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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
United Rentals Q1 revenue $3.985B, EPS $8.43, raises full-year guidance
UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Record Q1 total revenue $3.985B (+8.7% rental rev YoY); net income $531M; GAAP EPS $8.43, adjusted EPS $9.71.
- Record Q1 adjusted EBITDA $1.759B (44.1% margin); fleet productivity +2.3% YoY.
- FY 2026 revenue guidance raised to $16.9-$17.4B; adjusted EBITDA raised to $7.625-$7.875B.
- Returned $500M to shareholders via $375M buybacks and $125M dividends; new $5.0B repurchase program started.
- Board declared $1.97/share quarterly dividend, payable May 27, 2026 to holders of record May 13, 2026.