McGrath RentCorp (MGRC)


Market Price (9/26/2026): $113.4 | Market Cap: $2.8 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Diversified Support Services

McGrath RentCorp (MGRC)


Market Price (9/26/2026): $113.4
Market Cap: $2.8 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Diversified Support Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -18%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -59%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -6.2%

Key risks
MGRC key risks include [1] an over-reliance on its primary Mobile Modular segment for growth while other divisions face demand challenges, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 27%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -18%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -59%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -6.2%
7 Key risks
MGRC key risks include [1] an over-reliance on its primary Mobile Modular segment for growth while other divisions face demand challenges, Show more.

MGRC in ETFs

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AVUV0.12%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) stock has gained about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results Presented a Balanced Picture. McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) announced its fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) results on July 29, 2026, which showed a blend of positive and negative factors. Total revenues decreased 6% year-over-year to $221.1 million, falling short of analyst estimates of $236.5 million. Similarly, net income per diluted share was $1.37, below the analyst forecast of $1.53. However, rental operations revenues increased 6% to $172.5 million. The TRS-RenTelco division was a significant strong point, with revenue increasing 17% and Adjusted EBITDA up 29%, driven by demand from data center buildouts, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets. Conversely, sales revenues decreased substantially by 34% to $46.4 million, largely due to project delays in the Mobile Modular and Enviroplex segments, which are expected to shift into the second half of the year. This combination of revenue and earnings misses, offset by robust rental segment growth, likely contributed to the stock's stable trend rather than a sharp decline.

2. Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance and Increased Capital Expenditures Signaled Management Confidence. Despite the mixed fiscal Q2 2026 results, management maintained its full-year 2026 revenue outlook of $955 million to $985 million and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $363 million to $375 million. Simultaneously, the company increased its gross rental equipment capital spending guidance to $200 million to $220 million, up from original plans. This decision to maintain overall guidance while increasing investment in its rental fleet, particularly in high-growth areas like TRS-RenTelco and modular expansion, indicated management's confidence in the company's long-term prospects. This forward-looking positivity likely helped stabilize the stock, counteracting some of the short-term earnings disappointments.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) stock has gained about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results Presented a Balanced Picture. McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) announced its fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) results on July 29, 2026, which showed a blend of positive and negative factors. Total revenues decreased 6% year-over-year to $221.1 million, falling short of analyst estimates of $236.5 million. Similarly, net income per diluted share was $1.37, below the analyst forecast of $1.53. However, rental operations revenues increased 6% to $172.5 million. The TRS-RenTelco division was a significant strong point, with revenue increasing 17% and Adjusted EBITDA up 29%, driven by demand from data center buildouts, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets. Conversely, sales revenues decreased substantially by 34% to $46.4 million, largely due to project delays in the Mobile Modular and Enviroplex segments, which are expected to shift into the second half of the year. This combination of revenue and earnings misses, offset by robust rental segment growth, likely contributed to the stock's stable trend rather than a sharp decline.

2. Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance and Increased Capital Expenditures Signaled Management Confidence. Despite the mixed fiscal Q2 2026 results, management maintained its full-year 2026 revenue outlook of $955 million to $985 million and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $363 million to $375 million. Simultaneously, the company increased its gross rental equipment capital spending guidance to $200 million to $220 million, up from original plans. This decision to maintain overall guidance while increasing investment in its rental fleet, particularly in high-growth areas like TRS-RenTelco and modular expansion, indicated management's confidence in the company's long-term prospects. This forward-looking positivity likely helped stabilize the stock, counteracting some of the short-term earnings disappointments.

3. Consistent Dividend Payments Offered Shareholder Stability. McGrath RentCorp continued its long-standing commitment to shareholder returns by declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.495 per share for fiscal Q2 2026. This declaration extended the company's track record of over 35 consecutive years of annual dividend increases, a rare distinction among publicly listed companies. The annualized dividend represented a 1.7% yield based on the July 28, 2026 closing price. This consistent and growing dividend policy typically appeals to income-focused investors and signals underlying financial health, providing a foundational element for stock price stability.

4. Divergent Divisional Performance and Macroeconomic Factors Balanced Out. The stock's stability was also influenced by a balance of company-specific divisional performance and broader macroeconomic conditions. While the TRS-RenTelco division benefited from strong demand in sectors like data center buildouts, aerospace, defense, and semiconductors, other segments faced headwinds. Specifically, the portable storage segment experienced challenging conditions in local commercial construction markets, with rental revenues remaining flat. These sector-specific strengths and weaknesses, coupled with general macroeconomic pressures such as interest rate headwinds impacting commercial construction, created a largely offsetting environment that prevented a significant directional shift in the overall stock price.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.3% change in MGRC stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 5.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269252026Change
Stock Price ($)108.54113.234.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)947933-1.5%
Net Income Margin (%)16.4%16.4%0.0%
P/E Multiple17.218.15.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)25240.6%
Cumulative Contribution4.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MGRC4.3% 
Market (SPY)2.2%17.0%
Sector (XLI)-1.3%42.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 2.9% change in MGRC stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 4.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269252026Change
Stock Price ($)110.02113.232.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)944933-1.2%
Net Income Margin (%)16.6%16.4%-1.0%
P/E Multiple17.318.14.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)25240.6%
Cumulative Contribution2.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MGRC2.9% 
Market (SPY)13.0%17.8%
Sector (XLI)-3.3%29.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.2% change in MGRC stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/25/2026 was primarily driven by a -38.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120259252026Change
Stock Price ($)119.45113.23-5.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)942933-0.9%
Net Income Margin (%)26.8%16.4%-38.9%
P/E Multiple11.618.155.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)25240.5%
Cumulative Contribution-5.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MGRC-5.2% 
Market (SPY)20.9%24.9%
Sector (XLI)13.6%30.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.9% change in MGRC stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 33.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239252026Change
Stock Price ($)96.07113.2317.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)72493328.8%
Net Income Margin (%)23.8%16.4%-31.2%
P/E Multiple13.618.133.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)24240.0%
Cumulative Contribution17.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MGRC17.9% 
Market (SPY)77.8%40.4%
Sector (XLI)64.4%44.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MGRC Return22%26%24%-5%-5%8%86%
Peers Return85%1%26%10%-16%4%126%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MGRC Win Rate75%58%67%42%42%33% 
Peers Win Rate69%53%53%56%47%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MGRC Max Drawdown-21%-18%-19%-24%-25%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-18%-37%-35%-27%-48%-38% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: WSC, URI, HRI.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/25/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventMGRCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-18.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven108 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-19.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven251 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-43.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven75.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven329 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-12.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven7 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-12.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.5%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven21 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-36.3%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven286 days15 days

Compare to WSC, URI, HRI

In The Past

McGrath RentCorp's stock fell -18.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 22.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventMGRCS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-43.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven75.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven329 days140 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-36.3%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven286 days15 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-21.1%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.8%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven131 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-52.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven108.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven346 days1085 days

Compare to WSC, URI, HRI

In The Past

McGrath RentCorp's stock fell -18.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 22.1% gain to breakeven.

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About McGrath RentCorp (MGRC)

McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) operates as a prominent business-to-business (B2B) rental and sales company, providing temporary and specialized equipment across a variety of industries. The company's core strategy involves renting and selling essential assets, addressing diverse needs ranging from temporary infrastructure to highly specialized technical instrumentation.

MGRC's offerings span several key segments. Its Mobile Modular division rents and sells relocatable modular buildings and portable storage containers, commonly used as temporary offices, classrooms, and construction facilities. The TRS-RenTelco segment specializes in renting and selling general purpose and communications electronic test equipment to industries such as aerospace, defense, electronics, and telecommunications. Additionally, the Adler Tanks segment provides fixed axle steel tanks, vacuum containers, and dewatering boxes for storing and managing various liquids and solids, serving environmental, industrial, and waste management applications. Finally, its Enviroplex segment manufactures and sells portable classrooms directly to educational institutions in California.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe McGrath RentCorp (MGRC):

  • The United Rentals of modular buildings, test equipment, and industrial tanks.
  • A business-to-business U-Haul for modular offices, test equipment, and industrial tanks.

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  • Relocatable Modular Buildings: Rented and sold for purposes such as temporary offices, classrooms, health care clinics, and other specialized uses.
  • Portable Storage Containers: Rented and sold for general storage needs.
  • Electronic Test Equipment: Rented and sold, covering general purpose equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, analyzers) and communications test equipment.
  • Liquid and Solid Containment Tanks and Boxes: Rented, including steel tanks for liquids, vacuum containers for sludge, dewatering boxes, and roll-off/trash boxes for various materials.
  • Manufactured Portable Classrooms: Sold directly to public school districts and educational institutions, primarily in California.

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McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) operates as a business-to-business (B2B) rental company. While specific names of customer companies are not provided in the background description, the company primarily serves other companies and institutions across several key sectors. Its major customer categories include:

  • Educational Institutions: This includes public school districts and other educational bodies, particularly in California, which rent or purchase modular classrooms and related facilities.
  • Construction and Industrial Businesses: Companies involved in construction, general industrial operations, and environmental services that require temporary office space, portable storage solutions, and specialized liquid and solid containment tanks and boxes.
  • Technology, Aerospace, Defense, and Telecommunications Industries: Manufacturers, contractors, field technicians, and service providers within sectors such as aerospace, defense, electronics, industrial, research, semiconductor, and communications, who rent or purchase electronic test equipment.

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Joseph F. Hanna President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

Mr. Hanna currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of McGrath RentCorp, a position he has held since February 2017. He joined the company in 2003 and has held various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer from 2007 to 2017, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining McGrath RentCorp, Mr. Hanna held sales and operational leadership positions at SMC Corporation of America and served as an officer in the United States Army. He will retire as CEO on April 3, 2026, and will continue to serve as a director on the McGrath Board.

Philip B. Hawkins Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (current); President and Chief Executive Officer (effective April 3, 2026)

Mr. Hawkins was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of McGrath RentCorp in January 2025. He will succeed Joseph F. Hanna as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 3, 2026. Mr. Hawkins joined McGrath RentCorp in 2004 through the acquisition of TRS, an electronics equipment rental division of CIT Technologies Corporation, where he held the position of Senior Business Analyst. His tenure at McGrath has included roles such as Manager, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, Vice President and Division Manager of TRS-RenTelco, and Vice President and Division Manager of Mobile Modular. Before joining McGrath, he held leadership roles, including Director of Portfolio Management, at Dell Financial Services.

Keith E. Pratt Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Pratt serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of McGrath RentCorp. Prior to joining McGrath RentCorp, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Advanced Fibre Communications (AFC), a public telecommunications equipment company, from 1999 until its acquisition by Tellabs, Inc. in late 2004. He also served as Director of Corporate Development at AFC from 1997 to 1999 and began his career as Director, Strategy & Business Development Group at Pacific Telesis Group, Inc.

Kristina Van Trease Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

Ms. Van Trease currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, a role she has held since December 2023. She previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development from February 2022 through November 2023. From August 2016 through January 2022, she was Vice President and Division Manager of Adler Tank Rentals.

Gilda Malek Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Ms. Malek was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of McGrath RentCorp in January 2025. She joined the company in 2023 as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Before her time at McGrath RentCorp, Ms. Malek served as Deputy General Counsel at Confluent, a SaaS company.

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Key Risks to McGrath RentCorp (MGRC)

  1. Economic Sensitivity and Cyclical Demand: McGrath RentCorp's business segments, including Mobile Modular (relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers), TRS-RenTelco (electronic test equipment), and Adler Tanks (liquid and solid containment tanks), are highly susceptible to overall economic conditions and cyclical downturns in end-user markets. A softer construction market, economic uncertainty, and higher interest rates can lead to reduced demand for rental and sales of modular buildings and portable storage, project delays, and decreased activity in industries reliant on test equipment and containment solutions.
  2. Concentration in Specific Industries and Geographic Markets: The company faces risks due to its reliance on particular sectors and regions. The Enviroplex segment, which manufactures and sells portable classrooms, is highly dependent on funding and policies of public school districts in California, making it vulnerable to state-level budget decisions and educational spending trends. Similarly, the TRS-RenTelco segment's performance is tied to the cyclical nature and capital expenditures of industries such as aerospace, defense, electronics, and semiconductors, which can experience periods of low demand.
  3. Technological Obsolescence of Electronic Test Equipment: The TRS-RenTelco segment is exposed to the risk of technological obsolescence. Rapid advancements in the electronics and semiconductor industries can cause existing electronic test equipment to become outdated, potentially reducing demand for McGrath RentCorp's rental fleet and requiring significant capital investment to acquire newer technologies to remain competitive.

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The clear emerging threat for McGrath RentCorp stems from the ongoing shift towards **software-defined testing, virtualized test environments, and testing-as-a-service (TaaS) models** in the electronic test equipment industry. This trend directly impacts its TRS-RenTelco segment, which rents and sells general purpose and communications electronic test equipment.

As capabilities for testing become increasingly integrated into software, cloud platforms, or general-purpose computing devices, the reliance on specialized, dedicated physical hardware for various testing needs could diminish. This parallels historical disruptions where digital and software-based solutions have replaced the need for physical products or traditional service delivery models, potentially reducing the demand for physical test equipment rentals in the long term.

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McGrath RentCorp operates in several distinct business-to-business rental markets across the United States and internationally. The addressable market sizes for its main products and services are outlined below:

Modular Buildings and Portable Classrooms

The U.S. modular construction market, which includes relocatable modular buildings and portable classrooms, was valued at approximately USD 20.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 25.4 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The global modular construction market was valued at USD 105.24 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 180.14 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 6.95%. Relocatable modular units, such as those offered by McGrath RentCorp, represent a segment of this broader market. Specifically, the global portable classrooms market size was valued at approximately USD 2.4 billion in 2023 and is forecasted to reach around USD 4.8 billion by 2032, with North America holding a significant share. In 2024, the U.S. modular construction market alone was approximately USD 11.23 billion.

Portable Storage Containers

The U.S. Portable Storage Container Rental Market was valued at USD 532.42 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 791.42 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.82%. The North American portable storage rental market, encompassing the United States and Canada, is projected to approach USD 5 billion by 2030. The global Portable Modular Storage Containers Market is expected to increase from USD 3.44 billion in 2026 to USD 5.39 billion by 2035.

Electronic Test Equipment Rental and Sales

The U.S. Renting and Leasing Test and Measurement Equipment Market was valued at USD 1.90 billion in 2024. Globally, this market was valued at USD 6.35 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 9.61 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.71%. Another estimate places the global market to reach USD 12.83 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 9.8%.

Liquid and Solid Containment Tanks and Boxes

The global storage tank market size was valued at USD 28.04 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 49.89 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.61%. North America holds a substantial portion, with approximately 30% of the global storage tank market share. The U.S. storage tank market was valued at USD 6.9 billion in 2025. In 2025, North America alone dominated the market share with over 42.06%. The global industrial storage tank market is estimated at USD 5,715.37 million in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 8,770.59 million by 2035.

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McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

  1. Expansion of Mobile Modular Rental and Related Services: The Mobile Modular division is a significant growth engine, with the company actively pursuing initiatives such as "Mobile Modular Plus" and "Site Related Services." These offerings have demonstrated increasing revenues and are considered a long-term growth opportunity for McGrath RentCorp.
  2. Recovery and Improved Demand in TRS-RenTelco: Following earlier softness, the TRS-RenTelco segment has shown a clear recovery with increased demand and utilization. Management anticipates continued market recovery in this segment, contributing to future revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth.
  3. Pricing Optimization and Favorable Market Conditions: McGrath RentCorp has benefited from healthy market conditions and a focus on pricing optimization, leading to higher average monthly rental rates across its segments. This strategy is expected to continue contributing to revenue growth.
  4. Geographic Expansion of Modular Business: The company is strategically focused on geographic expansion, particularly within its Mobile Modular division. Planned capital expenditures for 2026 are partly allocated to this expansion, indicating a push into new regional markets.
  5. Growth in Modular Sales Projects: McGrath RentCorp has noted continued execution of its initiative to grow modular sales projects, which has led to increased sales revenues. This focus on expanding modular sales is a recognized contributor to overall revenue.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (Last 3-5 Years)

Share Issuance

  • The number of issued and outstanding shares slightly increased from 24,551 shares as of December 31, 2024, to 24,612 shares as of December 31, 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • McGrath RentCorp and WillScot Mobile Mini mutually agreed to terminate their previously announced merger agreement on September 18, 2024.
  • Following the termination, McGrath received a $180 million merger termination payment, which, after $63.2 million in transaction costs, resulted in net proceeds of $116.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  • The company maintains an active mergers and acquisitions (M&A) pipeline and is continuously seeking opportunities for strategic investments, particularly in new geographic areas.

Capital Expenditures

  • Gross rental equipment capital expenditures for the full year 2025 were $143 million.
  • McGrath RentCorp anticipates gross rental equipment capital expenditures to be between $180 million and $200 million for the full year 2026.
  • The primary focus for these capital expenditures is geographic expansion within the Mobile Modular business, along with investments in product areas in mature markets and strengthening the TRS-RenTelco business due to its growth outlook.

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Peer Outperformance in Diversified Support Services

MGRC has outperformed 75% of its 32 Diversified Support Services peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are CXW, CACI and CTAS. Diversified Support Services ranks 8th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Diversified Support Services constituents that MGRC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
35%
of 37 industry peers · -3.0% return
3Y
39%
of 33 industry peers · 18.0% return
5Y
75%
of 32 industry peers · 72.2% return
Diversified Support Services peers with revenue growth within 4pp of MGRC's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
MGRC McGrath RentCorp 9.1% 18.1x -3.0%18.0%72.2% —
CXW CoreCivic 10.6% 24.8x 50.3%202.0%277.1% +205pp
CACI CACI International 12.6% 25.5x 29.8%99.9%142.0% +70pp
CTAS Cintas 8.5% 40.0x -0.1%71.4%108.7% +36pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Diversified Support Services is MGRC's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 5.3%114.4%187.9% FIX 2246% · STRL 2244% · CDNL 2055%
Marine Transportation 9 71.9%99.5%155.8% HOS 43005% · ASC 510% · MATX 195%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 6.9%48.2%127.1% CAT 355% · ALSN 248% · WAB 232%
Aerospace & Defense 55 -7.1%70.7%80.5% ATI 1004% · FTAI 866% · HWM 648%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 6.2%40.1%50.9% DXPE 561% · AIT 293% · WCC 223%
Rail Transportation 7 20.5%59.3%50.4% FSTR 146% · CSX 65% · RAIL 64%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 12.5%54.9%45.2% CRS 1186% · PSIX 1112% · EROC 624%
Diversified Support Services ← 33 16.3%35.4%35.1% LIME 3297% · TH 424% · WLFC 353%
Electrical Components & Equipment 41 4.2%59.4%26.5% POWL 2358% · BE 1418% · VRT 968%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 33.9%0.1%25.6% XPO 233% · R 223% · CVLG 140%
Building Products 34 -11.3%4.9%18.6% LMB 628% · GFF 404% · PPIH 307%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -31.1%49.8%2.1% UBER 49% · CAR 2% · LYFT -73%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 5.2%2.8%-4.5% BLBD 187% · DE 111% · GENC 57%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 9.6%5.8%-5.2% RCMT 426% · CSW 142% · DD 77%
Environmental & Facilities Services 30 -12.2%27.2%-10.3% CECO 958% · ADUR 427% · GEO 342%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -16.4%-26.1%-15.7% HURN 206% · CRAI 78% · GRNQ 76%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -33.8%-15.5%-29.7% EXLS 40% · BR 6% · G -27%
Passenger Airlines 11 18.4%21.7%-32.7% LTM 2685% · UAL 134% · SKYW 104%
Office Services & Supplies 9 17.1%18.9%-33.6% PBI 169% · TILE 146% · HNI 51%
Human Resource & Employment Services 21 3.6%-19.2%-38.2% BBSI 68% · ADP 46% · HQI 8%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -18.8%-21.4%-39.9% CHRW 87% · FDX 74% · EXPD 59%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -23.4%22.5%-43.6% CIX 155% · MG 120% · BCO 75%
Airport Services 3 -74.5%-77.7%-63.3% JOBY -39% · ASLE -63% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

MGRCWSCURIHRIMedian
NameMcGrath .WillScot United R.Herc  
Mkt Price113.2318.171,047.06135.36124.30
Mkt Cap2.83.365.54.53.9
Rev LTM9332,29416,8324,8573,575
Op Inc LTM2384684,224638553
FCF LTM-7298632-128145
FCF 3Y Avg21359711-109190
CFO LTM2527035,7421,264984
CFO 3Y Avg2536965,1721,157926

Growth & Margins

MGRCWSCURIHRIMedian
NameMcGrath .WillScot United R.Herc  
Rev Chg LTM-0.9%-2.5%6.9%37.4%3.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg9.1%-0.3%8.5%17.3%8.8%
Rev Chg Q-6.2%3.9%11.8%26.3%7.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.5%1.0%2.9%5.4%1.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM-1.2%-18.6%5.1%28.9%2.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg16.8%-9.7%5.3%3.6%4.4%
Op Mgn LTM25.5%20.4%25.1%13.1%22.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg25.8%23.4%26.0%15.9%24.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.0%-0.4%0.1%0.1%0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM27.0%30.7%34.1%26.0%28.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg27.5%29.6%32.7%29.9%29.7%
FCF/Rev LTM-0.7%13.0%3.8%-2.6%1.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.8%15.2%4.6%-2.8%3.2%

Valuation

MGRCWSCURIHRIMedian
NameMcGrath .WillScot United R.Herc  
Mkt Cap2.83.365.54.53.9
P/S3.01.43.90.92.2
P/Op Inc11.77.015.57.19.4
P/EBIT11.722.915.57.813.6
P/E18.1-47.724.892.321.5
P/CFO11.04.711.43.67.8
Total Yield7.3%-0.5%4.8%3.1%3.9%
Dividend Yield1.8%1.5%0.7%2.1%1.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg0.6%6.1%1.4%-2.6%1.0%
D/E0.21.20.22.10.7
Net D/E0.21.10.22.10.7

Returns

MGRCWSCURIHRIMedian
NameMcGrath .WillScot United R.Herc  
1M Rtn-0.8%-14.6%-1.0%-12.9%-7.0%
3M Rtn-7.8%-36.8%-6.5%-10.1%-8.9%
6M Rtn3.8%6.9%43.1%36.3%21.6%
12M Rtn-3.0%-11.6%13.4%15.4%5.2%
3Y Rtn18.0%-54.6%145.9%19.7%18.8%
1M Excs Rtn-1.7%-15.5%-1.9%-13.8%-7.8%
3M Excs Rtn-13.1%-42.1%-11.8%-15.4%-14.2%
6M Excs Rtn-16.7%-20.4%22.1%10.9%-2.9%
12M Excs Rtn-20.7%-30.7%-3.8%-4.3%-12.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-58.5%-132.3%64.3%-55.9%-57.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Mobile Modular645635562379301
TRS-RenTelco149135148151140
Portable Storage93941018362
Enviroplex5746202331
Total944911832636535


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Mobile Modular1671731227665
TRS-RenTelco3931324136
Portable Storage2836383119
Enviroplex104-2-05
Total244244190147124


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Mobile Modular10411369
TRS-RenTelco252119
Portable Storage182424
Enviroplex950
Total156163112


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$113.23 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.8 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-7.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$115.61$112.39
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-2.1%0.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.4%26.2%
Downside Capture54.5254.08
Upside Capture0.6039.96
Correlation (SPY)16.6%24.1%
MGRC Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.920.410.210.300.510.70
Up Beta1.710.380.120.180.360.58
Down Beta3.530.990.400.510.610.76
Up Capture-3%1%22%23%33%39%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days9193165119373
Down Capture58%62%9%34%71%93%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days12233260130376

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MGRC
MGRC-4.0%26.1%-0.19-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.0%17.2%0.5429.9%
Equity (SPY)17.7%13.0%0.9824.3%
Gold (GLD)14.7%29.3%0.461.2%
Commodities (DBC)46.8%20.7%1.75-20.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.5%13.6%0.0720.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-25.5%44.8%-0.536.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MGRC
MGRC12.0%26.1%0.42-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.9%17.6%0.5649.0%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.2%0.5943.8%
Gold (GLD)19.2%18.8%0.831.7%
Commodities (DBC)11.2%19.5%0.454.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.9%18.9%-0.0638.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.3%52.6%0.4115.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MGRC
MGRC16.1%30.5%0.55-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%20.0%0.5958.1%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7353.2%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.4%0.610.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.7%18.1%0.3917.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1946.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.9%66.2%1.0414.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 83120267.1%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity24.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.1%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/31/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/2026-1.7%3.4%-2.8%
4/29/2026-6.9%-4.8%-8.3%
2/25/2026-0.7%-4.0%-4.0%
10/23/2025-4.9%-9.2%-16.9%
7/24/20257.4%7.6%7.0%
4/24/2025-0.6%3.2%9.0%
2/19/20254.1%1.1%-7.4%
10/24/20248.5%8.1%14.9%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121313
# Negative121111
Median Positive4.5%4.3%7.0%
Median Negative-2.0%-4.0%-5.6%
Max Positive11.6%12.5%18.8%
Max Negative-6.9%-9.2%-16.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/2026-1.7%3.4%-2.8%
4/29/2026-6.9%-4.8%-8.3%
2/25/2026-0.7%-4.0%-4.0%
10/23/2025-4.9%-9.2%-16.9%
7/24/20257.4%7.6%7.0%
4/24/2025-0.6%3.2%9.0%
2/19/20254.1%1.1%-7.4%
10/24/20248.5%8.1%14.9%
7/25/2024-4.0%-7.6%-5.6%
4/25/20242.2%-0.6%1.3%
2/21/2024-1.5%-2.1%-3.2%
10/26/20235.3%4.3%3.1%
7/27/20234.9%5.2%11.5%
5/4/20233.4%4.3%5.9%
2/22/20231.4%-3.6%-13.4%
10/27/202211.6%11.3%11.4%
7/28/20222.0%1.3%2.3%
4/28/2022-1.5%-4.0%-3.1%
2/23/202210.4%12.5%18.8%
10/28/2021-4.1%1.5%3.6%
8/3/2021-5.7%-7.6%-9.6%
4/28/2021-1.2%-2.7%2.4%
2/23/20210.1%-2.1%-0.7%
10/29/2020-2.2%1.9%9.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121313
# Negative121111
Median Positive4.5%4.3%7.0%
Median Negative-2.0%-4.0%-5.6%
Max Positive11.6%12.5%18.8%
Max Negative-6.9%-9.2%-16.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/23/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/24/202410-Q
06/30/202407/25/202410-Q
03/31/202404/25/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/23/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/24/202410-Q
06/30/202407/25/202410-Q
03/31/202404/25/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202207/28/202210-Q
03/31/202204/28/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202110/28/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202104/28/202110-Q
12/31/202002/23/202110-K
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202007/29/202010-Q
03/31/202004/29/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K
09/30/201910/29/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/30/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Total revenueReported955.00 Mil970.00 Mil985.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 970.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported363.00 Mil369.00 Mil375.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 369.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Gross rental equipment capital expendituresReported200.00 Mil210.00 Mil220.00 Mil10.5% RaisedGuidance: 190.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Total revenueReported945.00 Mil970.00 Mil995.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 970.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported360.00 Mil369.00 Mil378.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 369.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Gross rental equipment capital expendituresReported180.00 Mil190.00 Mil200.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 190.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Total revenueReported945.00 Mil970.00 Mil995.00 Mil2.6% Higher NewGuidance: 945.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported360.00 Mil369.00 Mil378.00 Mil4.4% Higher NewGuidance: 353.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Gross rental equipment capital expendituresReported180.00 Mil190.00 Mil200.00 Mil55.1% Higher NewGuidance: 122.50 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/23/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Total RevenueReported935.00 Mil945.00 Mil955.00 Mil0.3% RaisedGuidance: 942.50 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDAReported350.00 Mil353.50 Mil357.00 Mil0.6% RaisedGuidance: 351.50 Mil for 2025
2025 Gross rental equipment capital expendituresReported120.00 Mil122.50 Mil125.00 Mil2.1% RaisedGuidance: 120.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/20/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wescott, TaraSVP, Chief HR OfficerDirectSell8202026122.001,325161,650955,382Form
2Skenesky, John PVP and Division ManagerDirectSell8132026120.412,000240,8201,280,441Form
3Hawkins, Philip BPresident and CEODirectSell8132026120.914,435536,2561,616,748Form
4Hanna, Joseph F DirectSell7022026120.647,500904,81818,283,229Form
5Lieffrig, JohnVP and Division ManagerDirectSell6292026125.0050062,5002,943,875Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wescott, TaraSVP, Chief HR OfficerDirectSell8202026122.001,325161,650955,382Form
2Skenesky, John PVP and Division ManagerDirectSell8132026120.412,000240,8201,280,441Form
3Hawkins, Philip BPresident and CEODirectSell8132026120.914,435536,2561,616,748Form
4Hanna, Joseph F DirectSell7022026120.647,500904,81818,283,229Form
5Lieffrig, JohnVP and Division ManagerDirectSell6292026125.0050062,5002,943,875Form
6Lieffrig, JohnVP and Division ManagerDirectSell6292026125.002,000250,0003,006,375Form
7Malek, GildaSVP, Chief Legal OfficerDirectSell6162026114.041,407160,454914,373Form
8Van, Trease KristinaChief Strategy OfficerDirectSell6122026113.653,783429,943742,485Form
9Whitney, David MSVP, Chief Accounting OfficerSpouse's HoldingSell6122026113.653,783429,943742,485Form
10Van, Trease KristinaChief Strategy OfficerDirectSell5192026115.0053961,9851,186,343Form
11Whitney, David MSVP, Chief Accounting OfficerSpouse's HoldingSell5192026115.0053961,9851,186,343Form
12Hanna, Joseph F DirectSell5052026112.0053059,36017,813,488Form
13Hanna, Joseph F DirectSell5052026112.499,4701,065,31017,951,543Form
14Malek, GildaSVP, Chief Legal OfficerDirectSell12162025107.2982988,943436,453Form
15Box, Kimberly Ann DirectSell8082025118.501,500177,748829,493Form
16Pratt, Keith EExecutive VP and CFODirectSell7312025127.173,000381,5246,583,458Form
17Hanna, Joseph FPresident and CEODirectSell7312025126.5514,5771,844,64819,442,010Form
18Pratt, Keith EExecutive VP and CFODirectSell7312025125.657,000879,5336,881,344Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 26, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Paradice Investment Management LLC$17.5 Mil3.3%23New13F
Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC$31.5 Mil2.6%41Hold13F
Eminence Capital, LP$88.9 Mil2.0%33TRIM -15.1%13F
Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP$53.7 Mil2.0%48Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Paradice Investment Management LLC$17.5 Mil3.3%23New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Eminence Capital, LP$88.9 Mil2.0%33TRIM -15.1%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Eminence Capital, LP$88.9 Mil2.0%33TRIM -15.1%13F
Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP$53.7 Mil2.0%48Hold13F
Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC$31.5 Mil2.6%41Hold13F
Paradice Investment Management LLC$17.5 Mil3.3%23New13F
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