• Truist Financial sets a price target of $972 for United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), indicating a potential upside of 24.73%.
• Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduces its stake by 0.4%, signaling a cautious approach among some investors.
• Conversely, Woodline Partners LP and GC Wealth Management RIA LLC increase their stakes, showing confidence in United Rentals' potential.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) is a leading equipment rental company in North America, providing a wide range of construction and industrial equipment. The company serves various sectors, including construction, industrial, and government. United Rentals competes with other rental companies like Sunbelt Rentals and Herc Rentals. On January 30, 2026, Truist Financial set a price target of $972 for URI, suggesting a potential upside of 24.73% from its current price of $779.29.

Despite the optimistic price target, some investors are adjusting their positions in United Rentals. Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduced its stake by 0.4% during the third quarter, now holding 372,351 shares valued at $355 million. This reduction indicates a cautious approach, as the fund sold 1,519 shares, leaving it with approximately 0.59% ownership of the company.

Conversely, other investors are increasing their stakes in United Rentals. Woodline Partners LP boosted its stake by 40% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 1,577 shares. This brings their total to 5,518 shares, valued at $3.5 million. Similarly, GC Wealth Management RIA LLC acquired a new stake valued at approximately $385,000, showing confidence in the company's potential.

The current stock price of United Rentals is $776.54, reflecting a decrease of 1.33% or $10.50. The stock has traded between $775.02 and $803 today, with a market capitalization of approximately $49.41 billion. Over the past year, the stock reached a high of $1,021.47 and a low of $525.91, indicating significant volatility in its performance.