01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 22, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI) has filed an 8-K report on July 22, 2026, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
The report also disclosed that additional business and financial information, including the company's 2026 outlook, will be available on their website for investor meetings. This includes non-GAAP financial measures such as free cash flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS, which the company uses to provide a more comprehensive view of its operating performance and profitability.
Investors should note that while the press release contains key financial figures, the detailed breakdowns and reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures are available in the supplementary materials furnished with this 8-K and on the company's investor relations website. The company asserts these non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights into operational performance, growth trends, and cash earnings available for investment and debt service, though they should not be considered replacements for standard GAAP metrics.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- URI filed an 8-K on July 22, 2026, to report Q2 2026 financial results via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- The company is providing additional business, financial results, and 2026 outlook information on its website (www.unitedrentals.com).
- Key non-GAAP financial measures discussed include free cash flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.
- United Rentals believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful insights into operating performance, cash generation, and profitability.
- Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their nearest GAAP equivalents are provided in the supplementary materials.
- Information on the website will be maintained for the duration of its use in investor meetings or until superseded.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report United Rentals, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, by furnishing a press release as an exhibit. It also serves to disclose the availability of additional investor-related information, including the company's 2026 outlook, on their corporate website.
What are the key non-GAAP financial measures mentioned, and why does the company use them?
The key non-GAAP financial measures mentioned are free cash flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS. United Rentals uses these measures because they believe they offer valuable insights into operating performance, period-over-period growth, ongoing cash earnings, and future profitability, which can be helpful for investors in understanding the company's financial health and operational trends.
Where can I find more detailed financial information or reconciliations?
Detailed financial information, including reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, can be found in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this 8-K filing and will be maintained on the United Rentals' investor relations website at www.unitedrentals.com.
When will the information on the company's website be updated or removed?
The company states that the information provided on their website will be maintained for at least the period of its use at investor meetings and presentations, or until it is superseded by more current information.
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