Labor and benefits — Cost of Revenue
United Rentals Labor and benefits — Cost of Revenue increased by 7.6% to $550.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.6%, from $511.00M to $550.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue may indicate rising labor costs, wage inflation, or decreased operational efficiency in fleet maintenance, while a decrease may suggest improved labor productivity or a shift toward automation.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the direct personnel-related expenses, including wages, salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes, as...
Peer comparison
Peer rental companies typically report this as a component of 'Direct Operating Expenses' or 'Cost of Rental Revenue,' with variations depending on whether field service technicians are classified as direct labor or overhead.
uri_segment_labor_and_benefits_cost_of_revenueHistorical Data
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $474.00M | $474.00M | $474.00M | $474.00M | $511.00M | $550.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +7.8% | +7.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +7.8% | +7.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Rentals's labor and benefits — cost of revenue?
- United Rentals (URI) reported labor and benefits — cost of revenue of $550.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has United Rentals's labor and benefits — cost of revenue changed year-over-year?
- United Rentals's labor and benefits — cost of revenue increased by 7.6% year-over-year, from $511.00M to $550.00M.
- What does labor and benefits — cost of revenue mean?
- The total direct cost of employee wages and benefits required to operate and maintain the rental equipment fleet.