Vestcor Inc raised its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) by 20.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 65,132 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after buying an additional 11,169 shares during the period. Vestcor Inc’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $5,322,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Rhumbline Advisers raised its holdings in Uber Technologies by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 3,730,516 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $365,479,000 after buying an additional 42,278 shares during the period. Longbow Finance SA raised its holdings in Uber Technologies by 51.8% during the 3rd quarter. Longbow Finance SA now owns 112,287 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $11,001,000 after buying an additional 38,304 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Uber Technologies by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 192,499,602 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $15,729,142,000 after buying an additional 1,670,761 shares during the period. Mach 1 Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Uber Technologies during the 4th quarter worth about $1,220,000. Finally, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co raised its holdings in Uber Technologies by 13.8% during the 3rd quarter. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co now owns 297,892 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $29,184,000 after buying an additional 36,100 shares during the period. 80.24% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about Uber Technologies
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said AI tools have boosted employee productivity enough that the company is slowing hiring, which could support margins if the efficiency gains hold. The company also said it is capping AI spending after blowing through its annual budget in just one quarter, signaling tighter cost control. Article: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Says Company ‘Blew’ Through Its Annual AI Budget In A Single Quarter, Reports Increased Human Productivity
- Positive Sentiment: Uber is expanding its robotaxi ambitions with a large investment in Nuro, tied to plans for a major autonomous vehicle rollout using Lucid vehicles, which could strengthen its long-term growth story. Article: Uber commits nearly $500 million to Nuro robotaxi startup
- Neutral Sentiment: The company also announced a new grant round through its Health Access Fund with LISC to help low-income patients access transportation, which supports Uber’s brand and community relationships but is unlikely to move the stock on its own. Article: Uber and LISC open new grant application through Health Access Fund to bridge transportation gaps for low-income patients
- Neutral Sentiment: Several reports focused on whether Uber is a buy after recent weakness, reflecting ongoing investor debate rather than a clear new catalyst. Article: Is Trending Stock Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) a Buy Now?
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain worried that robotaxis could disrupt Uber’s ride-hailing business, and reports said the company is recruiting fewer drivers in some self-driving markets and is making a bigger bet on autonomous vehicles to adapt. That shift adds uncertainty around Uber’s future moat and driver supply. Article: Uber is making a much bigger bet on robotaxis
- Negative Sentiment: Uber also cut 23% of roles in its People and Places division, a sign of restructuring that may help efficiency but can also reflect pressure to trim costs amid a more cautious outlook. Article: Uber Reshapes HR Team As Stock Trades Below Valuation Estimates
Uber Technologies Stock Performance
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.03. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 41.40% and a net margin of 15.91%.The business had revenue of $13.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.28 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.83 earnings per share. Uber Technologies’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Uber Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.820 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Uber Technologies news, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.45, for a total value of $2,233,500.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 460,756 shares in the company, valued at $34,303,284.20. The trade was a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 3.81% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research firms have issued reports on UBER. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and set a $107.00 price objective on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Uber Technologies from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Uber Technologies from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on Uber Technologies from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $104.68.
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.
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