United Rental - URI STOCK NEWS

The National Safety Council (NSC) recognized United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) CEO Matt Flannery as one of the 2022 CEOs Who 'Get It'. This accolade honors leaders who prioritize employee safety on and off the job. NSC emphasized that Flannery's safety strategy includes risk reduction, performance measurement, safety management, and employee engagement. United Rentals, the world's largest equipment rental company, operates 1,288 locations worldwide and employs around 20,400 staff, offering over 4,300 types of equipment.

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) reported strong fourth-quarter 2021 results, with total revenue of $2.776 billion and net income of $481 million, marking a 62% year-over-year increase. The company announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program to enhance shareholder value. Adjusted EBITDA rose 26.2% to $1.309 billion, with a margin of 47.2%. For 2022, URI projects total revenue between $10.65 billion and $11.05 billion, reflecting optimism in customer demand and market conditions.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) will hold its fourth quarter and full year 2021 conference call on January 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET. CEO Matt Flannery and CFO Jessica Graziano will present. The press release detailing the financial results will be available after market close on January 26. United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company globally, with a network of 1,278 locations across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) posted its third-quarter 2021 results, reporting a total revenue of $2.596 billion, with rental revenue of $2.277 billion—an increase of 22.4% year-over-year. The company raised its full-year guidance for total revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Despite a reduction in free cash flow projections to $1.45 billion to $1.65 billion, net income surged by 96.6% to $409 million, reflecting a net income margin of 15.8%. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.233 billion, a 14.1% increase from last year, with a margin of 47.5%. Fleet productivity also improved by 13.5% year-over-year.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) released its ninth Corporate Responsibility Report, showcasing achievements in 2020 and plans for 2021. Key points include a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 and a consistent U.S. safety incident rate below 1.0. The company has shifted towards low- and zero-emission equipment, with electric or hybrid units comprising 20% of its fleet. CEO Matthew Flannery emphasized resilience amidst challenges. United Rentals was recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2021 by Newsweek, marking its second consecutive year on the list.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) will conduct its third quarter 2021 conference call on October 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. ET. CEO Matt Flannery and CFO Jessica Graziano will lead the discussion. The press release will be distributed after market close on October 27, 2021, and will be available on unitedrentals.com. United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company globally, operating from 1,275 locations across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with approximately 19,900 employees and a total equipment cost of $15.06 billion.

United Rentals (NYSE: URI) announced its subsidiary, URNA, will redeem all of its $1.0 billion principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2026 on September 15, 2021. The redemption price is set at 102.938% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. URNA will use borrowings from its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility for this redemption. The process is dependent on the availability of funds under this facility, which could delay the redemption if conditions are not met.