Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) had its target price reduced by Mizuho from $130.00 to $110.00 in a report issued on Thursday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the ride-sharing company’s stock.
UBER has been the topic of several other reports. Cantor Fitzgerald cut their target price on Uber Technologies from $108.00 to $99.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on Uber Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $108.00 price objective on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $125.00 price objective on Uber Technologies in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Uber Technologies from $96.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Melius Research set a $73.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have assigned a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $104.72.
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Uber Technologies Stock Performance
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) 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 firm had revenue of $14.37 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.32 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.21 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 20.1% on a year-over-year basis. Uber Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.650-0.720 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Uber Technologies will post 2.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, insider Tony West sold 3,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.50, for a total transaction of $260,937.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 176,584 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,744,764. The trade was a 1.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah sold 5,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.41, for a total transaction of $519,255.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 20,330 shares in the company, valued at $1,919,355.30. The trade was a 21.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 14,875 shares of company stock worth $1,319,130. 3.84% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Uber Technologies
Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of UBER. Foster Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Foster Group Inc. now owns 3,364 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $330,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the period. Sage Rhino Capital LLC boosted its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 4.2% in the third quarter. Sage Rhino Capital LLC now owns 2,740 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $268,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the period. Quent Capital LLC boosted its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.3% in the third quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 3,504 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $343,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares during the period. Advisors Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 1.8% in the third quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC now owns 6,398 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $627,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Emergent Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 0.7% in the third quarter. Emergent Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 17,361 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $1,701,000 after purchasing an additional 114 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.
Key Uber Technologies News
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strong Q4 growth and record engagement: Uber reported revenue up ~20% and record metrics (gross bookings +22% to ~$54B, ~200M monthly users, trips at ~40M/day) and highlighted record free cash flow, which supports buyback capacity and longer‑term value. Uber Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst buy-side support: Multiple firms reaffirmed buys/upgrades (RBC, BTIG, Needham, JPMorgan retained overweight) or upgraded ratings after Q4, providing institutional cover that can cushion downside and prompt dip buying. Analyst coverage mentions (Benzinga aggregate)
- Positive Sentiment: Long-term AV/robotaxi narrative remains intact: Management and the new CFO (Balaji Krishnamurthy) are publicly bullish on robotaxis as a multitrillion‑dollar opportunity, which keeps growth investors engaged despite near‑term noise. Uber appoints new CFO as its AV plans accelerate
- Neutral Sentiment: Market technicals/buy‑zone narrative: Some outlets argue the pullback puts UBER in a “buy zone,” citing institutional accumulation and supportive cash flow trends — a tactical signal rather than a fundamental change. Uber in the Buy Zone: Can It Take Investors for a Ride They Like?
- Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst reactions: Several firms trimmed price targets (Wells, Cantor, Mizuho, Wedbush) but many maintained positive ratings — that narrows near‑term upside expectations while leaving consensus skewed to modest upside. Analyst price target updates (Benzinga aggregate)
- Negative Sentiment: EPS and guidance miss: Q4 adjusted EPS missed estimates (reported $0.71 vs. ~$0.79 consensus) and Q1 EPS guidance ( $0.65–0.72 ) came in below Street expectations — the primary near‑term reason shares have been under pressure. Uber stock down on outlook miss; CEO sees robotaxi rollout as ‘multitrillion-dollar’ opportunity
- Negative Sentiment: Margin headwinds from cheaper rides and taxes: Management said pushing lower fares to grow trips, plus higher taxes/charges, will compress near‑term margins — a structural concern for profit‑focused investors. Uber forecasts profit below estimates as cheaper rides boost trips but hurt margins
- Negative Sentiment: Short‑term stock pressure likely: The EPS/guidance miss triggered near‑term selling and some analysts kept neutral stances (e.g., Wedbush, Benchmark), meaning momentum could stay choppy until guidance or margin trends improve. Uber Slumps Over 5% on Tepid Outlook: ETFs in Focus
About Uber Technologies
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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