Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) have received a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the forty-three research firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating, thirty-four have assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $103.0263.

A number of research firms have commented on UBER. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $150.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $109.00 price objective on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Scotiabank began coverage on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. They set a “sector outperform” rating and a $100.00 price objective on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on Uber Technologies from $100.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $118.00 target price on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Thursday, July 16th.

Uber Technologies Trading Down 1.4%

NYSE:UBER opened at $69.85 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $142.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.35, a PEG ratio of 5.77 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a current ratio of 0.84. Uber Technologies has a 1 year low of $65.41 and a 1 year high of $101.29. The business has a fifty day moving average of $73.58 and a 200-day moving average of $73.44.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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. The business had revenue of $14.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.24 billion. Uber Technologies had a net margin of 17.34% and a return on equity of 43.36%. The company’s revenue was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.60 earnings per share. Uber Technologies has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.840-0.880 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Uber Technologies will post 3.35 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Uber Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Delivery Hero deal advances: Delivery Hero’s management and supervisory boards reportedly recommend Uber’s approximately $15 billion offer. If completed, the transaction would expand Uber’s delivery operations to 99 markets and strengthen its global logistics network. Why Is Uber Technologies Back In Focus After Its $15 Billion Deal Progress?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and earnings optimism: Bank of America maintained its Buy rating and $101 price target, forecasting that Uber will retain roughly 73% of the U.S. mobility market through 2028. Erste Group also slightly raised its FY2027 EPS estimate to $4.42 from $4.41. Uber Faces Growing AV Competition but BofA Sees Limited Market Share Erosion
• Positive Sentiment: Business diversification remains a selling point: Recent comparisons highlight Uber’s global scale, exposure to ridesharing, delivery and freight, stronger bookings growth versus Grab, and growing free cash flow. Uber Freight also plans to expand its European fourth-party logistics business. Uber Freight Plans to Expand Its European Fourth-Party Logistics Business
• Positive Sentiment: Investor visibility: Uber was selected as a CNBC “Final Trade,” which may reinforce the bullish case among short-term market participants. Uber, Micron, Datadog and a Health Care Stock: CNBC’s Final Trades
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory review is beginning: Uber has filed for U.S. FTC review of its Delivery Hero stake acquisition, while Korean antitrust scrutiny could delay or complicate the transaction. The deal’s eventual costs, synergies and approval timeline remain uncertain. Uber’s Delivery Hero Deal Faces Korean Antitrust Scrutiny
• Negative Sentiment: Robotaxi competition is weighing on the outlook: Waymo, Zoox and Tesla are expanding autonomous ride-hailing efforts, prompting concerns that Uber could lose mobility share and face higher investment requirements. Uber’s planned $10 billion autonomous-vehicle investment highlights both its opportunity and capital burden. Robotaxi Competition Revs Up as Uber Makes $10 Billion Investment

Insider Transactions at Uber Technologies

In other news, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi bought 141,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 10th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $70.96 per share, with a total value of $10,005,360.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,367,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $97,009,416. This represents a 11.50% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Jill Hazelbaker sold 28,170 shares of Uber Technologies stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.31, for a total value of $2,008,802.70. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 149,525 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,662,627.75. The trade was a 15.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 3.81% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Uber Technologies

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.0% during the fourth quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 4,831 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $395,000 after acquiring an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. raised its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 6.1% during the 4th quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. now owns 2,479 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $203,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares in the last quarter. Avion Wealth lifted its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 17.3% during the 1st quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 984 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $70,000 after buying an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 15.8% during the 1st quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 1,078 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $78,000 after buying an additional 147 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ariadne Wealth Management LP grew its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 4.2% in the 4th quarter. Ariadne Wealth Management LP now owns 3,760 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $307,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.

About Uber Technologies

Uber Technologies, Inc is a technology company that operates a global platform connecting consumers with drivers, couriers, merchants and transportation providers. The company’s core mobility business enables users to request rides through the Uber app, including options such as private rides, taxis and other forms of local transportation.

Uber also operates Uber Eats, a delivery marketplace that connects consumers with restaurants, grocery stores and other retailers. In addition, the company provides logistics services through Uber Freight, which connects carriers and shippers, and offers advertising solutions to businesses seeking to reach users on its platform.