Operating Income

Gross Profit

United Rentals Gross Profit decreased by 4.5% to $1.59B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.9%, from $1.64B to $1.59B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows an upward trend with a 16.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher gross profit indicates a strong ability to command premium pricing and manage production costs effectively.

Detailed definition

The profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs assoc...

Peer comparison

Premium hardware brands aim for higher gross profit margins than commodity electronics manufacturers.

Metric ID: is_gross_profit

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$875.00M$1.10B$1.16B$992.00M$1.15B$1.37B$1.45B$1.45B$1.45B$1.45B$1.35B$1.52B$1.65B$1.64B$1.36B$1.53B$1.67B$1.59B
QoQ Change+26.1%+5.3%-14.6%+15.9%+18.8%+6.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-7.4%+12.8%+8.6%-0.6%-17.2%+13.1%+8.6%-4.5%
YoY Change+31.4%+23.8%+46.5%+26.4%+6.4%-7.4%+4.5%+13.4%+12.7%+0.7%+1.0%+1.0%-2.9%
Range$875.00M$1.67B
CAGR+15.1%
Avg YoY Growth+12.1%
Median YoY Growth+6.4%

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q3 '24Q3 '25
Equipment Rentals Operating Lease$1.20B$1.20B$1.20B$1.44B$1.45B
Other Productsand Services$249.75M$249.75M$249.75M$206.00M
Total$1.45B$1.45B$1.45B$1.65B$1.67B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Rentals's gross profit?
United Rentals (URI) reported gross profit of $1.59B in Q4 2025.
How has United Rentals's gross profit changed year-over-year?
United Rentals's gross profit decreased by 2.9% year-over-year, from $1.64B to $1.59B.
What is the long-term trend for United Rentals's gross profit?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), United Rentals's gross profit has grown at a 16.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.85B to $6.14B.
What does gross profit mean?
The money left over from sales after paying for the direct cost of goods sold.