SUNBELT RNTL HLDGS DL-,01

Sunbelt Rentals reported an 11.2% revenue increase to USD 3.1 billion for the first fiscal quarter 2026/27 and adjusted EBITDA of USD 1.3 billion. Rental revenues rose 12.5%; the World Cup contributed about 2.5 percentage points to growth. Management raised its revenue and EBITDA guidance for 2026/27 and plans higher investments of USD 2.75–3.15 billion, but sees headwinds from higher fuel costs and rising interest rates. Free cash flow fell to USD 70 million after increased investments; shareholders received dividends and buybacks. » More on finanzen.net

Sunbelt Rentals reported total revenue up 11.2% to 3,115 million USD in Q1 2027 and rental revenue up 12.5% to 2,927 million USD; operating income rose 15.9% to 691 million USD (margin 22.2%) and net income increased 17.4% to 438 million USD, EPS 1.07 USD (+23.0%). The acquisition of Reliant and the FIFA World Cup together contributed about 350 basis points to rental revenue growth. The company raised its full-year guidance (revenue growth now 6–9%, rental revenue 7–10%, adjusted EBITDA 4.92–5.12 billion USD) and increased net capital expenditure guidance to 2.4–2.8 billion USD. The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of 0.30 USD; net debt stood at 8,524 million USD with a leverage ratio of 1.8x. » More on de.investing.com

Sunbelt Rentals disclosed that nine directors each received 2,354 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on September 1, 2026, under the 2026 Omni Equity Incentive Plan. The RSUs vest on September 1, 2027, or on the day before the next annual meeting, and each represents one common share with a par value of $0.01. For four directors, shares were withheld on August 31, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations (Angus Cockburn 108, Jill Easterbrook 121, Roy Twite 141, Paul Walker 162 shares at $72.28 each). All transactions were conducted off-exchange. » More on de.investing.com