolidated statement of operations and the Company does not have intra-entity sales.
The Company generates substantially all of its equipment rental revenue in North America. For each of the last three fiscal years, revenues from external customers attributed to the U.S. and all foreign countries (primarily Canada) in total are set forth below:
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
United States$4,130 $3,314 $3,019 
International246 254 263 
Total revenue$4,376 $3,568 $3,282 

Geographic information for long-lived assets, which consist primarily of rental equipment and property and equipment, was as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Total assets
United States$13,273 $7,375 
International503 502 
Total$13,776 $7,877 
Rental equipment, net
United States $5,586 $3,962 
International294 263 
Total$5,880 $4,225 
Property and equipment, net
United States$834 $525 
International34 29 
Total$868 $554 
v3.25.4
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
SCHEDULE II

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

HERC HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(In millions)

Beginning BalanceProvisionsTranslation AdjustmentsDeductionsEnding Balance
Receivables allowances:
Year to date December 31, 2025$22 $88 $— $(79)$31 
Year to date December 31, 202420 70 — (68)22 
Year to date December 31, 202318 65 — (63)20 
Tax valuation allowances:
Year to date December 31, 2025$$$— $(1)$13 
Year to date December 31, 2024— — 
Year to date December 31, 2023— (3)
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.4
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Our executive management team has established an enterprise risk management (“ERM”) program, which includes an evaluation of our cybersecurity program as well as associated risks and risk mitigation strategies. Our ERM program is led by the Vice President of Internal Audit and our ERM Committee, which is comprised of members of senior management, including our CEO, President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") and Chief Legal Officer. Our cybersecurity policies, standards, processes and practices are integrated into our ERM program and leverage the National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines. Generally, we seek to address cybersecurity risk through a cross-functional approach in an effort to preserve the confidentiality, security and availability of information that we collect, store and otherwise process. For a description of the risks from cybersecurity threats that could materially and adversely impact us and how they may do so, see our risk factors under Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business" of this Report.

Risk Management and Strategy
As one of the critical elements of our overall ERM approach, our cybersecurity program is focused on the following key areas:

Governance—The Board of Directors (the "Board") has direct oversight of our cybersecurity program and management of the associated risks. The Board periodically receives updates regarding our cybersecurity program through meetings with and reports from our CIO and CISO (or their designees).

Our management team has established a cybersecurity crisis management team, led by our CIO and CISO, that includes other members of management depending on the origin, severity and other factors related to any cybersecurity incident identified. The cybersecurity crisis management team is responsible for communication of significant incidents to the Board and provides updates to the Board through incident resolution. Materiality of incidents are evaluated and determined by our cyber incident disclosure committee that includes certain cybersecurity crisis management team members and which may receive input from relevant stakeholders.

Operating Model—We have adopted a cross-functional operating model designed to identify, prevent, assess, manage and mitigate cybersecurity threats and incidents. We have established controls and procedures intended to promptly escalate certain cybersecurity incidents so that decisions regarding the public disclosure and reporting of such incidents can be made by the cyber incident disclosure committee in a timely manner.

Technical Safeguards—We have deployed technical safeguards that are designed to protect our information systems from cybersecurity threats, including firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, anti-malware functionality and access controls. We evaluate and strive to improve upon these safeguards through vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity threat intelligence.

Incident Response and Recovery Planning—We have established and maintain an incident response program that governs our response to a cybersecurity incident from detection and initial assessments to incident resolution and recovery. We have a dedicated cybersecurity team led by our CISO that monitors our information systems for indications of cybersecurity threats and will employ our cybersecurity operational model within the incident response program promptly upon threat detection. Our incident response program is tested and evaluated on a regular basis.

Third-Party Risk Management—We maintain a risk-based approach to identifying and overseeing cybersecurity risks presented by third parties (including vendors, service providers and other external users of our systems) as well as the systems of third parties that could adversely impact our business in the event of a cybersecurity incident affecting those third-party systems.

Education and Training—We conduct mandatory training for all employees to communicate our policies and procedures regarding cybersecurity and to assist employees in learning how to identify potential cybersecurity threats.

Assessment and Testing—We engage in periodic assessments and testing of our policies and procedures that are designed to address cybersecurity threats and incidents. We use a range of activities such as audits, assessments, tabletop exercises, threat modeling, vulnerability testing and other exercises focused on evaluating the effectiveness of our cybersecurity measures and planning. On occasion, we use third parties (such as outside counsel, information security consultants, and software providers) to assist in these assessment and testing exercises.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] Our executive management team has established an enterprise risk management (“ERM”) program, which includes an evaluation of our cybersecurity program as well as associated risks and risk mitigation strategies. Our ERM program is led by the Vice President of Internal Audit and our ERM Committee, which is comprised of members of senior management, including our CEO, President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") and Chief Legal Officer. Our cybersecurity policies, standards, processes and practices are integrated into our ERM program and leverage the National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines. Generally, we seek to address cybersecurity risk through a cross-functional approach in an effort to preserve the confidentiality, security and availability of information that we collect, store and otherwise process.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
The Board has direct oversight of our cybersecurity program and management of the associated risks. The Board periodically receives presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks on a wide range of topics including recent developments, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations. The Board also receives reports regarding cybersecurity incidents that meet established reporting thresholds through the process described above, as well as updates regarding any such incident.

The CIO and CISO are responsible for the maintenance of the incident response program that is designed to protect our information systems and information from cybersecurity threats and oversee the incident response team which responds to any cybersecurity threats or incidents in accordance with our cybersecurity incident response plan. The cybersecurity incident response team is responsible for monitoring, preventing, detecting, mitigating and remediating cybersecurity threats and incidents and reports such threats and incidents to the CISO (or other relevant stakeholders). Depending on the threat or incident level, the CISO will engage the cybersecurity crisis management team and the cyber incident disclosure committee to determine proper escalation with significant incidents being reported to the Board.
The CISO has served in various roles of increasing responsibility in information technology and information security for over 30 years and has attained several relevant professional certifications. The CIO has also served in various roles in information technology for over 25 years, including as chief information officer at another public company, and has extensive experience managing cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] he Board of Directors (the "Board") has direct oversight of our cybersecurity program and management of the associated risks. The Board periodically receives updates regarding our cybersecurity program through meetings with and reports from our CIO and CISO (or their designees)
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Our management team has established a cybersecurity crisis management team, led by our CIO and CISO, that includes other members of management depending on the origin, severity and other factors related to any cybersecurity incident identified. The cybersecurity crisis management team is responsible for communication of significant incidents to the Board and provides updates to the Board through incident resolution. Materiality of incidents are evaluated and determined by our cyber incident disclosure committee that includes certain cybersecurity crisis management team members and which may receive input from relevant stakeholders.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
The CIO and CISO are responsible for the maintenance of the incident response program that is designed to protect our information systems and information from cybersecurity threats and oversee the incident response team which responds to any cybersecurity threats or incidents in accordance with our cybersecurity incident response plan. The cybersecurity incident response team is responsible for monitoring, preventing, detecting, mitigating and remediating cybersecurity threats and incidents and reports such threats and incidents to the CISO (or other relevant stakeholders). Depending on the threat or incident level, the CISO will engage the cybersecurity crisis management team and the cyber incident disclosure committee to determine proper escalation with significant incidents being reported to the Board.
The CISO has served in various roles of increasing responsibility in information technology and information security for over 30 years and has attained several relevant professional certifications. The CIO has also served in various roles in information technology for over 25 years, including as chief information officer at another public company, and has extensive experience managing cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] he Board of Directors (the "Board") has direct oversight of our cybersecurity program and management of the associated risks. The Board periodically receives updates regarding our cybersecurity program through meetings with and reports from our CIO and CISO (or their designees). Our management team has established a cybersecurity crisis management team, led by our CIO and CISO, that includes other members of management depending on the origin, severity and other factors related to any cybersecurity incident identified. The cybersecurity crisis management team is responsible for communication of significant incidents to the Board and provides updates to the Board through incident resolution
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] The CISO has served in various roles of increasing responsibility in information technology and information security for over 30 years and has attained several relevant professional certifications. The CIO has also served in various roles in information technology for over 25 years, including as chief information officer at another public company, and has extensive experience managing cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] he Board of Directors (the "Board") has direct oversight of our cybersecurity program and management of the associated risks. The Board periodically receives updates regarding our cybersecurity program through meetings with and reports from our CIO and CISO (or their designees).
Our management team has established a cybersecurity crisis management team, led by our CIO and CISO, that includes other members of management depending on the origin, severity and other factors related to any cybersecurity incident identified. The cybersecurity crisis management team is responsible for communication of significant incidents to the Board and provides updates to the Board through incident resolution. Materiality of incidents are evaluated and determined by our cyber incident disclosure committee that includes certain cybersecurity crisis management team members and which may receive input from relevant stakeholders.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and footnotes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include receivables allowances, depreciation of rental equipment, the recoverability of long-lived assets, useful lives and impairment of long-lived tangible and intangible assets including goodwill and trade name, valuation of acquired intangible assets, pension and postretirement benefits, valuation of stock-based compensation, reserves for litigation and other contingencies, accounting for income taxes, and valuation of an earnout receivable, among others.
Reclassifications
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income, cash flows, or shareholder's equity.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Herc Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the event that the Company is a primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the variable interest entity are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company accounts for investments in joint ventures using the equity method when it has significant influence but not control and is not the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company's cash and cash equivalents are held in checking accounts, various investment grade institutional money market accounts or bank term deposits. Deposits held at banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk. The Company seeks to mitigate such risks by spreading the risk across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profiles of these counterparties. In addition, the Company has credit risk from financial
instruments used in hedging activities, when appropriate. The Company limits its exposure relating to financial instruments by diversifying the financial instruments among various counterparties, which consist of major financial institutions.
Receivables
Receivables
Receivables are stated net of allowances and represent credit extended to customers and manufacturers that satisfy defined credit criteria. The estimate of the allowance for credit losses is based on the Company's historical experience and its judgment as to the likelihood of ultimate collection. Actual receivables are written off against the allowance for credit losses when the Company determines the balance will not be collected. Estimates for future credit memos are based on historical experience and are reflected as reductions to revenue, while the provision for credit losses for rental transactions is reflected as a component of "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Rental Equipment
Rental Equipment
Rental equipment is stated at cost, net of related discounts, with holding periods ranging from one year to 15 years. Generally, when rental equipment is acquired, the Company estimates the period that it will hold the asset, primarily based on historical measures of the amount of rental activity (e.g. equipment usage) and the targeted age of equipment at the time of disposal. The Company also estimates the residual value of the applicable rental equipment at the expected time of disposal. The residual value for rental equipment is affected by factors which include equipment age and amount of usage. Depreciation is recorded over the estimated holding period. Depreciation rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis based on management's ongoing assessment of present and estimated future market conditions, their effect on residual values at the time of disposal and the estimated holding periods. Market conditions for used equipment sales can also be affected by external factors such as the economy, natural disasters, fuel prices, supply of similar used equipment, the market price for similar new equipment and incentives offered by manufacturers of new equipment. These key factors are considered when estimating future residual values and assessing depreciation rates. As a result of this ongoing assessment, the Company makes periodic adjustments to depreciation rates of rental equipment in response to changed market conditions.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the related assets or leases, whichever is shorter.

Useful lives are as follows:
Buildings
8 to 33 years
Service vehicles
3 to 13 years
Machinery and equipment
1 to 15 years
Computer equipment
1 to 5 years
Furniture and fixtures
2 to 10 years
Leasehold improvementsThe lesser of the asset life or expected lease term including lease extension options.

The Company follows the practice of charging routine maintenance and repairs, including the cost of minor replacements, to maintenance expense. Costs of major replacements are capitalized and depreciated.
Leases
Leases
Leases are classified as either finance or operating at inception of the lease, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Operating and finance leases result in the recognition of right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. ROU assets represent the Company's right to use the leased asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments. The liability is calculated as the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments for existing operating leases using either the rate implicit in the lease or, if none exists, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. Operating lease cost is recorded on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term. Finance lease cost includes amortization of the ROU assets on a straight-line basis and interest on the lease liabilities using the effective interest method.
In certain instances, the Company may sell property and enter into an arrangement to lease the property back from the landlord. In these instances, the Company performs a sale-leaseback analysis to determine if the assets can be removed from the balance sheet. If certain criteria are met, the Company recognizes the transaction as a sale, removes the assets from its balance sheet and reflects the future lease payments as rent expense. If the criteria for sale is not met, such as available repurchase options or continuing involvement with the property, the Company is considered the owner for accounting purposes. In these instances, the Company is precluded from derecognizing the assets from its balance sheet and will continue to depreciate the assets over the expected lease term. In conjunction with these arrangements, the Company records a financing obligation equal to the cash proceeds or fair market value of the assets received from the landlord. Lease payments for these properties are recognized as interest expense and a reduction of the financing obligation using the effective interest method. At the end of the lease term, including exercise of any renewal options, the net remaining financing obligation over the net carrying value of the fixed asset will be recognized as a non-cash gain on sale of the property.
Reserves for Self-Insured Claims
Reserves for Self-Insured Claims
The obligation for public liability and property damage on self-insured equipment represents an estimate for both reported accident claims not yet paid, and claims incurred but not yet reported. The related liabilities are recorded on a non-discounted basis. Reserve requirements are based on actuarial evaluations of historical accident claim experience and trends, as well as future projections of ultimate losses, expenses, premiums and administrative costs. The adequacy of the liability is regularly monitored based on evolving accident claim history and insurance-related state legislation changes. If the Company's estimates change or if actual results differ from these assumptions, the amount of the recorded liability is adjusted to reflect these results.
Reserves for Claims
The Company is exposed to various claims relating to its business, including those for which we provide self-insurance. Claims for which we self-insure include: (i) workers compensation claims; (ii) general liability claims by third parties for injury or property damage caused by its equipment or personnel; (iii) automobile liability claims; and (iv) employee health insurance claims. These types of claims may take a substantial amount of time to resolve and, accordingly, the ultimate liability associated with a particular claim, including claims incurred but not reported as of a period-end reporting date, may not be known for an extended period of time. The Company's methodology for developing self-insurance reserves is based on management estimates and independent third-party actuarial estimates. The estimation process considers, among other matters, the cost of known claims over time, cost inflation and incurred but not reported claims. These estimates may change based on, among other things, changes in the Company's claim history or receipt of additional information relevant to assessing the claims and the amount of the recorded liability is adjusted to reflect these changes. The long-term portion of self-insurance reserves are included in "Other long-term liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheet.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Employee Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Employee Benefits
The Company's employee pension costs and obligations are developed from actuarial valuations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates, salary growth, long-term return on plan assets, retirement rates, mortality rates and other factors. The selection of assumptions is based on historical trends and known economic and market conditions at the time of valuation, as well as independent studies of trends performed by actuaries. However, actual results may differ substantially from the estimates that were based on the assumptions. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for all of the plans.

Actual results that differ from the Company's assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and, therefore, generally affect its recognized expense in such future periods. While management believes that the assumptions used are appropriate, significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in assumptions would affect the Company's pension costs and obligations.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Assets and liabilities of international subsidiaries whose functional currency is the local currency are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date; income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates throughout the year. The related translation adjustments are reflected in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” in the equity section of the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions are included in earnings.
Business Combinations
Business Combinations
The Company has made multiple acquisitions and may continue to make acquisitions in the future. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded based on their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. Long-lived assets, principally rental equipment, intangible assets including customer relationships, non-compete agreements, trade names and associated trademarks and goodwill generally represent the largest components of the acquisitions.

Rental equipment is valued utilizing either a cost or market approach, or a combination of these methods, depending on the asset being valued and the availability of market data.

The most significant identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives recognized from acquisitions are customer relationships. The fair value for customer relationships is determined as of the acquisition date using the excess earnings method. Under this methodology, the fair value is determined based on the estimated future after-tax cash flows arising from the acquired customer relationships over their estimated useful lives after considering customer attrition and contributory asset charges. The estimated fair values of customer relationships reflect various assumptions that have a significant effect on the calculation and primarily include discount rates, revenue growth rates, customer attrition rates, contributory asset charges and operating margins. In evaluating the amortizable life for customer relationship intangible assets, management considers historical attrition patterns.

Non-compete agreements and trade names and associated trademarks are valued based on variations of the income approach using projected cash flows and may be amortized over the useful life if they are determined to be finite-lived intangible assets.

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the net of the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

As part of an acquisition, the Company will also acquire other assets and assume liabilities. These other assets and liabilities typically include, but are not limited to, parts inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other working capital items. Because of their short-term nature, the fair values of these other assets and liabilities generally approximate the book values on the acquired entities' balance sheets. Determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired is judgmental in nature and can involve the use of significant estimates and assumptions.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
On an annual basis and at interim periods when circumstances require, the Company tests the recoverability of its goodwill. The analysis is conducted as of October 1 each year. The Company has one reporting unit and compares the carrying value of its reporting unit to the fair value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit is greater than its fair value, the Company recognizes an impairment charge for the amount equal to that excess.

The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If a quantitative impairment test is performed, the fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using a combination of an income approach on the present value of estimated future cash flows and a market approach based on published earnings multiples of comparable entities with similar operations and economic characteristics as well as acquisition multiples paid in recent transactions. The Company’s discounted cash flows are based upon reasonable and appropriate assumptions, which are weighted for their likely probability of occurrence, about the underlying business activities of the Company.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets, primarily the Company's trade name, are not amortized but are evaluated annually for impairment and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of this asset may exceed its fair
value. If the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
Finite-Lived Intangible and Long-Lived Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible and Long-Lived Assets
Intangible assets include technology, customer relationships and other intangibles. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the estimated economic lives of the assets, which range from two to 15 years. These assets are primarily amortized using the straight-line method, however, certain assets may be amortized using an accelerated method that reflects the economic benefit to the Company. Long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite lives, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the estimated fair value of the asset.

Long-lived assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, that are expected to be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use are classified as assets held for sale. Upon designation as an asset held for sale, the carrying value of each long-lived asset or disposal group is recorded at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and depreciation expense is no longer recorded.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
The Company is principally engaged in the business of renting equipment. Ancillary to the Company’s principal equipment rental business, the Company also sells used rental equipment, new equipment and parts and supplies and offers certain services to support its customers.
The Company’s rental transactions are accounted for under ASC Topic 842, Leases, ("Topic 842"). Equipment rental revenue includes revenue generated from renting equipment to customers, including re-rent revenue, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the length of the rental contract. Other equipment rental revenues include fees for the Company's rental protection program and environmental charges and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the length of the rental contract.
The Company’s sale of rental and new equipment, parts and supplies along with certain services provided to customers are recognized under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, ("Topic 606"). The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for such products or services.
Stock Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
Under the Company's stock-based compensation plans, certain employees and members of the Company's board of directors have received grants of restricted stock units, performance stock units and stock options for Herc Holdings common stock.

The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. That cost is recognized over the period during which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options issued at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which includes assumptions related to volatility, expected term, dividend yield and risk-free interest rate.

The Company accounts for restricted stock unit and performance stock unit awards as equity classified awards. For restricted stock units, the expense is based on the grant date fair value of the stock and the number of shares that vest, recognized over the service period. For performance stock units, the expense is based on the grant date fair value of the stock, recognized over a service period depending upon the applicable performance condition. For performance stock units, the Company re-assesses the probability of achieving the applicable performance condition each reporting period and adjusts the recognition of expense accordingly.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, ("Topic 740"), and computes the provision for income taxes on a Separate Return Basis. Under Topic 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records valuation allowances to reduce its deferred tax assets by the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Subsequent changes to enacted tax rates and changes in the interpretations thereof will result in deferred taxes and changes to any related valuation allowances. Provisions are not made for income taxes on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries that are intended to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States or are expected to be remitted free of taxes. Future distributions, if any, from these international subsidiaries to the United States or changes in U.S. tax rules may require a charge to reflect tax on these amounts.

In accordance with Topic 740, the Company recognizes, in its consolidated financial statements, the impact of the Company's tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. The Company will determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. In evaluating whether a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the Company presumes that the position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority with full knowledge of all relevant information. Upon determination that a tax position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, it is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Company recognizes interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Adopted

Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" ("ASU 2023-09"), which modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (1) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (2) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign) and (3) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). ASU 2023-09 also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. The Company adopted this guidance retrospectively and has made the appropriate disclosures in Note 15, "Income Taxes."

Not Yet Adopted

Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses
In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2024-03, "Income Statement–Reporting Comprehensive Income–Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)" ("ASU 2024-03"), which is intended to improve the disclosures about a public entity's expenses and address requests from investors for more detailed information about the types of expenses in commonly presented expense captions. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. ASU 2024-03 should be applied on a prospective basis, but retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Improvements to Accounting for Internal-Use Software
In September 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2025-06, "IntangiblesGoodwill and OtherInternal-Use Software (Subtopic 250-40)" ("ASU 2025-06"), which is intended to modernize the accounting for internal-use software costs by removing the previous "development stage" model and introducing a model that aligns with current software development methods, such as the agile approach. Capitalization of eligible costs will begin when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable the project will be completed and the software will be used for the function intended. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. ASU 2025-06 should be applied either prospectively, retrospectively, or utilizing a modified transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Useful Lives
Useful lives are as follows:
Buildings
8 to 33 years
Service vehicles
3 to 13 years
Machinery and equipment
1 to 15 years
Computer equipment
1 to 5 years
Furniture and fixtures
2 to 10 years
Leasehold improvementsThe lesser of the asset life or expected lease term including lease extension options.
Property and equipment consists of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Land and buildings$194 $136 
Service vehicles819 591 
Leasehold improvements201 142 
Machinery and equipment52 33 
Computer equipment and software15 16 
Furniture and fixtures24 19 
Construction in progress50 22 
Property and equipment, gross1,355 959 
Less: accumulated depreciation(487)(405)
Property and equipment, net$868 $554 
The Company leases certain of its service vehicles, office equipment, and buildings under finance leases. Depreciation of assets held under finance leases is included in depreciation expense. The gross amounts of property and equipment and related depreciation recorded under finance leases, included in the table above, were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Service vehicles$137 $124 
Leased building— 
Furniture and fixtures
Finance lease assets, gross147 126 
Less: accumulated depreciation(70)(52)
Finance lease assets, net$77 $74 

The Company has entered into financing obligations to lease certain of its properties as discussed further in Note 12, "Financing Obligations." Depreciation of assets held under financing obligations is included in depreciation expense. The gross amounts of land, building and leasehold improvements and related depreciation recorded under financing obligations, included in the table above, were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Land, building and leasehold improvements$72 $72 
Less: accumulated depreciation(44)(42)
Net assets under financing obligations$28 $30 
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounting Guidance for the Company’s Revenues
The following summarizes the applicable accounting guidance for the Company’s revenues (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Topic 842Topic 606TotalTopic 842Topic 606TotalTopic 842Topic 606Total
Revenues:
Equipment rental$3,372 $— $3,372 $2,862 $— $2,862 $2,577 $— $2,577 
Other rental revenue:
Delivery and pick-up— 256 256 — 213 213 — 188 188 
Other142 — 142 114 — 114 105 — 105 
Total other rental revenues142 256 398 114 213 327 105 188 293 
Total equipment rentals3,514 256 3,770 2,976 213 3,189 2,682 188 2,870 
Sales of rental equipment— 509 509 — 311 311 — 346 346 
Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies— 63 63 — 37 37 — 38 38 
Service and other revenues— 34 34 — 31 31 — 28 28 
Total revenues$3,514 $862 $4,376 $2,976 $592 $3,568 $2,682 $600 $3,282 
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
The Company sells its used rental equipment, new equipment, parts and supplies. Revenues recorded for each category are as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Sales of rental equipment$509 $311 $346 
Sales of new equipment26 12 14 
Sales of parts and supplies37 25 24 
Total$572 $348 $384 
v3.25.4
Rental Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Rental Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Rental Equipment
Rental equipment consists of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Rental equipment$8,407 $6,423 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(2,527)(2,198)
Rental equipment, net$5,880 $4,225 
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Useful lives are as follows:
Buildings
8 to 33 years
Service vehicles
3 to 13 years
Machinery and equipment
1 to 15 years
Computer equipment
1 to 5 years
Furniture and fixtures
2 to 10 years
Leasehold improvementsThe lesser of the asset life or expected lease term including lease extension options.
Property and equipment consists of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Land and buildings$194 $136 
Service vehicles819 591 
Leasehold improvements201 142 
Machinery and equipment52 33 
Computer equipment and software15 16 
Furniture and fixtures24 19 
Construction in progress50 22 
Property and equipment, gross1,355 959 
Less: accumulated depreciation(487)(405)
Property and equipment, net$868 $554 
The Company leases certain of its service vehicles, office equipment, and buildings under finance leases. Depreciation of assets held under finance leases is included in depreciation expense. The gross amounts of property and equipment and related depreciation recorded under finance leases, included in the table above, were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Service vehicles$137 $124 
Leased building— 
Furniture and fixtures
Finance lease assets, gross147 126 
Less: accumulated depreciation(70)(52)
Finance lease assets, net$77 $74 

The Company has entered into financing obligations to lease certain of its properties as discussed further in Note 12, "Financing Obligations." Depreciation of assets held under financing obligations is included in depreciation expense. The gross amounts of land, building and leasehold improvements and related depreciation recorded under financing obligations, included in the table above, were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Land, building and leasehold improvements$72 $72 
Less: accumulated depreciation(44)(42)
Net assets under financing obligations$28 $30 
v3.25.4
Business Combinations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation and Fair value and Useful Lives - 2021
The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in millions):
H&E
Cash$
Accounts receivable187 
Other current assets22 
Rental equipment1,781 
Property and equipment288 
Right-of-use lease assets567 
Customer relationships intangible1,190 
Total identifiable assets acquired4,040 
Current liabilities182 
Operating lease liabilities567 
Finance lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities651 
Net identifiable assets acquired2,633 
Goodwill2,183 
Net assets acquired$4,816 
The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in millions) as of the acquisition date. The excess of consideration paid over the estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired was initially recorded at $56 million, however, in accordance with Topic 805, the Company recorded a measurement period adjustment and increased goodwill by $11 million during the first quarter of 2025. The adjustment was primarily related to additional information obtained regarding the valuation of rental equipment as of the acquisition date.
Otay
Accounts receivable$14 
Rental equipment120 
Property and equipment8
Intangibles(a)
65
Total identifiable assets acquired207
Current liabilities1
Net identifiable assets acquired206
Goodwill(b)
67
Net assets acquired$273 
(a) The following table reflects the fair values and useful lives of the acquired intangible assets identified (in millions):
OtayLife (years)
Customer relationships$61 14
Non-compete agreements5
Total acquired intangible assets$65 
(b) The level of goodwill that resulted from the acquisition is primarily reflective of operational synergies that the Company expects to achieve that are not associated with identifiable assets, the value of Otay's assembled workforce and new customer relationships expected to arise from the acquisition. All of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
Schedule of Pro Forma Supplementary Data
The unaudited pro forma supplementary data presented in the table below (in millions) gives effect to the acquisition of H&E and Otay as if it had been included in the Company's consolidated results for the entire period reflected. The unaudited pro forma supplementary data is provided for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the Company's results of operations had the acquisitions been included for the period presented, nor is it indicative of the Company's future results.
Year Ended December 31, 2025Year Ended December 31, 2024
HercH&ETotalHercOtayH&ETotal
Historic/pro forma equipment rental revenues$3,770 $455 $4,225 $3,189 $39 $1,253 $4,481 
Historic/pro forma total revenues4,376 536 4,912 3,568 41 1,516 5,125 
Historic/combined pretax income (loss)(44)(43)291 162 457 
Pro forma adjustments to consolidated pretax income:
Impact of fair value adjustments/useful life changes on depreciation(a)
33 33 75 78 
Intangible asset amortization(b)
(50)(50)(5)(119)(124)
Interest expense(c)
(104)(104)(10)(291)(301)
Elimination of historic interest(d)
26 26 72 75 
Transaction expenses(e)
244 244 (47)(45)
Pro forma pretax income$106 $140 

Year Ended December 31, 2023
HercOtayTotal
Historic/pro forma equipment rental revenues$2,870 $65 $2,935 
Historic/pro forma total revenues3,282 73 3,355 
Historic/combined pretax income447 10 457 
Pro forma adjustments to consolidated pretax income:
Impact of fair value adjustments/useful life changes on depreciation(a)
Intangible asset amortization(b)
(8)(8)
Interest expense(c)
(18)(18)
Elimination of historic interest(d)
Transaction expenses(e)
— — 
Pro forma pretax income$439 
(a) Depreciation of rental equipment was adjusted for the fair value at acquisition and changes in useful lives of equipment acquired.
(b) Intangible asset amortization was adjusted to include amortization of the acquired intangible assets.
(c) As discussed above, the Company funded the H&E and Otay acquisitions in part with borrowings under various long-term debt instruments. Interest expense was adjusted to reflect interest on such borrowings.
(d) Historic interest on debt that is not part of the combined entity was eliminated.
(e) Transaction expenses associated with the H&E and Otay acquisitions that were contingent upon closing, whether incurred by the Company or the acquiree, were assumed to have been recognized as of the beginning of the earliest period disclosed. Non-contingent transaction expenses were assumed to have been recognized prior to the earliest period presented and were excluded from the periods presented.
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill The following summarizes the Company's goodwill (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Balance at the beginning of the period:
Goodwill, gross$1,334 $1,154 
Accumulated impairment losses(664)(671)
Goodwill670 483 
Additions2,201 190 
Currency translation(3)
Balance at the end of the period:
Goodwill, gross3,541 1,334 
Accumulated impairment losses(668)(664)
Goodwill$2,873 $670 
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net (Finite Lived) Intangible assets, net, consisted of the following major classes (in millions):
 December 31, 2025
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Finite-lived intangible assets:  
Customer relationships$1,552 $(203)$1,349 
Non-compete agreements19 (10)
Internally developed software(a)
53 (17)36 
Total1,624 (230)1,394 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 
Trade name271 — 271 
Total intangible assets, net$1,895 $(230)$1,665 
(a) Includes capitalized costs of $21 million yet to be placed into service.
 December 31, 2024
 Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Finite-lived intangible assets:  
Customer relationships$363 $(100)$263 
Non-compete agreements19 (6)13 
Internally developed software(a)
39 (14)25 
Total421 (120)301 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 
Trade name271 — 271 
Total intangible assets, net$692 $(120)$572 
(a) Includes capitalized costs of $14 million yet to be placed into service.
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net (Indefinite-Lived) Intangible assets, net, consisted of the following major classes (in millions):
 December 31, 2025
 Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Finite-lived intangible assets:  
Customer relationships$1,552 $(203)$1,349 
Non-compete agreements19 (10)
Internally developed software(a)
53 (17)36 
Total1,624 (230)1,394 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 
Trade name271 — 271 
Total intangible assets, net$1,895 $(230)$1,665 
(a) Includes capitalized costs of $21 million yet to be placed into service.
 December 31, 2024
 Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Finite-lived intangible assets:  
Customer relationships$363 $(100)$263 
Non-compete agreements19 (6)13 
Internally developed software(a)
39 (14)25 
Total421 (120)301 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 
Trade name271 — 271 
Total intangible assets, net$692 $(120)$572 
(a) Includes capitalized costs of $14 million yet to be placed into service.
v3.25.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Lease Expense
The components of lease expense consist of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
Classification20252024
Operating lease cost(a)
Direct operating$189 $158 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assetsDepreciation and amortization19 16 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net
Sublease incomeEquipment rental revenue(65)(77)
Net lease cost$146 $100 
(a) Includes short-term leases of $50 million and $62 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and variable lease costs of $9 million and $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Schedule of Balance sheet Information Related to Leases
Balance sheet information related to leases consists of the following (in millions):
ClassificationDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Assets
Operating lease ROU assetsRight-of-use assets$1,489 $852 
Finance lease ROU assets
Property and equipment, net(a)
77 74 
Total leased assets$1,566 $926 
Liabilities
Current:
OperatingCurrent maturities of operating lease liabilities$56 $39 
FinanceCurrent maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations19 17 
Non-current:
OperatingOperating lease liabilities1,479 842 
FinanceLong-term debt, net62 60 
Total lease liabilities$1,616 $958 
(a) Finance lease right-of-use assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $70 million and $52 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases17.917.1
Finance leases5.75.1
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases4.74 %4.31 %
Finance leases4.51 %4.29 %
Schedule of Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Cash flow information related to leases consists of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$65 $51 
Operating cash flows from finance leases$$
Financing cash flows from finance leases$18 $16 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$317 $300 
Finance leases$21 $17 
The income taxes paid (net of refunds received) for the periods were as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Federal$$— $14 
State
California— 
Florida
Georgia— 
Illinois— 
Massachusetts— — 
New Jersey— — 
New York— — 
Oregon— — 
Pennsylvania— — 
Texas— 
All Other
Total State12 10 12 
Foreign
Canada
Total income taxes paid$24 $12 $30 
Schedule of Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$128 $22 
2027137 17 
2028134 17 
2029131 13 
2030127 10 
Thereafter1,725 14 
Total lease payments2,382 93 
Less: Interest(847)(12)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,535 $81 
Schedule of Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows (in millions):
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$128 $22 
2027137 17 
2028134 17 
2029131 13 
2030127 10 
Thereafter1,725 14 
Total lease payments2,382 93 
Less: Interest(847)(12)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,535 $81 
v3.25.4
Accrued Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consists of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Accrued compensation and benefit costs$73 $58 
Rebate accrual54 43 
Taxes payable47 30 
Accrued interest24 38 
Customer related deferrals28 19 
Insurance reserves36 31 
Service vehicle purchase commitment12 — 
Other31 20 
Total accrued liabilities$305 $239 
v3.25.4
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
The Company's debt consists of the following (in millions):
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate at December 31, 2025
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate at December 31, 2025
Fixed or Floating Interest RateMaturityDecember 31,
2025
December 31,
2024
Senior Notes
2027 NotesN/AN/AN/AN/A$— $1,200 
2029 Notes6.91%6.63%Fixed2029800 800 
2030 Notes7.25%7.00%Fixed20301,650 — 
2031 Notes5.94%5.75%Fixed2031600 — 
2033 Notes7.43%7.25%Fixed20331,100 — 
2034 Notes6.14%6.00%Fixed2034600 — 
Other Debt
New ABL Credit FacilityN/A5.10%Floating20302,047 — 
Prior ABL Credit FacilityN/AN/AN/AN/A— 1,621 
Term Loan Facility5.79%5.52%Floating2032750 — 
AR FacilityN/A4.68%Floating2026475 400 
Finance lease liabilities4.51%N/AFixed2026-204481 77 
Unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount(a)
(56)(12)
Total debt8,047 4,086 
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt(26)(17)
Long-term debt, net$8,021 $4,069 
(a)    Unamortized debt issuance costs totaling $12 million related to the New ABL Credit Facility and AR Facility (as each is defined below) as of December 31, 2025 and $6 million related to the Prior ABL Credit Facility and AR Facility (as each is defined below) as of December 31, 2024, are included in "Other long-term assets" in the consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of Nominal Principal Amounts of Maturities of Debt
The nominal principal amounts of maturities of debt for each of the periods ending December 31 are as follows (in millions):
2026$26 
202721 
2028497 
2029819 
20303,713 
Thereafter3,027 
Total$8,103 
Schedule of Borrowing Capacity and Availability on Line of Credit
After outstanding borrowings, the following was available to the Company under the New ABL Credit Facility and AR Facility as of December 31, 2025 (in millions):
Remaining
Capacity
Availability Under
Borrowing Base
Limitation
New ABL Credit Facility$1,900 $1,880 
AR Facility— — 
Total $1,900 $1,880 
v3.25.4
Financing Obligations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Financing Obligation [Abstract]  
Schedule of Company's Financing Obligations The Company's financing obligations consist of the following (in millions):
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate at December 31, 2025
MaturityDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Financing obligations5.52%2026-2038$103 $107 
Unamortized financing issuance costs
(2)(2)
Total financing obligations101 105 
Less: Current maturities of financing obligations(6)(4)
Financing obligations, net$95 $101 
Schedule of Future Minimum Financing Payments
As of December 31, 2025, future minimum financing payments for the agreements referred to above are as follows (in millions):
2026$10 
202710 
2028
2029
2030
Thereafter64 
Total minimum financing obligations payments111 
Obligations subject to non-cash gain on future sale of property35 
Less amount representing interest (at a weighted-average interest rate of 5.52%)
(43)
Total financing obligations$103 
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reconciliation of Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets
The following table provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations and plan assets of the Company’s pension plans (in millions):
Pension
20252024
Change in Projected Benefit Obligations
Benefit obligations at beginning of year$133 $137 
Interest cost
Plan settlements(8)(7)
Actuarial (gain) loss(4)
Benefit obligations at end of year$133 $133 
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$118 $119 
Actual return on plan assets13 
Employer contribution
Plan settlements(8)(7)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$125 $118 
Funded Status$(8)$(15)
Accumulated benefit obligations$133 $133 
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Pension
20252024
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Other long-term liabilities$(8)$(15)
Net amount recognized$(8)$(15)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Net actuarial (loss) gain$(10)$(18)
Net amount recognized$(10)$(18)
Weighted‑Average Assumptions Used to Determine Projected Benefit Obligations
Discount rate5.1 %5.5 %
Average rate of increase in compensation— %— %
Interest credit rate3.8 %3.8 %
Initial healthcare cost trend rateN/AN/A
Ultimate healthcare cost trend rateN/AN/A
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Pension
20252024
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Other long-term liabilities$(8)$(15)
Net amount recognized$(8)$(15)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Net actuarial (loss) gain$(10)$(18)
Net amount recognized$(10)$(18)
Weighted‑Average Assumptions Used to Determine Projected Benefit Obligations
Discount rate5.1 %5.5 %
Average rate of increase in compensation— %— %
Interest credit rate3.8 %3.8 %
Initial healthcare cost trend rateN/AN/A
Ultimate healthcare cost trend rateN/AN/A
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Pension
20252024
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Other long-term liabilities$(8)$(15)
Net amount recognized$(8)$(15)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Net actuarial (loss) gain$(10)$(18)
Net amount recognized$(10)$(18)
Weighted‑Average Assumptions Used to Determine Projected Benefit Obligations
Discount rate5.1 %5.5 %
Average rate of increase in compensation— %— %
Interest credit rate3.8 %3.8 %
Initial healthcare cost trend rateN/AN/A
Ultimate healthcare cost trend rateN/AN/A
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
The benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets for the Company’s qualified and non-qualified pension plans with projected benefit obligations or accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets are as follows (in millions):
 Pension
 20252024
Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
Projected benefit obligations$133 $133 
Accumulated benefit obligations133 133 
Fair value of plan assets125 118 
Schedule of Net Periodic Costs
The following table sets forth the net periodic pension cost (benefit) (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost (Benefit)
Interest cost$$$
Expected return on plan assets(6)(6)(3)
Net amortization of actuarial net loss— 
Settlement loss— 
Net periodic pension cost$$$
Weighted‑Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Pension Cost (Benefit)
Discount rate5.5 %5.1 %5.4 %
Expected return on assets6.2 %6.3 %6.0 %
Average rate of increase in compensation— %— %— %
Interest credit rate3.8 %3.8 %3.8 %
Schedule of Pension Plan Assets
The fair value measurements of most plan assets are based upon significant other observable inputs (Level 2), except for the high yield mutual fund and cash which are based upon quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1). The following represents the Company's pension plan assets (in millions):
Asset CategoryDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Cash$$
Equity Securities:
U.S. Large Cap20 17 
U.S. Mid Cap
International Developed
International Emerging Markets
Fixed Income Securities:
U.S. Treasuries41 40 
Corporate Bonds18 17 
Government Bonds— 
Mortgage-Backed Securities10 
Asset-Backed Securities
Other17 17 
Total fair value of pension plan assets$125 $118 
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
The following table presents estimated future benefit payments (in millions):
Pension
2026$10 
202712 
202812 
202913 
203013 
2031-203569 
$129 
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Expenses and Associated Income Tax Benefits
The following table summarizes the expenses and associated income tax benefits recognized (in millions):
 Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Compensation expense$34 $17 $18 
Income tax benefit(9)(4)(5)
Total$25 $13 $13 
Schedule of Performance Stock Units Activity
A summary of the PSU activity is presented below.
Units
Weighted
Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2024
174,073 $154.89 
Granted71,408 191.71 
Vested(38,629)164.27 
Forfeited(12,356)165.00 
Nonvested at December 31, 2025
194,496 $165.90 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Activity
A summary of the RSU activity is presented below.
UnitsWeighted
Average Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2024
224,381 $137.10 
Granted173,631 153.58 
Vested(115,087)144.49 
Forfeited(12,607)142.58 
Nonvested at December 31, 2025
270,318 $144.26 
v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income before Income Taxes
The components of income before income taxes for the periods were as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Domestic$(8)$302 $443 
Foreign(11)
Income before income taxes$1 $291 $447 
Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Current:
Federal$$$— 
Foreign(1)
State and local
Total current9 21 11 
Deferred:
Federal(3)63 86 
Foreign(6)(1)
State and local(9)
Total deferred(9)59 89 
Total income tax provision$ $80 $100 
Schedule of U.S. and Foreign Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
The principal items of the U.S. and foreign net deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Deferred tax assets:
Employee benefit plans$$
Tax credit carryforwards33 
Right-of-use assets372 230 
Deferred interest78 80 
Accrued expenses65 59 
Net operating loss carryforwards81 42 
Total deferred tax assets631 420 
Less: valuation allowance(13)(5)
Total net deferred tax assets618 415 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Lease liabilities(361)(218)
Prepaid expenses(3)(4)
Depreciation on tangible assets(1,350)(913)
Intangible assets(350)(80)
Total deferred tax liabilities(2,064)(1,215)
Net deferred tax liability$(1,446)$(800)
Schedule of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to Income Before Income Taxes
The income tax in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations differs from the income tax calculated by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income taxes due to the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Amount
%(c)
Amount%Amount%
U.S. federal statutory tax rate$— 21 %$61 21 %$94 21 %
State tax, net of federal income tax(a)
(4)(305)%%10 %
Foreign tax effects
Canada— — %— — %— %
Tax credits
Energy related credits(15)(1,217)%(5)(2)%(3)(1)%
Research and development credits(1)(48)%(1)— %(2)— %
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Goodwill(b)
— — %14 %— — %
Nondeductible compensation136 %%%
Transaction expenses18 1358 %— — %— — %
Meals and entertainment104 %— %— %
Windfall (shortfall)(1)(56)%(2)(1)%(11)(2)%
Other adjustments— — %— — %— %
Effective tax rate$  %$80 27 %$100 22 %
(a) State taxes in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas make up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category for 2025, 2024, and 2023.
(b) Relates to non-deductible goodwill impairment on Cinelease assets held for sale.
(c) The 2025 effective tax rate does not recalculate as presented due to financial statement rounding.
Schedule of Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Cash flow information related to leases consists of the following (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
20252024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$65 $51 
Operating cash flows from finance leases$$
Financing cash flows from finance leases$18 $16 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$317 $300 
Finance leases$21 $17 
The income taxes paid (net of refunds received) for the periods were as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Federal$$— $14 
State
California— 
Florida
Georgia— 
Illinois— 
Massachusetts— — 
New Jersey— — 
New York— — 
Oregon— — 
Pennsylvania— — 
Texas— 
All Other
Total State12 10 12 
Foreign
Canada
Total income taxes paid$24 $12 $30 
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) balance by component (net of tax) are presented in the tables below (in millions):
Pension and Other Post-Employment BenefitsForeign Currency ItemsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$(19)$(123)$(142)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification15 21 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income— 
Net current period other comprehensive income15 22 
Balance at December 31, 2025
$(12)$(108)$(120)

Pension and Other Post-Employment BenefitsForeign Currency ItemsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2023
$(20)$(98)$(118)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification— (25)(25)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss— 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(25)(24)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$(19)$(123)$(142)
Schedule of Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net income were as follows (in millions):
Years Ended December 31,
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans202520242023Statement of Operations Caption
Amortization of actuarial losses$— $$Selling, general and administrative
Settlement loss— Selling, general and administrative
Total1 2 1 
Tax provision— (1)— Income tax provision
Total reclassifications for the period$1 $1 $1 
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value of Debt
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Nominal Unpaid Principal BalanceAggregate Fair ValueNominal Unpaid Principal BalanceAggregate Fair Value
2027 Notes$— $— $1,200 $1,182 
2029 Notes800 829 800 809 
2030 Notes1,650 1,736 — — 
2031 Notes600 609 — — 
2033 Notes1,100 1,169 — — 
2034 Notes600 608 — — 
Term Loan Facility750 751 — — 
Total Notes and Term Loan$5,500 $5,702 $2,000 $1,991 
Cinelease Earnout Receivable
The Company made an accounting policy election to record the earnout receivable related to the Cinelease divestiture at fair value at inception, and it is categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. In addition, any subsequent fair value adjustments to the earnout receivable will be recorded within operating income in the Company's consolidated statement of operations.
The earnout receivable of $32 million is recorded within other long-term assets in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, no adjustments to the fair value were made during the year ending December 31, 2025. The earnout is based on eligible Cinelease revenue reported during 2027 and 2028 that will primarily be paid in 2028 and 2029, with deferrals available into 2031 if certain earnout thresholds are met. The earnout receivable has been recorded at fair value using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. This model incorporated the contractual terms regarding timing of payment and the significant unobservable inputs of revenue forecasts for Cinelease, the discount rate, and the probability outcome percentage assigned to each scenario. The estimated fair value is based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable but which are uncertain and involve significant judgment by management. Favorable or unfavorable changes in expectations of achieving the performance metrics would result in corresponding increases or decreases in the fair value measurement, while increases or decreases in the discount rate would have inverse impacts on the fair value measurement.
v3.25.4
Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share data).
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
Numerator:
Net income, basic and diluted$1 $211 $347 
Denominator:  
Basic weighted average common shares31.3 28.4 28.5 
Stock options, RSUs and PSUs0.1 0.1 0.2 
Weighted average shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share31.4 28.5 28.7 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.03 $7.43 $12.18 
Diluted$0.03 $7.40 $12.09 
Antidilutive stock options, RSUs and PSUs0.1 — 0.1 
v3.25.4
Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenues from our External Customers and Geographical Information for Long-Lived Assets
The Company generates substantially all of its equipment rental revenue in North America. For each of the last three fiscal years, revenues from external customers attributed to the U.S. and all foreign countries (primarily Canada) in total are set forth below:
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
United States$4,130 $3,314 $3,019 
International246 254 263 
Total revenue$4,376 $3,568 $3,282 

Geographic information for long-lived assets, which consist primarily of rental equipment and property and equipment, was as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Total assets
United States$13,273 $7,375 
International503 502 
Total$13,776 $7,877 
Rental equipment, net
United States $5,586 $3,962 
International294 263 
Total$5,880 $4,225 
Property and equipment, net
United States$834 $525 
International34 29 
Total$868 $554 
v3.25.4
Organization and Description of Business (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
location
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of locations 602
Number of experience 60 years
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) - Customer concentration risk
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue Benchmark      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Accounts Receivable      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Rental Equipment (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Minimum  
Rental Equipment [Line Items]  
Holding period for revenue earning equipment (in years) 1 year
Maximum  
Rental Equipment [Line Items]  
Holding period for revenue earning equipment (in years) 15 years
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Useful Lives (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Buildings | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 8 years
Buildings | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 33 years
Service vehicles | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 3 years
Service vehicles | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 13 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 1 year
Machinery and equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 15 years
Computer equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 1 year
Computer equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 5 years
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 2 years
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and equipment useful life 10 years
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Finite-Lived Intangible and Long-Lived Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
reporting_unit
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Number of reporting units 1
Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated economic lives (in years) 2 years
Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated economic lives (in years) 15 years
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Period of time customer has to return equipment with no cancelation penalty 1 day    
Contract with customer, asset, after allowance for credit loss, current $ 41 $ 17  
Customer concentration risk | Revenue Benchmark      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, threshold, percentage 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Customer concentration risk | Accounts Receivable      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, threshold, percentage 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
United States | Geographic Concentration Risk | Revenue Benchmark      
Concentration Risk [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 94.40% 92.90% 92.00%
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Accounting Guidance for the Company’s Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 842 $ 3,514 $ 2,976 $ 2,682
Topic 606 862 592 600
Total $ 4,376 $ 3,568 $ 3,282
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Total Total Total
Equipment rental      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 842 $ 3,372 $ 2,862 $ 2,577
Total 3,372 2,862 2,577
Delivery and pick-up      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 606 256 213 188
Total 256 213 188
Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 842 142 114 105
Total 142 114 105
Other rental      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 842 142 114 105
Topic 606 256 213 188
Total 398 327 293
Equipment rental      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 842 3,514 2,976 2,682
Topic 606 256 213 188
Total 3,770 3,189 2,870
Sales of rental equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 606 509 311 346
Total 509 311 346
Sales of new equipment, parts and supplies      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 606 63 37 38
Total 63 37 38
Service and other revenues      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Topic 606 34 31 28
Total $ 34 $ 31 $ 28
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 862 $ 592 $ 600
Sales of rental equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 509 311 346
Sales of new equipment      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 26 12 14
Sales of parts and supplies      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 37 25 24
Sales of rental equipment, New equipment, Parts and supplies      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 572 $ 348 $ 384
v3.25.4
Rental Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Rental Equipment [Abstract]    
Rental equipment $ 8,407 $ 6,423
Less: Accumulated depreciation (2,527) (2,198)
Rental equipment, net $ 5,880 $ 4,225
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,355 $ 959
Less: accumulated depreciation (487) (405)
Property and equipment, net 868 554
Land and buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 194 136
Service vehicles    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 819 591
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 201 142
Machinery and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 52 33
Computer equipment and software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 15 16
Furniture and fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 24 19
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 50 $ 22
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Depreciation expense $ 109 $ 82 $ 71
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment and Related Depreciation Recorded Under Finance Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Finance lease assets, gross $ 147 $ 126
Less: accumulated depreciation (70) (52)
Finance lease assets, net 77 74
Service vehicles    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Finance lease assets, gross 137 124
Leased building    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Finance lease assets, gross 7 0
Furniture and fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Finance lease assets, gross $ 3 $ 2
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment - Schedule of Gross Amounts of Land, Building and Leasehold Improvements and Related Depreciation Recorded Under Financing Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Land, building and leasehold improvements $ 1,355 $ 959
Less: accumulated depreciation (487) (405)
Property and equipment, net 868 554
Land, building and leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Land, building and leasehold improvements 72 72
Less: accumulated depreciation (44) (42)
Property and equipment, net $ 28 $ 30
v3.25.4
Business Combinations - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions
3 Months Ended 7 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 02, 2025
USD ($)
branch
state
$ / shares
shares
Jul. 16, 2024
USD ($)
employee
location
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 10, 2025
USD ($)
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Goodwill         $ 2,873,000,000 $ 2,873,000,000 $ 670,000,000 $ 483,000,000  
Transaction expenses           $ 199,000,000 11,000,000 $ 8,000,000  
Customer relationships                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Weighted average useful life           10 years      
Senior Unsecured Notes                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Face amount $ 2,800,000,000                
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility | Secured Debt                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Face amount 750,000,000                
Long-term debt, gross                 $ 750,000,000
New ABL Credit Facility | Line of credit | Revolving Credit Facility                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Long-term debt, gross $ 2,500,000,000       2,047,000,000 $ 2,047,000,000 0    
ABL Credit Facility | Line of credit | Revolving Credit Facility                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Long-term debt, gross         0 0 $ 1,621,000,000    
Repayments of secured debt     $ 1,600,000,000            
H&E Equipment Services Inc                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Business acquisitions, number of branches | branch 160                
Number of states in which entity operates (over) | state 30                
Business acquisition, share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 78.75                
Business combination, consideration transferred, stock conversion ratio 0.1287                
Purchase price/aggregate consideration $ 4,800,000,000                
Cash payment 2,900,000,000                
Face amount 584,000,000                
Consideration transferred, liabilities incurred 1,400,000,000                
Goodwill 2,183,000,000                
Measurement period adjustment and increased goodwill         $ (28,000,000)        
Transaction expenses           $ 193,000,000      
Payment for contract termination 64,000,000                
Professional fees 27,000,000                
Commitment fee amount $ 21,000,000                
H&E Equipment Services Inc | Customer relationships                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Weighted average useful life 10 years                
H&E Equipment Services Inc | Common Stock                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Share issued (in shares) | shares 4.7                
Otay                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Purchase price/aggregate consideration   $ 273,000,000              
Goodwill   $ 67,000,000              
Measurement period adjustment and increased goodwill       $ 11,000,000          
Number of employees | employee   135              
Number of locations acquired | location   4              
Otay | Previously Reported                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Goodwill   $ 56,000,000              
Otay | Customer relationships                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Weighted average useful life   14 years              
v3.25.4
Business Combinations - Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Jun. 02, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Jul. 16, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Goodwill $ 2,873   $ 670   $ 483
H&E Equipment Services Inc          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Cash   $ 5      
Accounts receivable   187      
Other current assets   22      
Rental equipment   1,781      
Property and equipment   288      
Right-of-use lease assets   567      
Intangibles   1,190      
Total identifiable assets acquired   4,040      
Current liabilities   182      
Operating lease liabilities   567      
Finance lease liabilities   7      
Deferred tax liabilities   651      
Net identifiable assets acquired   2,633      
Goodwill   2,183      
Net assets acquired   $ 4,816      
Otay          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Accounts receivable       $ 14  
Rental equipment       120  
Property and equipment       8  
Intangibles       65  
Total identifiable assets acquired       207  
Current liabilities       1  
Net identifiable assets acquired       206  
Goodwill       67  
Net assets acquired       $ 273  
v3.25.4
Business Combinations - Schedule of Fair Value and Useful Lives (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jul. 16, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Customer relationships    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Weighted average useful life   10 years
Otay    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired $ 65  
Otay | Customer relationships    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired $ 61  
Weighted average useful life 14 years  
Otay | Non-compete agreements    
Business Combination [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired $ 4  
Weighted average useful life 5 years  
v3.25.4
Business Combinations - Schedule of Pro Forma Supplementary Data (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]      
Historic/pro forma total revenues $ 4,912 $ 5,125 $ 3,355
Historic/combined pretax income (loss) (43) 457 457
Impact of fair value adjustments/useful life changes on depreciation 33 78 3
Intangible asset amortization (50) (124) (8)
Interest expense (104) (301) (18)
Elimination of historic interest 26 75 5
Elimination of transaction expenses 244 (45) 0
Pro forma pretax income 106 140 439
Equipment rental      
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]      
Historic/pro forma total revenues 4,225 4,481 2,935
Herc      
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]      
Historic/pro forma total revenues 4,376 3,568 3,282
Historic/combined pretax income (loss) 1 291 447
Herc | Equipment rental      
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]      
Historic/pro forma total revenues 3,770 3,189 2,870
H&E Equipment Services Inc      
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]      
Historic/pro forma total revenues 536 1,516 73
Historic/combined pretax income (loss) (44) 162 10
Impact of fair value adjustments/useful life changes on depreciation 33 75 3
Intangible asset amortization (50) (119) (8)
Interest expense (104) (291) (18)
Elimination of historic interest 26 72 5
Elimination of transaction expenses 244 (47) 0
H&E Equipment Services Inc | Equipment rental      
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]      
Historic/pro forma total revenues $ 455 1,253 $ 65
Otay      
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]      
Historic/pro forma total revenues   41  
Historic/combined pretax income (loss)   4  
Impact of fair value adjustments/useful life changes on depreciation   3  
Intangible asset amortization   (5)  
Interest expense   (10)  
Elimination of historic interest   3  
Elimination of transaction expenses   2  
Otay | Equipment rental      
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]      
Historic/pro forma total revenues   $ 39  
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill impairment $ 0 $ 0  
Impairment of intangible assets (Excluding goodwill) 0 0  
Amortization of intangible assets $ 115,000,000 $ 45,000,000 $ 41,000,000
Customer relationships      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted average useful life 10 years    
Intangible assets, excluding internally developed software yet to be placed into service      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
2025 $ 162,000,000    
2026 150,000,000    
2027 145,000,000    
2028 142,000,000    
2029 140,000,000    
Thereafter $ 634,000,000    
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning of the period $ 1,334 $ 1,154
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning of the period (664) (671)
Goodwill, net, beginning of the period 670 483
Additions 2,201 190
Currency translation 2 (3)
Goodwill, end of the period 3,541 1,334
Accumulated impairment losses, end of the period (668) (664)
Goodwill, net, end of the period $ 2,873 $ 670
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,624 $ 421
Accumulated Amortization (230) (120)
Net Carrying Value 1,394 301
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Total intangible assets, net 1,895 692
Accumulated Amortization (230) (120)
Intangible assets, net 1,665 572
Trade name    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Trade name 271 271
Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,552 363
Accumulated Amortization (203) (100)
Net Carrying Value 1,349 263
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization (203) (100)
Non-compete agreements    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 19 19
Accumulated Amortization (10) (6)
Net Carrying Value 9 13
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization (10) (6)
Internally developed software    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 53 39
Accumulated Amortization (17) (14)
Net Carrying Value 36 25
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization (17) (14)
Software development    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Net Carrying Value $ 21 $ 14
v3.25.4
Assets Held for Sale - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
(Gain) loss on assets held for sale       $ (48.0) $ (194.0) $ 0.0
Proceeds from disposal of business, net       99.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Cinelease Business            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
(Gain) loss on assets held for sale   $ 1.0 $ 49.0      
Cash consideration $ 100.0          
Proceeds from disposal of business, net 97.0          
Net assets 128.0          
Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Cinelease Business | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Earnout receivable $ 32.0     $ 32.0    
v3.25.4
Leases - Narrative (Details) - Maximum
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 22 years
Lessee, renewal term 25 years
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease, cost $ 189 $ 158
Amortization of ROU assets 19 16
Interest on lease liabilities 3 3
Sublease income (65) (77)
Net lease cost 146 100
Short-term lease, cost 50 62
Variable lease, cost $ 9 $ 6
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Balance sheet Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
ASSETS    
Operating lease ROU assets $ 1,489 $ 852
Finance lease, right-of-use asset, statement of financial position [extensible list] Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net
Finance lease ROU assets $ 77 $ 74
Total leased assets 1,566 926
Liabilities    
Operating lease, liability, current $ 56 $ 39
Finance lease, liability, current, statement of financial position [Extensible List] Current maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations Current maturities of long-term debt and financing obligations
Finance lease, current $ 19 $ 17
Non-current:    
Operating lease, liability, noncurrent $ 1,479 $ 842
Finance lease, liability, noncurrent, statement of financial position [Extensible List] Long-term debt, net Long-term debt, net
Finance lease, liability, noncurrent $ 62 $ 60
Total lease liabilities 1,616 958
Accumulated amortization $ 70 $ 52
Weighted average remaining lease term:    
Operating leases 17 years 10 months 24 days 17 years 1 month 6 days
Finance leases 5 years 8 months 12 days 5 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted average discount rate:    
Operating leases 4.74% 4.31%
Finance leases 4.51% 4.29%
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 65 $ 51  
Operating cash flows from finance leases 3 3  
Financing cash flows from finance leases 18 16  
Operating leases 317 300  
Finance leases $ 21 $ 17 $ 24
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Maturities of Operating and Financing Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Operating Leases    
2026 $ 128  
2027 137  
2028 134  
2029 131  
2030 127  
Thereafter 1,725  
Total lease payments 2,382  
Less: Interest (847)  
Present value of lease liabilities 1,535  
Finance Leases    
2026 22  
2027 17  
2028 17  
2029 13  
2030 10  
Thereafter 14  
Total lease payments 93  
Less: Interest (12)  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 81 $ 77
v3.25.4
Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Accrued compensation and benefit costs $ 73 $ 58
Rebate accrual 54 43
Taxes payable 47 30
Accrued interest 24 38
Customer related deferrals 28 19
Insurance reserves 36 31
Service vehicle purchase commitment 12 0
Other 31 20
Total accrued liabilities $ 305 $ 239
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 16, 2025
Jun. 02, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Jun. 07, 2024
Jul. 09, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate, Finance lease liabilities 4.51%     4.29%    
Finance lease liabilities $ 81     $ 77    
Unamortized debt issuance costs (56)     (12)    
Total debt 8,047     4,086    
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt (26)     (17)    
Long-term debt, net 8,021     4,069    
Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance 5,500     2,000    
2027 Notes | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate           5.50%
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 0     1,200    
2029 Notes | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 6.91%          
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate 6.63%       6.625%  
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 800     800    
2030 Notes | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 7.25%          
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate 7.00%   7.00%      
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 1,650     0    
2031 Notes | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 5.94%          
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate 5.75% 5.75%        
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 600     0    
2033 Notes | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 7.43%          
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate 7.25%   7.25%      
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 1,100     0    
2034 Notes | Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 6.14%          
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate 6.00% 6.00%        
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 600     0    
New ABL Credit Facility | Line of credit | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate 5.10%          
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 2,047   $ 2,500 0    
ABL Credit Facility | Line of credit | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 0     1,621    
Senior Secured Term Loan | Secured Debt            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 5.79%          
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate 5.52%          
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 750     0    
AR Facility | Line of credit            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Weighted Average Stated Interest Rate 4.68%          
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 475     400    
Senior secured revolving credit facility | Line of credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Other long- term assets            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt issuance costs, line of credit arrangements, net $ 12     $ 6    
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Nominal Principal Amounts of Maturities of Debt (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
2026 $ 26
2027 21
2028 497
2029 819
2030 3,713
Thereafter 3,027
Total $ 8,103
v3.25.4
Debt - Senior Notes - 2027 Notes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 16, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Jul. 09, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Loss on extinguishment of debt   $ (2.0) $ 0.0 $ 0.0  
2027 Notes | Senior Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Aggregate principal amount         $ 1,200.0
Stated interest rate (as a percentage)         5.50%
Redemption price percentage 100.00%        
Loss on extinguishment of debt   $ 2.0      
v3.25.4
Debt - Senior Notes - 2029 Notes (Details) - 2029 Notes - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 02, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Jun. 07, 2024
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Seven      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Ownership percentage threshold to call debt in the event of default 30.00%    
Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Aggregate principal amount     $ 800
Stated interest rate (as a percentage)   6.63% 6.625%
Redemption price percentage 100.00%    
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period one      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Redemption price percentage 103.313%    
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period two      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Redemption price percentage 101.656%    
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period three      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Redemption price percentage 100.00%    
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period four      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Redemption price percentage 106.625%    
Percentage of principal amount redeemed 40.00%    
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period five      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Redemption price percentage 101.00%    
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period six      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Redemption price percentage 100.00%    
v3.25.4
Debt - Senior Notes - 2030 Notes (Details) - 2030 Notes - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 02, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount $ 1,650  
Stated interest rate (as a percentage) 7.00% 7.00%
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period three    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period four    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 107.00%  
Percentage of principal amount redeemed 40.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period five    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 101.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period six    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Seven    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Ownership percentage threshold to call debt in the event of default 30.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period one    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 103.50%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period two    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 101.75%  
v3.25.4
Debt - Senior Notes - 2031 Notes (Details) - 2031 Notes - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 16, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Seven    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Ownership percentage threshold to call debt in the event of default 30.00%  
Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount $ 600  
Stated interest rate (as a percentage) 5.75% 5.75%
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period one    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 102.875%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period two    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 101.438%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period three    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period four    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 105.75%  
Percentage of principal amount redeemed 40.00%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period five    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 101.00%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period six    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
v3.25.4
Debt - Senior Notes - 2033 Notes (Details) - 2033 Notes - USD ($)
$ in Billions
Jun. 02, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Seven    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Ownership percentage threshold to call debt in the event of default 30.00%  
Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount $ 1.1  
Stated interest rate (as a percentage) 7.25% 7.25%
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period one    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 103.625%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period two    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 101.813%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period three    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period four    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 107.25%  
Percentage of principal amount redeemed 40.00%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period five    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 101.00%  
Senior Notes | Debt instrument, redemption, period six    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
v3.25.4
Debt - Senior Notes - 2034 Notes (Details) - 2034 Notes - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Billions
Dec. 16, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount $ 0.6  
Stated interest rate (as a percentage) 6.00% 6.00%
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period one    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 103.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period two    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 101.50%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period three    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period four    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 106.00%  
Percentage of principal amount redeemed 40.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period five    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 101.00%  
Debt instrument, redemption, period six    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Redemption price percentage 100.00%  
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Seven    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Ownership percentage threshold to call debt in the event of default 30.00%  
v3.25.4
Debt - ABL Credit Facility (Details) - Line of credit
Jun. 02, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jul. 05, 2022
USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility | New ABL Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 2,500,000,000 $ 2,047,000,000 $ 0  
Maximum borrowing capacity 4,000,000,000.0      
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance   $ 0 $ 1,621,000,000  
Maximum borrowing capacity       $ 3,500,000,000
Letter of credit | New ABL Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 250,000,000      
Letter of credit | ABL Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maximum borrowing capacity       $ 250,000,000
Line of credit | New ABL Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum 1.00      
Line of credit | New ABL Credit Facility | Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA)        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate 1.375%      
Line of credit | New ABL Credit Facility | Base Rate        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate 0.375%      
v3.25.4
Debt - Term Loan Facility (Details) - Senior Secured Term Loan Facility - Secured Debt - USD ($)
Jun. 02, 2025
Dec. 10, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount $ 750,000,000  
Long-term debt, gross   $ 750,000,000
Voting stock (up to) 65.00%  
Debt instrument annual repayment rate 1.00%  
SOFR    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate 1.75%  
SOFR | Minimum    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate 1.00%  
SOFR | Maximum    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate 0.75%  
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Basis spread on variable rate 0.50%  
v3.25.4
Debt - Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
Nov. 30, 2025
AR Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 475,000,000 $ 400,000,000
v3.25.4
Debt - Bridge Facility (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2025
Feb. 28, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and securitization     $ 4,585,000,000 $ 2,008,000,000 $ 2,127,000,000
Senior Secured Term Loan Bridge Facility | Bridge Loan | Bridge Loan          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt Instrument, Term 364 days        
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 4,500,000,000 $ 4,500,000,000      
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and securitization   $ 0      
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Borrowing Capacity and Availability on Line of Credit (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Remaining Capacity $ 1,900
Availability Under Borrowing Base Limitation 1,880
AR Facility | Line of credit  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Remaining Capacity 0
Availability Under Borrowing Base Limitation 0
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility | Line of credit  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Remaining Capacity 1,900
Availability Under Borrowing Base Limitation $ 1,880
v3.25.4
Debt - Letters of Credit (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Remaining Capacity $ 1,900,000,000
Letter of credit | Line of credit  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Letters of credit outstanding, amount 53,000,000
Line of credit 0
Letter of credit | Line of credit | ABL Credit Facility  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Remaining Capacity $ 197,000,000
v3.25.4
Financing Obligations - Narrative (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
property
Financing Obligation  
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]  
Sale leaseback transaction, number of properties sold in prior years 44
v3.25.4
Financing Obligations - Schedule of Company's Financing Obligations (Details) - Financing Obligation - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 5.52%  
Financing obligations $ 103 $ 107
Unamortized financing issuance costs (2) (2)
Total financing obligations 101 105
Less: Current maturities of financing obligations (6) (4)
Financing obligations, net $ 95 $ 101
v3.25.4
Financing Obligations - Schedule of Future Minimum Financing Payments (Details) - Financing Obligation
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]  
2026 $ 10
2027 10
2028 9
2029 9
2030 9
Thereafter 64
Total minimum financing obligations payments 111
Obligations subject to non-cash gain on future sale of property 35
Less amount representing interest (at a weighted-average interest rate of 5.52%) (43)
Total financing obligations $ 103
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate 5.52%
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Provision for defined contribution plans $ 28 $ 23 $ 20
Defined benefit plan, actual benefit plan obligation allocations 99.00%    
Asset allocation percentage 100.00%    
Equity securities      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Asset allocation percentage 25.00%    
Fixed income securities      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Asset allocation percentage 65.00%    
Real Assets      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Asset allocation percentage 10.00%    
Qualified pension plan      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Employer contribution $ 2 $ 4 $ 4
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Reconciliation of Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets (Details) - Pension - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Change in Projected Benefit Obligations      
Benefit obligations at beginning of year $ 133 $ 137  
Interest cost 7 7 $ 7
Plan settlements (8) (7)  
Actuarial (gain) loss 1 (4)  
Benefit obligations at end of year 133 133 137
Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 118 119  
Actual return on plan assets 13 2  
Employer contribution 2 4 4
Plan settlements (8) (7)  
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 125 118 $ 119
Funded Status (8) (15)  
Accumulated benefit obligations $ 133 $ 133  
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet and Other Comprehensive Income and Assumptions Used (Details) - Pension - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet    
Other long-term liabilities $ (8) $ (15)
Net amount recognized (8) (15)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss    
Net actuarial (loss) gain (10) (18)
Net amount recognized $ (10) $ (18)
Weighted‑Average Assumptions Used to Determine Projected Benefit Obligations    
Discount rate 5.10% 5.50%
Average rate of increase in compensation 0.00% 0.00%
Interest credit rate 3.80% 3.80%
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - Pension - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]    
Projected benefit obligations $ 133 $ 133
Accumulated benefit obligations 133 133
Fair value of plan assets $ 125 $ 118
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Net Periodic Costs (Details) - Pension - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Interest cost $ 7 $ 7 $ 7
Expected return on plan assets (6) (6) (3)
Net amortization of actuarial net loss 0 1 1
Settlement loss 1 1 0
Net periodic pension cost $ 2 $ 3 $ 5
Weighted‑Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Pension Cost (Benefit)      
Discount rate 5.50% 5.10% 5.40%
Expected return on assets 6.20% 6.30% 6.00%
Average rate of increase in compensation 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Interest credit rate 3.80% 3.80% 3.80%
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Pension Plan Assets (Details) - Pension - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets $ 125 $ 118 $ 119
Level 1 | Cash      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 7 7  
Level 2 | U.S. Large Cap      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 20 17  
Level 2 | U.S. Mid Cap      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 1 1  
Level 2 | International Developed      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 7 6  
Level 2 | International Emerging Markets      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 3 3  
Level 2 | U.S. Treasuries      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 41 40  
Level 2 | Corporate Bonds      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 18 17  
Level 2 | Government Bonds      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 0 1  
Level 2 | Mortgage-Backed Securities      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 10 8  
Level 2 | Asset-Backed Securities      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 1 1  
Level 2 | Other      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets 17 17  
Level 2 | Total fair value of pension plan assets      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Total fair value of pension plan assets $ 125 $ 118  
v3.25.4
Employee Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Estimated Benefit Payments (Details) - Pension
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]  
2026 $ 10
2027 12
2028 12
2029 13
2030 13
2031-2035 69
Total expected future benefit payments $ 129
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares authorized (in shares) 2,200,000    
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) 979,000    
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 26    
Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition 1 year 3 months 18 days    
Performance stock units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Right to receive, common stock (in shares) 1    
Weighted average grant date fair value (in USD per share) $ 191.71 $ 148.01 $ 155.80
Fair value of PSUs $ 6 $ 12 $ 13
Performance period 3 years 3 years 3 years
Restricted stock units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Weighted average grant date fair value (in USD per share) $ 153.58 $ 152.88 $ 150.58
Fair value of PSUs $ 17 $ 10 $ 9
Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting rights, percentage 200.00%    
Maximum | Restricted stock units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting period 3 years    
Minimum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting rights, percentage 0.00%    
Minimum | Restricted stock units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting period 1 year    
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Expenses and Associated Income Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Compensation expense $ 34 $ 17 $ 18
Income tax benefit (9) (4) (5)
Total $ 25 $ 13 $ 13
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Performance Stock Units Activity (Details) - Performance stock units - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Units      
Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares) 174,073    
Granted (in shares) 71,408    
Vested (in shares) (38,629)    
Forfeited (in shares) (12,356)    
Nonvested at end of period (in shares) 194,496 174,073  
Weighted
Average Grant Date
Fair Value      
Nonvested at beginning of period (in USD per share) $ 154.89    
Granted (in USD per share) 191.71 $ 148.01 $ 155.80
Vested (in USD per share) 164.27    
Forfeited (in USD per share) 165.00    
Nonvested at end of period (in USD per share) $ 165.90 $ 154.89  
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - Restricted stock units - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Units      
Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares) 224,381    
Granted (in shares) 173,631    
Vested (in shares) (115,087)    
Forfeited (in shares) (12,607)    
Nonvested at end of period (in shares) 270,318 224,381  
Weighted
Average Grant Date
Fair Value      
Nonvested at beginning of period (in USD per share) $ 137.10    
Granted (in USD per share) 153.58 $ 152.88 $ 150.58
Vested (in USD per share) 144.49    
Forfeited (in USD per share) 142.58    
Nonvested at end of period (in USD per share) $ 144.26 $ 137.10  
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Components of Income before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic $ (8) $ 302 $ 443
Foreign 9 (11) 4
Income before income taxes $ 1 $ 291 $ 447
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current:      
Federal $ 2,000 $ 8,000 $ 0
Foreign (1,000) 4,000 4,000
State and local 8,000 9,000 7,000
Total current 9,000 21,000 11,000
Deferred:      
Federal (3,000) 63,000 86,000
Foreign 3,000 (6,000) (1,000)
State and local (9,000) 2,000 4,000
Total deferred (9,000) 59,000 89,000
Total income tax provision $ 0 $ 80,000 $ 100,000
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of U.S. and Foreign Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred tax assets:    
Employee benefit plans $ 2 $ 4
Tax credit carryforwards 33 5
Right-of-use assets 372 230
Deferred interest 78 80
Accrued expenses 65 59
Net operating loss carryforwards 81 42
Total deferred tax assets 631 420
Less: valuation allowance (13) (5)
Total net deferred tax assets 618 415
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Lease liabilities (361) (218)
Prepaid expenses (3) (4)
Depreciation on tangible assets (1,350) (913)
Intangible assets (350) (80)
Total deferred tax liabilities (2,064) (1,215)
Net deferred tax liability $ (1,446) $ (800)
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]    
Deferred tax assets for federal alternative minimum tax $ 33  
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets 13 $ 5
Deferred tax assets, net 618 415
Potential tax liability 73  
Unrecognized tax benefits 17 $ 15
Federal    
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]    
Deferred tax assets unutilized for net operating losses 51  
NOL subject to expiration 253  
State    
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]    
Deferred tax assets associated with operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration 27  
Foreign    
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]    
Deferred tax assets associated with operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration $ 2  
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
U.S. federal statutory tax rate $ 0 $ 61,000 $ 94,000
State tax, net of federal income tax(a) (4,000) 9,000 10,000
Energy related credits (15,000) (5,000) (3,000)
Research and development credits (1,000) (1,000) (2,000)
Goodwill 0 14,000 0
Nondeductible compensation 2,000 3,000 9,000
Transaction expenses 18,000 0 0
Meals and entertainment 1,000 1,000 1,000
Windfall (shortfall) (1,000) (2,000) (11,000)
Other adjustments 0 0 1,000
Total income tax provision $ 0 $ 80,000 $ 100,000
Percent      
U.S. federal statutory tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State tax, net of federal income tax(a) (305.00%) 3.00% 2.00%
Energy related credits (1217.00%) (2.00%) (1.00%)
Research and development credits (48.00%) 0.00% 0.00%
Goodwill 0.00% 5.00% 0.00%
Nondeductible compensation 136.00% 1.00% 2.00%
Transaction expenses 1358.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Meals and entertainment 104.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Windfall (shortfall) (56.00%) (1.00%) (2.00%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Effective tax rate 0.00% 27.00% 22.00%
Canada      
Amount      
Statutory tax rate difference $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,000
Percent      
Statutory tax rate difference   0.00% 0.00%
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Income Tax Paid (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Federal $ 7 $ 0 $ 14
State 12 10 12
Total income taxes paid 24 12 30
California      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 3 2 0
Florida      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 1 3 3
Georgia      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 0 1 1
Illinois      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 0 1 1
Massachusetts      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 0 1 0
New Jersey      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 0 0 1
New York      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 0 0 1
Oregon      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 1 0 0
PENNSYLVANIA      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 1 0 0
Texas      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 1 1 0
All Other      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
State 5 1 5
Canada      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Total Foreign $ 5 $ 2 $ 4
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of Changes in the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 1,396 $ 1,273 $ 1,108
Other comprehensive income before reclassification 21 (25)  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 1 1  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 22 (24) 11
Ending balance 1,948 1,396 1,273
Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (19) (20)  
Other comprehensive income before reclassification 6 0  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 1 1  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 7 1  
Ending balance (12) (19) (20)
Foreign Currency Items      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (123) (98)  
Other comprehensive income before reclassification 15 (25)  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 0 0  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 15 (25)  
Ending balance (108) (123) (98)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (142) (118) (129)
Ending balance $ (120) $ (142) $ (118)
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Selling, general and administrative $ 564,000 $ 469,000 $ 440,000
Total (1,000) (291,000) (447,000)
Tax provision 0 80,000 100,000
Total reclassifications for the period (1,000) (211,000) (347,000)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Total reclassifications for the period 1,000 1,000 1,000
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Amortization of actuarial losses      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Selling, general and administrative 0 1,000 1,000
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Settlement loss      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Selling, general and administrative 1,000 1,000 0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Pension and other postretirement benefit plans      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Total 1,000 2,000 1,000
Tax provision $ 0 $ (1,000) $ 0
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
THC  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Portion of shared liabilities, percentage 15.00%
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Jul. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Cash equivalents $ 14,000,000   $ 27,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Cinelease Business      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Earnout receivable 32,000,000 $ 32,000,000  
Earnout receivable, fair value adjustment $ 0    
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value of Debt (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance $ 5,500 $ 2,000
Estimate of fair value measurement    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 5,702 1,991
2027 Notes    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance 0 1,200
2027 Notes | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 1,182
2029 Notes    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance 800 800
2029 Notes | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 829 809
2030 Notes    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance 1,650 0
2030 Notes | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 1,736 0
2031 Notes    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance 600 0
2031 Notes | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 609 0
2033 Notes    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance 1,100 0
2033 Notes | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 1,169 0
2034 Notes    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance 600 0
2034 Notes | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 608 0
Term Loan Facility    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance 750 0
Term Loan Facility | Estimate of fair value measurement    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value $ 751 $ 0
v3.25.4
Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Narrative (Details) - H&E Equipment Services Inc
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Jun. 02, 2025
USD ($)
shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]  
Face amount | $ $ 584
Common Stock  
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]  
Share issued (in shares) | shares 4.7
v3.25.4
Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Numerator:      
Net income, basic and diluted $ 1 $ 211 $ 347
Denominator:      
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares) 31.3 28.4 28.5
Stock options, RSUs and PSUs (in shares) 0.1 0.1 0.2
Weighted average shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share (in shares) 31.4 28.5 28.7
Earnings per share:      
Basic (in USD per share) $ 0.03 $ 7.43 $ 12.18
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 0.03 $ 7.40 $ 12.09
Antidilutive stock options, RSUs and PSUs      
Earnings per share:      
Antidilutive stock options, RSUs and PSUs (in shares) 0.1 0.0 0.1
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 1
Number of reportable segments 1
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Schedule of Revenues from our External Customers (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total revenue $ 4,376 $ 3,568 $ 3,282
United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total revenue 4,130 3,314 3,019
International      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Total revenue $ 246 $ 254 $ 263
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Schedule of Geographical Information for Long-Lived Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 13,776 $ 7,877
Rental equipment, net 5,880 4,225
Property and equipment, net 868 554
United States    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 13,273 7,375
Rental equipment, net 5,586 3,962
Property and equipment, net 834 525
International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 503 502
Rental equipment, net 294 263
Property and equipment, net $ 34 $ 29
v3.25.4
Schedule II - Valuation of Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables allowances:      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Beginning Balance $ 22 $ 20 $ 18
Provisions 88 70 65
Translation Adjustments 0 0 0
Deductions (79) (68) (63)
Ending Balance 31 22 20
Tax valuation allowances:      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Beginning Balance 5 2 4
Provisions 9 3 1
Translation Adjustments 0 0 0
Deductions (1) 0 (3)
Ending Balance $ 13 $ 5 $ 2