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United Rentals, Inc. reports news on its equipment rental business serving construction, industrial, utility, municipal and homeowner customers. Company updates commonly cover rental revenue, fleet productivity, adjusted EBITDA, guidance, capital allocation and quarterly dividends, along with activity across general rentals and specialty rental offerings.
Recurring developments also include digital and jobsite tools such as Worksite Performance Solutions, United Academy training programs, the Equipment Agent AI assistant and telematics integrations. Governance updates, board composition and investor conference participation appear alongside operating results and customer-focused safety initiatives.
Platinum Equity has sold BluRoc to Mollitiam Holdings, marking the final exit of its Yak Access investment. BluRoc, a provider of temporary and permanent access solutions, was previously part of Yak Access, which Platinum Equity sold to United Rentals (NYSE: URI) for $1.1 billion in March. The sale of BluRoc follows Platinum Equity's successful six-year ownership, during which the company navigated challenges like COVID-19 and oil market fluctuations. Jamie Moncur, BluRoc's President, expressed gratitude for Platinum Equity's support and excitement about future opportunities with Mollitiam Holdings.
United Rentals (NYSE: URI) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.63 per share of common stock. The dividend is set to be paid on August 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2024. This declaration by the Board of Directors demonstrates United Rentals' commitment to returning value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments.
United Rentals (NYSE: URI) reported record second quarter results for 2024, with total revenue of $3.773 billion and rental revenue of $3.215 billion. The company achieved net income of $636 million, a 7.6% year-over-year increase, with a margin of 16.9%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.769 billion, up 4.4% year-over-year, with a margin of 46.9%.
URI reaffirmed the mid-points of its 2024 guidance while narrowing the outlook ranges for revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company reported strong performance in both general rentals and specialty rentals segments, with the latter benefiting from the Yak acquisition. Fleet productivity increased by 4.6% year-over-year, or 3.0% excluding the Yak acquisition impact.
United Rentals' training arm, United Academy, celebrates its 10th anniversary as the industry's largest training program. Over the past decade, it has trained over 730,000 people with more than 100 full-time certified trainers. United Academy offers a wide range of OSHA-compliant training courses and certifications, including equipment operator certification, fall protection, and worksite safety.
Training is available through various formats: classroom, blended learning, online (eLearning and virtual), and can be completed at customer locations or at 486 participating United Rentals locations across the U.S. and Canada. Many courses are offered in English, Spanish, and French. United Academy's focus on tailoring programs to customer needs has enabled it to build unmatched training services in the industry, promoting safer and more productive worksites.
United Rentals (NYSE: URI) will conduct its second quarter 2024 earnings conference call on July 25, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET, featuring CEO Matt Flannery and CFO Ted Grace. The live audio webcast can be accessed at unitedrentals.com, where it will remain archived until the next earnings call. Those wishing to participate can also dial in using the provided numbers. The company's Q2 2024 press release will be available on July 24, 2024, after the market close.
United Rentals (NYSE: URI) reports robust digital adoption, with over 70% of Q1 2024 revenue generated from customers using its digital tools like Total Control, United Rentals Mobile App, and online marketplace. These platforms support safety, productivity, and sustainability objectives. Telematics data, accessible via Total Control, helps customers monitor and optimize equipment usage. United Rentals leads the industry with 375,000 telematics-enabled units. Recent digital enhancements include improved payment management, customized notifications, availability info, equipment access management, and order history access, streamlining the rental process.
United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) has been selected for Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 list for the third consecutive year. The recognition highlights the company's strong commitment to trust and transparency in its business operations. The evaluation criteria included customer, investor, and employee trust, with United Rentals standing out for its ethical governance and conduct.
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