Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) had its price target upped by DA Davidson from $105.00 to $107.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. DA Davidson currently has a buy rating on the ride-sharing company’s stock.
UBER has been the topic of several other reports. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of Uber Technologies from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Uber Technologies from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, UBS Group cut their price target on shares of Uber Technologies from $111.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 1st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Uber Technologies presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $105.40.
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Uber Technologies Price Performance
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.03. Uber Technologies had a net margin of 15.91% and a return on equity of 41.40%. The business had revenue of $13.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.28 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.83 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. Uber Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.820 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Uber Technologies will post 3.27 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, CFO Balaji (A) Krishnamurthy acquired 22,453 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were bought at an average price of $71.25 per share, for a total transaction of $1,599,776.25. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief financial officer directly owned 28,742 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,047,867.50. This trade represents a 357.02% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of Uber Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.45, for a total transaction of $2,233,500.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 460,756 shares in the company, valued at $34,303,284.20. This represents a 6.11% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 3.81% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Uber Technologies
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in UBER. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 74,460 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $4,491,000 after purchasing an additional 2,474 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 65.0% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 15,563 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $939,000 after purchasing an additional 6,129 shares during the period. Bison Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 20.3% during the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 3,792 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $229,000 after purchasing an additional 641 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies during the first quarter valued at approximately $304,000. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies during the second quarter valued at approximately $842,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Uber Technologies
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Uber beat Q1 earnings expectations and issued a stronger-than-expected Q2 bookings outlook, suggesting continued demand in rideshare, delivery, and freight. Uber Jumps 7.6% After Stronger-Than-Expected Bookings Forecast
- Positive Sentiment: Uber Eats expanded its retail reach by adding more than 1,500 Ulta Beauty stores, which could boost same-day delivery volume and support growth beyond restaurant delivery. Uber Eats and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Deliver Beauty Essentials Nationwide
- Positive Sentiment: Uber One surpassed 50 million members, and those members now drive a large share of gross bookings, reinforcing the value of Uber’s subscription and loyalty ecosystem. Uber One Crosses 50 Million Members and Signals a Fundamental Business Transformation
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets or reiterated bullish ratings after the earnings report, signaling higher expectations for Uber’s long-term profitability and platform strength. Uber Zooms Ahead On Platform Strength, Analysts Revise Estimates After Q1 Print
- Neutral Sentiment: Uber-backed Lime filed for an IPO after revenue growth, which highlights the value of Uber’s broader mobility ecosystem, but it is not a direct near-term driver for Uber’s core earnings. Lime Files IPO After Revenue Climbs To $886.7 Million
- Neutral Sentiment: Uber’s management continued to emphasize autonomous vehicles as a long-term opportunity, but investors are still waiting for that potential to translate into clear financial results. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Sees ‘Trillion-Dollar’ Self-Driving Opportunity
- Negative Sentiment: News that Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes adds fresh caution around the autonomous-vehicle theme, which could weigh on sentiment toward Uber’s robotaxi strategy. Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes
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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