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Why United Rentals (URI) Is Up 10.6% After Major Buyback, Dividend Hike And Board Addition

Simply Wall St·02/11/2026 17:37:18
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  • United Rentals, Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, issued 2026 revenue guidance of US$16.8–US$17.3 billion, raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to US$1.97 per share, and authorized a new US$5.00 billion share repurchase program, while later appointing Alexander Taussig to its board, bringing the total to 11 directors.
  • Together, the large buyback authorization, dividend increase, and addition of a venture capital board partner highlight management’s current focus on capital returns and evolving governance.
  • We’ll now examine how the new US$5.00 billion repurchase program may influence United Rentals’ existing investment narrative and risk profile.

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United Rentals Investment Narrative Recap

To own United Rentals, you need to believe that large project activity and its one‑stop rental model can support steady equipment demand, even as margins face pressure from higher costs and heavy CapEx. The new US$5.00 billion buyback and 10% dividend increase do not meaningfully change the near term reliance on big projects as the key catalyst, nor the risk that elevated investment and debt could strain free cash flow if conditions weaken.

Of the recent announcements, the expanded US$5.00 billion repurchase program is most relevant, because it sits directly alongside United Rentals’ sizeable CapEx needs and high debt. For investors watching free cash flow and balance sheet risk, this raises important questions about how much room the company has to keep funding fleet renewal, Specialty expansion and capital returns if project activity slows or margins come under more pressure.

Yet, while capital returns are rising, investors should be aware that the company’s high CapEx and debt levels leave less room if project demand or margins suddenly soften...

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United Rentals’ narrative projects $18.8 billion revenue and $3.5 billion earnings by 2028.

Uncover how United Rentals' forecasts yield a $1008 fair value, a 15% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

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Before this news, the most optimistic analysts expected revenue near US$20.8 billion and earnings around US$3.7 billion, so compared with the baseline focus on project risk and CapEx pressure, you are looking at a far more upbeat story that could shift meaningfully as this new buyback and board change are fully reflected.

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