United Rentals sets third-quarter call: United Rentals stock gains 1.16 percent

Published on 10/08/2026 at 16:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter revenue reached USD 4.41 billion, up 11.80 percent. United Rentals stock costs EUR 935.60 on October 8, 2026 after EUR 924.90.

Key points in brief

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United Rentals scheduled its third-quarter 2026 conference call for October 22, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 4.41 billion, up 11.80 percent year over year.
United Rentals stock traded at EUR 935.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, plus 1.16 percent versus the prior close.

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United Rentals (ISIN US9113631090) was trading at EUR 935.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 4:08 p.m. CEST, up 1.16 percent versus the prior close of EUR 924.90. The company scheduled its third-quarter 2026 conference call for October 22, 2026, with the press release due after the market close on October 21, according to Business Wire on October 8, 2026.

Three dated signals

On July 22, 2026, United Rentals reported second-quarter revenue of USD 4.41 billion and adjusted earnings per share of USD 12.76, with revenue up 11.80 percent year over year, according to Zacks. On September 10, 2026, JPMorgan downgraded United Rentals to Neutral from Overweight and reduced its price target from USD 1,235.00 to USD 1,170.00, as reported by MarketScreener. On October 8, 2026, the company set the October 22 call date, giving the market a defined timetable for the next operating update, according to Business Wire.

What does the next report add?

Consensus points to USD 4.92 billion of third-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share of USD 13.33, compared with USD 4.41 billion and USD 12.76 in the second quarter, according to Business Quant as of October 7, 2026. The revenue comparison implies USD 510.00 million of sequential growth, while the earnings-per-share estimate is USD 0.57 higher than the second-quarter result.

Targets remain divided

JPMorgan's USD 1,170.00 target sits below the average target of USD 1,269.33 cited for 22 analysts by MarketScreener. The lower individual target and the higher consensus target frame the October reporting date as the next test of rental demand, fleet productivity and specialty operations.

Stock gains in afternoon trading

United Rentals had a market capitalization of USD 65.2 billion on October 8, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 701.59 to USD 1,179.18, leaving the Lang & Schwarz euro quote below the upper end of the company valuation range when measured in the primary-market currency. On the NYSE, the finance quote stood at USD 1,048.03 at 10:19 a.m. EDT on October 8, 2026, while the Lang & Schwarz quote remained the reference for German investors at EUR 935.60.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of United Rentals stock.