United Rentals' stock surged 18.66% intraday, marking a significant upward movement for the equipment rental company.
The sharp rally was driven by the company's release of first-quarter financial results that exceeded analyst expectations. United Rentals reported adjusted earnings per share of $9.71, beating the consensus estimate of $8.97, while revenue of $3.99 billion also surpassed expectations. This performance represents the company's first earnings beat in four quarters, with strong demand noted for rental equipment from large construction and industrial projects.
Additionally, United Rentals raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $16.9 billion to $17.4 billion, up from its previous outlook. The company cited strong momentum heading into its busy season and growth opportunities from customer projects as reasons for the increased forecast.