Investors with an interest in Transportation - Equipment and Leasing stocks have likely encountered both Herc Holdings (HRI) and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Wabtec, AerCap and Herc have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Herc Holdings is transitioning to a higher-quality, less cyclical business model driven by mega-projects, national accounts, and specialty equipment. HRI's FY26 valuation appears fair, but FY27 earnings normalization could unlock ~32% upside, supported by synergy realization and improved mix. Integration of H&E, specialty expansion, and disciplined capital allocation are key to achieving margin and earnings growth targets.

Headwinds, including inflation, tariff-related tensions, and lingering supply-chain disruptions, hurt the Zacks Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry. WAB, AER and HRI are likely to stand out.

During Q3 2025, Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund underperformed the Russell 2000 Total Return Index, S&P SmallCap 600 Total Return Index, and Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Average. The better performing stocks in (y)our portfolio included Mueller Industries, Inc., Gorman-Rupp Co., and GATX Corp. Detractors from (y)our fund's performance included Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., Badger Meter, Inc., and Herc Holdings, Inc.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herc Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the Company's quarterly dividend $0.70 per share. The dividend is payable December 26, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025. About Herc Holdings Inc. Founded in 1965, Herc Holdings Inc., which operates through its Herc Rentals Inc. subsidiary, is a full-line rental supplier and, with the rec.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herc Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRI) (“Herc Holdings” or the “Company”) today announced that it has priced $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “2031 notes”) and $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.000% senior unsecured notes due 2034 (the “2034 notes” and, together with the 2031 notes, the “notes”) in a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herc Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRI) (“Herc Holdings” or the “Company”) today announced that it intends to offer $1,200 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2031 and senior unsecured notes due 2034 (together, the “notes”) in a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), subject to market and other conditions. The terms of the notes will be determined at.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herc Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRI) (“Herc Holdings” or “the Company”), one of North America's leading equipment rental suppliers operating through Herc Rentals Inc., today announced that Aaron Birnbaum, most recently senior vice president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to president, effective Jan. 1, 2026. In his expanded role, Birnbaum will assume broader responsibility while continuing to lead the Company's operational strategy as well as it.