Earnings Per Share
Shares (Basic)
United Rentals Shares (Basic) decreased by 2.8% to 64.2M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.8%, from 66M to 64.2M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A decreasing trend typically signals an aggressive share buyback program, which can increase the value of remaining shares.
Detailed definition
Weighted-average shares outstanding (basic) is the calculation of the total number of common shares held by the public d...
Peer comparison
Used to evaluate the scale of a company's equity base relative to its market capitalization and peer group.
Metric ID:
is_weighted_shares_basicHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '24 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 72.5M | 72.5M | 72.4M | 71.2M | 69.9M | 66M | 64.2M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | -0.1% | -1.6% | -1.9% | -5.5% | -2.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -1.7% | -3.6% | — | -2.8% |
Range64.2M – 72.5M
CAGR-7.8%
Avg YoY Growth-2.7%
Median YoY Growth-2.8%
Current Streak5 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Rentals's shares (basic)?
- United Rentals (URI) reported shares (basic) of 64.2M in Q3 2025.
- How has United Rentals's shares (basic) changed year-over-year?
- United Rentals's shares (basic) decreased by 2.8% year-over-year, from 66M to 64.2M.
- What does shares (basic) mean?
- The average number of actual shares owned by investors throughout the year, accounting for any shares the company bought back or issued.