Cash & Equivalents
United Rentals Cash & Equivalents decreased by 10.4% to $459.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.4%, from $457.00M to $459.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 22.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $336.00M | $320.00M | $144.00M | $101.00M | $68.00M | $76.00M | $363.00M | $479.00M | $457.00M | $512.00M | $459.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.8% | -55.0% | -29.9% | -32.7% | +11.8% | +377.6% | +32.0% | -4.6% | +12.0% | -10.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -79.8% | -76.3% | — | — | +25.9% | +6.9% | +0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Rentals's cash & equivalents?
- United Rentals (URI) reported cash & equivalents of $459.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has United Rentals's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- United Rentals's cash & equivalents increased by 0.4% year-over-year, from $457.00M to $459.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for United Rentals's cash & equivalents?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), United Rentals's cash & equivalents has grown at a 22.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $202.00M to $459.00M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.