United Rentals Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook After Record Rental Activity

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United Rentals raised its full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook after reporting second-quarter results that beat earnings and revenue estimates, driven by record rental activity, higher fleet productivity, and strong specialty demand. The company now projects $20.6 billion in revenue and $3.6 billion in earnings by 2029, requiring 8.0% yearly revenue growth and about a $1.1 billion earnings increase from $2.5 billion today. Management also announced a $5,000.0 million share repurchase authorization, signaling confidence despite heavy capital requirements. The raised guidance reflects strong large-project activity and customer backlogs, though the investment narrative notes risks from high capital expenditures and debt if demand cools.

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Raised 2026 revenue and EBITDA outlook, beat Q2 estimates, and announced $5B buyback.