Rep. Josh Gottheimer Sells Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) Shares

Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) recently sold shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER). In a filing disclosed on January 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Uber Technologies stock on December 11th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORGAN STANLEY – SELECT UMA ACCOUNT # 1” account.

Representative Josh Gottheimer also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) on 12/17/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) on 12/12/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) on 12/8/2025.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) on 12/8/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SEA (NYSE:SE) on 12/5/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CommVault Systems (NASDAQ:CVLT) on 12/5/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sysmex (OTCMKTS:SSMXY) on 12/5/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dassault Systemes (OTCMKTS:DASTY) on 11/21/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 11/19/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) on 11/19/2025.

Uber Technologies Stock Up 0.6%

UBER stock opened at $84.90 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $176.41 billion, a PE ratio of 10.91 and a beta of 1.20. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $60.63 and a 12 month high of $101.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 1.15. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $85.59 and a 200 day simple moving average of $91.10.

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

Institutional Trading of Uber Technologies

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in Uber Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the second quarter worth $26,000. Westend Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. West Oak Capital LLC acquired a new position in Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.24% of the company’s stock.

Uber Technologies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: BNP Paribas/Exane initiated coverage and upgraded Uber to a strong‑buy / began coverage — institutional attention and a bullish research view can drive demand and support the stock. TickerReport Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Kroger partnership: nearly 2,700 Kroger stores are now available on Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates — expands grocery delivery footprint, ups take rates and order density for delivery economics. PR Newswire: Kroger Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support continues: BTIG reaffirmed a Buy with a $100 price target and other firms (Mizuho, others) remain bullish — helps near‑term sentiment and can sustain buying interest. Benzinga Analyst Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and bullish writeups (Zacks, Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha) pitch Uber as a growth/value opportunity given recent selloffs and emerging tech tailwinds — these amplify the bull case but don’t add new operational data. Zacks Growth Score
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic wins abroad: reporting on Uber’s Japan push (NYT feature) highlights long‑term TAM expansion but benefits will accrue gradually and depend on local execution. NYT: Japan Strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Labor/reputation/legal pressure: NYC alleges DoorDash/Uber shorted drivers on ~$550M in tips — potential for fines, tighter regulation and PR damage that can increase operating costs and complicate driver relations. Bloomberg Law: Tip Allegation
• Negative Sentiment: Criticism of ballot initiative: LA Times op‑ed accuses Uber of pushing a consumer‑facing ballot measure that mainly protects company economics — could complicate public perception and local regulatory fights. LA Times Opinion

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Tony West sold 3,125 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the insider owned 175,423 shares in the company, valued at $14,096,992.28. This represents a 1.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah sold 5,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 20,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,919,355.30. The trade was a 21.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 14,875 shares of company stock worth $1,348,818. 3.84% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UBER has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $109.00 price objective on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Thursday. 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. Wall Street Zen lowered Uber Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, Wolfe Research lowered their price target on Uber Technologies from $125.00 to $110.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have assigned a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Uber Technologies currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $107.18.

About Representative Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Gottheimer (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gottheimer is also running for election for Governor of New Jersey. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 10, 2025.

Gottheimer attended the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate degree. He became a Thouron Fellow at Oxford and attended Harvard Law School. Gottheimer worked as a speech writer under former President Bill Clinton (D), assisting with two State of the Union addresses, among other projects. Before running for Congress, he worked for Microsoft as a general manager for corporate strategy.

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.