The legal challenge, brought by Pomerantz LLP, targets Hertz for potential securities fraud and unlawful business practices. The scrutiny follows a sharp pivot in the company’s narrative: on June 24, 2026, Hertz disclosed a $300 million debt offering and a concurrent share-lending plan involving 37 million shares. This announcement starkly contradicted earlier assurances that liquidity would remain sufficient for the foreseeable future.

Simultaneously, the company revealed that unexpected weakness in the used car market had severely impacted vehicle sales, dragging second-quarter Adjusted Corporate EBITDA down to a range of $50 million to $80 million. The market reaction was immediate and severe, with Hertz stock plummeting $2.06—a 40.71% drop—to close at $3.00 per share. Investors seeking to participate in the class action or review the complaint are directed to the Pomerantz firm’s website or contact representative Danielle Peyton.