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Exhibit 99.1

United Rentals, Inc.

100 First Stamford Place, Suite 700

Stamford, CT 06902

Telephone: 203 622 3131

unitedrentals.com

United Rentals Announces Strong First Quarter Results

and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 22, 2026 – United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026, including record first quarter total revenue, rental revenue1, earnings per share ("EPS") and adjusted EBITDA2, and raised its 2026 full-year guidance.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

•Total revenue of $3.985 billion, including rental revenue of $3.419 billion.

•Net income of $531 million, at a margin3 of 13.3%, which reflects a year-over-year increase of 20 basis points excluding the 2025 impact of the H&E merger termination benefit4 discussed below. GAAP diluted EPS of $8.43, and adjusted EPS2 of $9.71.

•Adjusted EBITDA of $1.759 billion, at a margin3 of 44.1%, which reflects a year-over-year increase of 60 basis points excluding the 2025 impact of the H&E merger termination benefit4.

•Year-over-year, fleet productivity5 increased 2.3%.

•Net cash provided by operating activities of $1.514 billion; free cash flow2 of $1.054 billion, including gross payments for purchases of rental equipment of $767 million.

•Gross rental capital expenditures of $874 million.

•Returned $500 million to shareholders, comprised of $375 million via share repurchases and $125 million via dividends paid.

•Net leverage ratio6 of 1.9x, with total liquidity6 of $3.377 billion, at March 31, 2026.

CEO Comment

Matthew Flannery, chief executive officer of United Rentals, said, “I am very pleased with our strong start to 2026, which again reflected our team’s commitment to being the partner of choice for our customers. We reported first-quarter records in EPS, adjusted EBITDA and revenue, supported by healthy growth and solid execution across both our general rentals and specialty businesses. We remain confident that our focus on improving our customers’ efficiency and productivity through our one-stop-shop approach, coupled with our industry-leading technology and world-class service, keeps us positioned to both outperform the market and generate strong shareholder returns.”

Flannery continued, “The increases to our full-year guidance are supported by the momentum we are carrying into our busy season and the growth opportunities our customers see on the horizon, particularly within large projects and key verticals. Longer-term, the flexibility and resiliency of our business model, combined with the strength of our balance sheet and approach to prudent capital allocation, positions us to deliver industry-leading growth, profitability and cash generation, which support shareholder value creation.”

1.Rental revenue includes owned equipment rental revenue, re-rent revenue and ancillary revenue.

2.Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), adjusted EPS (earnings per share) and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures as defined in the tables below. See the tables below for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.

3.Net income margin and adjusted EBITDA margin represent net income or adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue.

4.The first quarter of 2025 included a net benefit associated with the terminated acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (“H&E”). The impact of the merger termination was a $29 million net after-tax benefit, or $0.45 per diluted share, for net income, and a $52 million net benefit for adjusted EBITDA, cash flow from operating activities and free cash flow.

5.Fleet productivity reflects the combined impact of changes in rental rates, time utilization and mix on owned equipment rental revenue.

6.The net leverage ratio reflects net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) divided by adjusted EBITDA for the trailing 12 months. Total liquidity reflects cash and cash equivalents plus availability under the asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL facility”) and the accounts receivable securitization facility.

2026 Outlook

The company has raised its 2026 outlook, as reflected below.

Current OutlookPrior Outlook

Total revenue$16.9 billion to $17.4 billion$16.8 billion to $17.3 billion

Adjusted EBITDA7 $7.625 billion to $7.875 billion$7.575 billion to $7.825 billion

Net rental capital expenditures after gross purchases$2.95 billion to $3.35 billion, after gross purchases of $4.4 billion to $4.8 billion$2.85 billion to $3.25 billion, after gross purchases of $4.3 billion to $4.7 billion

Net cash provided by operating activities$5.4 billion to $6.2 billion$5.3 billion to $6.1 billion

Free cash flow excluding restructuring related payments8 $2.15 billion to $2.45 billion$2.15 billion to $2.45 billion

Summary of First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

•Rental revenue increased 8.7% year-over-year to a first qu

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2026

UNITED RENTALS, INC.

UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-1438706-1522496 Delaware001-1366386-0933835 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 First Stamford Place, Suite 700 Stamford Connecticut 06902 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 622-3131

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.01 par value, of United Rentals, Inc. URINew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 28, 2026, United Rentals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is being furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure. Certain information concerning our business, financial results and 2026 outlook that the Company expects to use at certain investor meetings and presentations can be accessed currently on the Company’s website, www.unitedrentals.com. Such information will be maintained on the Company’s website for at least the period of its use at such meetings and presentations or until superseded by more current information. The presentation includes certain financial measures - free cash flow, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share (“adjusted EPS”) - that are “non-GAAP financial measures” as defined under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less payments for purchases of, and plus proceeds from, equipment and intangible assets, and plus excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements. The equipment and intangible asset items are included in cash flows from investing activities. EBITDA represents the sum of net income, provision (benefit) for income taxes, interest expense, net, interest expense-subordinated convertible debentures, net, depreciation of rental equipment and non-rental depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus stock compensation expense, net, and the impact of the defined special items. Adjusted EPS represents diluted EPS-GAAP plus the impact of the defined special items. The presentation includes reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their nearest generally accepted accounting principles financial measures. The Company believes that: (i) free cash flow provides useful additional information concerning cash flow available to meet future debt service obligations and working capital requirements; (ii) EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA provide useful information about operating performance and period-over-period growth, and help investors gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our ongoing cash earnings, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced; and (iii) adjusted EPS provides useful information concerning future profitability. However, none of these measures should be considered as alternatives to net income, cash flows from operating activities or earnings per share under GAAP as indicators of operating performance or liquidity. Item 8.01.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025

UNITED RENTALS, INC.

UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-1438706-1522496 Delaware001-1366386-0933835 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 First Stamford Place, Suite 700 Stamford Connecticut 06902 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 622-3131

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.01 par value, of United Rentals, Inc. URINew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 22, 2025, United Rentals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is being furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure. Certain information concerning our business, financial results and 2025 outlook that the Company expects to use at certain investor meetings and presentations can be accessed currently on the Company’s website, www.unitedrentals.com. Such information will be maintained on the Company’s website for at least the period of its use at such meetings and presentations or until superseded by more current information. The presentation includes certain financial measures - free cash flow, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share (“adjusted EPS”) - that are “non-GAAP financial measures” as defined under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less payments for purchases of, and plus proceeds from, equipment and intangible assets, and plus excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements. The equipment and intangible asset items are included in cash flows from investing activities. EBITDA represents the sum of net income, provision (benefit) for income taxes, interest expense, net, interest expense-subordinated convertible debentures, net, depreciation of rental equipment and non-rental depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA plus stock compensation expense, net, and the impact of the defined special items. Adjusted EPS represents diluted EPS plus the impact of the defined special items. The presentation includes reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their nearest generally accepted accounting principles financial measures. The Company believes that: (i) free cash flow provides useful additional information concerning cash flow available to meet future debt service obligations and working capital requirements; (ii) EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA provide useful information about operating performance and period-over-period growth, and help investors gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our ongoing cash earnings, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced; and (iii) adjusted EPS provides useful information concerning future profitability. However, none of these measures should be considered as alternatives to net income, cash flows from operating activities or earnings per share under GAAP as indicators of operating performance or liquidity. Item 9.01.    Financial St