Manhattan West Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 104,048 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,508,000. Uber Technologies makes up approximately 1.3% of Manhattan West Asset Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest holding.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Uber Technologies during the fourth quarter worth $2,515,094,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at about $752,151,000. Marshall Wace LLP grew its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 1,462.2% in the 4th quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 6,693,412 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $546,919,000 after acquiring an additional 6,264,946 shares during the period. Employees Provident Fund Board acquired a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the 4th quarter worth about $265,205,000. Finally, Southpoint Capital Advisors LP bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the 1st quarter valued at about $222,983,000. Institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.
Uber Technologies Price Performance
Uber Technologies stock opened at $78.89 on Friday. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $65.41 and a 12 month high of $101.99. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $73.06 and its 200-day moving average is $73.35. The company has a current ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The company has a market capitalization of $161.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.34, a PEG ratio of 6.33 and a beta of 1.13.
Key Headlines Impacting Uber Technologies
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Robotaxi expansion strengthens Uber’s autonomous-vehicle narrative. Uber launched Baidu’s fully driverless Apollo Go service in Dubai and began autonomous rides in Zagreb, Croatia, with Pony.ai and Verne. These launches support Uber’s role as a global platform for third-party autonomous fleets, potentially adding future ride supply without requiring Uber to own the vehicles. Uber launches Baidu’s Apollo Go in Dubai
- Positive Sentiment: Nevada approvals provide a major commercial opportunity. Regulators approved permits allowing Tesla, Uber and Waymo to operate as many as 8,000 robotaxis in Clark County over the next year. The authorization gives Uber a path to scale autonomous rides in the Las Vegas market, although actual deployment and profitability remain uncertain. Nevada approves Tesla, Uber and Waymo robotaxis
- Positive Sentiment: Investor and analyst commentary remains supportive. Uber was selected as a “Stock to Study” by BetterInvesting Magazine, while CNBC commentary and Jim Cramer remained favorable toward the company’s long-term prospects. These endorsements are secondary catalysts but may reinforce positive sentiment following Uber’s recent earnings beat.
- Neutral Sentiment: Uber monetized part of its Aurora investment. The company sold approximately $472 million of Aurora Innovation stock while retaining more than 186 million shares. The transaction provides liquidity and may crystallize gains, but it also reduces Uber’s exposure to a key autonomous-driving investment. Uber sells $472 million of Aurora stock
- Negative Sentiment: A Dutch regulator imposed an €825 million ($966 million) fine. The penalty alleges Uber violated European data-protection rules by automatically suspending drivers without adequate notice or human review. The fine creates a sizable financial and compliance liability and could require changes to Uber’s driver-account procedures. Dutch regulator fines Uber for automated suspensions
- Negative Sentiment: Reports about algorithmic pricing add reputational and regulatory risk. Coverage of Uber’s AI-driven upfront pricing could increase scrutiny over how fares and driver pay are determined, particularly alongside the driver-suspension ruling. While dynamic pricing can support revenue optimization, concerns about transparency may pressure Uber to modify its systems.
Analyst Ratings Changes
UBER has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Macquarie Infrastructure upgraded shares of Uber Technologies to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Bank of America lowered their price target on Uber Technologies from $104.00 to $103.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $109.00 price objective on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Roth Capital cut their price objective on Uber Technologies from $105.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 target price on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $104.25.
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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.
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