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Hertz warns on profits and dilutes shareholders — avoid or short the rental car pain
Hertz just warned investors that profits will be lower than expected because used car prices are falling. The rental car company also announced it's selling more shares, which dilutes existing owners.
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Hertz has two problems hitting at once: falling used car values hurt their fleet resale economics, and they're diluting shareholders by issuing more stock. When a company warns about profits AND announces a share sale, it often signals deeper financial stress. The stock could keep sliding as investors reassess the business.
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