RB Global
About: RB Global operates the world's largest auction for heavy equipment. The company started as a live auctioneer of industrial equipment; since then it has greatly expanded its operations to include the sale of construction, agricultural, oilfield, and transportation equipment. RB Global operates over 40 live auction sites in more than 12 countries, along with online marketplaces, including IronPlanet, Marketplace-E, and GovPlanet. Its agricultural auctions are frequently much smaller venues and can include liquidations of single farms. The company holds over 300 auctions yearly and sells $6 billion worth of equipment.
Employees: 7,900
0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
–
Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
230% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $27.7M | Put options by funds: $8.4M
28% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 59 | Existing positions closed: 46
11% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $15.5B [Q4 2024] → $17.1B (+$1.63B) [Q1 2025]
1% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 167 | Existing positions reduced: 165
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 475 [Q4 2024] → 479 (+4) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 20 [Q4 2024] → 20 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.83% less ownership
Funds ownership: 92.9% [Q4 2024] → 92.07% (-0.83%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$115
6%
upside
Avg. target
$118
9%
upside
High target
$121
12%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
CIBC | 12%upside $121 | Outperformer Maintained | 18 Jul 2025 |
Baird Craig Kennison | 6%upside $115 | Outperform Maintained | 8 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about RBA published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 hours ago
RB Global (RBA) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
RB Global (RBA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Ritchie Bros. Completes Acquisition of J.M.
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global partner for insights, services and transaction solutions, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America), Inc., has completed its acquisition of J.M. Wood Auction Co., Inc. (“J.M. Wood”). Together, the companies will use their deep industry knowledge, strong heritage and talented teams to enhance their service offerings available to customers in Alabama and adjacent s.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
IAA Announces New Market Alliance in Azerbaijan
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, today announced that IAA has launched a new Market Alliance with CarGo Logistic Azerbaijan. CarGo Logistic Azerbaijan will operate an IAA Auction Center, where their team will provide local services and assistance to buyers seeking to browse, bid on and buy inventory listed at IAA. This strategic alliance.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
RB Global to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on August 6, 2025
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) announced today that it will release second-quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. RB Global will host a conference call to discuss its results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time the same day. Analysts and institutional investors may pre-register to participate in the conference call using the following link: https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I312703. Registered participants will.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
IAA Announces New Market Alliance in Panama
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global partner for insights, services and transaction solutions, today announced that IAA has entered into a new Market Alliance with Moto Leader Group (MLG) International in Panama. MLG International will operate an IAA Auction Center, where their team will provide local services and assistance to buyers seeking to browse, bid on and buy inventory listed at IAA. This agreement strengthens IAA's customer bas.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
RB Global Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, today announced that on May 22, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) with respect to the pending acquisition of JM Wood Auction Co., Inc. by Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (America),.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
RB Global: Acquisition Of IAA Supports Continued Growth Outlook
RB Global's shift to service-based revenue, now 78.5% of total, drives robust growth, supported by acquisitions and higher take rates from value-added services. The IAA acquisition has pivoted growth toward the Automotive segment, now 52% of GTV, with strong future prospects based on industry trends and historical performance. RB Global's broad asset portfolio, integrated platform, and value-added services create a competitive edge versus rivals like Copart and support cross-selling opportunities.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Ritchie Bros. Sells CA$224+ Million of Heavy Equipment Assets and Vehicles at Premier Canadian Auction Event
EDMONTON, Alberta & WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, today announced Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold 11,000+ equipment items, trucks and vehicles at its premier Canadian auction event in Edmonton, AB, last week. The five-day auction generated nearly CA$225 million in gross transaction value (GTV). The April 29 – May 3, 2025, online and ons.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
RB Global (RBA) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
RB Global (RBA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.90 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
RB Global, Inc. (RBA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sameer Rathod - Vice President, Investor Relations & Market Intelligence Jim Kessler - Chief Executive Officer Eric Guerin - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Sabahat Khan - RBC Capital Markets Krista Friesen - CIBC Michael Feniger - Bank of America Craig Kennison - Baird Maxim Sytchev - NBF Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to the RB Global First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. This call is being recorded.
Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™