United Rentals(US:URI) ZACKS·2025-10-17 14:16Core Insights - United Rentals (URI) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $12.50 per share, reflecting a 5.9% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $4.16 billion, a 4.1% increase from the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 0.1%, indicating analysts' reassessment of their forecasts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Equipment rentals' will reach $3.61 billion, a 4.2% increase from the prior year [5]. - 'Revenues- Service and other revenues' are expected to be $101.34 million, reflecting a 9% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenues- Contractor supplies sales' are projected at $39.43 million, indicating a 3.8% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenues- Sales of new equipment' are forecasted at $79.81 million, a 3.6% year-over-year increase [6]. - 'Revenues- Sales of rental equipment' are estimated at $321.65 million, showing a slight increase of 0.2% [6]. - 'Revenues- Specialty- Contractor supplies sales' are expected to be $17.09 million, reflecting a 6.8% increase [6]. - 'Revenues- Specialty- Equipment rentals' are projected to reach $1.22 billion, a 7.6% increase from the prior year [7]. - 'Revenues- Specialty- Sales of new equipment' are expected to decline to $35.83 million, a decrease of 12.6% year-over-year [7]. - 'Revenues- Specialty- Sales of rental equipment' are estimated at $46.95 million, indicating a slight decrease of 0.1% [8]. - 'Revenues- Specialty- Service and other revenues' are projected to reach $9.15 million, reflecting a significant increase of 30.6% [8]. - The consensus estimate for 'Total Revenues- General rentals' stands at $2.83 billion, indicating a 3% year-over-year increase [9]. - 'Revenues- General Rentals- Service and other revenues' are expected to reach $100.48 million, reflecting a 16.8% increase from the previous year [9]. Stock Performance - Shares of United Rentals have increased by 6.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a 0.7% increase [9].