Insider Buying: Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) Insider Acquires $5,308,100.00 in Stock

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) insider Andrew Macdonald purchased 70,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, September 4th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $75.83 per share, with a total value of $5,308,100.00. Following the purchase, the insider owned 426,320 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,327,845.60. The trade was a 19.65% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Uber Technologies Price Performance

UBER opened at $72.64 on Friday. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $148.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.97, a PEG ratio of 5.63 and a beta of 1.16. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $74.01 and a 200-day moving average price of $73.61. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $65.41 and a 12-month high of $101.99.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $14.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.24 billion. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 43.36% and a net margin of 17.34%.Uber Technologies’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.60 EPS. Uber Technologies has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.840-0.880 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 3.45 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

UBER has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Bank of America lowered their price objective on shares of Uber Technologies from $104.00 to $103.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Mizuho set a $112.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Uber Technologies from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, September 4th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $103.03.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 74,460 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $4,491,000 after purchasing an additional 2,474 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Uber Technologies by 65.0% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 15,563 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $939,000 after purchasing an additional 6,129 shares during the period. Bison Wealth LLC raised its position in Uber Technologies by 20.3% during the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 3,792 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $229,000 after purchasing an additional 641 shares during the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in Uber Technologies during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $304,000. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. purchased a new stake in Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $842,000. 80.24% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Uber Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi purchased 141,000 shares for approximately $10 million at an average price of $70.96, increasing his direct ownership by 11.5%. The large purchase is being interpreted as a signal that management considers Uber undervalued. Uber CEO stock purchase article
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank initiated coverage with a “sector outperform” rating and a $100 price target, implying significant upside from recent trading levels. Wedbush has also maintained an “outperform” rating, reinforcing the favorable sell-side view.
• Positive Sentiment: Uber, WeRide and AVOMO received Spain’s first national permit for Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles on public roads. The partners plan to begin mapping and supervised testing with an initial 20-vehicle fleet in Madrid, targeting commercial operations by the end of 2026. The approval supports Uber’s strategy of offering robotaxi services through partners rather than building vehicles itself. Reuters Spain autonomous vehicle permit article
• Positive Sentiment: A new Wakefern partnership adds more than 375 supermarkets, including ShopRite and other regional banners, to Uber Eats. The deal expands grocery delivery scale and strengthens Uber’s presence in recurring everyday purchases. Uber Wakefern grocery partnership article
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option activity and management commentary at the Goldman Sachs technology conference indicate heightened investor interest, but options positioning and conference remarks do not necessarily change Uber’s underlying earnings outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Uber drivers in Amsterdam sued over claims that the company’s pay algorithm reduced earnings and violated privacy laws. Potential legal costs, regulatory scrutiny and changes to driver compensation could pressure margins if the claims gain traction. Amsterdam Uber driver lawsuit article
• Negative Sentiment: Management said savings from layoffs and lower insurance costs may be used to reduce ride prices. While this could stimulate demand, it may also limit near-term revenue or margin expansion and adds to concerns surrounding Uber’s restructuring and large autonomous-vehicle investments.

About Uber Technologies

Uber Technologies, Inc is a technology company that operates a global platform connecting consumers with drivers, couriers, merchants and transportation providers. The company’s core mobility business enables users to request rides through the Uber app, including options such as private rides, taxis and other forms of local transportation.

Uber also operates Uber Eats, a delivery marketplace that connects consumers with restaurants, grocery stores and other retailers. In addition, the company provides logistics services through Uber Freight, which connects carriers and shippers, and offers advertising solutions to businesses seeking to reach users on its platform.