Latest quarter
Sunbelt Rentals reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $3.1 billion, above the consensus estimate of $3.0 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.18, above the consensus estimate of $0.99.
Revenue rose from $2.8 billion a year earlier. The company attributed the increase in equipment rental revenue primarily to higher rental volumes in both North American segments and positive rental rate momentum. Its filing shows rental revenue grew in North America’s General Tool and Specialty businesses but declined in the United Kingdom. Sales of rental equipment fell as the company sold fewer used assets.
Sunbelt reported diluted earnings per share of $1.07, compared with $0.87 a year earlier. Gross margin remained at 40.1%, while operating margin increased to 22.2% from 21.3%.
Free cash flow fell to $69.0 million from $466.0 million. The filing reports increased spending on rental equipment and acquisitions, alongside a decline in operating cash inflow attributed primarily to working-capital movements.
| Q1 FY2027 | Q1 FY2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.1 billion | $2.8 billion | 11.2% |
| Diluted EPS | $1.07 | $0.87 | 23.1% |
| Gross margin | 40.1% | 40.1% | 0.0 percentage points |
| Operating margin | 22.2% | 21.3% | 0.9 percentage points |
| Free cash flow | $69.0 million | $466.0 million | −85.2% |
| Against the consensus | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $1.18 | $0.99 | Beat by 19.2% |
| Revenue | $3.1 billion | $3.0 billion | Beat by 4.03% |
Adjusted EPS is the figure the consensus estimates, not the GAAP EPS above.
What management said on the call
Commentary from Sunbelt Rentals’ latest earnings call is not available.
Guidance
Sunbelt raised its FY2027 total revenue growth outlook to 6.00% to 9.00% and its rental revenue growth outlook to 7.00% to 10.0%. The company also raised its adjusted EBITDA outlook to $4.9 billion to $5.1 billion.
For FY2027, Sunbelt increased its gross rental capital expenditure outlook to $2.8 billion to $3.2 billion and its net rental equipment capital expenditure outlook to $2.4 billion to $2.8 billion.
| Metric | For | Guide | Previous guide | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capex, Gross Rental | FY2027 | $2.8 billion–$3.2 billion | — | New |
| Capex, Net Rental Equipment | FY2027 | $2.4 billion–$2.8 billion | — | New |
| EBITDA, non-GAAP | FY2027 | $4.9 billion–$5.1 billion | — | New |
| Revenue growth, Rental | FY2027 | 7.00%–10.0% | — | New |
| Revenue growth | FY2027 | 6.00%–9.00% | — | New |