Ashtead Group/£AHT

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About Ashtead Group

Ashtead Group is an international equipment rental company, primarily operating in the United States and the United Kingdom under the Sunbelt Rentals brand. The company supplies a wide range of construction and industrial equipment, including earthmovers, aerial work platforms, and power equipment, to diverse industries such as construction, manufacturing, facility management, and event planning. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in London, England, Ashtead Group has expanded its footprint with significant operations in North America, where it generates the majority of its revenue. The company's strategic focus on broadening its market presence through both organic growth and acquisitions, coupled with a flexible rental model, supports its competitive position within the equipment rental industry.

Ticker

£AHT

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

25,382

Ashtead Group Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£22B
20.27
£2.54
1.09
£0.82
1.60%

What the Analysts think about Ashtead Group

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Ashtead Group stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Ashtead exceeded FY25 adjusted pre-tax profit expectations with $2.13 billion against a $2.10 billion consensus, underscoring resilient demand and strong operational execution (Reuters).
The company secured shareholder approval to shift its primary listing to the U.S., a move aimed at improving investor access and market valuation upon completion in Q1 2026 (Reuters).
Robust activity in data centre, semiconductor and LNG ‘mega projects’ is expected to offset U.S. non-residential construction weakness, supporting rental revenue growth of up to 4% for FY26 (Reuters).
Ashtead missed its third-quarter profit and revenue estimates as U.S. commercial construction remains subdued, leading to a 3.5% share drop to its lowest level since November 2023 (Reuters).
High interest rates and persistent supply chain challenges are constraining U.S. non-residential construction demand, limiting Ashtead's rental revenue growth potential (Reuters).
Guidance for flat to 4% rental revenue growth in FY26, down from previous mid-single-digit forecasts, signals moderation and market caution amid macro headwinds (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Oct 2025.

Ashtead Group Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Ashtead Group Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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