United Rentals, Inc. (URI), headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, functions as an equipment rental company. Valued at $58.8 billion by market cap, the company offers a wide range of construction and industrial equipment for rent, sale, and servicing, including general and specialized machinery, tools, safety gear, storage solutions, power and climate control systems, and repair and maintenance services.
Shares of this rental giant have outperformed the broader market over the past year. URI has gained 37.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 29.6%. In 2026, URI stock is up 19%, surpassing the SPX’s 9.8% rise on a YTD basis.