McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) stock is soaring 6.74% in Friday's pre-market trading, building on the previous day's after-hours gains following the release of its strong second-quarter 2025 financial results. The business-to-business rental company not only surpassed analyst expectations but also raised its full-year outlook, instilling confidence in investors.
The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.46 for the quarter ended June 30, significantly beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.22 by 19.7%. This represents a substantial 73.8% increase from the $0.84 per share reported in the same quarter last year. McGrath's revenue also exceeded expectations, coming in at $235.6 million, a 10.8% year-over-year increase and 6.7% above the analyst estimate of $220.71 million.
Following these strong results, McGrath RentCorp updated its financial outlook for the full year 2025. The company now expects total revenue to be in the range of $925 to $960 million, up from its previous guidance of $920 to $960 million. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $347 and $356 million, an increase from the earlier projection.
The company's performance was driven by growth across its business segments, particularly in Mobile Modular and TRS-RenTelco. Despite some challenges in the Portable Storage segment, overall results were robust. Furthermore, McGrath RentCorp declared a quarterly dividend of $0.485 per share, up from $0.475 in the previous year, demonstrating confidence in its financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.
The combination of better-than-expected Q2 results, raised full-year guidance, and increased dividend has clearly resonated with investors, leading to the significant stock price jump in pre-market trading.