UNITED RENTALS INC. overview

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced Julie Brandt has joined the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Her appointment expands the composition of the board to 11 members, nine of which are independent directors. Michael Kneeland, chairman of United Rentals, said, “We are excited to welcome Julie to our board. Her leadership and operational expertise, as well as her understanding of the dynamics of scale and customer service in a large, networked, growth business,...

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) will hold its fourth quarter and full year 2024 conference call with Matt Flannery, chief executive officer, and Ted Grace, chief financial officer, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call is available live by audio webcast at unitedrentals.com , where it will be archived until the next earnings call. The call is also accessible by dialing 800-343-1703 (international: 785-424-1226). The replay number for the call is...

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) (“United Rentals” or “the company”) and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&E”) today announced their entry into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire H&E for $92 per share in cash, reflecting a total enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion, including approximately $1.4 billion of net debt. Founded in 1961, H&E provides its customers with a comprehensive mix of high-quality general rental...

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today announced its schedule of in booth Tech Talks for CES 2025. These 20-minute sessions will feature executives and subject matter experts from Oshkosh customers including Delta Air Lines , Republic Services and United Rentals . The speakers will provide insights into how they are deploying electrification, AI, autonomy and connectivity technology in purpose-built, route-based vehicles to transform...

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, has launched its Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an interactive approach to teaching trench and excavation safety. Designed to enhance compliance and productivity, the program has engaging activities for the learner to apply their knowledge in key areas tailored to one of most hazardous tasks in construction. The training helps competent persons—those overseeing excavation...

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world's largest equipment rental company, today announced it has received the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award and 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Gold recognition. The awards highlight United Rentals’ comprehensive efforts to recruit, employ and retain the nation’s veterans. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, is the only federal-level veterans employment award that recognizes an organization's commitment...

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2023 and raised its full-year 2023 guidance. Second Quarter 2023 Highlights Total revenue of $3.554 billion, including rental revenue 1 of $2.981 billion. Net income of $591 million, at a margin 2 of 16.6%. GAAP diluted earnings per share of $8.58, and adjusted EPS 3 of $9.88. Adjusted EBITDA 3 of $1.695 billion, at a margin 2 of 47.7%. Year-over-year, fleet productivity 4 decreased 2.0% as reported and...

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report. This comprehensive report showcases the company's dedication to sustainability, culture and governance and includes important updates from 2022 and 2023. 2022 was a landmark year for United Rentals, which celebrated its 25th anniversary. For over 25 years, the company has been at the forefront of partnering with its customers, communities and employees to build a better future...