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EquipmentShare.com Inc raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to as much as $5.68 billion and authorized a $500 million share repurchase program, citing strong customer demand and better-than-expected first-half performance.
"Our customers continue to choose EquipmentShare because our technology-enabled rental platform helps them work more productively and more efficiently," Jabbok Schlacks, founder and chief executive officer, said.
The Columbia, Missouri-based company now expects total revenue of $5.25 billion to $5.68 billion, up from a prior range of $5.15 billion to $5.58 billion. Rental segment revenue, its primary business, is projected at $3.47 billion to $3.75 billion, compared with $3.37 billion to $3.64 billion previously. Adjusted core EBITDA is forecast at $1.95 billion to $2.06 billion, up from $1.88 billion to $2 billion.
The buyback authorization allows EquipmentShare to repurchase up to $500 million of its Class A common stock through Dec. 31, 2028. The company expects pro forma liquidity of about $2.6 billion at the end of the second quarter, giving it financial flexibility to invest in fleet expansion and technology while returning capital to shareholders.
EquipmentShare operates a technology-enabled construction equipment rental platform and is one of the largest rental providers in the US. Its proprietary T3 platform provides fleet management, telematics and rental marketplace services to contractors nationwide.
The company raised its original equipment cost forecast to $10.6 billion to $11.6 billion, from $10.2 billion to $11.2 billion. It expects to operate 427 to 435 full-service rental locations by year-end, with 264 of those classified as mature sites, up from 186 at the end of 2025.
EquipmentShare's capital-light OWN program, which lets third-party participants own equipment deployed and managed by the company, is expected to account for 55 percent to 60 percent of OEC, unchanged from prior guidance. OWN program payouts are forecast at $929 million to $985 million.
The company's long-term target calls for 700 rental locations and $20 billion of OEC under management by 2030. Insiders have purchased shares in recent months, with co-founder and President William J. Schlacks buying 50,000 shares and CEO Jabbok Schlacks purchasing 50,000 shares, according to regulatory filings.
The raised guidance and buyback reflect management's confidence in the company's growth trajectory. Investors will watch second-quarter results for evidence of continued margin expansion as rental locations mature.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
