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United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) is described in its public communications as the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. This news page aggregates company announcements, press releases and other updates related to URI, giving readers a single place to review the latest information the company has chosen to disclose.
Visitors can expect news items that cover a range of topics important to understanding United Rentals’ business. Recent releases include details on quarterly financial results and outlook, such as rental revenue performance, fleet productivity, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, as well as information on capital allocation, dividends and share repurchase programs. The company also issues news on financing activities, including private offerings of senior notes, planned redemptions of existing notes and amendments to its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility.
United Rentals uses its news releases to highlight developments in digital tools and technology, such as Smart Suggestions, Equipment Fit Augmented Reality and the Manual Assist AI application built with Amazon Web Services. Additional announcements describe safety and training initiatives, including the Confined Space Safety Training for Competent Persons Program offered through United Academy and trench safety services that support confined space and excavation work.
By reviewing the URI news feed, investors and other interested readers can see how United Rentals presents its operations, innovation strategy, financing decisions and safety programs over time. This page can be revisited to read new earnings releases, capital markets updates, product and technology launches, and training or safety-related announcements as they are issued by the company.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI) reported strong Q2 2025 results and raised its full-year guidance. The company achieved total revenue of $3.943 billion, with rental revenue reaching $3.415 billion. Net income was $622 million with a margin of 15.8%, while adjusted EBITDA hit $1.810 billion.
The company increased its 2025 share repurchase target by $400 million to $1.9 billion and raised its full-year guidance for total revenue to $15.8-16.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $7.3-7.45 billion. Fleet productivity improved by 3.3% year-over-year, while the specialty rentals segment showed particularly strong performance with a 14% revenue increase.
United Rentals maintains a healthy financial position with a net leverage ratio of 1.8x and total liquidity of $2.996 billion. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.79 per share.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. CEO Matt Flannery and CFO Ted Grace will host the call.
The earnings release will be issued after market close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Investors can access the live audio webcast at unitedrentals.com or dial in at 800-579-2568 (international: 785-424-1222) using passcode 72612. A replay will be available using number 402-220-6053 with the same passcode.
United Rentals (NYSE: URI) has announced a quarterly cash dividend declaration of $1.79 per share of common stock. The dividend will be distributed to stockholders of record as of May 14, 2025, with the payment scheduled for May 28, 2025.
United Rentals (URI) reported strong Q1 2025 results with total revenue of $3.719 billion, including rental revenue of $3.145 billion. The company achieved net income of $518 million with a 13.9% margin and adjusted EBITDA of $1.671 billion.
Key highlights include:
- GAAP diluted EPS of $7.91 and adjusted EPS of $8.86
- Fleet productivity increased 3.1% year-over-year
- Free cash flow of $1.082 billion
- Returned $368 million to shareholders via share repurchases ($250M) and dividends ($118M)
The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance with total revenue projected at $15.6-16.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $7.2-7.45 billion. Additionally, URI's Board approved a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program expected to complete by Q1 2026.
United Rentals (NYSE: URI) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will feature CEO Matt Flannery and CFO Ted Grace discussing the company's quarterly results.
The earnings release will be published after market close on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Investors can access the live audio webcast through unitedrentals.com, where it will remain archived. Alternatively, participants can dial 800-451-7724 (international: 785-424-1116) to join the call. A replay will be available at 402-220-2695, with passcode 81314.
United Rentals (NYSE: URI), the world's largest equipment rental company, has been named to The Wall Street Journal's 250 Best-Managed Companies list. The prestigious recognition, presented annually since 2017, is based on the Drucker Institute's comprehensive evaluation of corporate management effectiveness.
The assessment analyzed 35 corporate performance indicators using third-party data, including a new 'digital positioning score' that measured the company's online presence compared to industry peers across search, website traffic, social media, and apps.
Matthew Flannery, president and CEO, emphasized the company's commitment to being the best rental partner for customers while creating long-term stakeholder value.
United Rentals (NYSE: URI), the world's largest equipment rental company, has released a white paper outlining innovative strategies for creating performance-driven connected worksites. The paper, titled 'Worksite Performance Solutions™', details how construction, industrial, and manufacturing companies can enhance worksite performance by connecting equipment and people through data.
The solution focuses on three key areas: Safety - implementing RFID-enabled badges for secure site and equipment access; Productivity - utilizing cloud-based fleet management software Total Control® and OnDemand technologies for actionable insights; and Sustainability - offering solutions like battery energy storage systems and environmental monitoring to help achieve business and sustainability goals.
Herc Holdings (NYSE: HRI) and H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES) have entered into a definitive merger agreement, with H&E terminating its prior agreement with United Rentals. Under the terms, H&E shareholders will receive $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 Herc shares per share, valuing H&E at $104.89 per share. H&E shareholders will own approximately 14.1% of the combined company.
The merger will strengthen Herc's position as North America's third-largest rental company, with a leading presence in 11 of the top 20 rental regions. The combined company is expected to generate $300 million in annual EBITDA synergies by year three, including $125 million in cost synergies and $175 million from revenue synergies. The combined entity will have revenue of $5.2 billion and EBITDA of $2.5 billion.
The transaction is expected to close mid-year 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and tender of majority H&E shares. The deal is projected to be high single-digit accretive to Herc's cash earnings per share in 2026.