Uber Technologies’ (UBER) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at BTIG Research

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by research analysts at BTIG Research in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $100.00 price target on the ride-sharing company’s stock. BTIG Research’s target price points to a potential upside of 18.07% from the stock’s current price.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. TD Cowen upped their price target on Uber Technologies from $108.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Cantor Fitzgerald dropped their target price on Uber Technologies from $108.00 to $99.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Piper Sandler set a $107.00 price target on Uber Technologies in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Monday, December 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Uber Technologies currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.18.

Uber Technologies Stock Performance

NYSE:UBER opened at $84.70 on Thursday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $85.89 and its 200-day moving average price is $91.20. 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 company has a market cap of $175.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.89 and a beta of 1.20. Uber Technologies has a twelve month low of $60.63 and a twelve month high of $101.99.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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. The company had revenue of $13.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.25 billion. Uber Technologies had a net margin of 33.54% and a return on equity of 68.17%. Uber Technologies’s revenue was up 20.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.20 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Uber Technologies will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Uber Technologies

In other Uber Technologies news, CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah sold 5,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.41, for a total transaction of $519,255.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 20,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,919,355.30. This trade represents a 21.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Tony West sold 3,125 shares of Uber Technologies stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.36, for a total transaction of $251,125.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 175,423 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,096,992.28. This represents a 1.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 14,875 shares of company stock worth $1,348,818 in the last ninety days. 3.84% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at $2,348,319,000. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC grew its position in Uber Technologies by 334,075.7% in the 2nd quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC now owns 19,973,682 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $1,863,545,000 after acquiring an additional 19,967,705 shares in the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Uber Technologies by 1,905.3% during the third quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 4,350,479 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $426,216,000 after purchasing an additional 4,133,532 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 1.6% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 189,551,519 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $17,685,157,000 after purchasing an additional 3,025,483 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 4,471.9% during the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,966,828 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $290,660,000 after purchasing an additional 2,901,936 shares in the last quarter. 80.24% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Uber Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Kroger partnership expands grocery reach across nearly 2,700 stores on Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates — accelerates pickup/delivery volume, boosts mix toward higher-margin delivery and strengthens network effects with recurring grocery orders. Kroger Launches Fast, Convenient Delivery on Uber Apps Nationwide
• Positive Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage with an “outperform” and $108 price target — a visible sell‑side endorsement that supports upside expectations and can attract funds that follow analyst actions. Finviz (BNP Paribas Exane Coverage)
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street consensus/price target coverage highlights a possible ~31% upside per Zacks and a positive trend in earnings-estimate revisions — suggests analysts see continued margin conversion and earnings power. Wall Street Analysts Believe Uber Could Rally 31.3%
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic narrative that Uber is “no longer just a ride‑hailing company” (delivery, grocery, ads, freight, AV/tech) supports a re-rating to a higher multiple if execution continues. Uber’s 2025 Reality Check: 3 Shifts Investors Can’t Ignore
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles reminding investors what Uber must prove in 2026 (sustained compounding vs. current profitability) add nuance — they support the bull case if execution continues, but caution on long-term growth cadence. What Uber Needs to Prove in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces (Gig economy roundups, broker notes and “Is it too late to buy?”) increase investor attention but are informational rather than incremental catalysts. Gig Economy Stocks Worth Buying Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Uber set the date for its Q4 and full‑year 2025 results call — a scheduled event that will be the next concrete catalyst for guidance and execution updates. Uber Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Conference Call
• Negative Sentiment: Safety lawsuit/trial raises reputational and potential regulatory/legal risk — headlines from the trial can pressure sentiment and invite stricter oversight or litigation costs. Uber safety record questioned as sexual assault trial begins
• Negative Sentiment: NYC report alleging app design led to tip losses for delivery workers can spark regulatory scrutiny and worker-relations backlash — a potential headwind for delivery margins and PR. Uber, DoorDash caused $5,800 annual tip loss for delivery workers

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.