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StocksUpdated•Originally published 24 April 2026•Updated 24 April 2026•

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Atwood & Palmer Boosts United Rentals Stake Amid Raised Guidance and $5B Buyback

Key Facts

1Atwood & Palmer Inc. increased its stake in United Rentals by 2.1% by purchasing an additional 1,229 shares.

2United Rentals raised its full-year guidance and announced a $5.0 billion share buyback authorization.

Atwood & Palmer Inc. has increased its position in United Rentals (URI) by 2.1%, solidifying the stock as a top holding despite mixed signals from the company's latest reporting. While the firm recently raised its full-year guidance and authorized a $5.0 billion share buyback, its Q1 financial results actually missed analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share. Adding to the complexity, CEO Matthew Flannery sold $22.43 million worth of shares, reducing his stake by 18.55%. Amidst these developments, United Rentals confirmed a quarterly dividend of $1.97 per share to maintain shareholder returns. Markets are now weighing the impact of institutional accumulation against significant insider selling and the recent earnings miss.

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What changed: Updated the story to include CEO insider selling of $22.43 million, noted that Q1 results missed analyst estimates, and added details regarding the quarterly dividend confirmation.