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H&E Rentals

Equipment rentals, sales, parts, and maintenance

Overview

H&E Equipment Services provides heavy construction and industrial equipment solutions. It operates five segments: equipment rentals, used equipment sales, new equipment sales, parts sales, and repair and maintenance services. The company serves construction, industrial, and energy customers through a network of U.S. branches and aims to be a one-stop shop for all equipment needs. Revenue comes from rentals, equipment sales, parts sales, and repair services.

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About H&E Rentals

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Why H&E Rentals is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

HardwareIndustrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Baton Rouge, LA

Founded

1961

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What believers are saying

  • Herc said H&E integration finished in Q3 2026, reducing near-term execution risk.
  • Q3 2026 rental revenue rose 11.8%, showing stronger demand across the combined network.
  • Mega-project activity and specialty expansion from H&E support hiring in 2026–2027.

What critics are saying

  • Herc completed H&E integration in 2026, ending H&E’s standalone operating identity.
  • Branch rationalization after the 2025 deal will cut duplicated roles and local autonomy.
  • If synergies disappoint by 2027, Herc’s leverage and H&E staffing face harsher cuts.

What makes H&E Rentals unique

  • H&E Rentals built dense regional branches across 145 locations before Herc’s 2025 acquisition.
  • Its one-stop shop combined rentals, used sales, parts, and repairs for contractors.
  • The fleet was younger than peers, supporting specialty and mega-project readiness.

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Funding

Total Funding

$4.8B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Stock Price

Company News

Halley Evans
Jun 11th, 2025
H&E Construction & Design Group Presenting at Risk Control Seminar on June 12th

H&E construction & design group presenting at Risk Control Seminar on June 12th.

Business Wire
Mar 20th, 2025
Herc Holdings and H&E Equipment Services Enter into Definitive Merger Agreement

Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI) (“Herc” or “the Company”), one of North America’s leading equipment rental suppliers, and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H...

Business Wire
Jan 16th, 2025
United Rentals to Acquire H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) (“United Rentals” or “the company”) and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&

Investor's Business Daily
Jan 14th, 2025
S&P 500 Stock Pauses Share Repurchase Plan After $4.8 Billion Acquisition

S&P 500 equipment rental leader United Rentals (URI) announced early Tuesday it has agreed to acquire H&E Equipment Services (HEES) for $4.8 billion, including $1.4 billion in debt.

Fishman Haygood
May 6th, 2024
H&E Equipment Acquires Lewistown Rental

HE Equipment Services has acquired Montana-based Lewistown Rental and its affiliates in Glasgow, Great Falls, and Havre, expanding its presence in Montana. The acquisition supports HE's shift to focus on equipment rental, its fastest-growing segment. Legal counsel was provided by Fishman Haygood LLP, with a team led by Scott Chenevert and others.

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