Associated Banc Corp grew its holdings in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) by 10.7% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 570,226 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after buying an additional 54,994 shares during the period. Uber Technologies comprises about 1.2% of Associated Banc Corp’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest holding. Associated Banc Corp’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $46,593,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the third quarter worth $25,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the third quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the third quarter worth $34,000. 80.24% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts recently commented on the company. HSBC cut Uber Technologies to a “reduce” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on Uber Technologies from $108.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Uber Technologies from $95.00 to $102.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Mizuho cut their price target on Uber Technologies from $130.00 to $110.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $104.97.
Key Headlines Impacting Uber Technologies
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Uber is reportedly considering a full acquisition of Delivery Hero, a move that could broaden its global food-delivery scale and improve its competitive position outside the U.S. Uber explores takeover of European food delivery rival Delivery Hero – Bloomberg
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media coverage also pointed to strong underlying business momentum, with Uber’s gross bookings still growing and its Q2 guidance implying continued demand in Mobility and Delivery. Sustained Gross Bookings Momentum Benefits Uber: What Lies Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: Uber’s autonomous-vehicle strategy remains a key long-term catalyst, with Nvidia saying its partnership could help power robotaxi expansion across nearly 30 cities and four continents by 2028. Jensen Huang Says Nvidia Is Powering Uber’s Push Into Trillion-Dollar Self-Driving Opportunity Across 30 Cities
- Neutral Sentiment: Uber was also linked to broader commentary on its post-earnings outlook and autonomous push, but these pieces were more thematic than immediately stock-moving. What’s next for Uber after Q1 earnings and its aggressive autonomous push?
- Negative Sentiment: Investor caution increased because a takeover of Delivery Hero could require significant spending and may distract from Uber’s push for profitability and disciplined capital deployment. Uber considers full takeover of Delivery Hero in major expansion move: Report
- Negative Sentiment: Separate headlines about potential liability and insurance issues around Uber’s driver accidents added to regulatory and reputational concerns. Consumer Watchdog Report: Uber Plan To Limit Accident Liability Aims To Free Up Insurance Reserves
Uber Technologies Price Performance
Shares of UBER opened at $71.87 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a current ratio of 1.07. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $74.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $79.36. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $68.46 and a 52-week high of $101.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $146.31 billion, a PE ratio of 17.92, a P/E/G ratio of 6.26 and a beta of 1.16.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.03. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 41.40% and a net margin of 15.91%.The business had revenue of $13.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.28 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.83 EPS. Uber Technologies’s quarterly revenue was up 14.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Uber Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.820 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Uber Technologies
In other Uber Technologies news, CFO Balaji (A) Krishnamurthy acquired 22,453 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $71.25 per share, for a total transaction of $1,599,776.25. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 28,742 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,047,867.50. This trade represents a 357.02% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.45, for a total value of $2,233,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 460,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,303,284.20. This represents a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 3.81% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Uber Technologies 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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