J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG Grows Holdings in Uber Technologies, Inc. $UBER

J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG increased its holdings in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) by 70.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 463,922 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after acquiring an additional 192,314 shares during the quarter. J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $37,907,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in Uber Technologies in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Westend Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. 80.24% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Uber Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of UBER opened at $69.76 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $75.18 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $84.90. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $60.63 and a 12 month high of $101.99. The company has a market cap of $142.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.81, a P/E/G ratio of 6.33 and a beta of 1.22.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.79 by ($0.08). Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 43.63% and a net margin of 19.33%.The business had revenue of $14.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.32 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.21 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Uber Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.650-0.720 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Tony West sold 3,125 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.50, for a total transaction of $260,937.50. Following the sale, the insider owned 176,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,744,764. This trade represents a 1.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of Uber Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.45, for a total transaction of $2,233,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 460,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,303,284.20. This represents a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 3.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently weighed in on UBER. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on Uber Technologies from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Wedbush cut their target price on Uber Technologies from $78.00 to $75.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, KeyCorp lowered their price target on Uber Technologies from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Uber Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $105.14.

Key Headlines Impacting Uber Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Uber agreed to acquire Berlin-based Blacklane to expand luxury and executive travel, strengthening its Uber Elite product and giving instant access to chauffeur inventory across ~500 cities — a revenue-diversification move that targets higher-margin users. Quartz: Uber to buy Blacklane
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets confirm the Blacklane deal and that closing is expected by year-end, highlighting strategic intent to grow the premium transport category globally — likely supportive of ARPU and premium-booking share over time. PYMNTS: Uber Acquires Blacklane
• Positive Sentiment: Uber continues to advance its AV strategy: a robotaxi push into Europe (Zagreb launch) and a disclosed ~5.82% stake in WeRide reinforce network effects and partner-led autonomous scale — positive for long-term cost reduction and margin expansion if execution stays on track. Zacks: Robotaxis to Europe
• Positive Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha author upgraded UBER to a Strong Buy after a ~30% pullback, citing accelerating delivery, record gross bookings and MAUs, and scalable AV partnerships — a bullish analyst view that may attract value buyers. Seeking Alpha: Rating Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target from $100 to $95 but maintained an Overweight rating, signaling conviction in the business while flagging AV-related uncertainty — a mixed signal that tempers enthusiasm but still leaves analyst upside. Benzinga: Wells Fargo PT Change
• Negative Sentiment: Rising fuel costs (cited in driver interviews) increase operating costs for driver-partners, which can compress driver margins, push for higher fares or subsidies, and exacerbate supply issues — a near-term headwind for ride availability and unit economics. Fortune: Fuel cost pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting the stock fell despite strong results suggests ongoing investor skepticism about sustainability of margins or AV disruption risks — volatility may persist until clearer AV economics or margin proof points emerge. Yahoo Finance: Stock reaction analysis

Uber Technologies Company Profile

Uber Technologies, Inc is a technology company that operates a global platform connecting riders, drivers, couriers, restaurants and shippers. Founded in 2009 by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber developed one of the first large-scale ride-hailing marketplaces and has since expanded into a broader set of mobility and logistics services. The company completed its initial public offering in 2019 and continues to position its app-based network as a multi-modal transportation and delivery platform.

Uber’s principal businesses include mobility services (ride-hailing and shared rides), delivery through Uber Eats, and freight logistics via Uber Freight.