La catena delle opzioni mostra i dati chiave delle opzioni azionarie di United Rentals a vari prezzi di esercizio e date di scadenza. I trader utilizzano queste informazioni per analizzare potenziali operazioni e valutare il sentiment del mercato per United Rentals..

United Rentals (NYSE:URI) Azioni, Catena delle Opzioni

United Rentals

United Rentals is the world's largest equipment rental company. It principally operates in the United States and Canada, where it commands approximately 15% share in a highly fragmented market. It serves three end markets: general industrial, commercial construction, and residential construction. Like its peers, United Rentals historically has provided its customers with equipment that was intermittently used, such as aerial equipment and portable generators. As the company has grown organically and through hundreds of acquisitions since it went public in 1997, its catalog (fleet size of $22 billion) now includes a range of specialty equipment and other items that can be rented for indefinite periods.

United Rentals Inc

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with URI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for United Rentals.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 22% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $555,100, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $150,585.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $770.0 to $850.0 for United Rentals over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for United Rentals's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across United Rentals's significant trades, within a strike price range of $770.0 to $850.0, over the past month.
<h3>United Rentals Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730751333_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$31.8</td>
<td>$29.2</td>
<td>$29.39</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$138.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">440</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$64.0</td>
<td>$63.1</td>
<td>$64.0</td>
<td>$790.00</td>
<td>$115.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$29.37</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$105.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">440</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$29.57</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">440</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.1</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
<td>$68.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">440</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Rentals</h3>
United Rentals is the world's largest equipment rental company. It principally operates in the United States and Canada, where it commands approximately 15% share in a highly fragmented market. It serves three end markets: general industrial, commercial construction, and residential construction. Like its peers, United Rentals historically has provided its customers with equipment that was intermittently used, such as aerial equipment and portable generators. As the company has grown organically and through hundreds of acquisitions since it went public in 1997, its catalog (fleet size of $22 billion) now includes a range of specialty equipment and other items that can be rented for indefinite periods.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with United Rentals, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is United Rentals Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 403,771, the URI's price is down by -1.32%, now at $782.96. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 79 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for United Rentals</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $862.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on United Rentals with a target price of $930. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for United Rentals, targeting a price of $954. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on United Rentals, maintaining a target price of $910. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Rentals, which currently sits at a price target of $955. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Underweight rating for United Rentals, targeting a price of $565. 
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United Rentals Unusual Options Activity For November 04

United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 27.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 41.05%. Currently, United Rentals has a market capitalization of $53.00 billion. 
Buying $100 In URI: If an investor had bought $100 of URI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $559.33 today based on a price of $807.71 for URI at the time of writing.
<h3>United Rentals's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730313020_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $600 Today

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td>28.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">651</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">613</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">458</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SWK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$286.0K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CTAS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>81</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>705</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 234 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 641 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.8K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 28576 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 651 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 3019 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 613 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.0K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 2917 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 458 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 234 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $1080.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 52 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $419.0 per contract. There were 3040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 56 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SWK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 444 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $286.0K, with a price of $2860.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CTAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $599.0 per contract. There were 81 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $820.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $2310.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 80 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $2675.0 per contract. There were 705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

CTAS

10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges maintains United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $930 to $955.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Citigroup Maintains Buy on United Rentals, Raises Price Target to $955

Barclays analyst Adam Seiden maintains United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $400 to $565.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on United Rentals, Raises Price Target to $565

In the latest quarter, 6 analysts provided ratings for United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated United Rentals and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $914.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $955.00 and a low estimate of $795.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 8.79% from the previous average price target of $840.17.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729868419_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive United Rentals. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$955.00</td>
<td>$954.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Gilardi</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$910.00</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$954.00</td>
<td>$873.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Raso</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$795.00</td>
<td>$774.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to United Rentals. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of United Rentals compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for United Rentals's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into United Rentals's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/URI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on United Rentals analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know United Rentals Better</h2>
United Rentals is the world's largest equipment rental company. It principally operates in the United States and Canada, where it commands approximately 15% share in a highly fragmented market. It serves three end markets: general industrial, commercial construction, and residential construction. Like its peers, United Rentals historically has provided its customers with equipment that was intermittently used, such as aerial equipment and portable generators. As the company has grown organically and through hundreds of acquisitions since it went public in 1997, its catalog (fleet size of $21 billion) now includes a range of specialty equipment and other items that can be rented for indefinite periods.
<h3>Breaking Down United Rentals's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining United Rentals's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 6.03% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 17.74%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): United Rentals's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.4% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): United Rentals's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.53%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: United Rentals's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.68, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
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The Analyst Landscape: 6 Takes On United Rentals

Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintains United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $954 to $955.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on United Rentals, Raises Price Target to $955

Tech stocks outperformed on Thursday, driven by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which skyrocketed 18% in midday trading following stronger-than-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41515376/tesla-to-rally-more-than-24-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-thursday">expected quarterly financial results. </a>
The electric vehicle giant is on track for its best session since March 2021.
Despite Tesla&#8217;s spectacular rally, broader market sentiment remained cautious, reflecting recent trends of subdued risk appetite.
In macroeconomic news, weekly jobless claims dropped significantly, coming in below expectations and suggesting ongoing resilience <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41517353/jobless-claims-fall-more-than-expected-continuing-benefits-surge-to-nearly-3-year-h">in the labor market. </a>
Meanwhile, private sector activity surveys revealed better-than-expected conditions in both services and manufacturing this month and a further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41520604/us-private-sector-growth-remains-strong-in-october-price-pressures-now-consistent">reduction in price pressures. </a>
Both the S&amp;P 500 and Russell 2000 traded flat, while the Dow Jones fell 0.6%. The consumer discretionary sector led gains, heavily influenced by Tesla's stellar performance.
The U.S. dollar softened slightly, and Treasury yields edged lower, easing pressure on gold. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) rose 0.6%.
Oil prices dropped 1%, heading for a second consecutive day of losses. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) gained 1.8%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,164.58</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,796.37</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,207.55</td>
<td>0.0% </td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,259.72</td>
<td>-0.6% </td>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $577.32.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.7% to $422.33.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.4% to $489.81.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.1% down to $218.88.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up by 2.5%, predominately affected by Tesla. The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings results include: 
<ul>
<li>T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), up over 4%, </li>
<li>International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), down over 6%,</li>
<li>ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), up over 5%,</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), up 3.8%,</li>
<li>Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), down over 9%,</li>
<li>United Rentals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), down 2%,</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), up 1.3%,</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), up over 7%,</li>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>), down 2.4%,</li>
<li>Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), down 5%, </li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), down 4.4%, </li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), up 3.4%, </li>
<li>United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), up 5.1%, </li>
<li>Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>), down 7%, </li>
<li>Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>), up 1.6%, </li>
<li>Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>), up 0.7%, </li>
<li>CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>) up by over 9%, </li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>), down 1.1%,</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) dropped over 3%, despite posting better-than-expected results and reaching a deal with Elliott Investment Management on the board&#8217;s composition. However, the CEO warned of potential delivery delays due to Boeing Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) ongoing machinist strike.</li>
</ul>
Large-cap companies slated to report results after the close include Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>), Edward Lifesciences Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>), ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RES#NYSE">RES</a>), DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>), and Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>). 
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B of A Securities analyst Ross Gilardi maintains United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $800 to $910.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on United Rentals, Raises Price Target to $910

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOVR#NASDAQ">HOVR</a>) stock moved upwards by 28.1% to $0.41 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $10.0 million. </li>
<li>Safe &amp; Green Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGBX#NASDAQ">SGBX</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.45% to $1.46. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.9 million. </li>
<li>Sentage Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNTG#NASDAQ">SNTG</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.95% to $2.33. The company's market cap stands at $6.5 million. </li>
<li>LanzaTech Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNZA#NASDAQ">LNZA</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.76% to $1.98. The company's market cap stands at $391.6 million. </li>
<li>Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBX#NYSE">GBX</a>) stock rose 4.52% to $53.78. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.42% to $164.16. The company's market cap stands at $5.0 billion. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>AgEagle Aerial Sys (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#AMEX">UAVS</a>) shares decreased by 9.9% to $2.0 during Wednesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.7 million. </li>
<li>Hyzon Motors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYZN#NASDAQ">HYZN</a>) shares decreased by 5.12% to $2.04. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.1 million. </li>
<li>Highway Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIHO#NASDAQ">HIHO</a>) stock decreased by 5.09% to $2.24. The company's market cap stands at $9.8 million. </li>
<li>United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) shares declined by 5.06% to $792.04. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $52.3 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>DSS (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSS#AMEX">DSS</a>) shares declined by 4.74% to $1.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.8 million. </li>
<li>Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASE#NASDAQ">LASE</a>) shares declined by 4.68% to $5.71. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $87.1 million. 
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United Rentals shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 financial results and narrowed its FY24 revenue guidance.

Guidance

United Rentals Narrows FY24 Revenue From $15.05B-$15.35B To $15.10B-$15.30B Vs $15.188B Est.

United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $11.80 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $12.48 by 5.45 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.992 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.007 billion by 0.39 percent. This is a 6.03 percent increase over sales of $3.765 billion the same period last year.

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United Rentals Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $11.80 Misses $12.48 Estimate, Sales $3.992B Miss $4.007B Estimate

Wall Street is on track for its third consecutive day of losses as investors grow cautious about risky assets, awaiting more clarity on U.S. fiscal and monetary policies and scrutinizing the latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">batch of corporate earnings.</a>
Both equities and commodities took a hit on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar gained strength, attracting investor flows as traders moved to safer cash positions.
The U.S. dollar index, as tracked by the the&nbsp;Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rose 0.5%, reaching levels last seen in late July. 
At midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was down 0.7%, attempting to hold support around the 5,800-point level. The Dow Jones also dropped 0.7%, and tech stocks, along with small caps, fared worse, sliding by 0.9%.
On the data front, mortgage applications declined for the fourth straight week, reflecting continued pressure <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41488744/mortgage-applications-fall-for-fourth-straight-week-as-high-rates-squeeze-homebuy">from elevated borrowing costs.</a>
Existing home sales fell by 1% in September to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.84 million, the lowest level since October 2010. This follows an upwardly revised 3.88 million in August and missed forecasts of 3.9 million.
Despite weak housing data, real estate stocks showed surprising resilience. The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNQ#NYSE">VNQ</a>) and the SPDR Homebuilders ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XHB#NYSE">XHB</a>) moved higher after two straight sessions of losses.
Gold prices, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), fell more than 1%, pulling mining stocks down with it. Silver plummeted over 3%, retreating from 12-year highs reached on Tuesday.
Oil prices slipped by 1%, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) tumbled 2%. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,815.02</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,625.59</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,213.10</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,196.24</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated 12:00 p.m. ET </figcaption></figure>
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<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.6% to $579.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.7% lower to $426.41.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 1% to $491.16.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.7% $219.80.</li>
<li>The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 0.6%. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 1%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) fell 2.4% after reporting a worse-than-expected losses<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41486950/boeing-q3-earnings-revenue-and-profit-decline-cultural-challenges-ceo-ortberg-vows-transformation"> last quarter</a>.</li>
</ul>
Other stocks reacting to earnings included:
<ul>
<li>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), up 3.5%.</li>
<li>Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), up 3.9%.</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), down over 7%.</li>
<li>Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>), up over 6%.</li>
<li>Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANH#NASDAQ">MANH</a>), down over 7%.</li>
<li>East West Bancorp. Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>), up over 7%.</li>
<li>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), down over 13%.</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), down 2.2%. </li>
<li>Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), down 2.9%.</li>
<li>NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), down 0.1%. </li>
<li>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), up 3.8%. </li>
<li>Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>), down 3.7%. </li>
<li>CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), down 0.9%. </li>
<li>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), down 1.6%. </li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), down 2.6%. </li>
<li>Vertiv Holdings LLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), down 2.8%. </li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>), down 4.8%. </li>
</ul>
Large-cap companies reporting earnings after the close include Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), United Rentals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>). 
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United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-10-23. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate United Rentals to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $12.49.
Investors in United Rentals are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.16, leading to a 5.37% increase in the share price the following trading session.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729605791_0_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of United Rentals Shares</h3>
Shares of United Rentals were trading at $832.53 as of October 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 107.27%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on United Rentals</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding United Rentals.
Analysts have given United Rentals a total of 6 ratings, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average one-year price target is $899.5, indicating a potential 8.04% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of W.W. Grainger, Fastenal and Ferguson Enterprises, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>W.W. Grainger is maintaining an Neutral status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $1038.67, indicating a potential 24.76% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Fastenal, with an average 1-year price target of $78.0, suggesting a potential 90.63% downside.</li>
<li>For Ferguson Enterprises, analysts project an Outperform trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $228.71, indicating a potential 72.53% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for W.W. Grainger, Fastenal and Ferguson Enterprises, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>United Rentals</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>6.16%</td>
<td>$1.52B</td>
<td>7.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W.W. Grainger</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>3.11%</td>
<td>$1.69B</td>
<td>14.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fastenal</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>3.48%</td>
<td>$858.60M</td>
<td>8.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ferguson Enterprises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
<td>$2.46B</td>
<td>8.10%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
United Rentals is positioned in the middle among its peers for consensus rating. It ranks at the bottom for revenue growth. In terms of gross profit, it is at the top among its peers. For return on equity, United Rentals is positioned in the middle compared to its peers.
<h3>Get to Know United Rentals Better</h3>
United Rentals is the world's largest equipment rental company. It principally operates in the United States and Canada, where it commands approximately 15% share in a highly fragmented market. It serves three end markets: general industrial, commercial construction, and residential construction. Like its peers, United Rentals historically has provided its customers with equipment that was intermittently used, such as aerial equipment and portable generators. As the company has grown organically and through hundreds of acquisitions since it went public in 1997, its catalog (fleet size of $21 billion) now includes a range of specialty equipment and other items that can be rented for indefinite periods.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of United Rentals</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: United Rentals's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 6.16%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: United Rentals's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 16.86%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): United Rentals's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 7.76%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): United Rentals's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.34% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: United Rentals's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.68, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview: United Rentals

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in URI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for United Rentals. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 52% leaning bullish and 23% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $60,500, and 15 are calls, amounting to $601,221.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $720.0 to $940.0 for United Rentals during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of United Rentals stands at 127.71, with a total volume reaching 196.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in United Rentals, situated within the strike price corridor from $720.0 to $940.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>United Rentals Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729094515_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$63.0</td>
<td>$59.3</td>
<td>$61.0</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">245</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$52.6</td>
<td>$53.6</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$58.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$22.7</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$22.7</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$56.1</td>
<td>$50.9</td>
<td>$54.0</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">629</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$51.9</td>
<td>$49.9</td>
<td>$50.32</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Rentals</h3>
United Rentals is the world's largest equipment rental company. It principally operates in the United States and Canada, where it commands approximately 15% share in a highly fragmented market. It serves three end markets: general industrial, commercial construction, and residential construction. Like its peers, United Rentals historically has provided its customers with equipment that was intermittently used, such as aerial equipment and portable generators. As the company has grown organically and through hundreds of acquisitions since it went public in 1997, its catalog (fleet size of $21 billion) now includes a range of specialty equipment and other items that can be rented for indefinite periods.
In light of the recent options history for United Rentals, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of United Rentals</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 138,882, the URI's price is up by 1.97%, now at $850.07. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 7 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for United Rentals</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $941.3333333333334.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on United Rentals, which currently sits at a price target of $940. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for United Rentals, targeting a price of $954. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Rentals, which currently sits at a price target of $930. 
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United Rentals's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 13.52% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.19%. Currently, United Rentals has a market capitalization of $56.30 billion. 
Buying $1000 In URI: If an investor had bought $1000 of URI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $54,501.60 today based on a price of $851.32 for URI at the time of writing.
<h3>United Rentals's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729090826_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with URI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for United Rentals.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 11%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $26,100, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $286,790.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $790.0 to $1060.0 for United Rentals over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for United Rentals's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of United Rentals's whale trades within a strike price range from $790.0 to $1060.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>United Rentals Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728580830_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$80.6</td>
<td>$74.7</td>
<td>$77.19</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$73.0</td>
<td>$66.6</td>
<td>$72.0</td>
<td>$790.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">67</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$155.0</td>
<td>$146.0</td>
<td>$151.4</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$155.0</td>
<td>$146.0</td>
<td>$150.8</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$155.0</td>
<td>$146.0</td>
<td>$150.8</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Rentals</h3>
United Rentals is the world's largest equipment rental company. It principally operates in the United States and Canada, where it commands approximately 15% share in a highly fragmented market. It serves three end markets: general industrial, commercial construction, and residential construction. Like its peers, United Rentals historically has provided its customers with equipment that was intermittently used, such as aerial equipment and portable generators. As the company has grown organically and through hundreds of acquisitions since it went public in 1997, its catalog (fleet size of $21 billion) now includes a range of specialty equipment and other items that can be rented for indefinite periods.
<h3>Present Market Standing of United Rentals</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 146,879, the price of URI is down by 0.0%, reaching $813.51.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United Rentals</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $941.3333333333334.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for United Rentals, targeting a price of $954. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for United Rentals, targeting a price of $930. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for United Rentals, targeting a price of $940. 
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