United Rentals (URI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$590.79 +5.57 (+0.95%)

Closing price 04/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$601.85 +11.06 (+1.87%)

As of 04/17/2025 04:46 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 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
4

Buy
10

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for URI.

Consensus Price Target

$729.79
23.53% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Rentals, the average price target is $729.79. The highest price target for URI is $974.00, while the lowest price target for URI is $485.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.53% from the current price of $590.80.

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URI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/20/24 to 4/20/25	1 Month Ago 3/21/24 to 3/21/25	3 Months Ago 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Year Ago 4/21/23 to 4/20/24
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)	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$729.79	$815.67	$805.08	$589.21
Forecasted Upside	23.53% Upside	29.75% Upside	4.45% Upside	-6.23% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	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	2.50	2.65	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	23.53% Upside	44.03% Upside	26.48% 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
4/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$702.00	+17.46%
4/14/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Tami Zakaria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$1,000.00 ➝ $750.00	+27.83%
4/8/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Kyle Menges Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$720.00 ➝ $650.00	+18.15%
4/8/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$956.00 ➝ $732.00	+25.86%
4/7/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Sell	$910.00 ➝ $485.00	-14.09%
3/25/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Dillard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform	$705.00 ➝ $666.00	+2.79%
3/21/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ross Gilardi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$850.00 ➝ $750.00	+18.83%
2/19/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Raso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$1,004.00 ➝ $974.00	+39.01%
1/14/2025	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Dobre Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
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%
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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%
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%
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%
1/5/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Underperform	$485.00	-11.64%
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%

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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 Monday, April 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.:

The current stock price is $581.57, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the construction equipment rental sector.
United Rentals, Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.79 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase from the previous dividend of $1.63 indicates strong financial health and a positive outlook.
The company has a robust market capitalization of approximately $38 billion, suggesting stability and a significant presence in the equipment rental industry.
United Rentals reported a net margin of 16.78% and a return on equity of 34.21%, indicating efficient management and profitability, which are attractive metrics for potential investors.
Analysts have given the stock an average rating of "Hold" with a price target of $734.29, suggesting that there is potential for price appreciation based on market expectations.

United Rentals
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 12-month high of $896.98, which may indicate volatility and potential challenges in maintaining its previous performance levels.
United Rentals has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, which suggests that the company is using a considerable amount of debt to finance its operations. High leverage can increase financial risk, especially in economic downturns.
Recent earnings results showed that the company missed analysts' consensus estimates by $0.06, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future earnings expectations.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on the stock, with UBS Group lowering its target price significantly, indicating a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The company's quick ratio of 0.92 and current ratio of 0.98 suggest that it may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, which could be a red flag for investors concerned about liquidity.

URI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Rentals is $729.79, with a high forecast of $974.00 and a low forecast of $485.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Rentals in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 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 23.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, United Rentals's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: United Rentals has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Sanford C. Bernstein, Truist Financial, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like United Rentals less than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating score for United Rentals is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "construction" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how URI compares to other companies.

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United Rentals (URI) Stock Forecast & Price Target