Carmakers, rental and leasing firms urge EU to avoid mandatory EV fleet targets

Carmakers BMW and Toyota and auto rental and leasing firms from across Europe urged the European Commission on Monday not to set mandatory targets for electric vehicle purchases for corporate fleets, arguing it would be cripplingly expensive and counter-productive.

Reuters • Dec 8, 2025

The Short List — Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks Right Now

Traders like heavily shorted stocks for two main reasons: either to bet on a decline in the company's value, or to profit from a short squeeze.

Benzinga • Nov 26, 2025

Tesla's new plan to get cars out of showrooms takes on Hertz

Tesla is getting into the rental car market.

Fast Company • Nov 11, 2025

The Market Loves Hertz Again, But I'm Not So Sure Yet

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is at a turning point, showing operational recovery and profitability but facing high expectations after a sharp stock rally. HTZ's strategy focuses on asset management, maximizing fleet utilization, and expanding direct-to-consumer car sales for higher margins and efficiency. Despite strong cash flow and low price-to-sales ratios, HTZ's high EV/EBITDA and weak growth metrics highlight ongoing transition risks.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 5, 2025

Hertz surges after swinging to third-quarter profit

Hertz Global swung to a third-quarter profit after nearly two years on Tuesday, as the company relied on used vehicle sales and a newer fleet of rental cars to drive demand, sending its shares up 27% in premarket trading.

Reuters • Nov 4, 2025

Hertz stock jump nearly 40% after returning to profitability

Hertz Global Holdings has reported its first quarterly profit in more than two years, marking a major turnaround for the rental car company as it benefits from cost controls, a newer vehicle fleet, and rising car sales. Shares of Hertz surged more than 38.26% to $6.

Invezz • Nov 4, 2025

Hertz Swings to Profit as it Focuses on Newer Cars in Fleet

Hertz swung to a third-quarter profit, boosted by plummeting depreciation, as the company continues its strategy to swap out older cars for a newer fleet.

WSJ • Nov 4, 2025

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ( HTZ ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 4, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Johann Rawlinson - Vice President of Investor Relations Wayne West - CEO & Director Sandeep Dube - Executive VP, Chief Commercial Officer & Director Scott Haralson - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Chris Woronka - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Christopher Stathoulopoulos - Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP, Research Division Ian Zaffino - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division Stephanie Benjamin Moore - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Dan Levy - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Welcome to Hertz Global Holdings Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] I would like to remind you that this morning's call is being recorded by the company.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 4, 2025

Hertz Transformation Drives Record Utilization and Return to EPS Profitability

ESTERO, Fla,--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) ("Hertz," "Hertz Global," or the "Company") today reported results for its third quarter 2025. Q3 HIGHLIGHTS The Company completed its transformative fleet refresh, setting a new standard for the lifecycle of its vehicles. Revenue hit $2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2025, and execution of its Back-to-Basics strategy delivered $184 million of net income and $0.42 of diluted EPS for the Company—both positive for the fir.

Business Wire • Nov 4, 2025

Hertz Short Squeeze: The New Reddit Stock Play?

Shares of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTZ) blasted 40% higher Tuesday in an apparent short-squeeze following the company's Q3 earnings release.

Benzinga • Nov 4, 2025