Lyrical Asset Management LP boosted its position in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) by 25.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,518,917 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after purchasing an additional 702,882 shares during the period. Uber Technologies makes up approximately 4.0% of Lyrical Asset Management LP’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. Lyrical Asset Management LP’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $287,531,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of UBER. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,515,094,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 129.7% during the fourth quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 9,375,851 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $776,883,000 after acquiring an additional 5,293,822 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors increased its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 113,456,376 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $9,270,561,000 after acquiring an additional 2,903,021 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 65.2% during the fourth quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 4,902,660 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $400,596,000 after acquiring an additional 1,935,832 shares during the period. Finally, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. increased its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 231.0% during the fourth quarter. Mawer Investment Management Ltd. now owns 2,503,682 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $204,576,000 after acquiring an additional 1,747,252 shares during the period. 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: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said AI tools have boosted employee productivity enough that the company is slowing hiring, which could support margins if the efficiency gains hold. The company also said it is capping AI spending after blowing through its annual budget in just one quarter, signaling tighter cost control. Article: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Says Company ‘Blew’ Through Its Annual AI Budget In A Single Quarter, Reports Increased Human Productivity
- Positive Sentiment: Uber is expanding its robotaxi ambitions with a large investment in Nuro, tied to plans for a major autonomous vehicle rollout using Lucid vehicles, which could strengthen its long-term growth story. Article: Uber commits nearly $500 million to Nuro robotaxi startup
- Neutral Sentiment: The company also announced a new grant round through its Health Access Fund with LISC to help low-income patients access transportation, which supports Uber’s brand and community relationships but is unlikely to move the stock on its own. Article: Uber and LISC open new grant application through Health Access Fund to bridge transportation gaps for low-income patients
- Neutral Sentiment: Several reports focused on whether Uber is a buy after recent weakness, reflecting ongoing investor debate rather than a clear new catalyst. Article: Is Trending Stock Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) a Buy Now?
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain worried that robotaxis could disrupt Uber’s ride-hailing business, and reports said the company is recruiting fewer drivers in some self-driving markets and is making a bigger bet on autonomous vehicles to adapt. That shift adds uncertainty around Uber’s future moat and driver supply. Article: Uber is making a much bigger bet on robotaxis
- Negative Sentiment: Uber also cut 23% of roles in its People and Places division, a sign of restructuring that may help efficiency but can also reflect pressure to trim costs amid a more cautious outlook. Article: Uber Reshapes HR Team As Stock Trades Below Valuation Estimates
Uber Technologies Stock Performance
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.72 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $13.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.28 billion. Uber Technologies had a net margin of 15.91% and a return on equity of 41.40%. Uber Technologies’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.83 earnings per share. Uber Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.820 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.45, for a total value of $2,233,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 460,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,303,284.20. The trade was a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 3.81% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
UBER has been the topic of a number of research reports. Fox Advisors raised shares of Uber Technologies from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Macquarie Infrastructure raised shares of Uber Technologies to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Uber Technologies from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. TD Cowen initiated coverage on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Monday, May 11th. They set a “hold” rating on the stock. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $109.00 target price on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $104.68.
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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.
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