Adjusted earnings climbed to $12.76 per share and rental revenue increased nearly 13%, with specialty equipment demand helping lift quarterly results above expectations.
United Rentals reported record second-quarter results, with total revenue rising 12% to $4.40 billion and rental revenue increasing nearly 13% to $3.80 billion. Adjusted earnings per share climbed 22% to $12.76, beating estimates by more than 9%. The quarter was supported by strong demand, particularly in specialty equipment, underscoring continued resilience in equipment rental activity.