Herc Holdings Inc. is rated Strong Buy with a one-year target price of $251.50, supported by its acquisition of H&E and expansion into specialty rentals for data center construction. These specialty solutions, which currently make up 14% of revenue, offer higher margins and are expected to boost the company's EBITDA and margins significantly. Management's three-year strategy focuses on synergy realization and productivity gains, aiming for substantial EPS growth through 2030. This positions Herc Holdings well to capitalize on the growing data center market.
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