Ayrshire Capital Management LLC Makes New Investment in Uber Technologies, Inc. $UBER

Ayrshire Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 8,981 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock, valued at approximately $734,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in UBER. Spirepoint Private Client LLC raised its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 21.9% during the 3rd quarter. Spirepoint Private Client LLC now owns 74,828 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $7,331,000 after acquiring an additional 13,454 shares during the period. Econ Financial Services Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the third quarter valued at about $1,538,000. Transcendent Capital Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the third quarter valued at about $1,859,000. Mawer Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in Uber Technologies during the third quarter worth about $74,107,000. Finally, FFG Partners LLC increased its position in Uber Technologies by 17.4% during the third quarter. FFG Partners LLC now owns 144,159 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $14,123,000 after purchasing an additional 21,315 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Uber Technologies

In related news, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of the company’s 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 directly owned 460,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,303,284.20. This represents a 6.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Balaji (A) Krishnamurthy purchased 22,453 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $71.25 per share, with a total value of $1,599,776.25. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 28,742 shares in the company, valued at $2,047,867.50. This trade represents a 357.02% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 3.81% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on UBER shares. Citizens Jmp upgraded shares of Uber Technologies from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 target price on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. DA Davidson reduced their price target on shares of Uber Technologies from $108.00 to $105.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Wall Street Zen cut Uber Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Uber Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $105.14.

Uber Technologies Price Performance

UBER stock opened at $75.65 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $73.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $82.17. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $68.46 and a 12-month high of $101.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The company has a market capitalization of $154.56 billion, a PE ratio of 16.06, a P/E/G ratio of 7.07 and a beta of 1.21.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by ($0.08). The firm had revenue of $14.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.32 billion. Uber Technologies had a net margin of 19.33% and a return on equity of 43.63%. The business’s revenue was up 20.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.21 earnings per share. Uber Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.650-0.720 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 3.34 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Uber Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Uber disclosed a materially larger economic commitment to Lucid — an ~11.5% stake and an expanded robotaxi order (35,000 vehicles) alongside Lucid’s ~$1.05B financing — which signals stronger strategic backing for Uber’s AV roadmap and potential fleet supply for future robo‑taxis. Lucid Sees Uber Raise Stake, Expands Robotaxi Commitment
• Positive Sentiment: Uber and Block expanded a global partnership to bring Square’s Uber Eats integrations internationally and introduce Cash App Pay in the U.S., a move that could boost payments revenue, restaurant integrations and monetization of Eats. Uber and Block Expand Global Partnership to Transform Restaurant Operations and Launch Cash App Pay
• Positive Sentiment: Coco Robotics launched autonomous delivery on Uber Eats in San Jose, expanding robot delivery coverage — a small but incremental step toward lower last‑mile costs and greener delivery options. Coco Robotics Launches with Uber Eats in San Jose
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism (TD Cowen cited as an example) is backing upside scenarios — bullish forecasts highlight strong booking trends, Delivery growth and AV partnerships as drivers of significant upside. Uber (UBER) Stock: Analyst Projects 47% Rally on Strong Booking Trends
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes the stock is falling even as parts of the market rally — useful context but not by itself a catalyst beyond investor positioning. Uber Technologies (UBER) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains
• Negative Sentiment: A federal jury found Uber liable in a bellwether assault trial and awarded damages; more than 3,000 similar claims remain in multidistrict litigation — a headline that raises legal exposure and potential settlement costs. Federal Jury Once Again Finds Uber Responsible for Driver Assault
• Negative Sentiment: Local and state litigation/regulatory pressure: a Seattle report disputes Uber’s claims about gig-worker pay effects, and separate lawsuits allege Uber is skirting California protections — these increase the risk of higher labor costs or adverse rulings. Seattle report says gig worker pay law is working
• Negative Sentiment: Investor debate over Uber’s large AV push — coverage highlights a potential $10B investment pivot that could be a long‑term growth vector but also a near‑term margin and capital allocation risk. Uber’s AV Pivot: Growth Opportunity or Margin Risk?

Uber Technologies 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.