MGRCIndustrials · Rental & Leasing ServicesThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering McGrath RentCorp hold a median 12-month price target of $146 — +19.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores McGrath RentCorp on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (23): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MGRC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Overweight | $140 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Dec 2024 | CJS Securities | Assumes | Market Outperform | $152 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Oct 2024 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Sept 2024 | Oppenheimer | Reinstates | Outperform | $120 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Feb 2023 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Feb 2023 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 16 Nov 2022 | Sidoti & Co. | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2020 | Oppenheimer | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 4 Feb 2020 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Sept 2019 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2019 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Sept 2018 | Berenberg | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 14 Sept 2016 | Sidoti & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Jan 2016 | Sidoti & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 4 Nov 2015 | Keybanc | Downgrade | Sector Weight | — |
| 4 Nov 2015 | KeyBanc | Downgrade | Sector Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
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Seeking Alpha published the transcript of McGrath RentCorp's Q2 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide MGRC watchers with detailed commentary from management on the company's quarterly financial results and outlook.
McGrath RentCorp reported second-quarter results showing growth in rental operations from its Mobile Modular and TRS-RenTelco divisions, offset by weaker equipment sales and delayed project completions that reduced total revenue and earnings.
Why it matters — The mixed results highlight the ongoing strength of McGrath RentCorp's core rental segments against headwinds from equipment sales and project timing, factors that will influence near-term financial performance.
McGrath RentCorp reported Q2 earnings of $1.37 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.46 per share and falling below the $1.46 per share earned in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The earnings miss signals that McGrath's quarterly performance fell short of analyst expectations and year-ago results, which may raise questions about near-term momentum.
McGrath RentCorp reported total revenues of $221.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, a 6% decrease from the prior-year period. Net income fell to $33.7 million ($1.37 per diluted share) from $36.0 million ($1.46 per diluted share) in the second quarter of 2025.
Why it matters — The decline in both revenue and net income signals a weaker quarter compared to the same period last year, which may affect investor expectations for McGrath's near-term performance.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering McGrath RentCorp have a median 12-month price target of $146, with estimates ranging from $140 to $150. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering McGrath RentCorp, 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks McGrath RentCorp 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, McGrath RentCorp ranks 64 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +19.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks McGrath RentCorp 64 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering McGrath RentCorp publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MGRC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $140 to $150 over the next 12 months.
McGrath RentCorp returned +4.1% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
McGrath RentCorp is a diversified equipment rental and leasing company serving multiple industries across the Americas and internationally. The company specializes in renting modular buildings, electronic test equipment, and software solutions to businesses of varying sizes.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 30 July 2026): "McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of McGrath RentCorp's Q2 2026 earnings call.
McGrath RentCorp is a diversified equipment rental and leasing company serving multiple industries across the Americas and internationally. The company specializes in renting modular buildings, electronic test equipment, and software solutions to businesses of varying sizes. McGrath RentCorp's modular building division provides temporary and semi-permanent structures for construction, disaster recovery, and educational facilities, while its electronics division offers rental solutions for manufacturers and service providers requiring specialized testing equipment. The company also provides software-as-a-service offerings that complement its core rental operations. McGrath RentCorp operates through a network of regional offices, serving customers in construction, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, and government sectors. The company maintains a fleet of equipment and facilities designed to support businesses seeking flexible, cost-effective alternatives to purchasing capital equipment. McGrath RentCorp serves diverse customer bases ranging from individual contractors to large enterprises, offering rental solutions that provide operational flexibility and reduce capital expenditure requirements for its clients.
CEO Mr. Philip B. Hawkins · 1,306 employees · United States · https://www.mgrc.com