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Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>United Rentals, a leading provider of equipment rentals, reported robust third quarter 2024 results, affirming confidence in the sustainability of its growth momentum.</li><li>The management presented a strong case for the company’s financial health and reiterated its strategic positioning aimed at long-term value generation for shareholders.</li><li>The company's performance has been advantageous, underlined by record numbers in several financial metrics including total revenue, rental revenue, and adjusted earnings per share.</li></ul>

United Rentals, a leading provider of equipment rentals, reported robust third quarter 2024 results, affirming confidence in the sustainability of its growth momentum.The management presented a strong case for the company’s financial health and reiterated its strategic positioning aimed at long-term value generation for shareholders.The company's performance has been advantageous, underlined by record numbers in several financial metrics including total revenue, rental revenue, and adjusted earnings per share.

United Rentals Inc.: Enhanced Fleet Productivity & Other Major Drivers

<ul><li>United Rentals recently discussed its financial performance and strategic direction, presenting a mixed but robust picture of its operational and financial health.</li><li>The company reported a notable increase in total revenue, which rose by 6% year-over-year to $3.8 billion in the second quarter, with rental revenue climbing 8% to $3.2 billion.</li><li>This growth was bolstered by fleet productivity, which also saw an improvement of 4.6%.</li></ul>

United Rentals recently discussed its financial performance and strategic direction, presenting a mixed but robust picture of its operational and financial health.The company reported a notable increase in total revenue, which rose by 6% year-over-year to $3.8 billion in the second quarter, with rental revenue climbing 8% to $3.2 billion.This growth was bolstered by fleet productivity, which also saw an improvement of 4.6%.

United Rentals Inc.: An Analysis Of Their Acquisition-Led Growth & Competitive Advantage! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>United Rentals' (URI) latest earnings depicted strong Q1 results with total revenue increasing by 6% YoY to reach $3.5 billion, a new first quarter record, along with rental revenue growing 7% and fleet productivity increasing by a promising 4%.</li><li>Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) grew to a first quarter record of $1.6 billion, culminating in a margin of 45.5%.</li><li>Furthermore, adjusted Earnings per Share (EPS) appreciated by 15% to reach $9.15.</li></ul>

United Rentals' (URI) latest earnings depicted strong Q1 results with total revenue increasing by 6% YoY to reach $3.5 billion, a new first quarter record, along with rental revenue growing 7% and fleet productivity increasing by a promising 4%.Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) grew to a first quarter record of $1.6 billion, culminating in a margin of 45.5%.Furthermore, adjusted Earnings per Share (EPS) appreciated by 15% to reach $9.15.

United Rentals: Is Their Solid M&A Strategy Paying Off? - Major Drivers

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US Treasury (10 Yr Generic) / Technical Analysis

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<li>Our bullish outlook initiated on November 7, 2023 remains intact; this intermediate-to-long-term outlook is likely to stay in place as long as 4800 support holds on the SPX (7-10% downside).</li>
<li>To be clear, we aren't calling for a pullback to 4800; we view it as a worst-case scenario for the S&amp;P 500, and we want to be prepared for anything.</li>
<li>Shorter-Term, we remain bullish on the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) as they both refuse to close below their 20-day MAs for more than 2-3 consecutive days.</li>
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Our bullish outlook initiated on November 7, 2023 remains intact; this intermediate-to-long-term outlook is likely to stay in place as long as 4800 support holds on the SPX (7-10% downside).
To be clear, we aren't calling for a pullback to 4800; we view it as a worst-case scenario for the S&amp;P 500, and we want to be prepared for anything.
Shorter-Term, we remain bullish on the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) as they both refuse to close below their 20-day MAs for more than 2-3 consecutive days.


Downgrading Real Estate to Underweight; Bullish Outlook Intact; Broadening Participation

<ul><li>The latest earnings from United Rentals highlight several points of growing interest for potential investors.</li><li>The company achieved record-breaking results for the fourth quarter of the year, as noted by President and CEO Matt Flannery, through the continuation of a customer-centric approach to operational excellence and safety.</li><li>The company's achievements are marked by record revenue, earnings, and returns, underpinned by a strategic acquisition and the focus on integration.</li></ul>

The latest earnings from United Rentals highlight several points of growing interest for potential investors.The company achieved record-breaking results for the fourth quarter of the year, as noted by President and CEO Matt Flannery, through the continuation of a customer-centric approach to operational excellence and safety.The company's achievements are marked by record revenue, earnings, and returns, underpinned by a strategic acquisition and the focus on integration.

United Rentals Inc: Increased Used Equipment Sales & Other Major Drivers

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United Rentals, Inc., through its subsidiary, is an equipment rental company operating a network of locations in the United States and Canada.  The Company serves the construction industry, industrial and commercial concerns, homeowners, and other individuals.

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