United Rentals, Inc.

URI · Industrials

About United Rentals, Inc. (URI)

United Rentals, Inc. is a Rental & Leasing Services company operating in the Industrials sector.

URI trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services

Key Statistics

Current Price
$1,170.05
Market Cap
$72.45B
52-Week High
$1,202.12
52-Week Low
$701.59
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services

$1,000 Invested in United Rentals, Inc. (URI)

1 Year
$1,373
+37%
3 Years
$2,978
+198%
5 Years
$3,318
+232%
10 Years
$15,350
+1435%
Since IPO
$81,028
+8003%

How much would $1,000 invested in URI be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in URI 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in United Rentals, Inc. (URI) in 2025 would be worth $1,373 as of November 2026, representing a +37.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in URI 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in United Rentals, Inc. (URI) in 2023 would be worth $2,978 as of November 2026, representing a +197.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in URI 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in United Rentals, Inc. (URI) in 2021 would be worth $3,318 as of November 2026, representing a +231.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in URI 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in United Rentals, Inc. (URI) in 2016 would be worth $15,350 as of November 2026, representing a +1435.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in URI at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in United Rentals, Inc. (URI) at IPO would be worth $81,028 as of November 2026, representing a +8002.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.31%
Positive Months
200
58% of 346
Negative Months
145
42% of 346
Data Period
28+ years
346 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2002 (+58.9%)
Best month on avg: April (+6.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2002 (-45.4%)
Worst month on avg: August (-2.4%)

Over the past 28+ years (346 months), United Rentals, Inc. (URI) has averaged a monthly return of +2.31% with a median return of +2.91%. The stock had 200 positive months (58%) and 145 negative months (42%). The best month in URI's history was November 2002 with a +58.9% return, while the worst was September 2002 at -45.4%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.2%), and August the weakest (-2.4%).

URI's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2010 with a cumulative return of +120.2%, and the worst was 1999 at -61.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 29 years of trading history, United Rentals, Inc. (URI) has delivered an average annual return of +24.66% with a median return of +29.89%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.35%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (72%) and losses in 8 years (28%).

URI's best year was 2010 with a +131.91% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -52.60%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. URI achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+24.66%
Best Year
2010 (+131.91%)
Worst Year
2002 (-52.60%)
Positive Years
21/29
Year Return Start End
2026 +45.45% $804.45 $1,170.05
2025 +15.92% $693.99 $804.45
2024 +23.97% $559.82 $693.99
2023 +63.62% $342.15 $559.82
2022 +6.96% $319.89 $342.15
2021 +43.28% $223.25 $319.89
2020 +39.06% $160.55 $223.25
2019 +62.65% $98.70 $160.55
2018 -40.36% $165.49 $98.70
2017 +62.82% $101.64 $165.49
2016 +45.55% $69.83 $101.64
2015 -28.89% $98.20 $69.83
2014 +30.87% $75.04 $98.20
2013 +71.24% $43.82 $75.04
2012 +54.04% $28.45 $43.82
2011 +29.89% $21.90 $28.45
2010 +131.91% $9.44 $21.90
2009 +7.57% $8.78 $9.44
2008 -50.33% $17.67 $8.78
2007 -27.80% $24.48 $17.67
2006 +8.72% $22.52 $24.48
2005 +23.76% $18.19 $22.52
2004 -1.87% $18.54 $18.19
2003 +79.00% $10.36 $18.54
2002 -52.60% $21.85 $10.36
2001 +68.93% $12.94 $21.85
2000 -21.53% $16.49 $12.94
1999 -48.30% $31.89 $16.49
1998 +71.52% $18.59 $31.89

Frequently Asked Questions: URI

What sector is URI in? ▼

URI operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Rental & Leasing Services industry.

How has URI performed historically? ▼

Over 29 years of trading history, URI has posted gains in 21 years (72% of the time). The best year was 2010 with a +131.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in URI? ▼

You can invest in URI through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold URI.

Last updated: 11/1/2026