United Rentals (URI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$770.80 +13.39 (+1.77%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

United Rentals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
10

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for URI.

Consensus Price Target

$805.08
4.45% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Rentals, the average price target is $805.08. The highest price target for URI is $963.00, while the lowest price target for URI is $565.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.45% from the current price of $770.81.

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URI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$805.08	$770.71	$714.92	$479.92
Forecasted Upside	4.45% Upside	6.65% Upside	-15.64% Downside	-16.10% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Hold

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.

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.

United Rentals Stock vs. The Competition

Type	United Rentals	Construction Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.64	2.61	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.45% Upside	17.40% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent URI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/16/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$965.00 ➝ $963.00	+28.49%
1/14/2025	Baird R W 0 of 5 stars	M. Dobre Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
1/14/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Kyle Menges Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$985.00 ➝ $835.00	+15.07%
1/14/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mircea Dobre Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$658.00 ➝ $658.00	-4.37%
11/20/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$840.00 ➝ $880.00	+6.82%
10/25/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$400.00 ➝ $565.00	-30.33%
10/24/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$800.00 ➝ $910.00	+9.23%
9/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$780.00 ➝ $940.00	+18.67%
8/19/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$774.00 ➝ $795.00	+11.72%
7/26/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$790.00 ➝ $905.00	+17.77%
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6/28/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$750.00	+20.38%
4/29/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
4/26/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$720.00 ➝ $750.00	+9.98%
1/26/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$630.00 ➝ $710.00	+8.73%
1/8/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$500.00	-7.65%
1/5/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Underperform	$485.00	-11.64%
12/5/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$504.00 ➝ $525.00	+7.13%
12/4/2023	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
7/28/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$482.00 ➝ $521.00	+18.11%
4/12/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$399.00 ➝ $406.00	+9.57%

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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 Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these United Rentals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

United Rentals
Bull Case

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

Strong Market Position: United Rentals, Inc. is a leading equipment rental company, which provides a competitive edge in the construction and industrial sectors, ensuring a steady demand for its services.
Recent Revenue Growth: The company reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 6.0%, indicating robust business performance and potential for continued growth.
Current Stock Price: As of the latest trading session, United Rentals, Inc. shares are priced at $671.38, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the current market.
High Return on Equity: The firm has a return on equity of 34.73%, suggesting effective management and profitability, which can lead to higher dividends and stock appreciation for investors.
Institutional Support: Approximately 96.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's future performance.

United Rentals
Bear Case

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

Earnings Miss: The company recently reported earnings per share of $11.80, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $12.49, raising concerns about its profitability and ability to meet market expectations.
High Stock Volatility: With a beta of 1.69, United Rentals, Inc. shares are more volatile than the market, which could lead to significant price fluctuations and increased risk for investors.
Insider Selling: Recent insider transactions, including a senior vice president selling 900 shares, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects, potentially influencing investor sentiment negatively.
Market Competition: The equipment rental industry is highly competitive, and any shifts in market dynamics could impact United Rentals, Inc.'s market share and profitability.
Price-to-Earnings Ratio: The company's P/E ratio of 17.53, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is fully valued, limiting potential upside for new investors.

URI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Rentals is $805.08, with a high forecast of $963.00 and a low forecast of $565.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Rentals in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" URI shares.
: According to analysts, United Rentals's stock has a predicted upside of 4.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, United Rentals's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: United Rentals has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Baird R W, Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Robert W. Baird, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like United Rentals more than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating score for United Rentals is 2.64 while the average consensus rating score for "construction" companies is 2.61. Learn more on how URI compares to other companies.

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United Rentals (URI) Stock Forecast & Price Target