URI stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering United Rentals, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $1,269.57 — +12.4% versus the last price of $1,129.30. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
URI historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in URI.
URI annual returns by year
Congress trading in URI
12 members of Congress have disclosed trading URI — 15 purchases and 10 sales worth an estimated $305,001. Most recent disclosure: Mar 25, 2026.
See who in Congress traded URI →Insider activity in URI
URI's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($1.7M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 24, 2026.
| Jul 24, 2026 | Grace William E. | EVP, CFO | Sell | $1.7M |
About United Rentals, Inc.
United Rentals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an equipment rental company in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through two segments, General Rentals and Specialty. The General Rentals segment rents general construction and industrial equipment, such as backhoes, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, earthmoving equipment, and material handling equipment; aerial work platforms, including boom and scissor lifts; and general tools and light equipment comprising pressure washers, water pumps, and power tools for construction and industrial companies, manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners, and government entities. The specialty segment rents trench safety equipment consists of trench shields, aluminum hydraulic shoring systems, slide rails, crossing plates, construction lasers, and line testing equipment for underground work; power and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, such as portable diesel generators, electrical distribution equipment, and temperature control equipment; fluid solutions equipment for fluid containment, transfer, and treatment; surface protection mats; and mobile storage equipment and modular office space. This segment serves construction companies involved in infrastructure projects, and municipalities and industrial companies. The company also sells aerial lifts, reach forklifts, telehandlers, compressors, and generators; construction consumables, tools, small equipment, and safety supplies; and parts for equipment that is owned by its customers, as well as provides repair and maintenance services. It sells used equipment through its sales force, brokers, website, at auctions, and directly to manufacturers. United Rentals, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
URI Key Statistics
URI in plain English
- P/E ratio (27.5) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of URI's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (28.89%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (15.67%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.70%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
URI stock: frequently asked questions
What is United Rentals, Inc.'s stock price today?
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) last traded at $1,129.30 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $701.59 and $1,179.18.
Is URI stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on URI is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $1,269.57 — about +12.4% versus the current price of $1,129.30. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in URI 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Rentals, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $14,252 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 1,325%, or 30.4% per year.
Does URI pay a dividend?
Yes. United Rentals, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.70% per year at today's share price.
What is URI's P/E ratio?
URI trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 27.5, and 19.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade URI stock?
Yes — 12 members of Congress have disclosed trades in URI under the STOCK Act, totaling 15 purchases and 10 sales worth an estimated $305,001.
What is United Rentals, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
United Rentals, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol URI on the NYSE.
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