Park Avenue Securities LLC lessened its position in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) by 8.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 90,203 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after selling 8,607 shares during the period. Park Avenue Securities LLC’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $7,370,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Uber Technologies in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Westend Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Total Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Uber Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. 80.24% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Key Uber Technologies News
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Major Rivian robotaxi partnership — Uber agreed to invest up to $1.25B and commit to buying/operating thousands of Rivian R2 autonomous vehicles (initial deployments targeted for 2028), a concrete step toward a higher‑margin AV future. Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of robotaxi deal
- Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA tie‑ups and positive coverage amplified bullish momentum — media and commentators (including Jim Cramer) highlighted Uber’s expanded AV roadmap with Nvidia, reinforcing the narrative of scaled AV partnerships and potential long‑term upside. Jim Cramer Explains Why “Uber Stock Caught Fire Earlier This Week”
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — firms (e.g., BTIG reaffirm) continue to back Uber, providing a bullish analyst backdrop that can stabilize sentiment after volatile moves. BTIG Research Reaffirms “Buy” Rating for Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER)
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational progress is visible but early — pilots (Motional, other partners) and roadmap milestones signal execution, yet revenue/timeframe impact remains distant. Is Uber’s Mega Deal With Rivian a Game-Changer in the Robotaxi Space?
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational productivity/AI initiatives — Uber’s CTO says engineers are accelerating with AI tooling (potential cost/productivity tailwinds), but benefits are incremental and longer term. Uber CTO Says 95% Of Engineers Use AI Tools Monthly As Coding Shift Accelerates
- Negative Sentiment: Deal skepticism and “up to” caveats — several outlets and analysts warned the Rivian pact includes conditional language and milestones, raising questions about timing, scale and capital exposure. Uber Can’t Save Rivian
- Negative Sentiment: Short‑term negative headlines and valuation concerns — critical pieces (Seeking Alpha, market commentators) flagged execution risk and stretched forward valuation, which pressures sentiment if optimism cools. Uber: I’ve Been Bullish For Years – Not Anymore
- Negative Sentiment: Corporate/operational noise — an insider sale was disclosed and there are localized driver strikes (Lagos) plus AV safety scrutiny from recent high‑profile incidents, all of which can sap near‑term confidence. SEC filing: Insider sale by Nikki Krishnamurthy Uber seeks dialogue as Lagos drivers continue strike
Uber Technologies Price Performance
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by ($0.08). The firm had revenue of $14.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.32 billion. Uber Technologies had a net margin of 19.33% and a return on equity of 43.63%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 20.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.21 earnings per share. Uber Technologies has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.650-0.720 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Uber Technologies
In other Uber Technologies news, CFO Balaji (A) Krishnamurthy acquired 22,453 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was bought at an average price of $71.25 per share, with a total value of $1,599,776.25. Following the purchase, the chief financial officer owned 28,742 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,047,867.50. This trade represents a 357.02% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.45, for a total transaction of $2,233,500.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 460,756 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,303,284.20. This represents a 6.11% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 3.84% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Uber Technologies from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Roth Mkm set a $105.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Tuesday. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, Citizens Jmp raised Uber Technologies from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 target price for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. One equities research 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 assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $105.29.
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Uber Technologies 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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