10 Best Trading and Distribution Stocks to Buy

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3. Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI)

Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) is one of the 10 best trading and distribution stocks to buy.

On March 9, Citi reduced its price target on Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) from $185 to $165. The firm reiterated a Buy rating on the stock, which still offers an adjusted upside potential of over 36% at the prevailing level.

The firm highlighted the ConExpo construction trade show, which reflected on favorable trends in demand, along with an impressive pipeline of mega projects. Citi is bullish on the machinery rental space and holds a highly favorable view of the U.S. construction space.

Back on February 18, Baird decreased the firm’s price target on Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) from $200 to $198. The firm maintained its Outperform rating on the stock, which still offers more than 63%. Following the company’s fourth-quarter results, the firm made adjustments to its model.

The firm believes that although currently the business remains characterized by choppiness, the updated outlook signals that the company is approaching an inflection point, with performance expected to trend more favorably in the upcoming periods.

Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HRI) operates primarily within the equipment rental segment. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of aerial, earthmoving, material-handling, and specialized equipment. They further support these offerings with value-added services, including fleet management, safety training, maintenance, and industry-specific solutions, delivered through their ProSolutions and ProContractor platforms.

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