Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) Cut to “Sell” at Melius

Melius cut shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research note released on Monday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have $73.00 price objective on the ride-sharing company’s stock.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of Uber Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Uber Technologies from $115.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Guggenheim dropped their price target on Uber Technologies from $140.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $122.00 price objective on Uber Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.33.

Uber Technologies Stock Up 0.8%

Uber Technologies stock opened at $86.19 on Monday. Uber Technologies has a 1-year low of $60.63 and a 1-year high of $101.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $179.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.08 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $86.96 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $91.37.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $3.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.67 by $2.44. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 68.17% and a net margin of 33.54%.The company had revenue of $13.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.25 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.20 earnings per share. Uber Technologies’s quarterly revenue was up 20.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Uber Technologies will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Tony West sold 3,125 shares of Uber Technologies stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.36, for a total value of $251,125.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 175,423 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,096,992.28. The trade was a 1.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah sold 5,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.41, for a total value of $519,255.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 20,330 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,919,355.30. The trade was a 21.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 14,875 shares of company stock worth $1,348,818 over the last 90 days. 3.84% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Uber Technologies

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Westend Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Uber Technologies during the third quarter valued at about $27,000. West Oak Capital LLC bought a new stake in Uber Technologies during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH purchased a new position in shares of Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Uber Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Uber, Lucid and Nuro unveiled a production-intent robotaxi at CES and have begun on-road testing with plans to launch a robotaxi service this year — a development that could meaningfully expand Uber’s SAM (serviceable addressable market) and long-term margins. Uber & Partners Reveal Robotaxi Design at CES
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating, calling the recent pullback — driven by renewed AV concerns — an attractive entry point given limited near-term competitive impact from AVs. That analyst stance supports the rebound narrative. Uber Technologies pullback creates buying opportunity, says Jefferies analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reiterated a bullish view (Buy), citing AV partnerships and free-cash-flow valuation upside — another institutional endorsement helping drive demand. Uber: Buy Rating Backed by Autonomous Vehicle Partnerships
• Neutral Sentiment: TomTom renewed/strengthened its mapping partnership with Uber to integrate maps and live services across Uber’s platform — operationally supportive but lower-impact on near-term earnings. TomTom and Uber strengthen ties
• Neutral Sentiment: Several media pieces and analyst-roundup articles revisit Uber’s 3‑year outlook and valuation tradeoffs (growth vs. AV uncertainty), offering mixed views—useful for strategy but not immediate catalysts. Where Will Uber Technologies Stock Be in 3 Years?
• Negative Sentiment: Berger Montague launched an investigation into Uber’s board for potential breaches of fiduciary duty tied to rider safety and background-check oversight — a governance/legal risk that could increase liabilities or negative headlines. Berger Montague investigation alert
• Negative Sentiment: Melius Research downgraded UBER to Sell and media noted an immediate share decline after the downgrade, highlighting that some analysts remain concerned about valuation and execution risks. Uber Rating Lowered to Sell at Melius
• Negative Sentiment: Bloomberg Law reported Uber failed to delay a sexual-assault trial or block a related ad campaign — ongoing litigation and reputational matters can pressure sentiment and increase legal costs. Uber fails to delay sexual-assault trial

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.