The best rental stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
Top 8 stocks of May 2026
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stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.
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If you're interested in investing in the leasing industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.
1. U-Haul Holding Company (UHAL)
U-Haul Holding Company operates as a do-it-yourself moving and storage operator for household and commercial goods in the United States and Canada. It operates through three segments: Moving and Storage, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Life Insurance. It rents trucks, trailers, fixed and portable moving and storage units, specialty rental items, and self-storage spaces primarily to the household movers; and sells moving supplies, towing accessories, and propane.
U-Haul Holding Company stock opened the day at $58.53 after a previous close of $57.89. The latest price was $57.89 (25-minute delay). U-Haul Holding Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD6 billion and employs 17,697 staff.
United Rentals, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as an equipment rental company in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through two segments, General Rentals and Specialty.
United Rentals stock opened the day at $982.49 after a previous close of $995.67. The latest price was $995.67 (25-minute delay). United Rentals is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$16.4 billion and employs 28,500 staff.
Cintas Corporation engages in the provision of corporate identity uniforms and related business services primarily in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and All Other segments. The company rents and services uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items; and provides restroom cleaning services and supplies, as well as sells uniforms.
Cintas Corporation stock opened the day at $171.60 after a previous close of $171.26. The latest price was $171.26 (25-minute delay). Cintas Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$11 billion and employs 48,300 staff.
McGrath RentCorp operates as a business-to-business rental company in the United States and internationally. The company also engages in renting and selling relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, and electronic test equipment. The company operates through four segments: Mobile Modular, Portable Storage, TRS-RenTelco, and Enviroplex.
McGrath RentCorp stock opened the day at $111.60 after a previous close of $111.37. The latest price was $108.99 (25-minute delay). McGrath RentCorp is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$947.4 million and employs 1,306 staff.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and ancillary products and services to businesses and consumers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The company operates the Avis brand, which offers vehicle rental and other mobility solutions to the commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry and the Zipcar brand, a car sharing network that offers vehicle rental and other mobility solutions comprising budget car rental and budget truck.
Avis Budget Group stock opened the day at $176.13 after a previous close of $175.84. The latest price was $175.84 (25-minute delay). Avis Budget Group is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$11.8 billion and employs 17,000 staff.
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. operates as an integrated equipment services company in the United States and internationally. It operates in four segments: Equipment Rentals; Sales of Rental Equipment; Sales of New Equipment; and Parts, Service and Other Revenues.
H-and-E Equipment Services stock opened the day at $95.01 after a previous close of $94.64. The latest price was $94.64 (25-minute delay). H-and-E Equipment Services is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.5 billion and employs 2,800 staff.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. , a member of the S&P 500, is an equity REIT. The firm develops, redevelops, acquires and manages communities in leading metropolitan areas in New England, the New York/New Jersey Metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern and Southern California, as well as in the Company's expansion regions of Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado.
AvalonBay Communities stock opened the day at $183.60 after a previous close of $182.51. The latest price was $182.51 (25-minute delay). AvalonBay Communities is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.1 billion and employs 3,011 staff.
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) and member of S&P 500. MAA owns or has ownership interest in apartment communities primarily throughout the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U. S.
Mid-America Apartment Communities stock opened the day at $130.23 after a previous close of $129.07. The latest price was $129.07 (25-minute delay). Mid-America Apartment Communities is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.2 billion and employs 2,507 staff.
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in rental stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — rental stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the leasing industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.
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