Custom Truck One Source raises 2026 EBITDA guidance and ramps up rental‑fleet investment

Custom Truck One Source reported third‑quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $110.9 million and revenue of $495.22 million, with diluted EPS of $0.01. The company lifted its full‑year 2026 adjusted EBITDA target to $447.5 million‑$460 million and increased its net rental‑fleet investment range to $210 million‑$230 million. Management said the additional capex is aimed at capturing long‑duration utility rental demand and expects leverage to fall below 3 times in 2027.

The higher EBITDA guidance signals stronger earnings potential for 2026, which may support the stock price (the company expects adjusted EBITDA growth of 17%‑20%). The larger fleet‑investment plan reduces near‑term free‑cash‑flow expectations, shifting cash generation to later years.

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