Rep. Josh Gottheimer Sells Off Shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER)

Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) recently sold shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER). In a filing disclosed on January 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Uber Technologies stock on December 11th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORGAN STANLEY – SELECT UMA ACCOUNT # 1” account.

Representative Josh Gottheimer also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) on 12/17/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) on 12/12/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) on 12/8/2025.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) on 12/8/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SEA (NYSE:SE) on 12/5/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) on 12/5/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sysmex (OTCMKTS:SSMXY) on 12/5/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dassault Systemes (OTCMKTS:DASTY) on 11/21/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 11/19/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) on 11/19/2025.

Uber Technologies Price Performance

UBER stock traded down $0.68 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $83.70. 3,693,659 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 16,921,879. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $85.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $91.15. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $60.63 and a 12 month high of $101.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 1.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $173.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.76 and a beta of 1.20.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $3.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.67 by $2.44. The company had revenue of $13.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.25 billion. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 68.17% and a net margin of 33.54%.Uber Technologies’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.20 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.54 EPS for the current year.

More Uber Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: BNP Paribas (reported by Zacks) upgraded Uber to a “strong-buy,” signaling increased analyst conviction. BNP Paribas upgrade (Zacks)
• Positive Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage with an “outperform” stance and a $108 price target, adding another institutional endorsement that could support the stock. BNP Paribas Exane begins coverage (AmericanBankingNews)
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $100 price target — another analyst signal of upside vs. current levels. BTIG reaffirms Buy $100 PT (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger launched fast, nationwide delivery across nearly 2,700 stores on Uber apps, materially expanding Uber Eats/Postmates grocery reach and recurring order potential. This is a clear commercial catalyst for revenue mix and delivery growth. Kroger Launches Fast, Convenient Delivery on Uber Apps Nationwide (PRNewswire)
• Neutral Sentiment: A New York Times feature on Uber’s Japan strategy highlights long-term market expansion efforts (rural focus) — strategic positive long term but not an immediate revenue inflection. Uber’s Quest to Crack Japan (NYTimes)
• Negative Sentiment: The Los Angeles Times criticized Uber’s proposed ballot initiative as self-serving rather than consumer-friendly, a reputational and regulatory risk that could complicate local policy fights. LA Times: Uber’s ballot initiative critique
• Negative Sentiment: Bloomberg Law reported NYC claims that Uber (and DoorDash) shorted drivers about $550M in tips — a legal/regulatory/headline risk that could pressure sentiment and lead to scrutiny or costs. DoorDash, Uber drivers stiffed on $550M in tips (BloombergLaw)

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently commented on UBER shares. Melius lowered shares of Uber Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating and set a $73.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Monday, January 5th. Truist Financial raised their target price on Uber Technologies from $96.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price objective on Uber Technologies from $113.00 to $106.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Guggenheim cut their price objective on Uber Technologies from $140.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their target price on Uber Technologies from $108.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have assigned a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Uber Technologies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.18.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Tony West sold 3,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.36, for a total value of $251,125.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 175,423 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,096,992.28. This represents a 1.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah sold 5,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.41, for a total transaction of $519,255.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 20,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,919,355.30. This trade represents a 21.29% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders sold 14,875 shares of company stock worth $1,348,818. Insiders own 3.84% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Uber Technologies

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UBER. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new stake in Uber Technologies in the second quarter worth about $26,000. Westend Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Uber Technologies in the third quarter worth about $27,000. West Oak Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH purchased a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 80.24% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Gottheimer (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gottheimer is also running for election for Governor of New Jersey. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 10, 2025.

Gottheimer attended the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate degree. He became a Thouron Fellow at Oxford and attended Harvard Law School. Gottheimer worked as a speech writer under former President Bill Clinton (D), assisting with two State of the Union addresses, among other projects. Before running for Congress, he worked for Microsoft as a general manager for corporate strategy.

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.