United Rentals, Inc. URI witnessed a 2.8% dip in its shares during the after-hours trading yesterday, following the release of its third-quarter 2024 results. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) and revenues fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — United Rentals Inc. (URI) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $708 million. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $10.70 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $11.80 per share.

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