Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. (SUNB) SEC Filings & Earnings Calls
EquiReason read 12 Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 10-Q on 2026-09-09 — Sunbelt Rentals reported strong Q1 FY2027 results with revenue and earnings growth, driven by North America Specialty segment..
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · figures as of 2026-07-31 · read by EquiReason
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9 Sep 202610-QSunbelt Rentals reported strong Q1 FY2027 results with revenue and earnings growth, driven by North America Specialty segment.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Equipment rentals revenue · Q1-2027 | $2.93B | +13% y/y |
| Total revenues · Q1-2027 | $3.12B | +11% y/y |
| Gross profit · Q1-2027 | $1.25B | +11% y/y |
| Operating income · Q1-2027 | $691M | +16% y/y |
| Net income · Q1-2027 | $438M | +17% y/y |
| Capital expenditures · Q1-2027 | $1.31B | +143% y/y |
| Adjusted segment operating profit - North America General Tool · North America - General Tool · Q1-2027 | $539M | +4% y/y |
| Adjusted segment operating profit - North America Specialty · North America - Specialty · Q1-2027 | $373M | +24% y/y |
| Adjusted segment operating profit - UK · United Kingdom · Q1-2027 | $20M | 0% y/y |
| Rental equipment, net · 2026-07-31 | $11.86B | +6% y/y |
Risks flagged
Debt increase
“Total debt increased to $8,556 million from $7,583 million as of April 30, 2026.”
Foreign currency translation risk
“Foreign currency translation adjustments resulted in a loss of $44 million.”
Integration risk from acquisitions
“The Company completed two acquisitions for $669 million, which may pose integration risks.”
9 Sep 20268-K · 2.02Record Q1 revenue and rental revenue growth; raised full-year FY27 guidance across revenue, rental revenue, and adjusted EBITDA; strong demand across end markets.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenue · Q1-2027 | $3.12B | +11% y/y |
| Rental revenue · Q1-2027 | $2.93B | +13% y/y |
| Operating income · Q1-2027 | $691M | +16% y/y |
| Adjusted operating profit · Q1-2027 | $759M | +14% y/y |
| Net income · Q1-2027 | $438M | +17% y/y |
| Earnings per share · Q1-2027 | $1.07 | +23% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q1-2027 | $1.31B | +9% y/y |
| Adjusted earnings per share · Q1-2027 | $1.18 | +20% y/y |
| Return on investment · TTM-2026 | 14.6% | |
| North America General Tool segment rental revenue · North America General Tool · Q1-2027 | $1.65B | +7% y/y |
Guidance
FY27 total revenue growth raised to 6%-9% from 4.5%-7.5%; rental revenue growth raised to 7%-10% from 5%-8%; adjusted EBITDA raised to $4.92B-$5.12B from $4.85B-$5.05B; net rental equipment capex raised to $2.4B-$2.8B from $2.05B-$2.45B; gross rental capex raised to $2.75B-$3.15B from $2.45B-$2.85B
Raised full-year FY27 guidance across all key metrics reflecting strong Q1 results and momentum.
Risks flagged
UK segment rental revenue declined 1.4% year-over-year, indicating potential regional weakness.
“UK segment rental revenue of $209 million decreased 1.4% compared to the prior-year period” · word for word
Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 100 bps year-over-year due to higher fuel costs and mix shift to ancillary revenues.
“Adjusted EBITDA margin was 42.2%, compared to 43.2% in the prior-year period” · word for word
21 Jul 2026DEF 14AAnnual proxy statement filed; no material event beyond routine annual meeting proposals and executive compensation disclosure.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total Revenue · FY2026 | $11.15B | |
| Rental Revenue Growth · FY2026 | 3.4% | |
| Net Income · FY2026 | $1.32B | |
| Adjusted EBITDA · FY2026 | $4.68B | |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) · FY2026 | $3.15 | |
| Adjusted EPS · FY2026 | $3.72 | |
| Net Cash from Operations · FY2026 | $3.78B | |
| Free Cash Flow · FY2026 | $2.06B | |
| Shareholder Returns (Buybacks & Dividends) · FY2026 | $1.88B | |
| Net Leverage · FY2026 | $1.60 |
Guidance
FY2026 results exceeded revised guidance; FY2027 compensation metrics set: adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, TRIR
Fiscal 2026 results exceeded revised guidance; management tone positive with continued investment in growth and strong cash generation.
Risks flagged
Material Weakness in Internal Control Remediated
“management completed the design, implementation and testing of control activities related to the assessment of the classification of debt between current and noncurrent liabilities, and determined that, as of April 30, 2026, the newly designed and implemented control activities had operated effectively for a sufficient period of time to conclude the material” · word for word
UK Segment Restructuring
“Restructuring costs relate to staff, impairment and other costs incurred in relation to the redomiciliation and U.S. Listing and, in the year ended April 30, 2026, the operational restructure of the United Kingdom segment.” · word for word
15 Jul 20268-K · 1.01, 2.03Sunbelt Rentals issued $450M 4.950% Senior Notes due 2030 and $750M 5.650% Senior Notes due 2036, increasing leverage with $1.2B in new debt.open
Risks flagged
Increased leverage and interest expense from $1.2B debt issuance.
“Notes rank equally with existing senior debt; interest rates 4.950% and 5.650%.”
23 Jun 202610-KAnnual results for FY2026: revenue grew 3.4% to $11,154M but operating income declined 12.7% to $2,181M, with margin compression from higher costs and mixed demand conditions.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · FY2026 | $11.15B | +3% y/y |
| Operating Income · FY2026 | $2.18B | -13% y/y |
| Adjusted Operating Profit · FY2026 | $2.50B | -4% y/y |
| Number of Stores · 2026-04-30 | 1,611 | |
| Maintenance and Repair Costs · FY2026 | $644M | +13% y/y |
| NA General Tool Revenue Share · North America - General Tool · FY2026 | 58.0% | |
| NA Specialty Revenue Share · North America - Specialty · FY2026 | 33.0% | |
| UK Revenue Share · United Kingdom · FY2026 | 9.0% | |
| Greenfield Locations Added (Sunbelt 4.0) · FY2026 | 99 | |
| Average Fleet Age (NA General Tool) · North America - General Tool · 2026-04-30 | $51.00 |
Guidance
US rental industry growth expected 4% in 2026, 2027, 2028; Canada 5-6%; mega project pipeline projected to grow from ~$765B to >$1.5T
Management sees moderate growth in North America, with mega projects (especially data centers) driving demand, but local commercial construction weak due to high rates. Rental industry growth decelerating. Margin under pressure from higher costs.
Risks flagged
Cyclicality of Construction/Industrial End Markets
“Our industry is cyclical in nature. An economic slowdown or decrease in general economic activity could cause weakness in our end markets and have adverse effects on our revenue and operating results.” · word for word
Interest Rate Sensitivity
“the local commercial construction market is weaker than in recent years, as the prolonged higher interest rate environment has weighed on local and regional developers.” · word for word
Tariff Exposure
“Changes in U.S. foreign trade policies, including the imposition of additional tariffs and other trade barriers, and efforts to withdraw from or materially modify international trade agreements, may materially and adversely affect our business, operations and financial condition.” · word for word
Supplier Concentration
“For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, we purchased approximately 39% of our rental equipment from our five largest suppliers (JLG, JCB, Bobcat, Avtron and MEC).” · word for word
Aging Fleet Maintenance Costs
“As rental equipment ages, maintenance costs increase and eventually equipment needs to be replaced. The cost of new equipment has increased in recent years and may continue to increase in the future due to increased material costs for our suppliers, including due to tariffs on raw materials or other factors beyond our control.” · word for word
23 Jun 20268-K · 2.02, 8.01Sunbelt Rentals reported Q4 FY2026 revenue $2,754M (+8.9% YoY), rental revenue +8%, adjusted EBITDA $1,067M (margin 38.7%), net income $226M. FY2026 record revenue $11,154M. Guidance for FY2027: revenue growth 4.5-7.5%, rental revenue growtearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total Revenue · FY2026 | $11.15B | +3% y/y |
| Rental Revenue · FY2026 | $10.32B | +3% y/y |
| Net Income · FY2026 | $1.32B | -15% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · FY2026 | $4.68B | -2% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · FY2026 | 41.9% | |
| Adjusted EPS · FY2026 | $3.72 | -2% y/y |
| Cash Flow from Operations · FY2026 | $3.78B | |
| Free Cash Flow · FY2026 | $2.06B | |
| Dollar Utilization (TTM) · FY2026 | 55.0% | |
| Dividend per Share · FY2026 | $1.13 | +4% y/y |
Guidance
Management expresses confidence in FY2027 performance; no specific numerical guidance provided.
CEO guidance reflects confidence in demand environment and structural growth; Q4 momentum (Specialty +15.1%) supports positive outlook.
Risks flagged
Adjusted EBITDA margin compression due to non-recurring costs and stock compensation.
“Adjusted EBITDA margin declined compared to the prior-year period primarily due to higher non-recurring costs related to restructuring and relisting activities, and higher stock compensation expense.” · word for word
Net income declined 14.7% for FY2026 despite revenue growth.
“Net income of $1,325 million vs $1,553 million prior year, -14.7%”
12 Mar 202610-QSunbelt Rentals reported Q3 FY2026 results: revenue +2.7% YoY, net income -10.8% YoY, with margin pressure from higher costs and restructuring charges.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenues · Q3-2026 | $2.64B | +3% y/y |
| Net income · Q3-2026 | $290M | -11% y/y |
| Operating cash flow · 9M-2026 | $2.83B | -1% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q3-2026 | $1.08B | -3% y/y |
| Free cash flow · 9M-2026 | $1.43B | +83% y/y |
| Dollar utilization - NA General Tool · North America – General Tool · Q3-2026 | 47.0% | |
| Dollar utilization - NA Specialty · North America – Specialty · Q3-2026 | 74.0% | |
| Dollar utilization - UK · United Kingdom · Q3-2026 | 52.0% | |
| Original equipment cost - NA General Tool · North America – General Tool · Q3-2026 | $12.93B | +3% y/y |
| Original equipment cost - NA Specialty · North America – Specialty · Q3-2026 | $4.71B | +4% y/y |
Risks flagged
Material weakness in internal control over financial reporting
“The Company identified a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting, as it did not design and maintain effective controls to assess the classification of debt between current and noncurrent liabilities.” · word for word
UK operational restructuring execution risk
“In connection with our Sunbelt 4.0 strategic priorities for the U.K. segment, we initiated an operational restructuring during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.” · word for word
Hurricane response revenue non-recurrence
“The increase in total equipment rentals revenue arose due to increases in rental volume in both of our North American segments, despite the effects of hurricane response efforts which contributed $35 million to $40 million in the three months ended January 31, 2025 and did not recur in the current fiscal year.” · word for word
12 Mar 20268-K · 2.02Total revenue 2,637,000,000 (+3% y/y); Rental revenue 2,443,000,000 (+3% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA 1,082,000,000; Guidance: Full-year rental revenue growth guidance narrowed from 0%-4% to 2%-3%earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenue · Q3 FY2026 | $2.64B | +3% y/y |
| Rental revenue · Q3 FY2026 | $2.44B | +3% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q3 FY2026 | $1.08B | |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin · Q3 FY2026 | 41.0% | |
| Adjusted EPS · Q3 FY2026 | $0.78 | |
| Free cash flow · YTD FY2026 | $1.43B |
Guidance
Full-year rental revenue growth guidance narrowed from 0%-4% to 2%-3%
Raised midpoint of rental revenue growth guidance; increased capex outlook; new $1.5B share buyback program.
Risks flagged
Moderation in local non-residential construction markets; margin pressure from higher costs.
“Local non-residential construction continues to be in a moderate state” · word for word
2 Mar 20268-K · 2.01, 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 5.01, 5.02, 7.01Completed an acquisition or disposition of significant assets; issued unregistered shares, diluting existing shareholdersacquisitionopen
Risks flagged
Material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to debt classification
“material weakness in Ashtead’s internal control over financial reporting identified by management, as previously disclosed in the Form 10, as there were not effectively designed controls in place to assess the classification of debt between current and non-current liabilities” · word for word
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- 12 SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 10-Q on 2026-09-09 — Sunbelt Rentals reported strong Q1 FY2027 results with revenue and earnings growth, driven by North America Specialty segment.
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