United Rental Stock Price, News & Analysis

United Rentals (URI) reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 results, including total revenue of $3.296 billion and net income of $639 million, marking a year-over-year revenue growth of 18.8%. The company initiated a $1.48 per share quarterly dividend, yielding approximately 1.5%, and plans to repurchase $1 billion in stock in 2023. For 2023, URI expects revenue between $13.7 billion and $14.2 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $6.6 billion and $6.85 billion. The CEO emphasized the integration of Ahern Rentals and the company's robust cash flow, projecting to return $1.4 billion to shareholders this year, underscoring a commitment to long-term value creation.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) has been named a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner, recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023. This award is unique as it relies solely on anonymous employee feedback collected from October 2021 to October 2022. The selection process considers various workplace attributes, including company rating and career opportunities. The organization's commitment to workforce development, safety, and diversity has been highlighted, as it also maintains an award-winning safety program.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) will host its fourth quarter and full year 2022 conference call on January 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The call will feature CEO Matt Flannery and CFO Ted Grace. The press release will be available after market close on January 25, 2023, on unitedrentals.com. United Rentals is the world's largest equipment rental company, operating 1,449 locations globally, with a workforce of approximately 24,700 employees and over 4,700 equipment classes, amounting to an original cost of $19.3 billion.

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) has completed the acquisition of Ahern Rentals, Inc. for $2.0 billion in cash. This strategic move adds approximately 2,100 employees, 60,000 rental assets, and 106 locations to URI's operations across the United States. The acquisition aims to enhance URI's specialty rental solutions and expand its customer base in the construction and industrial sectors. The deal was financed through senior secured notes and existing capacity from URI's ABL facility. URI plans to issue its 2023 guidance in January, reflecting the acquisition's full benefits.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) has updated its online rental catalog to include emissions level information for all equipment. This feature allows customers to filter equipment based on their jobsite requirements and sustainability goals. The catalog categorizes emissions into four groups: Zero Emissions, Low Emissions, Lower Diesel Emissions, and Standard Emissions, making it easier for companies to understand the environmental impact of their choices. This initiative reflects United Rentals' commitment to helping customers create lower-emission worksites.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) announced that its subsidiary, United Rentals (North America), Inc. (URNA), has priced a private offering of $1.5 billion principal amount of 6.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2029. The net proceeds of approximately $1.486 billion will be utilized to finance the acquisition of assets from Ahern Rentals, Inc. and Xtreme Re-Rental, LLC related to equipment rentals and sales. The offering is subject to certain exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933 and involves certain risks, including potential integration challenges and regulatory approvals.