MFG Wealth Management Inc. cut its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) by 43.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,235 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after selling 12,599 shares during the quarter. MFG Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $1,327,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Westend Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the third quarter worth $27,000. Kilter Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the second quarter worth $26,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Uber Technologies in the third quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Total Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Uber Technologies in the second quarter valued at $32,000. 80.24% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
UBER has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Uber Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Uber Technologies from $122.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of Uber Technologies from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $105.00 price objective on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Thursday, February 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $105.29.
Uber Technologies Stock Performance
UBER opened at $73.86 on Friday. 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 business’s 50 day moving average is $76.76 and its 200-day moving average is $85.92. The stock has a market cap of $152.01 billion, a PE ratio of 15.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.91 and a beta of 1.22. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a twelve month low of $60.63 and a twelve month high of $101.99.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by ($0.08). Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 43.63% and a net margin of 19.33%.The business had revenue of $14.37 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.32 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.21 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 20.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Uber Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.650-0.720 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.54 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: Major Rivian robotaxi partnership — Uber agreed to invest up to $1.25B and commit to buying/operating thousands of Rivian R2 autonomous vehicles (initial deployments targeted for 2028), a concrete step toward a higher‑margin AV future. Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of robotaxi deal
- Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA tie‑ups and positive coverage amplified bullish momentum — media and commentators (including Jim Cramer) highlighted Uber’s expanded AV roadmap with Nvidia, reinforcing the narrative of scaled AV partnerships and potential long‑term upside. Jim Cramer Explains Why “Uber Stock Caught Fire Earlier This Week”
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — firms (e.g., BTIG reaffirm) continue to back Uber, providing a bullish analyst backdrop that can stabilize sentiment after volatile moves. BTIG Research Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER)
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational progress is visible but early — pilots (Motional, other partners) and roadmap milestones signal execution, yet revenue/timeframe impact remains distant. Is Uber’s Mega Deal With Rivian a Game-Changer in the Robotaxi Space?
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational productivity/AI initiatives — Uber’s CTO says engineers are accelerating with AI tooling (potential cost/productivity tailwinds), but benefits are incremental and longer term. Uber CTO Says 95% Of Engineers Use AI Tools Monthly As Coding Shift Accelerates
- Negative Sentiment: Deal skepticism and “up to” caveats — several outlets and analysts warned the Rivian pact includes conditional language and milestones, raising questions about timing, scale and capital exposure. Uber Can’t Save Rivian
- Negative Sentiment: Short‑term negative headlines and valuation concerns — critical pieces (Seeking Alpha, market commentators) flagged execution risk and stretched forward valuation, which pressures sentiment if optimism cools. Uber: I’ve Been Bullish For Years – Not Anymore
- Negative Sentiment: Corporate/operational noise — an insider sale was disclosed and there are localized driver strikes (Lagos) plus AV safety scrutiny from recent high‑profile incidents, all of which can sap near‑term confidence. SEC filing: Insider sale by Nikki Krishnamurthy Uber seeks dialogue as Lagos drivers continue strike
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.45, for a total transaction of $2,233,500.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 460,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,303,284.20. This trade represents a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Balaji (A) Krishnamurthy acquired 22,453 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were bought at an average price of $71.25 per share, for a total transaction of $1,599,776.25. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief financial officer owned 28,742 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,047,867.50. This represents a 357.02% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 3.84% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Uber Technologies Company 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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