United Rentals Q1 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - United Rentals, Inc. (URI) reported first quarter net income of $115 million, or $1.16 per share, compared to $60 million, or $0.56 per share, last year. Adjusted earnings for the quarter was $1.34 per share.

On average, 17 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.13 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues were $1.32 billion, compared to $1.18 billion, a year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $1.30 billion, for the quarter.

The company has updated its full year outlook. Total revenue is now expected to be in the range of $6.0 billion to $6.1 billion; compared to a prior guidance range of $6.0 billion to $6.2 billion. Analysts expect the company to report full year revenue of $6.07 billion.