Traders Buy High Volume of Uber Technologies Call Options (NYSE:UBER)

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) was the recipient of unusually large options trading on Thursday. Investors bought 177,652 call options on the company. This represents an increase of 74% compared to the typical volume of 102,276 call options.

Uber Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of Uber Technologies stock opened at $72.64 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $74.01 and its 200 day simple moving average is $73.61. The company has a current ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The company has a market capitalization of $148.38 billion, a PE ratio of 15.97, a PEG ratio of 5.63 and a beta of 1.16. Uber Technologies has a 12 month low of $65.41 and a 12 month high of $101.99.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.01. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 43.36% and a net margin of 17.34%.The firm had revenue of $14.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.24 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.60 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. Uber Technologies has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.840-0.880 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Uber Technologies will post 3.45 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on UBER shares. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. Wolfe Research set a $100.00 price objective on Uber Technologies in a report on Friday, May 29th. Mizuho set a $112.00 target price on Uber Technologies in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $100.00 target price on Uber Technologies in a report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on Uber Technologies from $100.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $103.03.

Insider Activity

In other Uber Technologies news, insider Andrew Macdonald purchased 70,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 4th. The stock was bought at an average price of $75.83 per share, for a total transaction of $5,308,100.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 426,320 shares in the company, valued at $32,327,845.60. This represents a 19.65% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi acquired 141,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 10th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $70.96 per share, for a total transaction of $10,005,360.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,367,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $97,009,416. This trade represents a 11.50% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 3.81% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Uber Technologies

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in shares of Uber Technologies by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 74,460 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $4,491,000 after buying an additional 2,474 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in Uber Technologies by 65.0% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 15,563 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $939,000 after acquiring an additional 6,129 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC boosted its position in Uber Technologies by 20.3% during the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 3,792 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $229,000 after acquiring an additional 641 shares during the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the 1st quarter worth approximately $304,000. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. bought a new position in shares of Uber Technologies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $842,000. Institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Uber Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi purchased 141,000 shares for approximately $10 million at an average price of $70.96, increasing his direct stake by 11.5%. Uber President and COO Andrew Macdonald also reportedly bought approximately $5.3 million of stock. The purchases are viewed as a signal that management considers the shares undervalued. Uber insider buying article
• Positive Sentiment: Uber, WeRide and AVOMO received Spain’s first national permit for Level 4 autonomous passenger-vehicle testing on public roads. The partners plan to map routes and deploy an initial 20-vehicle fleet in Madrid, with commercial operations targeted by the end of 2026. The approval supports Uber’s asset-light robotaxi strategy. Reuters autonomous vehicle permit article
• Positive Sentiment: A Wakefern partnership adds more than 375 supermarkets, including ShopRite and other regional banners, to Uber Eats. The expansion increases grocery-delivery scale and broadens Uber’s exposure to recurring consumer purchases. Uber Wakefern partnership article
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank initiated coverage with a “sector outperform” rating and a $100 price target, while broader analyst coverage remains predominantly bullish. Heavy call-option activity also points to increased speculative interest, though it is not a fundamental catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: Uber’s leadership discussed its strategy at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia technology conference. The company’s reported Q3 EPS guidance of $0.84–$0.88 and prior earnings beat provide a supportive operating backdrop, but investors remain focused on the cost and execution risks of its autonomous-vehicle investments.
• Negative Sentiment: Arete Research downgraded Uber from “strong buy” to “hold” and assigned a $74 price target, implying limited upside from recent levels. The downgrade may restrain gains despite more optimistic targets from other analysts.
• Negative Sentiment: Uber drivers in Amsterdam sued over claims that its pay algorithm reduced earnings and violated privacy laws. Adverse rulings could increase regulatory costs or pressure driver compensation and margins. Amsterdam driver lawsuit article

Uber Technologies Company Profile

Uber Technologies, Inc is a technology company that operates a global platform connecting consumers with drivers, couriers, merchants and transportation providers. The company’s core mobility business enables users to request rides through the Uber app, including options such as private rides, taxis and other forms of local transportation.

Uber also operates Uber Eats, a delivery marketplace that connects consumers with restaurants, grocery stores and other retailers. In addition, the company provides logistics services through Uber Freight, which connects carriers and shippers, and offers advertising solutions to businesses seeking to reach users on its platform.