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United Rentals (URI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1,079.39 -1.65 (-0.15%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$1,078.01 -1.38 (-0.13%)
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United Rentals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
15

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for United Rentals in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for URI.

Consensus Price Target

$1,243.63
15.22% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Rentals, the average price target is $1,243.63. The highest price target for URI is $1,466.00, while the lowest price target for URI is $903.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.22% from the current price of $1,079.39.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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URI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/5/25 to 10/5/26
1 Month Ago
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
3 Months Ago
7/7/25 to 7/7/26
1 Year Ago
10/5/24 to 10/5/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,243.63$1,246.19$1,119.69$943.73
Forecasted Upside15.22% Upside23.41% Upside6.01% Upside-3.92% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

URI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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URI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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United Rentals Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnited RentalsIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.78
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside15.22% Upside107.63% Upside21.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/24/2026
Sabahat Khan
Sabahat Khan
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$1,323.00+30.35%
9/21/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/14/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Kyle Menges
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/10/2026Set Target$1,170.00+13.35%
9/10/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$1,235.00 ➝ $1,170.00+13.35%
8/4/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$1,250.00+10.08%
7/24/2026Set TargetOverweight$1,335.00+17.30%
7/24/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$1,350.00+18.15%
7/24/2026Set Target$1,300.00+14.00%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,245.00 ➝ $1,355.00+18.59%
7/24/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$715.00 ➝ $950.00-16.85%
7/24/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,421.00 ➝ $1,466.00+28.59%
7/23/2026 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
7/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,195.00 ➝ $1,300.00+13.59%
6/29/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$1,320.00+17.54%
6/10/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$1,275.00+16.55%
5/11/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$1,101.00+16.81%
4/9/2026Set TargetOutperform$903.00+16.92%
6/13/2025DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$760.00+6.10%
5/27/2025Boost TargetBuy$770.00 ➝ $850.00+18.12%
4/25/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy United Rentals Stock? URI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these United Rentals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

United Rentals
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in United Rentals, Inc.:

  • United Rentals, Inc. recently reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $12.76 against a consensus estimate of $11.53, while revenue of $4.41 billion also exceeded the $4.22 billion forecast, demonstrating robust operational performance and demand for its equipment rental services.
  • The company has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from eighteen analysts, with an average price target of $1,243.62, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $1,079.39, reflecting broad institutional confidence in the firm's future growth trajectory.
  • Management has indicated that construction-equipment rental demand has exceeded expectations, driven by an accelerating pipeline of large projects and continued strength in specialty rental operations, signaling a favorable market environment for the company's core business segments.
  • United Rentals, Inc. maintains a strong financial profile with a return on equity of 31.72% and a net margin of 15.67% in the most recent quarter, indicating efficient capital deployment and profitability that can support shareholder value creation.
  • The stock has demonstrated positive momentum, trading at $1,079.39 as of October 3, 2026, which is well above its 52-week low of $701.59 and approaching its 52-week high of $1,179.18, suggesting sustained investor interest and upward price pressure.

United Rentals
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in United Rentals, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock experienced a significant 5.5% decline on September 29, 2026, trading down to $986.21 from a previous close of $1,043.92, indicating recent volatility and potential short-term selling pressure that could affect investor sentiment.
  • United Rentals, Inc. carries a high beta of 1.83, meaning the stock is significantly more volatile than the overall market, which can lead to larger price swings and higher risk for investors seeking stability in their portfolios.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, indicating a relatively high level of leverage compared to its equity base, which could increase financial risk and interest expense obligations, particularly in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Recent insider activity includes multiple share sales by executives, such as EVP William Grace selling 1,500 shares on July 24, 2026, and CEO Matthew Flannery selling 22,768 shares on April 24, 2026, which may signal reduced internal confidence or personal financial needs that could weigh on stock price.
  • One analyst from Barclays has issued an "underweight" rating on the stock, suggesting that some market participants believe the current valuation may not fully reflect the company's risk profile or future earnings potential, adding to the debate over its investment merit.

URI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Rentals is $1,243.63, with a high forecast of $1,466.00 and a low forecast of $903.00.

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Rentals in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" URI shares.

According to analysts, United Rentals's stock has a predicted upside of 15.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, United Rentals's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like United Rentals more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for United Rentals is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how URI compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for United Rentals analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/24/2026.
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