United Rentals, Inc. Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

United Rentals, Inc. (URI) revealed earnings for first quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $518 million, or $7.91 per share. This compares with $542 million, or $8.04 per share, last year.

Excluding items, United Rentals, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $8.86 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $8.81 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 6.7% to $3.719 billion from $3.485 billion last year.

United Rentals, Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $518 Mln. vs. $542 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $7.91 vs. $8.04 last year.
-Revenue: $3.719 Bln vs. $3.485 Bln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year revenue guidance: $15.6 - $16.1 Bln

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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