Uber Technologies’ (UBER) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Guggenheim

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by investment analysts at Guggenheim in a note issued to investors on Friday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a $125.00 price target on the ride-sharing company’s stock. Guggenheim’s price target indicates a potential upside of 77.35% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on UBER. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $109.00 target price on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Roth Capital lowered their target price on Uber Technologies from $105.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 10th. BMO Capital Markets set a $119.00 target price on Uber Technologies in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Uber Technologies from $89.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $103.11.

Uber Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UBER traded down $0.79 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $70.48. 6,767,565 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 18,916,018. The firm has a market capitalization of $143.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.49, a P/E/G ratio of 5.91 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a current ratio of 0.84. Uber Technologies has a 52 week low of $65.41 and a 52 week high of $100.35. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $73.19 and its 200 day simple moving average is $72.91.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $14.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.24 billion. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 43.36% and a net margin of 17.34%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.60 earnings per share. Uber Technologies has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.840-0.880 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Uber Technologies will post 3.20 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi acquired 141,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $70.96 per share, for a total transaction of $10,005,360.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,367,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $97,009,416. The trade was a 11.50% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Jill Hazelbaker sold 28,170 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, September 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.31, for a total value of $2,008,802.70. Following the transaction, the insider owned 149,525 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,662,627.75. This trade represents a 15.85% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 3.81% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Uber Technologies

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Jacobs & Co. CA boosted its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Jacobs & Co. CA now owns 150,963 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $10,342,000 after purchasing an additional 650 shares in the last quarter. ANB Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 5.2% in the 3rd quarter. ANB Bank now owns 7,626 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $522,000 after purchasing an additional 379 shares in the last quarter. Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc. WI boosted its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel Inc. WI now owns 232,191 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $15,907,000 after purchasing an additional 1,273 shares in the last quarter. Argus Investors Counsel Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. Argus Investors Counsel Inc. now owns 13,742 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $941,000 after purchasing an additional 392 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Atlas Brown Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Uber Technologies by 37.4% in the 3rd quarter. Atlas Brown Inc. now owns 10,120 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $693,000 after purchasing an additional 2,757 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Uber Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism provides upside support. Guggenheim reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a $125 price target, implying roughly 75% upside from the referenced share price. Wall Street analysts also see a potential new all-time high for Uber in 2027, suggesting confidence in continued growth and improving investor sentiment. Uber stock poised for new all-time high in 2027, per Wall Street analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Uber’s profitability and revenue scale remain attractive. Comparisons with Coupang highlight Uber’s steadier revenue growth, significantly larger sales base, and stronger net margin. Another analysis argues that Uber’s earnings multiple is below those of some peers, potentially making the stock appear undervalued if growth remains consistent. Coupang vs. Uber Technologies: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: Robotaxi expansion could create a long-term growth option. Uber has begun a self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester. Although the initiative carries execution and regulatory risks, successful deployment could strengthen Uber’s position in autonomous mobility and support future margin expansion. Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional views are becoming more divided. Emerald Wealth Partners disclosed that its Growth Equity Strategy exited Uber during the third quarter, while Erste Group issued a new FY2027 earnings estimate. These developments may influence trading but provide limited detail on the underlying forecast changes. Here’s Why the Strategy Exited Uber Technologies
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive and operational risks continue to pressure the stock. Lyft is launching Alcove, a premium business-travel and chauffeur brand that could intensify competition for higher-value riders. Separately, commentary points to weak guidance and fears that robotaxis could disrupt Uber’s traditional ride-hailing economics. Lyft starts a business travel brand, escalating Uber rivalry
• Negative Sentiment: A settled sexual-assault lawsuit keeps safety and reputation concerns visible. The settlement avoids a trial but may reinforce investor concerns about legal exposure, brand reputation, and the costs of maintaining platform safety. Uber Technologies Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Before Trial

About Uber Technologies

Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) is a technology company that operates a global platform connecting consumers with independent drivers, delivery couriers, merchants and other service providers. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber originally focused on app-based ride-hailing and has expanded into a broader range of mobility and delivery services.

Its Mobility segment offers rides through products such as UberX, Uber Black and other locally available options, as well as services including taxis, car rentals, scooters and bikes in select markets.