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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.

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URI MOVES UP 1.3% AFTER THE ALERT
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United Rentals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) experienced a power inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions. 
At 10:07 AM on January 15th, a significant trading signal occurred for United Rentals, Inc. (URI) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $735.81. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in United Rentals&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in United Rentals&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
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Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $735.81. The returns on the High price ($745.48) and Close price ($741.59) after the Power Inflow were respectively 1.3% and 0.8%. That is why it is important to have a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite. 
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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 lowers the price target from $965 to $963.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on United Rentals, Lowers Price Target to $963

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 lowers the price target from $985 to $835.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on United Rentals, Lowers Price Target to $835

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 100 points on Tuesday.
Shares of H&amp;E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEES#NASDAQ">HEES</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company inked a deal to be acquired by United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) for around $4.8 billion, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42974291/he-equipment-service-stock-rockets-over-100-on-48-billion-acquisition-by-united-rentals">$1.4 billion in net debt</a>.
The acquisition price of $92 per share in cash represents a premium of around 109% over H&amp;E&#8217;s trading price as of January 13, 2025.
H&amp;E Equipment shares jumped 106% to $90.52 on Tuesday.
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United Rentals shares are trading higher after the company announced it will acquire H&E Equipment for $4.8 billion. Additionally, Baird upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral.

H&amp;E Equipment Services, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEES#NASDAQ">HEES</a>) shares rocketed premarket on Tuesday after the company inked a deal to be acquired by United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) for around $4.8 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42969169/united-rentals-to-acquire-h-e-equipment-services-inc" rel="noreferrer noopener">including $1.4 billion in net debt</a>.
Transaction Details: The acquisition price of $92 per share in cash represents a premium of around 109% over H&amp;E's trading price as of January 13, 2025.
The acquisition price reflects a 6.9x adjusted EBITDA multiple for the trailing 12 months through September 2024, or 5.8x, including $130 million in cost synergies and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $54 million in tax attributes</a>.
United Rentals and H&amp;E's boards have approved the acquisition, which is subject to conditions like a majority tender of H&amp;E shares and antitrust clearance.
United Rentals will begin a tender offer to buy H&amp;E shares for $92 each in cash by January 28, 2025. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
A 35-day "go-shop" period through February 17, 2025, allows H&amp;E to seek and evaluate alternative proposals. H&amp;E can terminate the agreement for a superior offer, but there's no guarantee this will occur.
Synergies &amp; Benefits: United Rentals expects $130 million in annual cost synergies within 24 months, primarily from corporate overhead and operations, along with 5% procurement savings versus historical H&amp;E pricing.
By year three, the company anticipates $120 million in annual revenue synergies from cross-selling to legacy H&amp;E customers.
The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings per share and free cash flow in the first year and deliver a strong return on invested capital (ROIC) by year three.
The acquisition aligns with United Rentals' "grow the core" strategy, offering legacy H&amp;E customers expanded access to United Rentals' specialty services, including Fluid Solutions, Matting Solutions, Power &amp; HVAC, and more.
The deal adds nearly 64,000 units to United Rentals' fleet, valued at over $2.9 billion, with an average age of under 41 months, and includes approximately $230 million in non-rental assets.
United Rentals has paused its share repurchase program to focus on this goal.
As of September 30, 2024, United Rentals' cash and cash <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41500842/united-rentals-announces-record-third-quarter-results-and-reaffirms-mid-points-of-2024-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">equivalents stood at $479 million</a>.
Price Action: HEES shares are up 105.55% at $90.32 premarket at the last check Tuesday. URI stock is up 5.20% to $724.99.
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United Rentals To Acquire H&E Equipment Service At Huge Premium In $4.8 Billion Deal

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<li>Baird analyst Mircea Dobre upgraded the rating for United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and maintained the price target of $658. United Rentals shares closed at $689.15 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/URI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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8 analysts have shared their evaluations of United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated United Rentals and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $859.12, accompanied by a high estimate of $985.00 and a low estimate of $565.00. This current average has increased by 5.87% from the previous average price target of $811.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736856029_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive United Rentals. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<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>
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<td>Mircea Dobre</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$658.00</td>
<td>$658.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$965.00</td>
<td>$955.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$985.00</td>
<td>$955.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Eade</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$840.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$955.00</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Seiden</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<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>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to United Rentals. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, 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>
To gain a panoramic view of United Rentals's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious 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>All You Need to Know About United Rentals</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 $22 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 Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, United Rentals showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.03% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's 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: United Rentals's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.74% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): United Rentals's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 8.4%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.53%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
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.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</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.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Analyst Expectations For United Rentals's Future

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) ("United Rentals" or "the company") and H&amp;E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&amp;E Rentals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEES#NASDAQ">HEES</a>) ("H&amp;E") today announced their entry into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire H&amp;E for $92 per share in cash, reflecting a total enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion, including approximately $1.4 billion of net debt.

United Rentals to Acquire H&E Equipment Services For $4.8B

Baird analyst Mircea Dobre upgrades United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and maintains the price target from $658 to $658.

Baird Upgrades United Rentals to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $658

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<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>738</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$90.2K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td>23.8K</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$118.8K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $998.0 per contract. There were 405 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 745 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.6K, with a price of $223.0 per contract. There were 2558 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 738 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 215 contract(s) at a $59.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 1371 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 219 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 call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $949.0 per contract. There were 10608 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 381 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $2790.0 per contract. There were 27 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 171 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.2K, with a price of $3610.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.2K, with a price of $1530.0 per contract. There were 23865 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $5400.0 per contract. There were 1075 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 171 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $800.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.8K, with a price of $11880.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GWW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 353 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $620.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $45000.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 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 about unusual options activity</a>. 
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10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

United Rentals's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.75 million shares sold short, which is 3.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>United Rentals Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735659010_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for United Rentals has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing United Rentals's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, United Rentals's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.11%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking Into United Rentals's Recent Short Interest

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on United Rentals.
Looking at options history for United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 11% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 66% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $68,320 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $1,659,858.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $220.0 to $860.0 for United Rentals over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in United Rentals's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United Rentals's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $220.0 to $860.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>United Rentals 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735578025_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$154.4</td>
<td>$148.1</td>
<td>$151.0</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$1.3M</td>
<td align="right">290</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$152.4</td>
<td>$151.0</td>
<td>$151.0</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$90.5K</td>
<td align="right">290</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$154.4</td>
<td>$151.0</td>
<td>$151.0</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$75.5K</td>
<td align="right">290</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$481.4</td>
<td>$477.5</td>
<td>$477.5</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$49.8</td>
<td>$45.0</td>
<td>$45.0</td>
<td>$710.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
<td align="right">10</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.
<h3>United Rentals's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 159,056, the price of URI is down by -0.77%, reaching $711.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 23 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on United Rentals</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $975.0.
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United Rentals Unusual Options Activity For December 30

United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 21.22% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 32.91%. Currently, United Rentals has a market capitalization of $47.02 billion. 
Buying $100 In URI: If an investor had bought $100 of URI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,136.85 today based on a price of $716.54 for URI at the time of writing.
<h3>United Rentals's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735341308_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.
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$100 Invested In United Rentals 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much 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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.16</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td>640</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPWK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$144.3K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$52.3K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 779 contract(s) at a $15.16 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.9K, with a price of $77.0 per contract. There were 640 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7530 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPWK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPWK#NASDAQ">UPWK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 393 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 163 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.3K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 60 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.0K, with a price of $1200.0 per contract. There were 1194 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 64 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 4796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 82 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $144.3K, with a price of $1760.0 per contract. There were 2777 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 88 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 757 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $5290.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 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 neutral, expiring in 29 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.3K, with a price of $52350.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 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>. 
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7 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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 $955 to $965.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on United Rentals, Raises Price Target to $965

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 12.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.86%. Currently, United Rentals has a market capitalization of $52.30 billion. 
Buying $1000 In URI: If an investor had bought $1000 of URI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $44,031.49 today based on a price of $796.97 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/2024/1733957108_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.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on United Rentals.
Looking at options history for United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 23% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 46% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $101,770 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $593,473.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $210.0 to $870.0 for United Rentals over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for United Rentals options trades today is 71.27 with a total volume of 58.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for United Rentals's big money trades within a strike price range of $210.0 to $870.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>United Rentals 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733848313_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$246.0</td>
<td>$239.0</td>
<td>$242.0</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$121.0K</td>
<td align="right">294</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$188.7</td>
<td>$184.5</td>
<td>$184.5</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$92.2K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$88.0</td>
<td>$82.0</td>
<td>$86.36</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.3</td>
<td>$92.9</td>
<td>$96.1</td>
<td>$870.00</td>
<td>$67.2K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$594.0</td>
<td>$590.0</td>
<td>$590.0</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</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.
<h3>Present Market Standing of United Rentals</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 400,994, the price of URI is down -3.81% at $804.04. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United Rentals</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $932.5.
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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 $985. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Argus Research continues to hold a Buy rating for United Rentals, targeting a price of $880. 
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United Rentals Unusual Options Activity

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 23.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 36.75%. Currently, United Rentals has a market capitalization of $51.83 billion. 
Buying $100 In URI: If an investor had bought $100 of URI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $485.37 today based on a price of $789.89 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/2024/1733842837_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.

$100 Invested In United Rentals 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

United Rentals's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.23% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.87 million shares sold short, which is 3.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.78 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>United Rentals Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733777120_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for United Rentals has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing United Rentals's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, United Rentals's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.25%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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