Ashtead Group plc

Ashtead Group plc operates as a leading international equipment rental provider, servicing the construction, industrial, and general sectors across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company offers a comprehensive inventory of machinery and specialized services, including power generation units, climate control systems (heating and cooling), various pumps, scaffolding, traffic management solutions, temporary flooring, trench shoring, and lifting apparatus. Ashtead caters to a diverse client base: Facilities maintenance and municipalities: Supporting complexes such as offices, apartments, government buildings, hospitals, data centers, and schools, as well as municipal services like park upkeep and pavement repairs. Construction projects: Supplying vital equipment for large-scale infrastructure (airports, highways, bridges), commercial and residential developments, manufacturing plants, and green energy facilities. Emergency response: Providing critical resources during crises such as fires, hurricanes, floods, and health emergencies, including support for alternative care facilities and mobile testing sites. Entertainment and special events: Equipping everything from major national events, concerts, and sporting competitions to film productions, theme parks, festivals, and local races. Operating primarily under the Sunbelt Rentals brand, Ashtead maintains an extensive network of 967 branches in the U.S., 89 in Canada, and 177 in the U.K. Established in 1947, the company's headquarters are located in London, UK.

Ashtead Group plc trades as AHT.L on LSE. The company is classified in Industrials / Rental & Leasing Services and reports in GBP.

The current profile places the business in Rental & Leasing Services. This section is intended to summarize the operating segments, products, geographies, and main revenue lines from official filings.

Latest available fiscal data shows £8.12B of revenue and £1.14B of net income.

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Current signals to investigate include market capitalization of £22.03B, beta of 1.13, and return on equity of +19.7%.

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Company website: https://www.ashtead-group.com

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