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United Rentals (URI)

Market Price (5/2/2026): $949.0 | Market Cap: $59.7 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors

United Rentals (URI)

Market Price (5/2/2026): $949.0
Market Cap: $59.7 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors

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

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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 32%, CFO LTM is 5.3 Bil

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 4.7 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Sustainable Infrastructure, Water Infrastructure, and Offshore Wind Development. Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -1.9%

Key risks
URI key risks include [1] margin compression from rising operational costs and a cooling used equipment market, Show more.

0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 25%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%, CFO LTM is 5.3 Bil
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 4.7 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Sustainable Infrastructure, Water Infrastructure, and Offshore Wind Development. Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -1.9%
6 Key risks
URI key risks include [1] margin compression from rising operational costs and a cooling used equipment market, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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United Rentals (URI) stock has gained about 20% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. United Rentals reported record first-quarter 2026 financial results, significantly surpassing analyst expectations. The company announced total revenue of $3.985 billion, exceeding the analyst consensus of $3.87 billion by 3.1%. Additionally, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $9.71, beating the anticipated $8.95 by 8.49%. Rental revenue, a core metric, also achieved a first-quarter record of $3.419 billion, an increase of 8.7% year-over-year.

2. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, signaling strong confidence in continued performance. Following the robust Q1 results, United Rentals increased its full-year revenue forecast to a range of $16.9 billion to $17.4 billion and projected adjusted EBITDA to be between $7.625 billion and $7.875 billion. This updated outlook reflects anticipated year-over-year growth of approximately 6-7% at the midpoint.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 21.6% change in URI stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 20.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265012026Change
Stock Price ($)780.30949.2321.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16,09916,3651.7%
Net Income Margin (%)15.5%15.3%-1.1%
P/E Multiple19.823.820.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)63630.7%
Cumulative Contribution21.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
URI21.6% 
Market (SPY)3.6%21.8%
Sector (XLI)4.8%49.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.4% change in URI stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 8.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255012026Change
Stock Price ($)867.40949.239.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,98616,3652.4%
Net Income Margin (%)15.8%15.3%-3.2%
P/E Multiple22.023.88.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)64632.0%
Cumulative Contribution9.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
URI9.4% 
Market (SPY)5.5%29.6%
Sector (XLI)12.2%46.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 51.7% change in URI stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 48.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020255012026Change
Stock Price ($)625.93949.2351.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,57916,3655.0%
Net Income Margin (%)16.4%15.3%-6.4%
P/E Multiple16.023.848.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)65633.8%
Cumulative Contribution51.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
URI51.7% 
Market (SPY)30.4%36.3%
Sector (XLI)33.6%49.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 171.1% change in URI stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/1/2026 was primarily driven by a 114.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235012026Change
Stock Price ($)350.09949.23171.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,40316,36531.9%
Net Income Margin (%)17.6%15.3%-13.2%
P/E Multiple11.123.8114.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)696310.3%
Cumulative Contribution171.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/1/2026
ReturnCorrelation
URI171.1% 
Market (SPY)78.7%54.7%
Sector (XLI)80.9%67.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
URI Return43%7%64%24%16%19%328%
Peers Return58%-2%6%-14%-15%30%58%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%5%92%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
URI Win Rate58%50%58%67%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate72%48%53%42%45%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
URI Max Drawdown-1%-29%-7%-6%-21%-12% 
Peers Max Drawdown-4%-32%-24%-32%-36%-11% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HRI, WSC, MGRC, CTOS, ALTG. See URI Returns vs. Peers.
[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 5/1/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventURIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven34 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-11.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven7 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven57 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-28.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven49 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-54.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven120.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven79 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-42.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.6%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven359 days105 days

Compare to HRI, WSC, MGRC, CTOS, ALTG

In The Past

United Rentals's stock fell -22.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 28.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventURIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven34 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven57 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-28.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven49 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-54.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven120.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven79 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-42.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.6%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven359 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-33.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven71 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-63.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven171.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven350 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-50.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven102.1%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven88 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-40.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.7%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven29 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-84.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven528.7%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven603 days1085 days

Compare to HRI, WSC, MGRC, CTOS, ALTG

In The Past

United Rentals's stock fell -22.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 28.5% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About United Rentals (URI)

United Rentals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an equipment rental company. It operates in two segments, General Rentals and Specialty. The General Rentals segment rents general construction and industrial equipment includes backhoes, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, earthmoving equipment, and material handling equipment; aerial work platforms, such as boom and scissor lifts; and general tools and light equipment comprising pressure washers, water pumps, and power tools for construction and industrial companies, manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners, and government entities. The specialty segment rents specialty construction products, including trench safety equipment consists of trench shields, aluminum hydraulic shoring systems, slide rails, crossing plates, construction lasers, and line testing equipment for underground work; power and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, such as portable diesel generators, electrical distribution equipment, and temperature control equipment; fluid solutions equipment for fluid containment, transfer, and treatment; and mobile storage equipment and modular office space. This segment serves construction companies involved in infrastructure projects, and municipalities and industrial companies. It also sells aerial lifts, reach forklifts, telehandlers, compressors, and generators; construction consumables, tools, small equipment, and safety supplies; and parts for equipment that is owned by its customers, as well as provides repair and maintenance services. The company sells used equipment through its sales force, brokers, website, directly to manufacturers, and at auctions. As of January 1, 2022, the company operated a network of 1,345 rental locations, including 1,149 of these locations are in the United States, 139 are in Canada, 11 are in Europe, and and 46 are in Australia and New Zealand. United Rentals, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for United Rentals (URI):

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car for construction and industrial equipment.

  • Netflix for heavy machinery and construction tools.

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  • General Construction & Industrial Equipment Rental: United Rentals offers a wide range of rental equipment including backhoes, forklifts, earthmoving machinery, aerial work platforms, and general tools for various construction and industrial needs.
  • Specialty Construction Products Rental: This segment provides rentals for specialized applications, such as trench safety equipment, power and HVAC equipment, fluid solutions, and mobile storage or modular office units.
  • New Equipment Sales: The company sells new aerial lifts, reach forklifts, telehandlers, compressors, and generators directly to customers.
  • Used Equipment Sales: United Rentals sells used equipment through various channels, including its sales force, brokers, website, and auctions.
  • Construction Supplies Sales: The company offers construction consumables, tools, small equipment, and safety supplies for sale.
  • Equipment Parts Sales: United Rentals sells parts specifically for equipment owned by its customers.
  • Equipment Repair & Maintenance Services: The company provides repair and maintenance services for customer-owned equipment.

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United Rentals, Inc. (URI) primarily serves other companies and organizations (Business-to-Business or B2B). While the background information does not specify individual major customer company names, it identifies several broad categories of entities that constitute its major customer base:

  • Construction companies (including those involved in infrastructure projects)
  • Industrial companies
  • Manufacturers
  • Utilities
  • Municipalities and government entities

As specific company names are not detailed in the provided description, no corresponding public symbols can be listed.

Additionally, the company serves homeowners in its General Rentals segment, which represents a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) customer category for general tools and light equipment.

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Matthew J. Flannery – President and Chief Executive Officer

Matthew J. Flannery was appointed Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals in May 2019 and President in March 2018. He joined the company in 1998 as part of the acquisition of McClinch Equipment, where he had served as a branch manager. With over three decades of experience in the rental industry, he has held numerous senior management positions within United Rentals, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Flannery holds a degree from Hofstra University.

Ted Grace – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Ted Grace was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Rentals, effective November 3, 2022, after serving as interim Chief Financial Officer since July 29, 2022. He joined United Rentals in 2016 as Vice President of Investor Relations. Before joining United Rentals, Mr. Grace spent two decades as an investment banker and research analyst with various institutions, including a role as a research analyst at Susquehanna International.

Michael Durand – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Michael Durand was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in September 2023. He started his career at United Rentals in 2002 as a branch manager. Since then, he has advanced through various leadership roles, including district manager, regional sales and marketing director, region vice president, and senior vice president of sales and operations. Prior to United Rentals, he worked as a district manager for Ferrellgas starting in 1999 and later for Dryair.

Craig A. Pintoff – Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

Craig A. Pintoff was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer in March 2017. He joined United Rentals in 2003 as Director—Legal Affairs. His prior experience includes serving as chief benefits and employment counsel for Crompton Corporation and working as an attorney at White & Case LLP. Mr. Pintoff holds a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and an LL.M. from New York University School of Law.

Joli Gross – Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer, Corporate Secretary

Joli Gross currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer, and Corporate Secretary, a title she has held since January 2024. She has been part of United Rentals' legal department since 2002, holding various positions over the years. Before joining the company, Ms. Gross was an associate at Day, Berry & Howard, focusing on commercial real estate and contracts, and at Edwards & Angell, specializing in civil litigation. She earned a Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University. Additionally, Ms. Gross has served as a director of GXO Logistics since August 2021.

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United Rentals (URI) faces several key risks inherent to its business model and the industries it serves:

  1. Economic Downturn and Cyclical Demand: As an equipment rental company serving construction and industrial sectors, United Rentals' business is highly sensitive to general economic conditions and the level of capital expenditures by its customers. A significant economic slowdown or recession could lead to decreased construction activity, reduced demand for rental equipment, lower utilization rates, and pricing pressure, directly impacting revenue and profitability.
  2. Interest Rate Fluctuations and Access to Capital: United Rentals operates a large and capital-intensive equipment fleet. The company relies on financing for equipment acquisition and fleet modernization. Rising interest rates could increase borrowing costs, affecting profitability and potentially limiting the company's ability to invest in new equipment or refinance existing debt at favorable terms. This could also indirectly impact customer demand as higher financing costs for customers may reduce their overall project budgets.
  3. Competition and Pricing Pressure: The equipment rental market is competitive, with a mix of national, regional, and local players. Intense competition could lead to pricing pressure, particularly during periods of softening demand, which could compress rental rates and negatively impact United Rentals' margins and market share.

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Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increasingly offering their heavy machinery and specialized equipment directly as a service (EaaS) or through expanded direct rental programs. These programs leverage advancements in IoT, telematics, and data analytics to provide usage-based billing, predictive maintenance, and integrated service solutions directly to contractors and industrial clients. This allows OEMs to capture more of the value chain, control the customer relationship, and potentially offer more optimized and cost-effective solutions that bypass third-party rental companies like United Rentals.

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United Rentals (URI) operates within several addressable markets related to equipment rental, sales, and services. The market sizes for their main products and services vary by product type and geographic region.

General Rentals Segment

  • Construction Equipment Rental Market (Global): The global construction equipment rental market was valued at USD 213.68 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 339.04 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033.
  • Construction Equipment Rental Market (U.S.): The U.S. construction equipment rental market generated revenue of USD 57,505.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 82,463.9 million by 2033.

Specialty Segment

  • Trench Safety Equipment Market (U.S.): The U.S. trench shoring equipment market size was estimated at USD 455.6 million in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 677.0 million by 2030.
  • Trench Shoring Equipment Rental Market (North America): The North American trench shoring equipment rental market reached revenues of USD 1,858.5 million in 2022.
  • Power Rental Market (Global): The global power rental market size was valued at USD 23.0 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 38.3 billion by 2034.
  • Power Rental Market (U.S.): The power rental market in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 3.88 billion by 2032. North America currently dominates the global power rental market, holding a significant market share of over 33.7% in 2025.
  • HVAC Rental Equipment Market (Global): The HVAC rental equipment market is estimated to reach USD 2.12 billion, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2024 and 2029.
  • Fluid Solutions Equipment: null
  • Mobile Storage and Modular Office Space Market (U.S.): The U.S. modular container market generated revenue of USD 7,891.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 14,420.8 million by 2030.
  • Modular Space Rental Market (North America): The North American modular space rental market is forecast to reach USD 6.1 billion by 2030.

Sales of Used Equipment

  • Used Construction Equipment Market (Global): The global pre-owned construction equipment market size was valued at USD 165,162.2 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 484,310.7 million by 2031. North America holds approximately 40% of the global market share.

Sales of Construction Consumables, Tools, Small Equipment, and Safety Supplies

  • Construction Worker Safety Market (Global): The global construction worker safety market size was estimated to be worth USD 3.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 10.45 billion by 2035. North America dominated this market with a major share of around 34% in 2023.
  • Construction Consumables, Tools, Small Equipment: null

Repair and Maintenance Services

  • Construction Equipment Repair and Maintenance Service Market (Global): The global construction equipment repair and maintenance service market size was valued at USD 34.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 52.6 billion by 2034.
  • Construction Equipment Repair and Maintenance Service Market (U.S.): The construction equipment repair and maintenance service market in the U.S. is estimated at USD 9.1 billion in 2024.

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

  1. Continued Expansion of the Specialty Segment: United Rentals is strategically focused on growing its higher-margin specialty segments, which have demonstrated impressive historical growth. The company plans to expand its specialty footprint through new "cold starts" (new locations), aiming for at least 50 in 2025 and 40 in 2026. This expansion includes areas such as fluid solutions, matting solutions, site services, portable storage & modular space, power & HVAC, tool solutions, and trench safety.
  2. Increased Demand from Large Project Activity: Significant demand is anticipated from large projects across various sectors. This includes substantial activity in infrastructure, non-residential construction, data centers, chip manufacturing, sports stadiums, and power projects. The company's project pipeline is reported to be larger than ever, with new projects kicking off in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.
  3. Optimization of Fleet Productivity through Rental Rate and Time Factors: United Rentals aims to enhance fleet productivity by focusing on positive rental rates and maximizing time utilization of its equipment. This operational efficiency is expected to contribute to rental revenue growth.
  4. Strategic Acquisitions: Acquisitions remain a key component of United Rentals' growth strategy and capital allocation plan. The company has a history of strategic moves, such as the acquisition of H&E Equipment Services in January 2025, to expand its fleet, geographic presence, and service offerings, thereby solidifying its market leadership.
  5. Leveraging "One-Stop-Shop" Approach and Cross-Selling: By providing a comprehensive range of both general and specialty rental solutions, United Rentals emphasizes its "one-stop-shop" approach. This strategy aims to meet diverse customer needs, enhance service, and enable cross-selling across its offerings, ultimately capturing a larger share of customer spending.

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Share Repurchases

  • United Rentals returned $1.000 billion to shareholders via share repurchases in 2023.
  • In 2024, the company repurchased $1.500 billion in shares.
  • United Rentals increased its planned share repurchases in 2025 by $400 million to $1.9 billion. The company also announced a new $5 billion share repurchase program in January 2026, with plans to repurchase $1.5 billion of common stock in 2026.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2021, United Rentals completed the acquisitions of General Finance Corporation, Franklin Equipment, LLC, and Norris Sales Company.
  • The company acquired Ahern Rentals in December 2022 and Able Equipment Rental, Inc. in February 2023.
  • United Rentals acquired Yak Access for nearly $1 billion in March 2024 and agreed to acquire H&E Equipment Services, Inc. for approximately $4.8 billion in enterprise value, a transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.

Capital Expenditures

  • United Rentals reported full-year gross rental capital expenditures of $3.508 billion in 2023.
  • In 2024, gross rental equipment purchases were $3.756 billion, primarily directed towards replacing aging assets and expanding capacity in high-demand segments, particularly within the Specialty business.
  • For 2025, the company guided gross fleet capital expenditures between $3.65 billion and $3.95 billion, with approximately $3.3 billion allocated for replacement and $500 million for growth. Additionally, 2026 outlook for gross purchases is projected to be between $4.3 billion and $4.7 billion.

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URI_3312019_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy03312019URIUnited RentalsDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin		9.2%-16.7%-39.1%

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URIHRIWSCMGRCCTOSALTGMedian
NameUnited R.Herc WillScot McGrath .Custom T.Alta Equ. 
Mkt Price949.23133.1322.69109.3810.107.9866.03
Mkt Cap59.74.44.02.72.30.33.4
Rev LTM16,3654,6062,2819471,9831,8362,132
Op Inc LTM4,08360248424116123363
FCF LTM663-15642020-164-181
FCF 3Y Avg776-15039824-262-164
CFO LTM5,2791,19176224427833520
CFO 3Y Avg5,0051,14669524414049469

Growth & Margins

URIHRIWSCMGRCCTOSALTGMedian
NameUnited R.Herc WillScot McGrath .Custom T.Alta Equ. 
Rev Chg LTM5.0%34.2%-4.8%3.1%9.4%-2.2%4.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg9.8%17.2%2.3%12.5%6.3%5.7%8.0%
Rev Chg Q7.2%32.3%-6.1%1.6%9.3%2.2%4.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.7%6.4%-1.6%0.3%2.0%0.6%1.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM1.6%10.9%-17.4%1.6%41.6%24.7%6.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg6.5%1.9%0.5%21.8%4.9%-2.6%3.4%
Op Mgn LTM24.9%13.1%21.2%25.5%8.1%1.3%17.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg26.0%16.5%24.8%25.8%7.8%1.7%20.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-1.3%-2.5%-0.3%0.8%0.1%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM32.3%25.9%33.4%25.8%14.0%1.8%25.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg32.3%30.7%29.7%26.6%7.3%2.6%28.1%
FCF/Rev LTM4.1%-3.4%18.4%2.1%-8.3%-1.0%0.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.1%-4.0%17.0%2.1%-14.2%-0.9%0.6%

Valuation

URIHRIWSCMGRCCTOSALTGMedian
NameUnited R.Herc WillScot McGrath .Custom T.Alta Equ. 
Mkt Cap59.74.44.02.72.30.33.4
P/S3.61.01.82.81.20.11.5
P/Op Inc14.67.48.411.214.211.111.1
P/EBIT14.79.522.911.115.58.712.9
P/E23.8-886.6-76.317.4-131.8-3.2-39.7
P/CFO11.33.75.311.08.27.88.0
Total Yield5.0%1.9%-0.0%7.6%-0.8%-29.6%0.9%
Dividend Yield0.8%2.0%1.3%1.8%0.0%1.5%1.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg1.7%-3.7%7.6%1.1%-21.1%-7.4%-1.3%
D/E0.32.21.00.21.14.51.0
Net D/E0.22.21.00.21.14.41.0

Returns

URIHRIWSCMGRCCTOSALTGMedian
NameUnited R.Herc WillScot McGrath .Custom T.Alta Equ. 
1M Rtn29.8%41.6%28.8%-1.9%52.6%52.0%35.7%
3M Rtn21.6%-6.7%13.7%-1.6%59.8%18.0%15.9%
6M Rtn9.4%-5.4%5.0%2.7%71.5%30.4%7.2%
12M Rtn49.5%21.9%-10.4%3.6%158.3%80.0%35.7%
3Y Rtn175.5%42.6%-48.4%29.5%61.1%-38.2%36.0%
1M Excs Rtn19.8%31.6%18.8%-11.9%42.6%42.0%25.7%
3M Excs Rtn17.5%-10.9%9.5%-5.8%55.6%13.9%11.7%
6M Excs Rtn4.6%-10.1%-1.8%-5.7%62.3%29.4%1.4%
12M Excs Rtn21.8%-5.7%-38.4%-25.5%120.8%59.9%8.1%
3Y Excs Rtn82.8%-38.4%-124.5%-44.6%-18.4%-116.7%-41.5%

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Post-Approval Fwd Returns
FDA
App #		Brand
Name		Generic
Name		Dosage
Form		FDA
Approval		3M
Rtn		6M
Rtn		1Y
Rtn		2Y
Rtn		Total
Rtn
ANDA213456  COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDEcolesevelam hydrochloridetablet12120225.9%-7.7%29.1%95.2%234.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
General rentals21,04420,41119,60416,08715,051
Specialty7,1195,1784,5794,2052,817
Total28,16325,58924,18320,29217,868


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$949.23 
Market Cap ($ Bil)59.7 
First Trading Date12/18/1997 
Distance from 52W High-6.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$806.51$864.27
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA17.7%9.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility58.3%41.5%
Downside Capture-0.120.50
Upside Capture64.79112.62
Correlation (SPY)21.9%36.5%
URI Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.610.870.901.121.211.41
Up Beta1.121.251.611.471.551.45
Down Beta-3.782.801.481.321.301.33
Up Capture50%67%62%104%121%379%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days14243464139390
Down Capture-1934%-7%47%91%94%108%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days8193061113363

[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 URI
URI51.9%41.4%1.10-
Sector ETF (XLI)33.7%15.4%1.6849.1%
Equity (SPY)30.6%12.5%1.8836.3%
Gold (GLD)39.5%27.2%1.20-0.1%
Commodities (DBC)51.5%17.9%2.20-7.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.1%13.5%0.6728.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-18.2%42.1%-0.3621.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with URI
URI24.8%38.8%0.67-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.0%17.4%0.5971.9%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5960.6%
Gold (GLD)20.5%17.9%0.944.3%
Commodities (DBC)14.3%19.1%0.6118.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.5%18.8%0.0948.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.4%56.1%0.3525.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with URI
URI31.0%42.4%0.78-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%19.9%0.6174.0%
Equity (SPY)14.9%17.9%0.7164.4%
Gold (GLD)13.6%15.9%0.71-0.2%
Commodities (DBC)9.7%17.7%0.4629.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%20.7%0.2447.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.4%66.9%1.0716.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3312026-4.6%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity62.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.9%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/22/202622.9%18.6% 
1/28/2026-12.9%-6.1%-6.8%
10/22/2025-7.8%-12.2%-22.2%
7/23/20259.0%9.6%11.0%
4/23/20259.9%7.2%19.7%
1/29/20252.1%-2.7%-15.1%
10/23/2024-1.1%-2.6%1.0%
7/24/20245.4%5.8%0.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive171718
# Negative775
Median Positive5.5%6.0%10.3%
Median Negative-4.0%-2.7%-8.5%
Max Positive22.9%18.6%36.4%
Max Negative-12.9%-12.2%-22.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/22/202610-Q
12/31/202501/28/202610-K
09/30/202510/22/202510-Q
06/30/202507/23/202510-Q
03/31/202504/23/202510-Q
12/31/202401/29/202510-K
09/30/202410/23/202410-Q
06/30/202407/24/202410-Q
03/31/202404/24/202410-Q
12/31/202301/24/202410-K
09/30/202310/25/202310-Q
06/30/202307/26/202310-Q
03/31/202304/26/202310-Q
12/31/202201/25/202310-K
09/30/202210/26/202210-Q
06/30/202207/27/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Total Revenue16.90 Bil17.15 Bil17.40 Bil0.6% RaisedGuidance: 17.05 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA7.62 Bil7.75 Bil7.88 Bil0.6% RaisedGuidance: 7.70 Bil for 2026
2026 Net cash provided by operating activities5.40 Bil5.80 Bil6.20 Bil1.8% RaisedGuidance: 5.70 Bil for 2026
2026 Free cash flow excluding restructuring related payments2.15 Bil2.30 Bil2.45 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 2.30 Bil for 2026
2026 Share Repurchases 1.50 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.50 Bil for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue16.80 Bil17.05 Bil17.30 Bil5.9% Higher NewActual: 16.10 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA7.58 Bil7.70 Bil7.83 Bil4.4% Higher NewActual: 7.38 Bil for 2025
2026 Net cash provided by operating activities5.30 Bil5.70 Bil6.10 Bil9.6% Higher NewActual: 5.20 Bil for 2025
2026 Free Cash Flow2.15 Bil2.30 Bil2.45 Bil4.6% Higher NewActual: 2.20 Bil for 2025
2026 Share Repurchases 1.50 Bil -21.0% Lower NewActual: 1.90 Bil for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value		Value of
Held Shares		Form
1Limoges, Andrew BVP, ControllerDirectSell4242026977.86548535,8681,823,833Form
2Flannery, Matthew JohnPresident & CEODirectSell4242026984.9822,76822,425,93498,478,171Form
3Grace, William EEVP, CFODirectSell2092026790.891,4981,184,5195,434,864Form
4Durand, Michael DEVP, Chief Operating OfficerDirectSell2022026791.142,4901,969,9465,899,978Form
5Gross, Joli LSVP, Chief LGL & Sustain. Off.DirectSell5132025725.04345250,1383,598,977Form

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