Should I buy United Rentals (URI) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 81% of its targets hit on this sector (210 calls tested). It aims for $1,395 (+32 %), call made on October 6, 2026, maturing on October 6, 2027 (8 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on United Rentals
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | 79 % | +53.8 % | 14 | $850 -20% |
| UBS | 71 % | +40.6 % | 17 | $1,350 +27% |
| Citigroup | 79 % | +37.0 % | 34 | $1,330 +25% |
| Argus Research | 75 % | +34.9 % | 8 | $1,250 +18% |
| Keybanc | 80 % | +31.6 % | 20 | $1,250 +18% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 100 % | +26.6 % | 6 | $1,262 +19% |
| Wells Fargo | 80 % | +24.1 % | 5 | $1,355 +28% |
| Morgan Stanley | 65 % | +21.3 % | 17 | $1,165 +10% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 86% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 14 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $1,281, i.e. +21% from the current price ($1,061).
- The most reliable firm on URI, RBC Capital (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $1,323 (call made on September 24, 2026, maturing on September 24, 2027) (+25%) in its most recent call, and $1,123 (call made on October 24, 2025, maturing on October 24, 2026) (+6%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 9 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 1 is neutral and 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on URI
Median target $1,281 (+21%) · 14 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in United Rentals now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 86% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $1,281 (+21%), and RBC Capital (most reliable on URI, 100%) targets $1,323. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~26). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in United Rentals?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($1,281) is still +21% above the current price ($1,061) (most reliable on URI: RBC Capital, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is United Rentals still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($1,061) and its estimated value: analysts target $1,281 on median (+21%), with 86% buys (most reliable on URI: RBC Capital, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on URI and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying URI?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 1 is neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full United Rentals profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).