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BofA says used equipment values remain stable in July

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:38:41 -0400

Investing.com -- Bank of America reported that used equipment values remained stable and trended sideways across categories in July 2026, according to RB Global Used Indices based on a three-month moving average.

Construction equipment values declined 2% year-over-year in July, unchanged from June's 2% decline. The firm noted improvement on a two-year stack basis in the US, while Canada showed positive year-over-year growth.

Truck values held flat year-over-year in July, matching June and March readings. The US showed improvement on a two-year stack basis, while Canada posted positive year-over-year gains.

Bank of America stated that used equipment values improved in the second half

BofA says used equipment values remain stable in July

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:38:41 -0400

Truck values held flat year-over-year in July, matching June and March readings. The US showed improvement on a two-year stack basis, while Canada posted positive year-over-year gains.

Bank of America stated that used equipment values improved in the second half

United Rentals Team Recognized Through Glassdoor’s Best CEOs of 2026 Awards

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:00 -0400

Employee feedback reflects the strength of the company’s Work United culture

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced that the strength of its team and culture has been recognized through Glassdoor’s Best CEOs of 2026 Awards. Based entirely on employee feedback, United Rentals President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Flannery ranked No. 15 among leaders at large U.S. companies.

The recognition reflects the experiences current and former employees voluntarily share about working at United Rentals. Unlike many workplace awards, Glassdoor’s Best CEOs awards do not include a self-nomination process.

United Rentals Team Recognized Through Glassdoor’s Best CEOs of 2026 Awards

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:00 -0400

Employee feedback reflects the strength of the company’s Work United culture

United Rentals Team Recognized Through Glassdoor’s Best CEOs of 2026 Awards

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:00 -0400

Employee feedback reflects the strength of the company’s Work United culture

United Rentals Team Recognized Through Glassdoor’s Best CEOs of 2026 Awards

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:00 -0400

Employee feedback reflects the strength of the company’s Work United culture

Wells Fargo says buy shares in this "leading hyperscaler power provider"

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Wells Fargo upgraded a behind-the-meter power equipment provider to Overweight from Equal Weight on Monday, citing an improved risk-reward setup following the addition of a third hyperscaler customer.

The company is Solaris Energy Infrastructure (NYSE: SEI), which analyst Jerry Revich calls a "leading hyperscaler power provider" that has strengthened its competitive position since Wells Fargo initiated coverage in March. The broker trimmed its price target on the stock to $73 from $82.

Solaris now has 3.2 gigawatts of current and on-order generation capacity under firm purchase orders, up from 150 megawatts in 2024, after acquiring roughly 1 gigawatt through three transactions since

Wells Fargo says buy shares in this "leading hyperscaler power provider"

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Wells Fargo says buy shares in this "leading hyperscaler power provider"

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Wells Fargo says buy shares in this "leading hyperscaler power provider"

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Form 4 UNITED RENTALS, INC. For: Jul 24 Filed by: Grace William E.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:36:00 -0400

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Form 4 UNITED RENTALS, INC. For: Jul 24 Filed by: Grace William E.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:36:00 -0400

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Form 144 UNITED RENTALS, INC. Filed by: Grace William E.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:22:00 -0400

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Form 144 UNITED RENTALS, INC. Filed by: Grace William E.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:22:00 -0400

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United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,335 at Morgan Stanley

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:39:56 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,335.00 (from $1,165.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,350 at UBS as Demand Improves

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:10:40 -0400

UBS analyst Steven Fisher raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,350.00 (from $1,300.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented, "Demand is improving and URI is executing well URI reported a strong Q2, with a beat and raise, rental gross margins delivering another positive surprise increase YOY, fleet productivity ahead of expectations, and a bigger than expected capex guidance raise. There was a gain on sale of scaffolding assets, but that was recorded in other income, so did not affect rental gross margins. As expected, positive momentum continues to build on large projects while local markets

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,350 at UBS as Demand Improves

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:10:40 -0400

UBS analyst Steven Fisher raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,350.00 (from $1,300.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,317 at Bernstein SocGen Group

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:38:36 -0400

(Updated - July 24, 2026 8:38 AM EDT)

Bernstein SocGen Group analyst Chad Dillard raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,317.00 (from $1,153.00) while maintaining an Outperform rating.

The analyst commented: "Another double-digit pop post-earnings; is our conviction waning? URI reported a beat and raise 2Q. Fleet productivity is accelerating (with minimal contribution from local markets), core margins are improving (after factoring for one-time items and ancillary/re-rent mix), and mgmt is raising capex in advance of stronger demand visibility. Bottom line, we continue to see upside to ‘27 numbers and remain buyers following the print. Core growth accelerating;

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,317 at Bernstein SocGen Group

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:38:36 -0400

(Updated - July 24, 2026 8:38 AM EDT)

Bernstein SocGen Group analyst Chad Dillard raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,317.00 (from $1,153.00) while maintaining an Outperform rating.

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,466 at Truist Securities

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:20:24 -0400

(Updated - July 24, 2026 8:20 AM EDT)

Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,466.00 (from $1,421.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented: "URI shares rallied 10% after a 2Q beat and raise, with stronger revenue and adjusted EBITDA, and improved full-year and second-half growth outlooks. Revenue rose 11.8% y/y, led by another strong Specialty quarter (+24.8%), while General Rental grew 6.6%. Fleet productivity accelerated to +3.4%, up from +2.3% in 1Q’26 and slightly ahead of +3.3% in 2Q’25. Average OEC increased 7.1%, with 1.5% OEC inflation and a 3.7% contribution

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,466 at Truist Securities

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:20:24 -0400

(Updated - July 24, 2026 8:20 AM EDT)

Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,466.00 (from $1,421.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,235 at JPMorgan

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:32:27 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Tami Zakaria raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,235.00 (from $1,100.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,300 at Baird

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:10:21 -0400

Baird analyst Mircea Dobre raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,300.00 (from $1,275.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,350 at KeyBanc

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:05:39 -0400

(Updated - July 24, 2026 7:05 AM EDT)

KeyBanc analyst Ken Newman raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,350.00 (from $1,250.00) while maintaining an Overweight rating.

The analyst commented: "2Q Beat and Raise Reflects Accelerating Demand, Strong Cost Execution, and Improving Fleet Productivity; Following URI's 2Q beat and raise, we are raising our 2026 and 2027 estimates, raising our PT to $1,350 from $1,250, and reiterating our OW rating. We think URI remains the best positioned rental company given its outsized scale and exposure to large secular mega-projects. While time utilization remains at historically high levels driven by

United Rentals (URI) PT Raised to $1,350 at KeyBanc

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:05:39 -0400

(Updated - July 24, 2026 7:05 AM EDT)

KeyBanc analyst Ken Newman raised the price target on United Rentals (NYSE: URI) to $1,350.00 (from $1,250.00) while maintaining an Overweight rating.