Core Insights - United Rentals, Inc. (URI) experienced a 5.2% decline in share price after the release of Q3 2025 results, with earnings per share (EPS) missing estimates while revenues exceeded expectations [1][10] Financial Performance - The company reported record third-quarter revenues of $4.229 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.157 billion by 1.7%, and reflecting a year-over-year growth of 5.9% [4][10] - Adjusted EPS was $11.70, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.49 by 6.3%, and decreased 0.8% from the prior year's adjusted figure of $11.80 [4][10] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 2.2% year over year to $1.946 billion, although it fell short of the estimate of $1.98 billion, with the adjusted EBITDA margin contracting 170 basis points to 46% [9][10] Segment Performance - Equipment Rentals revenues increased 5.8% year over year to a record high of $3.665 billion, with fleet productivity up 2% [5] - General Rentals segment saw a 3.1% year-over-year revenue growth to $2.4 billion, while the rental gross margin contracted 90 basis points to 36.7% [7] - Specialty segment revenues improved 11.4% year over year to $1.265 billion, but the rental gross margin contracted 490 basis points to 45.1% due to higher depreciation expenses [8] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of September 30, 2025, United Rentals had cash and cash equivalents of $512 million, up from $457 million at the end of 2024, with total liquidity at $2.452 billion [11] - Long-term debt increased to $12.6 billion from $12.23 billion at the end of 2024, with a net leverage ratio of 1.86x [11] - Net cash from operating activities improved 12.5% year over year to $3.934 billion, while free cash flow decreased 1.6% year over year to $1.192 billion [12] Future Outlook - The company raised its 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $16-$16.2 billion, up from the previous expectation of $15.8-$16.1 billion, indicating confidence in ongoing demand [14] - Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be between $7.325 billion and $7.425 billion, an increase from the prior projection of $7.3 billion to $7.45 billion [14] - Net rental capital expenditure is anticipated to be in the range of $2.55-$2.75 billion, with net cash provided by operating activities expected to be $5-$5.4 billion [15]