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United Rentals (NYSE: URI) CEO sells 22,768 shares near $985

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UNITED RENTALS, INC. President & CEO Matthew John Flannery reported an open-market sale of 22,768 shares of Common Stock on April 24, 2026, at an average price of $984.976 per share. Following the sale, he directly holds 99,980.275 shares.

The filing notes that the reported price is an average for multiple transactions executed that day, with individual trade prices ranging from $980.57 to $1001.11. Flannery has undertaken to provide full trade-by-trade detail within this range upon request.

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URI’s CEO sold 22,768 shares at about $985, retaining nearly 100,000 shares.

The President & CEO of UNITED RENTALS, INC., Matthew John Flannery, executed an open-market sale of 22,768 Common Stock shares at an average price of $984.976 on April 24, 2026. This is a straightforward discretionary sale rather than an option exercise or tax withholding event.

After the transaction, Flannery still directly owns 99,980.275 shares, indicating he retains a substantial equity position. The disclosed trade price range of $980.57 to $1001.11 reflects multiple executions across the trading day, and the filing notes that detailed breakdowns are available upon request.

From an ownership perspective, the transaction represents a reduction but not an exit, and there is no reference here to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The overall significance for investors depends on how this sale fits into his broader historical trading pattern, which is not detailed in this single filing.

Insider Flannery Matthew John
Role President & CEO
Sold 22,768 shs ($22.43M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 22,768 $984.976 $22.43M
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 99,980.275 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. [object Object]
Shares sold 22,768 shares Open-market sale on April 24, 2026
Average sale price $984.976 per share Average for April 24, 2026 transactions
Shares owned after sale 99,980.275 shares Direct holdings following transaction
Trade price range $980.57–$1001.11 Range of execution prices on April 24, 2026
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
average sale price financial
"Represents average sale price for executed sale transactions"
price range financial
"The range of prices for such transactions was from $980.57 to $1001.11"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Flannery Matthew John

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O UNITED RENTALS, INC.
100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, SUITE 700

(Street)
STAMFORD CONNECTICUT 06902

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UNITED RENTALS, INC. [ URI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/24/2026S22,768D$984.976(1)99,980.275D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents average sale price for executed sale transactions on April 24, 2026. The range of prices for such transactions was from $980.57 to $1001.11. The reporting person hereby undertakes, upon request by the Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.
/s/ Alison M. Walsh, Attorney-in-fact04/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did URI President & CEO Matthew John Flannery report in this Form 4?

Matthew John Flannery reported an open-market sale of 22,768 shares of UNITED RENTALS, INC. Common Stock. The average sale price was $984.976 per share, and the trades were executed on April 24, 2026 across multiple transactions that day.

How many UNITED RENTALS (URI) shares does the CEO hold after this sale?

After the reported sale, President & CEO Matthew John Flannery directly holds 99,980.275 shares of UNITED RENTALS, INC. Common Stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct ownership immediately following the 22,768-share open-market sale disclosed in the Form 4.

At what prices were Matthew John Flannery’s URI shares sold on April 24, 2026?

The Form 4 shows an average sale price of $984.976 per share for Matthew John Flannery’s transaction. A footnote explains individual trades occurred in a price range from $980.57 to $1001.11 during April 24, 2026.

Was the UNITED RENTALS (URI) CEO’s Form 4 sale a market purchase, option exercise, or something else?

The transaction is classified as an open-market sale of Common Stock, coded “S” in the Form 4. It is not described as an option exercise, tax withholding, or gift, and the filing lists it as a non-derivative sale for cash.

Does the UNITED RENTALS (URI) CEO still have a significant stake after this reported sale?

Yes. Following the sale of 22,768 shares, President & CEO Matthew John Flannery directly owns 99,980.275 URI shares. The filing shows a reduction in his stake but also confirms he maintains a sizeable remaining equity position in the company.