AustralianSuper Pty Ltd Raises Position in Uber Technologies, Inc. $UBER

AustralianSuper Pty Ltd lifted its position in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) by 756.8% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,444,558 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,275,953 shares during the period. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $141,523,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in UBER. Westend Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies in the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Uber Technologies during the second quarter valued at $26,000. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH bought a new stake in Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in Uber Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Uber Technologies during the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors own 80.24% of the company’s stock.

Uber Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UBER opened at $79.77 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $165.75 billion, a PE ratio of 10.25 and a beta of 1.20. Uber Technologies, Inc. has a 1 year low of $60.63 and a 1 year high of $101.99. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $84.06 and a 200-day moving average price of $90.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 1.15.

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The ride-sharing company reported $3.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.67 by $2.44. The business had revenue of $13.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.25 billion. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 68.17% and a net margin of 33.54%.During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.20 EPS. Uber Technologies’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently commented on the stock. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Uber Technologies in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $108.00 target price on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Arete Research set a $125.00 price target on Uber Technologies and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price objective on Uber Technologies from $108.00 to $99.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.50.

Uber Technologies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Uber committed up to $500M and is partnering with Waabi as that autonomous-driving startup raises ~$750M–$1B; the deal could accelerate deployment of robotaxis and offers a long-term growth avenue for AV-driven rides/revenue. Uber Plows $500M into Self-Driving Startup Waabi
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets report Waabi’s large fundraising round and Uber’s role; investors may view this as a strategic bet on autonomous mobility that could expand margins and vehicle utilization over time. Waabi raises up to $1 billion and partners with Uber
• Positive Sentiment: Uber launched “AV Labs” to gather driving data for its robotaxi partners — this centralizes valuable data assets, strengthens partnerships, and can speed commercialization of autonomous services. Uber launches AV Labs
• Positive Sentiment: A Dutch court ruled drivers are contractors, not employees — a legal outcome that, if it carries to other jurisdictions, reduces labor-cost/liability risk versus employee classification. Dutch court rules drivers are contractors
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and previews flag Q4 results are on deck with mixed expectations: revenue growth forecasts look solid (~19%) but EPS could miss; that uncertainty can amplify short-term volatility around the print. Uber Q4 Earnings on Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: An earnings preview warns Uber lacks the mix for an easy beat this quarter, which could temper expectations even if top-line growth remains healthy. Earnings Preview: Q4 Expected to Decline
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional filing: a smaller manager (Bensler LLC) increased its Uber position — a routine 13F change that signals steady institutional interest but is not a material catalyst. Bensler LLC 13F position
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholders’ law firm launched an investigation into Uber’s board over alleged oversight failures tied to rider safety and background checks — escalation that could lead to governance headaches, fines, or reputational damage. Berger Montague board investigation
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing litigation and trials: Uber denied liability in a high-profile sexual-assault trial; continued legal exposure and plaintiff-focused advertising (e.g., law firms expanding Uber-related practices) increase legal/settlement risk and can hurt sentiment. Uber denies liability in sexual-assault trial
• Negative Sentiment: Fund commentary and weekly roundup pieces list Uber as a recent worst performer in some funds, reflecting short-term selling pressure and negative sentiment that can pressure the stock. Uber was the worst performer
• Negative Sentiment: Security/data concerns flagged in commentary connecting ex-Uber personnel and high-profile breaches (SolarWinds) serve as a reminder of operational and data-security risks investors watch closely. Data security lessons

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah sold 5,500 shares of Uber Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.41, for a total transaction of $519,255.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 20,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,919,355.30. This trade represents a 21.29% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Tony West sold 3,125 shares of the company’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 value of $260,937.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 176,584 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,744,764. The trade was a 1.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 14,875 shares of company stock valued at $1,319,130 in the last quarter. 3.70% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.