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H&E Rentals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

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H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES) reported Q4 2024 results, alongside news of its upcoming acquisition by Herc Holdings. Q4 revenues slightly decreased by 0.4% to $384.1 million, while net income dropped to $32.8 million from $53.5 million year-over-year.

Key Q4 metrics include: rental revenues increased 0.8% to $319.4 million; rental equipment sales decreased 30.1%; total gross margin declined to 43.6%; and Adjusted EBITDA decreased 5.6% to $174.9 million. The company's rental fleet grew 5.5% to $2.9 billion, while average rental rates declined 1.1% year-over-year.

For full-year 2024, total revenues increased 3.2% to $1,516.6 million, with rental revenues up 5.4% to $1,108.3 million. Annual net income was $123.0 million ($3.37 per diluted share), down from $169.3 million in 2023.

H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES) ha riportato i risultati del quarto trimestre 2024, insieme alla notizia della sua imminente acquisizione da parte di Herc Holdings. I ricavi del quarto trimestre sono leggermente diminuiti dello 0,4% a $384,1 milioni, mentre l'utile netto è sceso a $32,8 milioni rispetto ai $53,5 milioni dell'anno precedente.

I principali indicatori del quarto trimestre includono: i ricavi da noleggio sono aumentati dello 0,8% a $319,4 milioni; le vendite di attrezzature a noleggio sono diminuite del 30,1%; il margine lordo totale è sceso al 43,6%; e l'EBITDA rettificato è diminuito del 5,6% a $174,9 milioni. La flotta di noleggio dell'azienda è cresciuta del 5,5% a $2,9 miliardi, mentre le tariffe medie di noleggio sono diminuite dell'1,1% rispetto all'anno precedente.

Per l'intero anno 2024, i ricavi totali sono aumentati del 3,2% a $1.516,6 milioni, con i ricavi da noleggio in aumento del 5,4% a $1.108,3 milioni. L'utile netto annuale è stato di $123,0 milioni ($3,37 per azione diluita), in calo rispetto ai $169,3 milioni del 2023.

H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES) informó los resultados del cuarto trimestre de 2024, junto con la noticia de su próxima adquisición por parte de Herc Holdings. Los ingresos del cuarto trimestre disminuyeron ligeramente un 0,4% a $384,1 millones, mientras que la utilidad neta cayó a $32,8 millones desde $53,5 millones en comparación con el año anterior.

Los principales indicadores del cuarto trimestre incluyen: los ingresos por alquiler aumentaron un 0,8% a $319,4 millones; las ventas de equipos de alquiler disminuyeron un 30,1%; el margen bruto total cayó al 43,6%; y el EBITDA ajustado disminuyó un 5,6% a $174,9 millones. La flota de alquiler de la empresa creció un 5,5% a $2,9 mil millones, mientras que las tarifas promedio de alquiler disminuyeron un 1,1% en comparación con el año anterior.

Para el año completo de 2024, los ingresos totales aumentaron un 3,2% a $1,516.6 millones, con ingresos por alquiler que subieron un 5,4% a $1,108.3 millones. La utilidad neta anual fue de $123,0 millones ($3,37 por acción diluida), en comparación con los $169,3 millones de 2023.

H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES)는 2024년 4분기 실적을 발표하며 Herc Holdings에 의한 인수 소식도 함께 전했습니다. 4분기 수익은 0.4% 감소하여 3억 8,410만 달러에 달했으며, 순이익은 작년 5,350만 달러에서 3,280만 달러로 감소했습니다.

4분기 주요 지표로는: 임대 수익이 0.8% 증가하여 3억 1,940만 달러에 달했으며; 임대 장비 판매는 30.1% 감소했습니다; 총 매출 총 이익률은 43.6%로 하락했으며; 조정된 EBITDA는 5.6% 감소하여 1억 7,490만 달러에 달했습니다. 회사의 임대 플릿은 5.5% 증가하여 29억 달러에 달했으며, 평균 임대 요금은 전년 대비 1.1% 감소했습니다.

2024년 전체 연도에 대해 총 수익은 3.2% 증가하여 15억 1,660만 달러에 달했으며, 임대 수익은 5.4% 증가하여 11억 830만 달러에 달했습니다. 연간 순이익은 1억 2,300만 달러(희석 주당 3.37달러)로, 2023년의 1억 6,930만 달러에서 감소했습니다.

H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES) a annoncé les résultats du quatrième trimestre 2024, ainsi que la nouvelle de sa prochaine acquisition par Herc Holdings. Les revenus du quatrième trimestre ont légèrement diminué de 0,4% pour atteindre 384,1 millions de dollars, tandis que le bénéfice net est tombé à 32,8 millions de dollars contre 53,5 millions de dollars l'année précédente.

Les principaux indicateurs du quatrième trimestre comprennent : les revenus locatifs ont augmenté de 0,8% pour atteindre 319,4 millions de dollars ; les ventes d'équipements de location ont diminué de 30,1% ; la marge brute totale a chuté à 43,6% ; et l'EBITDA ajusté a diminué de 5,6% pour atteindre 174,9 millions de dollars. La flotte de location de l'entreprise a augmenté de 5,5% pour atteindre 2,9 milliards de dollars, tandis que les tarifs de location moyens ont diminué de 1,1% par rapport à l'année précédente.

Pour l'année complète 2024, les revenus totaux ont augmenté de 3,2% pour atteindre 1 516,6 millions de dollars, avec des revenus locatifs en hausse de 5,4% pour atteindre 1 108,3 millions de dollars. Le bénéfice net annuel était de 123,0 millions de dollars (3,37 dollars par action diluée), en baisse par rapport à 169,3 millions de dollars en 2023.

H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES) berichtete über die Ergebnisse des vierten Quartals 2024 sowie über die bevorstehende Übernahme durch Herc Holdings. Die Einnahmen im vierten Quartal sanken leicht um 0,4% auf 384,1 Millionen Dollar, während der Nettogewinn von 53,5 Millionen Dollar im Vorjahr auf 32,8 Millionen Dollar fiel.

Wichtige Kennzahlen für das vierte Quartal sind: Die Miet-Einnahmen stiegen um 0,8% auf 319,4 Millionen Dollar; die Verkäufe von Mietgeräten sanken um 30,1%; die Gesamtbruttomarge fiel auf 43,6%; und das bereinigte EBITDA sank um 5,6% auf 174,9 Millionen Dollar. Die Mietflotte des Unternehmens wuchs um 5,5% auf 2,9 Milliarden Dollar, während die durchschnittlichen Mietpreise im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 1,1% sanken.

Für das Gesamtjahr 2024 stiegen die Gesamteinnahmen um 3,2% auf 1.516,6 Millionen Dollar, wobei die Miet-Einnahmen um 5,4% auf 1.108,3 Millionen Dollar zunahmen. Der jährliche Nettogewinn betrug 123,0 Millionen Dollar (3,37 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie), ein Rückgang von 169,3 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2023.

Positive
  • Total annual revenues increased 3.2% to $1,516.6 million
  • Rental revenues grew 5.4% to $1,108.3 million for full-year 2024
  • Rental fleet expanded 5.5% to $2.9 billion
  • New equipment sales increased 109% in Q4 2024
Negative
  • Q4 net income decreased 38.7% to $32.8 million
  • Q4 Adjusted EBITDA declined 5.6% to $174.9 million
  • Q4 rental equipment sales dropped 30.1%
  • Q4 gross margin declined to 43.6% from 48.3%
  • Average rental rates declined 1.1% in Q4

Insights

The Q4 2024 results reveal significant operational headwinds despite the transformative merger announcement with Herc Holdings. The 0.4% revenue decline to $384.1M masks deeper challenges in the core rental business, where key performance indicators signal potential market softening.

The rental segment's metrics paint a concerning picture: time utilization dropped 200 basis points to 66.4%, while rental rates declined 1.1% year-over-year. This combination has led to reduced dollar utilization of 38.2%, down from 40.3%, suggesting diminishing returns on fleet investments. The 5.5% fleet expansion amid declining utilization rates indicates potential overcapacity issues that could pressure margins further.

Profitability metrics show notable deterioration: gross margins contracted 470 basis points to 43.6%, while rental margins specifically declined 330 basis points to 50.9%. The Adjusted EBITDA margin compression to 45.5% reflects both operational inefficiencies and higher operating costs, with SG&A expenses increasing 9.7% year-over-year.

However, the pending merger with Herc Holdings presents strategic opportunities. The combined entity's 120 years of industry experience and complementary geographic footprints could yield significant operational synergies. The company's rental fleet age of 41.7 months versus the industry average of 48.6 months positions it favorably for the integration, potentially reducing near-term capital expenditure requirements.

The decline in rental equipment sales by 30.1% while maintaining relatively strong margins of 58.9% suggests disciplined asset management, though lower than the previous year's 66.0%. This could indicate a strategic shift toward fleet retention in anticipation of the merger integration.

BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&E”, the “Company”, d/b/a "H&E Rentals") today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Also, the Company noted its agreement to be acquired by Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) announced earlier this week, which will bring together two companies with a combined 120 years of industry experience who are committed to customer service and excellence.

FOURTH QUARTER 2024 SUMMARY WITH A COMPARISON TO FOURTH QUARTER 2023

  • Revenues decreased 0.4% to $384.1 million compared to $385.8 million.
  • Net income totaled $32.8 million compared to $53.5 million. The effective income tax rate was 13.6% compared to 19.4%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) decreased 5.6% to $174.9 million compared to $185.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 45.5% compared to 48.0%.
  • Total equipment rental revenues were $319.4 million, an increase of $2.6 million, or 0.8%, compared to $316.9 million. Rental revenues were $283.0 million, an increase of $2.4 million, or 0.9%, compared to $280.6 million.
  • Sales of rental equipment decreased 30.1% to $28.4 million compared to $40.6 million. Margins declined to 58.9% compared to 66.0%.
  • Sales of new equipment totaled $20.5 million, an increase of 109.0% compared to $9.8 million.
  • Total gross margin declined to 43.6% compared to 48.3%.
  • Total equipment rental gross margins were 44.9% compared to 48.2%. Rental gross margins were 50.9% compared to 54.2%.
  • Average time utilization (based on original equipment cost) was 66.4% compared to 68.4%. The Company’s rental fleet, based on original equipment cost, ended 2024 at approximately $2.9 billion, or growth of 5.5%.
  • Average rental rates declined 1.1% from the year-ago quarter and 0.3% on a sequential quarterly basis, excluding acquisitions completed within the last twelve months.
  • Dollar utilization was 38.2% compared to 40.3%.
  • Average rental fleet age on December 31, 2024, was 41.7 months compared to an industry average age of 48.6 months.
  • Paid regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.275 per share of common stock.

FINANCIAL DISCUSSION FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2024

Revenue
Total revenues decreased 0.4% to $384.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 from $385.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Total equipment rental revenues increased 0.8% to $319.4 million compared to $316.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Rental revenues increased 0.9% to $283.0 million compared to $280.6 million in the same period of comparison. Sales of rental equipment decreased 30.1% to $28.4 million compared to $40.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Sales of new equipment increased 109.0% to $20.5 million compared to $9.8 million in the same quarter of 2023.

Gross Profit
Gross profit decreased 10.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to $167.6 million compared to $186.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Gross margin of 43.6% for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 48.3% over the same period of comparison. On a segment basis, and relative to the fourth quarter of 2023, gross margin on total equipment rentals was 44.9% compared to 48.2%. Rental margin was 50.9% compared to 54.2%. On average, rental rates in the fourth quarter of 2024 declined 1.1% compared to rates in the fourth quarter of 2023. Time utilization (based on original equipment cost) was 66.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 68.4% in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin on sales of rental equipment declined to 58.9% compared to 66.0%, while gross margin on sales of new equipment improved to 17.8% compared to 15.3%.

Rental Fleet
At the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, the original equipment cost of the Company’s rental fleet was approximately $2.9 billion, representing an increase of $153.3 million, or 5.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Dollar utilization for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 38.2% compared to 40.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses
SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $117.0 million, an increase of $10.4 million, or 9.7%, compared to $106.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was due primarily to higher professional fees, which included transaction-related costs of approximately $4.4 million, as well as increased facilities costs and higher depreciation and amortization expenses. SG&A expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 as a percentage of total revenues were 30.5% compared to 27.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Approximately $10.5 million of SG&A expenses in the fourth quarter were attributable to the Company's expansion activities during and since the fourth quarter of 2023.

Income from Operations
Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $53.8 million, or 14.0% of revenues, compared to $81.2 million, or 21.1% of revenues in the same quarter of 2023. Income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2024 included pre-tax transaction expenses of $4.4 million. Adjusted income from operations in the fourth quarter, excluding the transaction expenses, was $58.2 million, or 15.2% of revenues.

Interest Expense
Interest expense was $17.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $16.3 million in fourth quarter of 2023.

Net Income
Net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $32.8 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, compared to net income of $53.5 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2023. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 included pre-tax transaction expenses of $4.4 million. Adjusted net income in the fourth quarter, excluding the transaction expenses, was $36.1 million, or $0.99 per diluted share. The effective income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 13.6%, or 14.8% adjusted for the transaction expenses and compared to 19.4% in the same quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased 5.6% to $174.9 million compared to $185.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA margin in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 45.5% of revenues compared to 48.0% a year-ago quarter.

FINANCIAL DISCUSSION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024

Revenue
Revenues totaled $1,516.6 million, an increase of $47.4 million, or 3.2%, compared to $1,469.2 million in 2023. Total equipment rental revenues increased 5.7% to $1,253.3 million compared to $1,186.2 million in the previous year. Rental revenues increased 5.4% to $1,108.3 million compared to $1,051.6 million in 2023. Sales of rental equipment decreased 15.7% to $139.2 million from $165.1 million in the previous year, while sales of new equipment increased 42.2% to $55.6 million compared to $39.1 million over the same period of comparison.

Gross Profit
Gross profit decreased 1.4%, or $9.3 million, to $675.2 million in 2024 from $684.5 million in 2023. Gross margin declined to 44.5% in 2024 compared to 46.6% for 2023. On a segment basis and relative to the previous year, gross margin on total equipment rentals was 44.8% compared to 46.7%, with a rental margin of 50.4% compared to 52.1%. On average, 2024 rental rates increased 0.8% compared to 2023. In 2024, time utilization (based on original equipment cost) of 66.0% compared to the year-ago result of 68.8%. Gross margins on sales of rental equipment improved to 61.4% compared to 60.5% while gross margins on sales of new equipment improved to 18.0% compared to 14.1%.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
SG&A expenses in 2024 were $455.6 million compared to $405.4 million in 2023, an increase of $50.1 million, or 12.4%. The increase was due primarily to higher employee salaries, wages, payroll taxes, and other related employee costs, as well as higher expenses attributable to depreciation and amortization, facilities and professional fees. Approximately $44.5 million of the increase in SG&A expenses in 2024 were associated with branches opened or acquired during or after the fourth quarter of 2023. In 2024, SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenues were 30.0% compared to 27.6% in 2023.

Income from Operations
Income from operations in 2024 totaled $229.3 million, or 15.1% of revenues, compared to $276.7 million, or 18.8% of revenues in 2023. Income from operations in 2024 included pre-tax transaction expenses of $4.4 million. Adjusted income from operations in 2024, excluding the transaction expenses, was $233.7 million, or 15.4% of revenues.

Interest Expense
Interest expense in 2024 was $73.0 million compared to $60.9 million in the previous year.

Net Income
Net income in 2024 totaled $123.0 million, or $3.37 per diluted share, compared to net income in 2023 of $169.3 million, or $4.66 per diluted share. Net income in 2024 included pre-tax transaction expenses of $4.4 million. Adjusted net income in 2024, excluding the transaction expenses, was $126.3 million, or $3.46 per diluted share. The effective income tax rate in 2024 was 24.3% compared to 24.2% in 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 decreased 0.4% to $685.2 million compared to $688.2 million in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA margin in 2024 was 45.2% of revenues compared to 46.8% in 2023.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains certain non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) measures (EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per share and the disaggregation of equipment rental revenues and cost of sales numbers) detailed below. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures as defined under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We define Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented as EBITDA adjusted for non-cash stock-based compensation expense, the impairment of goodwill, and transaction expenses. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenues.

We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin in our business operations to, among other things, evaluate the performance of our business, develop budgets and measure our performance against those budgets. We also believe that analysts and investors use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as supplemental measures to evaluate a company’s overall operating performance. However, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin have material limitations as analytical tools and you should not consider them in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. We consider them useful tools to assist us in evaluating performance because it eliminates items related to components of our capital structure, taxes and non-cash charges. The items that we have eliminated in determining EBITDA for the periods presented are interest expense, income taxes, depreciation of fixed assets (which includes rental equipment and property and equipment) and amortization of intangible assets. For Adjusted EBITDA, we eliminate non-cash items such as non-cash stock-based compensation expense and any other non-recurring items described above applicable to the particular period. However, some of these eliminated items are necessary to our business. For example, (i) interest expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate revenue because we incur a significant amount of interest expense related to our outstanding indebtedness; (ii) payment of income taxes is a necessary element of our costs; (iii) depreciation is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate revenue because rental equipment is the single largest component of our total assets and we recognize a significant amount of depreciation expense over the estimated useful life of this equipment; and (iv) stock compensation expense while non-cash, is an element of our costs. Any measure that eliminates components of our capital structure and costs associated with carrying significant amounts of fixed assets on our consolidated balance sheet has material limitations as a performance measure. In light of the foregoing limitations, we do not rely solely on EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as performance measures and also consider our GAAP results. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are not measurements of our financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered alternatives to net income, operating income or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Because EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

We use Adjusted Income from Operations, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per Share ("Adjusted Income Measures") in our business operations to, among other things, analyze our financial performance on a comparative period basis without the effects of significant one-time, non-recurring items. We define the Adjusted Income Measures for the periods presented as Income from Operations, Net Income and Net Income per Share, respectively, adjusted for the impairment of goodwill and transaction expenses. Additionally, we believe Adjusted Income Measures, in combination with financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP, provide investors with useful information and additional perspective concerning future profitability. However, Adjusted Income Measures are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to GAAP Income from Operations, Net Income and Net Income per Share. Because Adjusted Income Measures may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

We have presented in a supplemental schedule the disaggregation of our equipment rental revenues to provide further detail in evaluating the period over period performance of our rental business relative to equipment rental gross profit and equipment rental gross margin and believe these non-GAAP measures may be useful to investors for this reason. However, you should not consider this in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found in the financial tables accompanying this earnings release.

Conference Call
The Company will not host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2024 reported results.

About H&E Rentals

Founded in 1961, H&E is one of the largest rental equipment companies in the nation. The Company’s fleet is comprised of aerial work platforms, earthmoving, material handling, and other general and specialty lines. H&E serves a diverse set of end markets in many high-growth geographies and has branches throughout the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Intermountain, Southwest, Gulf Coast, Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about H&E’s beliefs and expectations, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements containing the words “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “intend,” “foresee” and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) general economic and geopolitical conditions in North America and elsewhere throughout the globe and construction and industrial activity in the markets where we operate in North America; (2) our ability to forecast trends in our business accurately, and the impact of economic downturns and economic uncertainty on the markets we serve (including as a result of current uncertainty due to inflation and increasing interest rates); (3) the impact of conditions in the global credit and commodity markets and their effect on construction spending and the economy in general; (4) trends in oil and natural gas which could adversely affect the demand for our products and services; (5) our inability to obtain equipment and other supplies for our business from our key suppliers on acceptable terms or at all, as a result of supply chain disruptions, insolvency, financial difficulties, supplier relationships or other factors; (6) increased maintenance and repair costs as our fleet ages and decreases in our equipment’s residual value; (7) risks related to a global pandemic and similar health concerns, such as the scope and duration of the outbreak, government actions and restrictive measures implemented in response to the pandemic, material delays and cancellations of construction or infrastructure projects, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and other impacts to the business; (8) our indebtedness; (9) risks associated with the expansion of our business and any potential acquisitions we may make, including any related capital expenditures, or our ability to consummate such acquisitions; (10) our ability to integrate any businesses or assets we acquire; (11) competitive pressures; (12) security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, failure to protect personal information, compliance with data protection laws and other disruptions in our information technology systems; (13) adverse weather events or natural disasters; (14) risks related to climate change and climate change regulation; (15) compliance with laws and regulations, including those relating to environmental matters, corporate governance matters and tax matters, as well as any future changes to such laws and regulations; (16) our ability to complete the pending transaction as contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Herc Holdings Inc., the parties’ ability to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the cash tender offer and the other conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement; (17) risks associated with substantial costs and management resources required to consummate the exchange offer and merger; (18) the impact of certain interim covenants that we are subject to under the Herc Holdings Inc. Merger Agreement, including those that might discourage a potential third-party acquirer; (19) business uncertainties and contractual restrictions we are subject to during the pendency of the exchange offer and merger, that could disrupt our business and affect our relationships with existing and prospective employees, suppliers and other business partners; (20) risks associated with failure to consummate the merger; and (21) other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Investors, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we are under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. These statements are based on the current beliefs and assumptions of H&E’s management, which in turn are based on currently available information and important, underlying assumptions. Investors, potential investors, security holders and other readers are urged to consider the above-mentioned factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.


H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
Revenues:            
Equipment rentals $319,425  $316,874  $1,253,325  $1,186,152 
Sales of rental equipment  28,359   40,598   139,201   165,074 
Sales of new equipment  20,461   9,791   55,597   39,099 
Parts, service and other  15,837   18,543   68,460   78,891 
Total revenues  384,082   385,806   1,516,583   1,469,216 
Cost of revenues:            
Rental depreciation $96,340   88,876   375,330   347,022 
Rental expense  42,571   39,649   173,994   156,818 
Rental other  36,935   35,492   142,434   128,873 
   175,846   164,017   691,758   632,713 
Sales of rental equipment  11,668   13,787   53,674   65,183 
Sales of new equipment  16,815   8,291   45,592   33,569 
Parts, service and other  12,152   13,372   50,359   53,290 
Total cost of revenues  216,481   199,467   841,383   784,755 
Gross profit  167,601   186,339   675,200   684,461 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  116,996   106,620   455,554   405,432 
Impairment of goodwill           5,714 
Gain on sales of property and equipment, net  3,216   1,523   9,665   3,389 
Income from operations  53,821   81,242   229,311   276,704 
Other income (expense):            
Interest expense  (17,590)  (16,349)  (72,954)  (60,891)
Other, net  1,707   1,533   6,189   7,384 
Total other expense, net  (15,883)  (14,816)  (66,765)  (53,507)
Income from operations before provision for income taxes  37,938   66,426   162,546   223,197 
Provision for income taxes  5,174   12,902   39,564   53,904 
Net income $32,764  $53,524  $122,982  $169,293 
             
Net income per common share:            
Basic $0.90  $1.48  $3.39  $4.69 
Diluted $0.90  $1.47  $3.37  $4.66 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:            
Basic  36,329   36,167   36,269   36,100 
Diluted  36,526   36,340   36,505   36,329 
 


H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA (unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  December 31, 2024  December 31, 2023 
Cash $16,413  $8,500 
Rental equipment, net  1,841,855   1,756,578 
Total assets  2,795,530   2,639,886 
Total debt(1)  1,453,311   1,434,661 
Total liabilities  2,173,050   2,105,597 
Stockholders' equity  622,480   534,289 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,795,530  $2,639,886 


(1) Total debt consists of the aggregate amounts on the senior unsecured notes, senior secured credit facility, and finance lease obligations.
  


H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2024     2024 
  As Reported  Adjustment  As Adjusted 
Gross profit $167,601  $  $167,601 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  116,996   (4,394)(2) 112,602 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net  (3,216)     (3,216)
Income from continuing operations  53,821   4,394   58,215 
Interest expense  (17,590)     (17,590)
Other income, net  1,707      1,707 
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes  37,938   4,394   42,332 
Provision for income taxes  5,174   1,081   6,255 
Net income from continuing operations $32,764  $3,313  $36,077 
          
Net income $32,764  $3,313  $36,077 
          
Basic - Net income per common share(1) $0.90  $0.09  $0.99 
Diluted - Net income per common share(1) $0.90  $0.09  $0.99 


(1) Because of the method used in calculating per share data, the summation of the above per share data may not necessarily total to the as adjusted per share data.
(2) Adjustment relates to transaction expenses incurred.
  


H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2024     2024 
  As Reported  Adjustment  As Adjusted 
Gross profit $675,200  $  $675,200 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  455,554   (4,394)(2) 451,160 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net  (9,665)     (9,665)
Income from continuing operations  229,311   4,394   233,705 
Interest expense  (72,954)     (72,954)
Other income, net  6,189      6,189 
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes  162,546   4,394   166,940 
Provision for income taxes  39,564   1,081   40,645 
Net income from continuing operations $122,982  $3,313  $126,295 
          
Net income $122,982  $3,313  $126,295 
          
Basic - Net income per common share(1) $3.39  $0.09  $3.48 
Diluted - Net income per common share(1) $3.37  $0.09  $3.46 


(1) Because of the method used in calculating per share data, the summation of the above per share data may not necessarily total to the as adjusted per share data.
(2) Adjustment relates to transaction expenses incurred.
  


  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2023     2023 
  As Reported  Adjustment  As Adjusted 
Gross profit $684,461  $  $684,461 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  405,432      405,432 
Impairment of goodwill  5,714   (5,714)   
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net  3,389      3,389 
Income from continuing operations  276,704   5,714   282,418 
Interest expense  (60,891)     (60,891)
Other income, net  7,384      7,384 
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes  223,197   5,714   228,911 
Provision for income taxes  53,904   1,307   55,211 
Net income from continuing operations $169,293  $4,407  $173,700 
          
Net income $169,293  $4,407  $173,700 
          
Basic - Net income per common share(1) $4.69  $0.12  $4.81 
Diluted - Net income per common share(1) $4.66  $0.12  $4.78 


(1) Because of the method used in calculating per share data, the summation of the above per share data may not necessarily total to the as adjusted per share data.
  


H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
             
Net Income $32,764  $53,524  $122,982  $169,293 
Interest Expense  17,590   16,349   72,954   60,891 
Provision for income taxes  5,174   12,902   39,564   53,904 
Depreciation  109,701   98,330   423,757   381,959 
Amortization of intangibles  2,597   1,407   10,265   6,455 
             
EBITDA $167,826  $182,512  $669,522  $672,502 
             
Impairment of goodwill           5,714 
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense  2,630   2,722   11,236   10,026 
Transaction expense  4,394      4,394    
             
Adjusted EBITDA $174,850  $185,234  $685,152  $688,242 
 


H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
RENTAL            
Equipment rentals(1) $282,965  $280,576  $1,108,273  $1,051,632 
Rental other  36,460   36,298   145,052   134,520 
Total equipment rentals  319,425   316,874   1,253,325   1,186,152 
             
RENTAL COST OF SALES            
Rental depreciation  96,340   88,876   375,330   347,022 
Rental expense  42,571   39,649   173,994   156,818 
Rental other  36,935   35,492   142,434   128,873 
Total rental cost of sales  175,846   164,017   691,758   632,713 
             
RENTAL REVENUES GROSS PROFIT            
Equipment rentals  144,054   152,051   558,949   547,792 
Rentals other  (475)  806   2,618   5,647 
Total rental revenues gross profit $143,579  $152,857  $561,567  $553,439 
             
RENTAL REVENUES GROSS MARGIN            
Equipment rentals  50.9%  54.2%  50.4%  52.1%
Rentals other  -1.3%  2.2%  1.8%  4.2%
Total rental revenues gross margin  44.9%  48.2%  44.8%  46.7%


(1) Pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X, the Company's equipment rental revenues are aggregated and presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in this press release as a single line item, “Equipment Rentals.” The above table disaggregates the Company's equipment rental revenues for discussion and analysis purposes only.
  


Contacts:

Leslie S. Magee
Chief Financial Officer
225-298-5261
lmagee@he-equipment.com

Jeffrey L. Chastain
Vice President of Investor Relations
225-952-2308
jchastain@he-equipment.com


FAQ

What were H&E Equipment Services (HEES) Q4 2024 revenue and earnings?

H&E Equipment Services reported Q4 2024 revenues of $384.1 million, down 0.4% year-over-year, and net income of $32.8 million ($0.90 per diluted share).

How did HEES rental revenues perform in Q4 2024?

HEES rental revenues increased 0.8% to $319.4 million in Q4 2024 compared to $316.9 million in Q4 2023.

What was HEES's rental fleet value at the end of 2024?

HEES's rental fleet value was approximately $2.9 billion at the end of 2024, representing a 5.5% increase from the previous year.

How did HEES's rental rates change in Q4 2024?

Average rental rates declined 1.1% compared to Q4 2023 and decreased 0.3% on a sequential quarterly basis.

What was HEES's full-year 2024 performance?

For full-year 2024, HEES reported total revenues of $1,516.6 million (up 3.2%) and net income of $123.0 million ($3.37 per diluted share).
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