URI technical analysis

URI Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 6, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 5, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

URI Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
URI
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 5, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series1162.04August 5, 2026-Verified
Verification series1162.04August 5, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

URI Technical Analysis Summary

URI at the August 5, 2026 cutoff shows a strong uptrend near the top of its trading range. The daily close of 1162.04 sits above SMA20 (1084.63), SMA50 (1073.60), and SMA200 (903.23) with all key averages in bullish order, after a 1.04% gain on August 5 and a 10.13% five-day advance. Daily RSI14 at 62.23 is strong without being overbought, and the MACD histogram at 6.90 remains firmly positive. The weekly picture is also bullish but shows a pullback: the completed weekly close of 1079.26 still stands above SMA20 (964.40), SMA50 (911.37), and SMA200 (656.25), though it fell 5.46% last week after a 20-week gain of 46.70%. Daily volume was below the 20-period average (0.74x), which is common after a strong run. Immediate resistance is the 20-day and 52-week high of 1177.67, while support sits at SMA50 (1073.60), the 20-day low of 994.86, and SMA200 at 903.23. A break above 1177.67 would confirm a fresh advance; a close below SMA50 would put the short-term trend under pressure.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 5, 2026)

Trend
Bullish. Price at 1162.04 is above SMA20 (1084.63), SMA50 (1073.60), and SMA200 (903.23), with the averages stacked in bullish order. The SMA20 sits above SMA50 and both are well above the rising SMA200, reflecting a sustained uptrend that has recently accelerated toward the 52-week high of 1177.67.
Momentum
Strong. RSI14 at 62.23 is above 60, showing solid momentum without overbought extremes. MACD at 17.10 is above its signal at 10.20 with a positive histogram of 6.90, confirming upward momentum that has strengthened over the past week.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 37.63 (3.24% of price) reflects typical daily movement for this stock. Bollinger Bands (998.72 to 1170.53) place the close near the upper band, consistent with the recent breakout toward the highs.
Volume
Below average. Latest volume of 374,100 is 0.74x the 20-period average (508,750), indicating the advance has been running on lighter participation. Confirmation of a breakout would ideally come with a pickup in volume.

Assessment

The daily chart is strongly bullish. Price trades above all key moving averages in bullish order, RSI is constructive, and the MACD histogram is firmly positive. The stock is testing the 52-week high at 1177.67, a level that has capped price for the past 20 periods. A decisive break above it on higher volume would extend the uptrend, while a failure near resistance could lead to a pullback toward SMA50 at 1073.60 or the 20-day low at 994.86.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Bullish. The completed weekly close of 1079.26 is above SMA20 (964.40), SMA50 (911.37), and SMA200 (656.25), with the averages in bullish order. The pullback from the 52-week high of 1177.67 does not break the rising weekly structure.
Momentum
Bullish but cooling. RSI14 at 59.48 is above neutral. MACD at 69.41 is above its signal at 58.97 with a positive histogram of 10.44, confirming upward momentum on the weekly timeframe, although the last weekly bar fell 5.46%.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 77.60 (7.19% of price) reflects wide weekly ranges. Bollinger Bands (685.34 to 1243.47) are broad, with the close above the middle band after the strong advance.
Volume
Near average. Weekly volume of 2,510,600 is 0.99x the 20-week average (2,548,270), showing normal participation during the recent move.

Assessment

The weekly timeframe remains bullish. Price stays above all key moving averages with a positive MACD histogram, and the 52-week position at 79.4% confirms the strength. The pullback from the 1177.67 high looks corrective within the broader uptrend. The 20-week high at 1177.67 is the key upside reference; a break below the 20-week low at 700.14 would undermine the structure.

Key indicators

URI Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)62.2359.48
MACD (12, 26, 9)17.10 / 10.20 / 6.9069.41 / 58.97 / 10.44
ATR (14)37.63 (3.24%)77.60 (7.19%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)998.72 - 1170.53685.34 - 1243.47
Volume (vs 20-period avg)0.37M (0.74x)2.51M (0.99x)
SMA (20)1084.63964.40
SMA (50)1073.60911.37
SMA (200)903.23656.25

Price structure

URI Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
1-Day Return+1.04%-5.46%
5-Period Return+10.13%-3.78%
20-Period Return+8.45%+46.70%
60-Period Return+24.27%+54.01%
252-Period Return+34.91%+212.49%
52-Week Range Position96.7%79.4%

Key levels

URI Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High1177.671177.67
20-Period Low994.86700.14
60-Period High1177.671177.67
60-Period Low911.15676.40
52-Week High1177.671177.67
52-Week Low700.14700.14

Scenarios

URI Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price breaks and holds above the 20-day and 52-week high at 1177.67 on rising volume, with RSI14 staying above 55.

Invalidation

A sustained close back below SMA50 at 1073.60.

What to watch

Watch for a daily close above 1177.67 on above-average volume and the MACD histogram expanding. A continued weekly hold above SMA20 at 964.40 would confirm the trend.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price keeps testing the 1177.67 high but fails to break it, holding above SMA50 at 1073.60 while volume fades and the MACD histogram flattens.

Invalidation

A decisive close above 1177.67 or below SMA50 at 1073.60.

What to watch

Monitor Bollinger Band behavior near the upper band and whether the daily MACD histogram holds above zero, which would signal a pause rather than a reversal.

Bearish

Trigger

Price closes below SMA50 at 1073.60 and the 20-day low at 994.86, with the daily RSI14 falling below 50.

Invalidation

A strong recovery day reclaiming 1074.00 on above-average volume.

What to watch

If 994.86 breaks, the next support zone is SMA200 at 903.23, with the 60-day low at 911.15 nearby. A weekly close below 911.37 would further weaken the picture.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 5, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. United Rentals, Inc. (URI) is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Readers should conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 5, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 6, 2026.