United Rentals
Price: 1056.35Company and Business Model
United Rentals, Inc. is a leading equipment rental company that provides a wide range of machinery and tools for construction, industrial, and commercial applications. Its core services include rental of aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment, and other specialty tools. The company operates through various segments, including general rentals and specialty rentals, with major revenue sources stemming from equipment rentals and sales of used equipment. United Rentals serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries, enhancing its market presence in the industrial sector.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of United Rentals is more aligned with growth investors, given its potential for revenue expansion and market leadership in the equipment rental space. The company offers a modest dividend yield, appealing to those seeking some income, but its primary focus remains on capital appreciation. The stock may suit medium to long-term investors looking for exposure to the industrial sector with a balanced risk-return profile.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- 39.17 OK
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- -5.3% ↓
- EPS surprise
- 8.5% better than expected
- 20d volatility
- 2.3% stable
- Dividend yield
- 0.7% low last ex-date: 2026-05-13
Forecast impact
positiveTrack in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 05:37 | Buy | Hold | Weak revenue growth raises concerns amid strong price momentum. |
| 2026-05-28 03:35 | Hold | Buy | Strong momentum and solid earnings growth potential. |
| 2026-05-24 02:53 | Buy | Hold | Mixed performance; cautious due to revenue decline. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 09:30 | Raymond James | Target Raised | — → 1275 | 1094.17 |
| 2026-06-03 12:02 | UBS | Target Raised | 1025 → 1145 | 1010.42 |
| 2026-05-11 12:13 | Evercore ISI | Target Raised | 1019 → 1101 | 935.05 |