Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) was upgraded by stock analysts at Rosenblatt Securities to a “strong-buy” rating in a report released on Monday, Zacks reports.
UBER has been the topic of several other research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on Uber Technologies in a research report on Monday, May 11th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Bank of America reduced their price objective on Uber Technologies from $104.00 to $103.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered Uber Technologies to an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Tigress Financial lifted their target price on shares of Uber Technologies from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $104.14.
Uber Technologies Stock Up 1.7%
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.01. Uber Technologies had a net margin of 17.34% and a return on equity of 43.36%. The firm had revenue of $14.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.24 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.60 EPS. Uber Technologies’s quarterly revenue was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Uber Technologies has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.840-0.880 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Uber Technologies will post 3.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Uber Technologies
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Uber Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in Uber Technologies during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Finally, Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new position in Uber Technologies during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.24% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Uber Technologies
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Cost-cutting and restructuring: Uber plans to eliminate approximately 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, primarily by reducing management layers and consolidating teams. Management says the savings will make the company “simpler and faster” while freeing capital for core mobility, delivery and autonomous-vehicle initiatives. Investors appeared to view the move favorably because it could improve operating efficiency and support margins. Uber to cut 10% of workforce in bid to move simpler and faster
- Positive Sentiment: Robotaxi expansion: Uber and British artificial-intelligence startup Wayve launched autonomous ride testing in London, giving Uber a presence in another major European market. The initiative strengthens Uber’s platform-based strategy of partnering with autonomous-vehicle developers rather than building the vehicles itself, potentially reducing long-term driver-related costs and broadening growth opportunities. Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London’s first robotaxis
- Positive Sentiment: Delivery Hero deal advances: Delivery Hero’s management and supervisory boards recommended that shareholders accept Uber’s roughly $15 billion takeover offer. Approval would create one of the world’s largest food-delivery platforms and could increase scale, though the transaction remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. Delivery Hero board backs Uber’s $15B takeover bid
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.
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