Jun 30, 2020

United Rentals Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Announced second quarter results and reintroduced full-year guidance.

Key Takeaways

United Rentals announced its second quarter results with a total revenue of $1.939 billion and net income of $212 million. The company's performance reflects the flexibility and resiliency of its business model, with a steady recovery in volume beginning in mid-April.

Total revenue reached $1.939 billion, including rental revenue of $1.642 billion.

Net income was reported at $212 million, with a net income margin of 10.9% and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.93.

Adjusted EBITDA was $899 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.4%, supported by aggressive cost management.

The company generated $817 million in net cash from operating activities and free cash flow, including gross rental capital spending of $145 million.

Total Revenue
$1.94B
Previous year: $2.29B
-15.3%
EPS
$3.68
Previous year: $4.74
-22.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
46.4%
Previous year: 46.9%
-1.1%
Gross Profit
$701M
Previous year: $911M
-23.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$127M
Previous year: $75M
+69.3%
Free Cash Flow
$817M
Previous year: $868M
-5.9%
Total Assets
$17.9B
Previous year: $19B
-6.0%

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United Rentals Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company has reintroduced full-year 2020 guidance with total revenue expected to be between $8.05 billion and $8.45 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $3.6 billion and $3.8 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue between $8.05 billion and $8.45 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $3.6 billion and $3.8 billion.
  • Net rental capital expenditures after gross purchases between $50 million and $150 million, after gross purchases of $800 million to $900 million.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities between $2.25 billion and $2.55 billion.
  • Free cash flow (excluding the impact of merger and restructuring related payments) between $2.0 billion and $2.2 billion.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income