United Rentals (URI.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for United Rentals (URI.US) – stock price at 1,160.69 $, August 2026
United Rentals stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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United Rentals Price Target 2026: Analysts See 9% Upside

The average price target for United Rentals is $1,261.88. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 8,72% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is United Rentals overvalued or undervalued?

United Rentals is currently fairly valued with a gap of 8.7% relative to the price target.


The current price is $1,160.69, which places United Rentals in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $1,135.69, and overvalued when the price exceeds $1,388.07.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For United Rentals, the fair value range lies between $1,135.69 and $1,388.07.


See the full price target analysis for United Rentals →

Analyst Ratings for United Rentals stock in 2026: Buy

23 analysts cover United Rentals. The ratings are mixed, with 47.8% Buy, 39.1% Hold and 13% Sell. The average price target is $1,261.88, which gives an upside of 8.7% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.65/5)
Strong Buy
7 (30.4%)
Buy
4 (17.4%)
Hold
9 (39.1%)
Sell
3 (13%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.65 out of 5 based on 23 analysts

About United Rentals – Udlejning & leasing

uri.us er et udlejningsfirma, der driver forretning primært inden for bygge- og industrisektoren. De tjener penge ved at leje alt fra gravemaskiner og gaffeltrucks til specialiseret udstyr. Deres udvalg dækker generel udlejning, hvor man finder sakselifte og minilæssere, men også specialprodukter. Det inkluderer for eksempel udstyr til underjordisk arbejde som grøfteskærme og hydraulisk afstivning. uri.us leverer til både store byggefirmaer, kommuner og private kunder. De fokuserer på det nordamerikanske marked og har over 1.100 lokationer. Virksomheden blev grundlagt i 1997 og har siden da udvidet kraftigt. Read more about the company

Key Figures for United Rentals

$ 71,6B Market cap
$ 16,8B Revenue
Udlejning & leasing Industry
27.63 P/E
4.25 P/S
7.28 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is United Rentals?

Growth stock Quality stock Momentum stock

United Rentals is classified as a growth stock and quality stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 7/9), and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for United Rentals

💰 Value Score 39/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 78/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 93/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 70/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in United Rentals that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 227% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

United Rentals trades at a P/E ratio of 27.6, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 23.1 (16% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 4.3. The P/B ratio is 7.3. The PEG ratio is 1.68.

💵 Profitability & Growth

United Rentals has a profit margin of 15.7% (solid) and an operating margin of 26.0%. Return on equity (ROE) is 28.9% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 8.8%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 25.5% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.87 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 226.6% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.57%.

United Rentals Dividend 2026: 0.7% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for United Rentals in 2026

Dividend yield
0.67%
Dividend per share
1.97 USD
Payout ratio
17.0%
Low
Dividend growth (2 years)
-39.5%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
5.34 USD

When does United Rentals pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 12, 2026
Next dividend payment
August 26, 2026
Latest payment date
August 26, 2026

How much does United Rentals pay in dividends?

United Rentals pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 1.97 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.67%. Over the last 2 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 39.5%.

The payout ratio is 17.0%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for United Rentals

We have registered dividend payments for United Rentals since 2023-02-07. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 14 times, most recently on 2026-08-12. This stock qualifies as a sporadic dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 3 years. That makes it interesting for investors looking for occasional dividend income.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-08-122026-08-261.97USDUnknown period
2026-05-132026-05-271.97USDUnknown period
2026-05-132026-05-271.97USDUnknown period
2026-02-112026-02-251.97USDUnknown period
2025-11-122025-11-261.79USDUnknown period
2025-08-132025-08-271.79USDUnknown period
2024-11-132024-11-271.63USDUnknown period
2024-08-142024-08-281.63USDUnknown period
2024-05-072024-05-221.63USDUnknown period
2024-02-132024-02-281.63USDUnknown period
2023-11-072023-11-221.48USDUnknown period
2023-08-082023-08-231.48USDUnknown period
2023-05-092023-05-241.48USDUnknown period
2023-02-072023-02-221.48USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in United Rentals 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at United Rentals have made 20 transactions – split into 11 purchases and 9 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 48,949,497 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Bruno Marc A, Taussig Alexander R., Singh Shiv and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 1 sales. A net 1,661,207 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 11 purchases and 9 sales. A net 48,949,497 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Bruno Marc A bought 34 shares at 1,133 $ each on 2026-06-30. The stock has since risen 2.6%.

Latest sale: Grace William E. sold 1,500 shares at 1,133 $ each on 2026-07-24.

Who is buying: Bruno Marc A, Taussig Alexander R., Singh Shiv, MARTORE GRACIA C, Lopez-Balboa Francisco J and others.

Who is selling: Grace William E., MARTORE GRACIA C, PINTOFF CRAIG ADAM, Gross Joli L., Matthew John Flannery and others.

Latest Insider Trades in United Rentals (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in United Rentals. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-24 Grace William E. Sell 1,500 1,133 1,699,725
2026-06-30 Bruno Marc A Buy 34 1,133 38,518
2026-05-08 Taussig Alexander R. Buy 203 937 190,211
2026-05-08 Singh Shiv Buy 203 937 190,211
2026-05-08 MARTORE GRACIA C Buy 203 937 190,211
2026-05-08 Lopez-Balboa Francisco J Buy 203 937 190,211
2026-05-08 Kelly Terri L. Buy 203 937 190,211
2026-05-08 Jones Kim Harris Buy 203 937 190,211
2026-05-08 HEUER BRANDT JULIE M Buy 203 937 190,211
2026-05-08 De Shon Larry D Buy 203 937 190,211

Who is buying and selling United Rentals shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in United Rentals: Bruno Marc A, Taussig Alexander R., Singh Shiv, MARTORE GRACIA C, Lopez-Balboa Francisco J and others. In total, 1,787,574 $ was bought across 11 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Grace William E., MARTORE GRACIA C, PINTOFF CRAIG ADAM, Gross Joli L., Matthew John Flannery and others. In total, 50,737,071 $ was sold across 9 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

United Rentals Short Selling 2026: 2.6% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.6% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.6%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
0% 2% 5% 10% 20%+
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2.6%

When Does United Rentals Report Earnings – Next Date: 10/21/2026

The next earnings report from United Rentals is scheduled for October 21, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of United Rentals 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of United Rentals (URI.US) – RSI 62, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
United Rentals technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of United Rentals, Inc

United Rentals, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $1,162.04 is 7.1% above the 20-day average ($1,084.63). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 8.2% above the 50-day average ($1,073.60). Long term, the stock is 28.7% above the 200-day average ($903.23), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (1,073.60) is above the 200-day average (903.23), which is a classic bullish signal for United Rentals, Inc.

Is United Rentals, Inc overbought or oversold?

United Rentals, Inc has an RSI of 62.2. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for United Rentals, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (17.103), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (10.200) by 6.903, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (69.417), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (55.677) by 13.740, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Risk Profile for United Rentals, Inc

United Rentals, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 43.0%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for United Rentals, Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (17.103). Weekly bullish (69.417).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 62.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About United Rentals stock in 2026

Should you buy United Rentals stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for United Rentals is currently BUY. United Rentals trades at $1,160.69 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 17.103 with rising momentum (signal: 10.200); RSI is at 62.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $1,261.88 points to 8.7% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for United Rentals stock?
The average analyst price target for United Rentals is $1,261.88. The current price is $1,160.69, which gives an upside of 8.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $1,135.69 and $1,388.07.
Is United Rentals a dividend stock?
Yes, United Rentals is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.67%. The latest dividend was $1.97 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/12/2026. The payout ratio is 17.0%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 8/26/2026.
When does United Rentals pay a dividend in 2026?
United Rentals pays its next dividend on 8/26/2026. The latest dividend was $1.97 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/12/2026. The dividend yield is 0.67%. The payout ratio of 17.0% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of United Rentals stock?
United Rentals is rated as a stock with moderate risk. the annual standard deviation is 43.0%, which classifies the stock as moderate risk.
Is United Rentals overvalued?
United Rentals is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. United Rentals has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 27.6 (moderately to highly valued), a P/S ratio of 4.3, a P/B ratio of 7.3. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is United Rentals overbought?
No, United Rentals is not overbought. RSI is at 62.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 62.2 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 7.0% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next United Rentals earnings report?
United Rentals reports its next earnings on October 21, 2026. The stock currently trades at $1,160.69. With a P/E ratio of 27.6, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is United Rentals shorted?
Yes, United Rentals is shorted with 2.6% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying United Rentals stock?
No, insiders are not buying United Rentals shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 1,661,207 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 11 purchases and 9 sales, with a net 48,949,497 $ sold. Active sellers include Grace William E., MARTORE GRACIA C, PINTOFF CRAIG ADAM and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is United Rentals a good stock?
Based on our total score, United Rentals is rated as a good stock with a total score of 70 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 30% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 39/100, Quality: 78/100, Momentum: 93/100. In addition: a dividend of 0.67%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether United Rentals is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for United Rentals stock?
The outlook for United Rentals based on current data: the average analyst price target is $1,261.88 (+8.7%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 10/21/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 27.6 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is United Rentals stock rising?
United Rentals is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 7.0% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can United Rentals go?
The average analyst price target for United Rentals is $1,261.88, which corresponds to a potential gain of 8.7% from the current price of $1,160.69. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can United Rentals fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for United Rentals. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does United Rentals do?
uri.us er et udlejningsfirma, der driver forretning primært inden for bygge- og industrisektoren. De tjener penge ved at leje alt fra gravemaskiner og gaffeltrucks til specialiseret udstyr. Deres udvalg dækker generel udlejning, hvor man finder sakselifte og minilæssere, men o... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Udlejning & leasing industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate United Rentals as an investment.
Did United Rentals raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from United Rentals. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is United Rentals making money or losing money?
Yes, United Rentals is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 15.7% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 26.0%. At a P/E ratio of 27.6, you currently pay 27.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can United Rentals go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of United Rentals is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.87 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 227% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does United Rentals have a lot of debt?
Yes, United Rentals has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 227%. For the industri sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can United Rentals service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 6.7x, and net debt equals 3.3 years of earnings (EBITDA).