Rathbones Group PLC increased its stake in shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) by 3.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,271,439 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after buying an additional 45,710 shares during the period. Rathbones Group PLC owned 0.06% of Uber Technologies worth $103,889,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in UBER. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Westend Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Uber Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.24% of the company’s stock.
Uber Technologies Price Performance
NYSE:UBER opened at $71.75 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $74.28 and a 200 day simple moving average of $84.21. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 1-year low of $60.63 and a 1-year high of $101.99. The stock has a market capitalization of $146.59 billion, a PE ratio of 15.23, a P/E/G ratio of 6.57 and a beta of 1.21.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related 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 transaction of $260,937.50. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 176,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,744,764. The trade was a 1.74% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Balaji (A) Krishnamurthy acquired 22,453 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were bought at an average price of $71.25 per share, with a total value of $1,599,776.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 28,742 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,047,867.50. The trade was a 357.02% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 3.84% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
UBER has been the subject of several recent research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald dropped their price objective on Uber Technologies from $99.00 to $92.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Benchmark reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. DA Davidson cut their price objective on shares of Uber Technologies from $108.00 to $105.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, February 23rd. UBS Group set a $111.00 target price on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Truist Financial set a $108.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Monday, February 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Uber Technologies currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $105.14.
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Key Uber Technologies News
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Uber agreed to acquire Blacklane, adding a global premium chauffeur/pre‑booked executive travel business to diversify beyond core ride‑hail and deepen corporate/luxury reach — a move analysts say supports higher-margin revenue and narrows valuation concerns. Uber’s Blacklane Deal Puts Focus On Premium Growth And Valuation Gap
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy on UBER with a $103 price target, explicitly citing the Blacklane deal — institutional support that could underpin the stock ifexecution and premium expansion play out. Bank of America Securities Maintains a Buy Rating on Uber (UBER) Following Blacklane Acquisition
- Positive Sentiment: Uber and WeRide launched Level‑4, fare‑charging robotaxis in Dubai (Uber holds a ~5.82% stake in WeRide). Real‑world AV deployments can reduce long‑term driver costs and open new mobility revenue streams if scalable. Uber Holds a 5.82% Stake in WeRide. Should You Buy WRD Stock Too?
- Positive Sentiment: Uber expanded EV incentives for drivers (national program offering up to $6,500; other reports cite $4,000 offers) to accelerate electrification, reduce driver fuel exposure, and support regulatory/ESG positioning — a potential long‑term cost saving and PR positive. Uber expands EV grant nationwide, offering drivers up to $6,500 in incentives
- Neutral Sentiment: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi signaled openness to integrating Tesla robotaxis on Uber’s platform — a potential revenue upside but dependent on third‑party AV readiness and regulatory approvals. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi hopes to incorporate Tesla robotaxis on its platform: ‘It’s a great car’
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary pieces on AI/agent infrastructure and autonomy debate (Fortune, Motley Fool, Zacks) frame longer‑term strategic context but are unlikely to move the stock near term. I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself
- Negative Sentiment: Restaurant partners pushed back after Eats fee increases — a notable chain cut ties, highlighting merchant resistance that could pressure Eats GMV or force promotions/fee rollbacks. Popular pizza chain cuts ties with Uber Eats
- Negative Sentiment: Outlets urging caution note autonomous vehicles could both help and threaten Uber’s core ride business — if OEMs monetize robotaxis directly, Uber’s take-rate and marketplace edge could be pressured. Should You Buy Uber Stock on the Dip?
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.
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