United Rentals reported a 6.5% increase in total revenue to $2.456 billion for the fourth quarter of 2019. Net income increased 9.0% year-over-year to $338 million, or $4.49 per diluted share. Adjusted EPS increased 15.5% year-over-year to $5.60.
Total revenue increased 6.5% to $2.456 billion and rental revenue increased 3.7% to $2.062 billion.
On a GAAP basis, the company reported fourth quarter net income of $338 million, or $4.49 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.3% year-over-year to $1.154 billion, while adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 140 basis points to 47.0%.
The company's Board of Directors authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program which will commence in the first quarter of 2020.
The company provided the following outlook for 2020. Total revenue is expected to be between $9.4 billion and $9.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $4.35 billion and $4.55 billion.
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