Howland Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) by 3.0% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 253,340 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after buying an additional 7,430 shares during the period. Howland Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $20,700,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in UBER. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Uber Technologies in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Gould Capital LLC boosted its holdings in Uber Technologies by 245.0% in the 4th quarter. Gould Capital LLC now owns 345 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 245 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SWAN Capital LLC raised its stake in shares of Uber Technologies by 265.0% during the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 365 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. 80.24% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of analysts recently weighed in on UBER shares. HSBC downgraded Uber Technologies to a “reduce” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. UBS Group downgraded Uber Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $107.00 target price on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on Uber Technologies in a report on Monday, May 11th. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Uber Technologies from $95.00 to $102.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $104.97.
Insider Activity
In related news, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.45, for a total transaction of $2,233,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 460,756 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,303,284.20. This trade represents a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 3.81% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Uber Technologies News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Negative Sentiment: Investors are concerned that self-driving competitors could eventually erode Uber’s core ride-hailing market, especially as Waymo expands and tests new revenue models. Ca$htag$: UBER First in Rideshare, GOOGL Gains Speed with Waymo
- Negative Sentiment: Uber is also facing skepticism over a possible Delivery Hero acquisition bid, with investors worried the deal could add integration risk and require asset divestitures to clear regulators. Uber (UBER) Plots Delivery Hero Acquisition With Strategic Asset Divestitures
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain somewhat constructive on earnings, with Erste Group raising FY2026 EPS estimates to $3.35 from $3.34, which is slightly above the broader consensus of $2.95. Uber Technologies news
- Neutral Sentiment: Uber continues to defend its platform by suing New York City over a new driver-deactivation law, arguing the rule could hurt rider safety and weaken its control over marketplace operations. Uber Lawsuit Over New York Driver Rules Puts Safety Policy In Focus
- Positive Sentiment: Longer term, Uber still has support from bullish analysts and investor interest in its platform, including its expanding role in mobility and autonomy, which could help offset current concerns. Waymo vs. Uber: Who Will Control the Future of Autonomous Ride-Hailing?
Uber Technologies Stock Performance
Shares of UBER opened at $68.67 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $73.41 and a 200-day moving average of $77.16. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 1 year low of $67.19 and a 1 year high of $101.99. The company has a market cap of $139.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.91 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a current ratio of 1.07.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The ride-sharing company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $13.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.28 billion. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 41.40% and a net margin of 15.91%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.83 EPS. Uber Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.820 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.95 earnings per share for the current year.
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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