Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Buys United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) Shares

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI). In a filing disclosed on April 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in United Rentals stock on March 25th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS IRA ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/25/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 3/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) on 3/24/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 3/24/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Boeing (NYSE:BA) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) on 3/19/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) on 3/19/2026.

United Rentals Price Performance

URI opened at $803.41 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $790.94 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $841.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 0.94. United Rentals, Inc. has a 52 week low of $588.35 and a 52 week high of $1,021.47. The firm has a market capitalization of $50.53 billion, a PE ratio of 20.77, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.68.

United Rentals (NYSE:URI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The construction company reported $9.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $11.47 by ($1.76). United Rentals had a net margin of 15.49% and a return on equity of 30.35%. The firm had revenue of $3.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.20 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $8.86 EPS. United Rentals’s quarterly revenue was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that United Rentals, Inc. will post 46.6 earnings per share for the current year.

United Rentals declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, January 28th that authorizes the company to repurchase $5.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the construction company to buy up to 8.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

United Rentals Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 13th will be given a $1.97 dividend. This represents a $7.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 13th. United Rentals’s payout ratio is 20.37%.

Insider Transactions at United Rentals

In other United Rentals news, EVP Michael D. Durand sold 2,490 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $791.14, for a total transaction of $1,969,938.60. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 7,458 shares in the company, valued at $5,900,322.12. This represents a 25.03% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP William E. Grace sold 1,498 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $790.89, for a total transaction of $1,184,753.22. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,872 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,434,996.08. The trade was a 17.90% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.47% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

URI has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $903.00 target price on shares of United Rentals and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. KeyCorp set a $950.00 target price on shares of United Rentals in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of United Rentals from $1,123.00 to $1,041.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Rentals in a research note on Monday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on shares of United Rentals from $970.00 to $850.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $914.88.

United Rentals News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting United Rentals this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q1 results and raised 2026 outlook: United Rentals said it delivered record first‑quarter results and lifted full‑year guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, a primary reason for the initial strong market reaction. United Rentals Posts Record Q1 Results, Raises 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Solid underlying operating metrics: Q1 total revenue was about $3.99B (rental revenue $3.419B, rental revenue +8.7% YoY) and adjusted EPS reported at $9.71 — better than some estimates and supporting the upbeat guidance. United Rentals (URI) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Aggressive capital returns and buyback program: URI returned ~$500M in the quarter (≈$375M repurchases, $125M dividends) and announced a new $5.0B repurchase authorization — supportive for EPS and shareholder returns. United Rentals surges 14.7% as Q1 results beat expectations and 2026 outlook rises
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend declared: URI announced a $1.97 quarterly dividend (record May 13, payable May 27), implying ~1.0% yield — incremental cash return but modest yield.
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive analyst backdrop but mixed expectations: Several firms maintain Buy/Overweight ratings and the median price target remains above the current level (around $1,022), which supports medium‑term upside but contrasts with short‑term volatility. Analyst Ratings and Price Targets
• Negative Sentiment: Some headlines show misses versus consensus: certain aggregates (published consensus EPS and revenue) were higher than the company’s reported numbers, prompting questions from investors and contributing to mixed intraday reactions. Press Release / Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling noted: disclosure of executive stock sales has been flagged by data aggregators, which can temper sentiment even amid buybacks. Insider Trading Details

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Rentals

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in United Rentals in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in United Rentals in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in United Rentals in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its stake in United Rentals by 650.0% in the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 30 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in United Rentals in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. 96.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

About United Rentals

United Rentals, Inc (NYSE: URI) is a leading equipment rental company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm provides rental solutions and related services to construction, industrial, commercial, and municipal customers. Its business model centers on providing access to a broad fleet of equipment on a short-term or long-term basis, enabling customers to avoid the capital expenditure of ownership and to scale equipment use to match project needs.

The company’s product and service offerings span general construction equipment and a range of specialty categories, including aerial work platforms, earthmoving and excavation machines, material handling equipment, pumps, power and HVAC systems, trench and shoring solutions, and tools.