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H&E Equipment Services Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
H&E Equipment Services has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 40.4%, while the Trade Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 20.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.3% per year. H&E Equipment Services's return on equity is 15.1%, and it has net margins of 6.2%.
Key information
40.39%
Earnings growth rate
40.35%
EPS growth rate
| Trade Distributors Industry Growth | 23.44% |
| Revenue growth rate | 8.27% |
| Return on equity | 15.05% |
| Net Margin | 6.21% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Apr 17
H&E Equipment: Special Situation With A 10% Yield
Summary H&E is trading at a 3.25% discount to the acquisition price, and the transaction is likely to close between June and August. The transaction is pending regulatory approval, with an expected annual return of 10% if completed by July or August. The probability of closing from a regulatory perspective is high. Risks include potential declines in equity markets and regulatory delays, which could impact the expected return. Herc Holdings is trading at its fair value of $115 per share, increasing the margin of safety for H&E shareholders. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 15
United Rentals Buys Instead Of Rents With Purchase Of H&E Equipment Services
Summary United Rentals, Inc. is acquiring H&E Equipment Services, Inc. for $4.8 billion in cash, causing H&E shares to more than double and United Rentals shares to rise over 5%. The acquisition expands United Rentals' fleet significantly and is expected to generate $130 million in annual cost savings and $120 million in cross-selling opportunities. Despite preferring a stock deal over cash, I believe this acquisition makes United Rentals more appealing and maintain a “buy” rating for United Rentals. H&E Equipment Services shareholders see limited further upside, prompting a downgrade to “hold,” but the deal provides a substantial premium over pre-announcement prices. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 20
H&E Equipment Services: Earnings Understate Cash Production
Summary HEES is well-positioned to grow sales by 7-8% annually until FY'26E in my view. Competitive advantages include high capital turnover, modest margins, and efficient cash conversion, sustaining current earnings growth. Management's strategic investments and expansion plans, coupled with attractive valuations, support a $65-$70/share target. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 09
Returns On Capital At H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Have Hit The Brakes
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Nov 21
H&E Equipment Services' (NASDAQ:HEES) Dividend Will Be $0.275
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ) will pay a dividend of $0.275 on the 13th of December. This makes the...Analysis Article • Nov 12
Does H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 29
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES)?
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the NASDAQGS gainers...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Expansion And Strategic Acquisitions Set To Boost Market Presence Amid Margin Pressures And Financial Challenges
Expansion into new U.S. states and focused participation in megaprojects like data centers could significantly boost H&E Equipment Services' market share and revenue.Analysis Article • Aug 16
H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.275
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HEES ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.275 per share on 13th of...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Do H&E Equipment Services' (NASDAQ:HEES) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Seeking Alpha • Jul 23
H&E Equipment Services: Unfairly Punished Equipment Rental Play With Catalysts
Summary H&E Equipment Services, Inc. is an equipment rental company in the U.S. with a strong presence in the industrially active Sun Belt region. Secular growth tailwinds from infrastructure spending and HEES' subsequent margin growth had added an est. $47K in NOPAT per employee since FY'21. Valuations are compressed with scope for multiples expansion and repricing into the $60s. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 15
Is It Time To Consider Buying H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES)?
While H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Returns On Capital At H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Have Stalled
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Analysis Article • May 30
Benign Growth For H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) Underpins Its Share Price
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HEES ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10x might make it look like a buy...Analysis Article • May 03
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. Beat Revenue Forecasts By 5.3%: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
There's been a notable change in appetite for H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ) shares in the week since its...Seeking Alpha • May 01
Choice Equities - H&E Equipment Services: Market Fails To Appreciate Growth Prospects
Summary H&E Equipment Services has ample scale to demonstrate pricing power in markets that primarily operate based on local market share dynamics. This industry structure provides scale benefits to HEES but also suggests small bolt-on acquisitions can move the needle on company financials. It appears the market fails to appreciate the company’s growth prospects, but has also perhaps overlooked its somewhat recent transition to a high-margin pure play rental company. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 18
H&E Equipment: Rental Business With Ambitions
Summary H&E Equipment Services is a rental equipment company that serves customers across 30 states, generating revenue from various sectors. The company has seen recent revenue growth and operates with a modest leverage ratio. HEES has made several acquisitions to expand its business, and despite modest valuations, I am cautious about chasing the shares here. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 16
Here's Why We Think H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Apr 01
What Does H&E Equipment Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HEES) Share Price Indicate?
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NASDAQGS gainers with a...Analysis Article • Feb 24
Results: H&E Equipment Services, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Last week saw the newest annual earnings release from H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ), an important...Seeking Alpha • Feb 15
H&E Equipment: Short-Term Prospects Are Less Appealing
Summary H&E Equipment Services, Inc. stock has nearly doubled in value since I first covered the stock in 2020. A lot has changed since then, and the business is now in a much better position than it was just a few years ago. The stellar share price performance, however, has now resulted in the stock now trading much closer to its fair value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 15
H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.275
The board of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.275 per share...Analysis Article • Jan 26
There's No Escaping H&E Equipment Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HEES) Muted Earnings
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Jan 12
H&E Is Positioned Well For Elevated 2024 Construction Spending
Summary H&E Equipment Services has underperformed but gained 11% since my buy recommendation, still lagging behind United Rentals. HEES's Q3 results showed strong revenue and EBITDA growth, but concerns remain about borrowing to fund fleet expansion. Despite concerns, the Company's financial profile has improved, and its growth plans are supported by ongoing demand and government infrastructure spending. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 08
Here's Why We Think H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Is Well Worth Watching
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Dec 06
Is H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 20
Should You Think About Buying H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES) Now?
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price...Analysis Article • Oct 06
Here's Why We Think H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Is Well Worth Watching
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Sep 04
Does H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Aug 17
H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.275
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HEES ) will pay a dividend of $0.275 on the 15th of September. This makes the...Analysis Article • Aug 02
Estimating The Fair Value Of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEES)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, H&E Equipment Services fair value estimate is US$56.72 Current...Analysis Article • Jun 03
Is Now The Time To Put H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES) On Your Watchlist?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How H&E Equipment Services makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,465 | 91 | 442 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,517 | 123 | 445 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,518 | 144 | 438 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,534 | 162 | 429 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,518 | 170 | 417 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,469 | 169 | 398 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,437 | 167 | 388 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,360 | 156 | 372 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,295 | 143 | 355 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,245 | 134 | 339 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,173 | 104 | 322 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,124 | 91 | 308 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,095 | 75 | 296 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,063 | 61 | 287 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,049 | 18 | 275 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,026 | 1 | 265 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 961 | -8 | 250 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,007 | -46 | 262 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,087 | -3 | 273 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,188 | 17 | 286 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,321 | 36 | 308 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,124 | 69 | 283 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,346 | 90 | 304 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,315 | 83 | 297 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,292 | 81 | 288 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,239 | 77 | 275 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,188 | 137 | 266 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,125 | 125 | 253 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,064 | 114 | 241 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,030 | 110 | 233 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 980 | 36 | 228 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 965 | 39 | 227 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 958 | 37 | 226 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 978 | 37 | 228 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,007 | 37 | 230 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,039 | 40 | 229 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,059 | 44 | 226 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,040 | 44 | 220 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,064 | 49 | 217 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,063 | 50 | 214 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 1,081 | 54 | 211 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 1,090 | 55 | 206 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 1,052 | 53 | 201 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 1,048 | 52 | 196 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: HEES has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: HEES's current net profit margins (6.2%) are lower than last year (11.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HEES's earnings have grown significantly by 40.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: HEES's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: HEES had negative earnings growth (-46.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Trade Distributors industry average (-3.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: HEES's Return on Equity (15.1%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/06/02 00:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Sameer Rathod | Macquarie Research |
| Neil Frohnapple | Northcoast Research |
| Seth Weber | RBC Capital Markets |