Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) Stock Price Up 2.4% – Should You Buy?

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER)’s stock price traded up 2.4% during trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as $82.25 and last traded at $81.2420. 19,694,861 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 5% from the average session volume of 20,768,619 shares. The stock had previously closed at $79.31.

Uber Technologies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators argue Uber’s scale in rideshare and delivery, accelerating user and trip growth, and improving profitability make the stock a buy; these pieces have supported buying interest. 3 Reasons to Buy Uber Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow
• Positive Sentiment: Follow-up coverage emphasizes the same buy case — network effects, rising trips/revenue, and an attractive current valuation relative to earnings power. Should You Invest $1,000 in Uber Right Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Opinion pieces on valuation argue UBER remains “way too cheap” given earnings prospects, reinforcing a growth-at-reasonable-price narrative that can attract value-oriented buyers. Uber: Way Too Cheap
• Positive Sentiment: Market chatter and TV commentary (CNBC Final Trades) noted recent session strength in UBER shares, contributing to intraday buying momentum. Uber, Toast And More On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of the autonomous-vehicle race includes Uber among players making AV bets — a long-horizon catalyst but with execution and capital-intensity risk. 3 Self-Driving Tech Stocks to Ride into 2026 as AV Race Heats Up
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative pieces and broader market lists mention Uber versus peers; useful context but unlikely to move the stock materially on their own. Contrasting Metalpha Technology (NASDAQ:MATH) and Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER)
• Negative Sentiment: Berger Montague PC announced an investigation into Uber’s board for potential breaches tied to rider safety and background checks — this raises governance, legal, and reputational risk that could pressure the stock if it leads to litigation or regulatory scrutiny. Berger Montague PC Investigates Uber Technologies, Inc.’s Board of Directors for Breach of Fiduciary Duty (NYSE: UBER)

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

UBER has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $110.00 target price on Uber Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. UBS Group set a $122.00 price objective on shares of Uber Technologies and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Uber Technologies from $115.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 8th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $109.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Uber Technologies presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $108.43.

Uber Technologies Trading Up 0.2%

The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $89.27 and a 200-day simple moving average of $91.55. The company has a market cap of $168.60 billion, a PE ratio of 10.43 and a beta of 1.19.

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

Insider Activity

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 74,460 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $4,491,000 after buying an additional 2,474 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew 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 worth $939,000 after acquiring an additional 6,129 shares in the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 20.3% in 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. WCG Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.4% in the 1st quarter. WCG Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 20,440 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $1,489,000 after purchasing an additional 680 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Samalin Investment Counsel LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the 1st quarter valued at $222,000. 80.24% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.