Uber Technologies, Inc. $UBER is Blue Whale Capital LLP’s 6th Largest Position

Blue Whale Capital LLP lifted its holdings in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) by 17.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 993,772 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after purchasing an additional 145,653 shares during the quarter. Uber Technologies comprises about 5.4% of Blue Whale Capital LLP’s portfolio, making the stock its 6th biggest position. Blue Whale Capital LLP’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $97,360,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in UBER. Foster Group Inc. raised its stake in Uber Technologies by 3.3% in the third quarter. Foster Group Inc. now owns 3,364 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $330,000 after buying an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Sage Rhino Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 4.2% during the third quarter. Sage Rhino Capital LLC now owns 2,740 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $268,000 after acquiring an additional 110 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.3% during the third quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 3,504 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $343,000 after acquiring an additional 111 shares in the last quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 1.8% in the 3rd quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC now owns 6,398 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $627,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Emergent Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Emergent Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 17,361 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $1,701,000 after purchasing an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. 80.24% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Uber Technologies Trading Down 2.0%

Shares of Uber Technologies stock opened at $72.40 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $78.20 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $86.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $60.63 and a fifty-two week high of $101.99. The company has a market cap of $149.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.77 and a beta of 1.22.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by ($0.08). The business had revenue of $14.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.32 billion. Uber Technologies had a net margin of 19.33% and a return on equity of 43.63%. Uber Technologies’s revenue was up 20.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.21 earnings per share. Uber Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.650-0.720 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently commented on UBER shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Monday, December 29th. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $108.00 price target for the company. Wolfe Research lowered their price objective on shares of Uber Technologies from $125.00 to $110.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price objective on shares of Uber Technologies from $122.00 to $105.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Uber Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Uber Technologies presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $105.29.

Insider Activity at Uber Technologies

In other news, insider Tony West sold 3,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.50, for a total value of $260,937.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 176,584 shares in the company, valued at $14,744,764. The trade was a 1.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Balaji (A) Krishnamurthy bought 22,453 shares of Uber Technologies stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $71.25 per share, with a total value of $1,599,776.25. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief financial officer owned 28,742 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,047,867.50. This trade represents a 357.02% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 3.70% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Uber Technologies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Nissan to partner with Uber on self‑driving technology — expands Uber’s access to OEM expertise and could accelerate AV deployment or revenue partnerships if commercialized successfully. Nissan to partner with Uber on self-driving technology
• Positive Sentiment: BMO reiterates Buy and $106 price target, citing leverage from the Getir Türkiye acquisition and platform scale to drive growth and profitability upside — this provides analyst support that could limit downside and attract value‑seeking buyers. Uber: Leveraging Getir Türkiye Acquisition and Platform Scale to Drive Growth and Profitability Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Company reiterated strategic priorities at the Morgan Stanley conference and remains a major holding for activist/large investors (Pershing Square/Ackman), which can support the stock over time. Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) Outlines Its Strategic Vision at Morgan Stanley Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Uber expands a female‑driver option in the U.S. — a safety/PR initiative that may modestly improve rider confidence but could add operational costs; not immediately material to revenue. Uber expands female driver option in the US amid mounting assault cases
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market commentary highlights Uber’s relatively cheap valuation versus industrial peers — a potential catalyst if earnings execution continues, but analysts flag near‑term regulatory and AV risks. Is UBER’s Cheap Valuation Reason Enough to Invest in the Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: UBER underperformed peers in recent trading, contributing to downward pressure as investors rotate into higher‑momentum peers. Uber Technologies Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors
• Negative Sentiment: Autonomous‑vehicle rollouts (e.g., Waymo/robotaxi expansion) are cited as an accelerating threat to ride‑hail economics and driver supply, increasing long‑term uncertainty and damping enthusiasm despite profitability. How autonomous vehicles are disrupting the rideshare economy
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary asking why the stock isn’t rallying despite profitability highlights investor skepticism over growth outlook, valuation multiple compression, and macro/competitive headwinds. Uber is finally profitable. So why is the stock still going nowhere?

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.