McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) Stock Price & Analysis
McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) closed at USD 116.81 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.22% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 114.27; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 113.19–117.27 on volume of 138,371 shares. Market capitalization is $2.85B, with a 52-week range of USD 94.99–125.83 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
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Key facts (MGRC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $933M, net income $153M (16.4% margin), free cash flow $210M (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 12 Form 4 filings, $5.3M; 9 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($3.2M); 6 by opportunistic insiders (6 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 145.4 (range 140–150).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -1.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +68.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 1.85, revenue estimate $273M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (MGRC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $535M | $636M | $832M | $911M | $944M | $933M |
| Gross profit | $247M | $290M | $394M | $435M | $455M | — |
| Operating income | $124M | $147M | $190M | $244M | $244M | $238M |
| Net income | $89.7M | $115M | $175M | $232M | $156M | $153M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.66 | $4.70 | $7.12 | $9.43 | $6.35 | — |
| Free cash flow | $193M | $177M | $51.4M | $334M | $211M | $210M |
| Gross margin | 46.3% | 45.7% | 47.3% | 47.8% | 48.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 23.2% | 23.2% | 22.8% | 26.8% | 25.8% | 25.5% |
| Net margin | 16.8% | 18.1% | 21.0% | 25.4% | 16.6% | 16.4% |
| Revenue growth | -6.6% | +18.9% | +30.9% | +9.5% | +3.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $1.5M | $957K | $877K | $807K | $295K | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (MGRC)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 16.5x, Dec 2024 11.9x, Dec 2023 16.8x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (MGRC)
3 of 12 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Hanna Joseph F | Director | 7,500 | $863K | 4.9% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
| 2026-08-18 | Wescott Tara | SVP, Chief HR Officer | 1,325 | $162K | 14.5% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2025) |
| 2026-08-11 | Hawkins Philip B | President and CEO | 4,435 | $536K | 24.9% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-08-11 | Skenesky John P | VP and Division Manager | 2,000 | $241K | 15.8% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-07-01 | Hanna Joseph F | Director | 7,500 | $905K | 4.7% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
| 2026-06-25…2026-06-26 | Lieffrig John | VP and Division Manager | 2,500 | $313K | 9.6% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2024 or 2025) |
| 2026-06-15 | Malek Gilda | SVP, Chief Legal Officer | 1,407 | $160K | 14.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
| 2026-06-10 | Whitney David M | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | 3,783 | $430K | 36.7% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-06-10 | Van Trease Kristina | Chief Strategy Officer | 3,783 | $430K | 36.7% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-15 | Whitney David M | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | 539 | $62K | 5% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-15 | Van Trease Kristina | Chief Strategy Officer | 539 | $62K | 5% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-04…2026-05-05 | Hanna Joseph F | Director | 10,000 | $1.1M | 5.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (MGRC)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 145.4 (low 140, high 150).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MGRC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -1.3% | +68.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -1.3% | +11.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.6% | 24.6% |
| Max drawdown | -20.6% (Oct 2025→Nov 2025) | -22.9% (Feb 2024→Sep 2024) |
MGRC revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Modular | $150.4M | 68.0% | -3.6% |
| Trs Ren Telco | $42.6M | 19.2% | +16.9% |
| Portable Storage | $23.5M | 10.6% | +0.7% |
| Enviroplex | $4.6M | 2.1% | -76.8% |
| Total revenue | $221.1M | 100% | — |
MGRC revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | $46.4M | 21.0% | -33.6% |
| Non Lease Revenues | $37.9M | 17.1% | -21.1% |
| Non Lease Sales | $31.2M | 14.1% | -23.0% |
| Non Lease Rental Related Services | $6.7M | 3.0% | -10.5% |
| Product & Service Other | $2.3M | 1.0% | -4.8% |
| Non Lease Other | $12,000 | 0.0% | -65.7% |
| Total revenue | $221.1M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
MGRC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.84 | $1.84 | +0.4% | $273.2M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.05 | $1.96 | +4.5% | $270.3M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $6.35 | $6.34 | +0.2% | $963.2M | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $6.95 | $7.01 | -0.9% | $1.01B | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC)
| Price | USD 116.81 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.22% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 114.27 |
| Open | USD 113.9 |
| Day Range | USD 113.19 – 117.27 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 94.99 – 125.83 |
| Volume | 138,371 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.85B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (MGRC)
Nexqual's technical model rates MGRC "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.08 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 113.86) |
| MACD | 0.09 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (MGRC)
Wall Street analysts rate MGRC "Strong Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 145.4 (range USD 140–150), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 145.4 |
| High Target | USD 150 |
| Low Target | USD 140 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (MGRC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.85 |
| Revenue Estimate | $273.25M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.32 vs est 1.46 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.1 vs est 1.13 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.03 vs est 1.71 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.72 vs est 1.82 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MGRC)
| Total Revenue | $932.86M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -6.20% |
| Gross Margin | +48.52% |
| Operating Margin | +23.28% |
| Profit Margin | +16.38% |
| ROE | +12.69% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.47 |
| Current Ratio | 1.84 |
| Total Cash | $4.38M |
| Total Debt | $589.89M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Ownership (MGRC)
| Insider Ownership | +1.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +94.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | 24.43M |
| Float | 24.13M |
| Short % of Float | +2.34% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Leadership (MGRC)
McGrath RentCorp is led by Philip B. Hawkins, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Philip B. Hawkins |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Assistant Corporate Secretary | Keith E. Pratt |
| Senior VP & Chief Strategy Officer | Kristina E. Van Trease-Whitney |
| Senior Vice President of Mobile Modular | Chris J. Snyder |
Major Backers & Investors (MGRC)
Notable institutional backers of McGrath RentCorp include River Road Asset Management, LLC, Channing Capital Management, LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| River Road Asset Management, LLC | 8.38% |
| Channing Capital Management, LLC | 3.42% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 2.89% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.59% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 2.55% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 10.36% |
| BlackRock | 8.55% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.99% |
| Geode Capital | 2.77% |
| State Street | 2.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
From McGrath RentCorp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The nature of our businesses, including the ownership of industrial property, exposes us to the risk of litigation and liability under environmental, health and safety and products liability laws. Violations of environmental or health and safety related laws or associated liability could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
- Our routine business activities expose us to risk of litigation from employees, vendors and other third parties, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
- Failure to properly design, manufacture, repair and maintain the modular product may result in impairment charges, potential litigation and reduction of our operating results and cash flows.
- Our warranty costs may increase and warranty claims could damage our reputation and negatively impact our revenues and operating income.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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