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United Rentals (0LIY) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. United Rentals disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. United Rentals reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Jul 22, 2026

Risk Distribution
40Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

United Rentals disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks3436384042Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q3Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q4, 2025
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedUnited Rentals Risk Factors
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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 16 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
40
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

share repurchases could increase the volatility of the price of our common stock and could diminish our cash reserves.price of our common stockif we are unable to obtain additional capital as required, we may be unable to fund the capital outlays required for the success of our business.unable to obtain additional capitalwe cannot make any guarantees with respect to payment of dividends on our common stock.respect to payment of dividendswe have operations throughout the united states, which exposes us to multiple state and local regulations, in addition to federal law and requirements as a government contractor. changes in applicable law, regulations or requirements, or our material failure to comply with any of them, can increase our costs and have other negative impacts on our business.exposes us to multiple stateour growing specialty reportable segment, as well as our tools and onsite services offerings, presents new and expanded risks, which may increase as we engage in new activities and provide new services.our growing specialty reportable segmentregulators' and stakeholders' requirements and expectations on environmental, social and sustainability-related topics continue to evolve and diverge, and our ability to meet these requirements and expectations may have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.sustainability-related topics continue to evolvedisruptions in our information technology systems, or those of our third-party vendors, could adversely affect our operating results by limiting our ability to effectively monitor and control our operations, adjust to changing market conditions, implement strategic initiatives or support our online ordering system.support our online ordering systemdisruptions in our information technology systems, or those of our third-party vendors, could adversely affect our operating results by limiting our ability to effectively monitor and control our operations, adjust to changing market conditions, implement strategic initiatives or support our online ordering system.adjust to changing market conditionswe have operations outside the united states, in canada, europe, australia and new zealand. as a result, we may incur losses from the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and have higher costs than we otherwise would have due to the need to comply with foreign laws.impact of foreign currency fluctuationsif we determine that our goodwill has become impaired, we may incur impairment charges, which would negatively impact our operating results.negatively impact our operating results

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 40

Share Price & Shareholder Rights3 | 7.5%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Our charter provisions, as well as other factors, may affect the likelihood of a takeover or change of control of the Company.

    We have in place certain charter provisions that may have the effect of deterring hostile takeovers or delaying or preventing changes in control or management of the Company that are not approved by our Board, including transactions in which our stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then-current market prices. We are also subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law which, under certain circumstances, restricts the ability of a publicly held Delaware corporation to engage in a business combination, such as a merger or sale of assets, with any stockholder that, together with affiliates, owns 15 percent or more of the corporation's outstanding voting stock, which similarly could prohibit or delay the accomplishment of a change of control transaction. In addition, under each of the ABL facility and the term loan facility, a change of control (as defined in the applicable credit agreement) constitutes an event of default, entitling our lenders to terminate the ABL facility or the term loan facility, as applicable, and require us to repay outstanding borrowings. A change of control (as defined in the applicable agreement) is also a termination event under our accounts receivable securitization facility and under certain circumstances would require us to offer to repurchase our outstanding senior notes. As a result, the provisions of the agreements governing our debt also may affect the likelihood of a takeover or other change of control.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    Share repurchases could increase the volatility of the price of our common stock and could diminish our cash reserves.

    In April 2025, our Board of Directors authorized a $1.5 billion share repurchase program, and repurchases under this program began in April 2025. Subsequent to the enactment of the new federal tax legislation discussed below (see note 13 to the consolidated financial statements) in July 2025, and with consideration of the expected cash flow benefit associated with the legislation, our Board of Directors approved an increase in the size of the current share repurchase program, from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion. We have completed $1.65 billion of repurchases under the program as of December 31, 2025, and expect to complete the program in the first quarter of 2026. On January 28, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized a new $5.0 billion share repurchase program. The program is expected to commence after completion of the current program, and does not have an established expiration date. We intend to repurchase $1.15 billion under the program in 2026. Repurchases of our common stock pursuant to our share repurchase programs could affect our stock price and increase its volatility. The existence of share repurchase programs could cause our stock price to be higher than it would be in the absence of such programs and could potentially reduce the market liquidity for our stock. Additionally, our share repurchase programs could diminish our cash reserves, which may impact our ability to finance future growth, to continue to pay a dividend and to pursue possible future strategic opportunities and acquisitions. Although our share repurchase programs are intended to enhance long-term stockholder value, there is no assurance that they will do so and short-term stock price fluctuations could reduce the effectiveness of the programs.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    Our common stock price has fluctuated significantly and may continue to do so in the future.

    Our common stock price has fluctuated significantly and may continue to do so in the future for a number of reasons, including: - fluctuations in the results of our operations and general conditions in the economy, our market, and the markets served by our customers;- announcements of developments related to our business;- market perceptions of any proposed merger or acquisition and the likelihood of our involvement in other merger and acquisition activity;- variations in our revenues, gross margins, earnings or other financial results from investors' expectations;- departure of key personnel;- purchases or sales of large blocks of our stock by institutional investors or transactions by insiders;- investor perceptions of the equipment rental industry in general and our Company in particular;- fluctuations in the prices of oil and natural gas;- expectations regarding our share repurchase programs and the amount of share repurchases thereunder;- changes in our dividend policy; and - the operating and stock performance of comparable companies or related industries. In addition, prices in the stock market have been volatile over the past few years. In certain cases, the fluctuations have been unrelated to the operating performance of the affected companies. As a result, the price of our common stock could fluctuate in the future without regard to our operating performance.

Accounting & Financial Operations3 | 7.5%
Debt & Financing8 | 20.0%
Corporate Activity and Growth2 | 5.0%

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FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.