Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER – Free Report) by 12.9% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 258,809 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock after selling 38,196 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Uber Technologies were worth $21,147,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Uber Technologies by 0.9% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 192,499,602 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $15,729,142,000 after buying an additional 1,670,761 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Uber Technologies by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 47,936,203 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $3,906,083,000 after buying an additional 1,602,596 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Uber Technologies in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,515,094,000. Northern Trust Corp increased its position in Uber Technologies by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 19,509,042 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $1,911,301,000 after buying an additional 297,132 shares during the period. Finally, Capital World Investors increased its position in Uber Technologies by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 17,016,467 shares of the ride-sharing company’s stock worth $1,667,121,000 after buying an additional 182,976 shares during the period. 80.24% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Uber Technologies News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Uber Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said AI tools have boosted employee productivity enough that the company is slowing hiring, which could support margins if the efficiency gains hold. The company also said it is capping AI spending after blowing through its annual budget in just one quarter, signaling tighter cost control. Article: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Says Company ‘Blew’ Through Its Annual AI Budget In A Single Quarter, Reports Increased Human Productivity
- Positive Sentiment: Uber is expanding its robotaxi ambitions with a large investment in Nuro, tied to plans for a major autonomous vehicle rollout using Lucid vehicles, which could strengthen its long-term growth story. Article: Uber commits nearly $500 million to Nuro robotaxi startup
- Neutral Sentiment: The company also announced a new grant round through its Health Access Fund with LISC to help low-income patients access transportation, which supports Uber’s brand and community relationships but is unlikely to move the stock on its own. Article: Uber and LISC open new grant application through Health Access Fund to bridge transportation gaps for low-income patients
- Neutral Sentiment: Several reports focused on whether Uber is a buy after recent weakness, reflecting ongoing investor debate rather than a clear new catalyst. Article: Is Trending Stock Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) a Buy Now?
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain worried that robotaxis could disrupt Uber’s ride-hailing business, and reports said the company is recruiting fewer drivers in some self-driving markets and is making a bigger bet on autonomous vehicles to adapt. That shift adds uncertainty around Uber’s future moat and driver supply. Article: Uber is making a much bigger bet on robotaxis
- Negative Sentiment: Uber also cut 23% of roles in its People and Places division, a sign of restructuring that may help efficiency but can also reflect pressure to trim costs amid a more cautious outlook. Article: Uber Reshapes HR Team As Stock Trades Below Valuation Estimates
Uber Technologies Stock Performance
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 business had revenue of $13.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.28 billion. Uber Technologies had a return on equity of 41.40% and a net margin of 15.91%.Uber Technologies’s quarterly revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.83 earnings per share. Uber Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.820 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Uber Technologies, Inc. will post 2.95 EPS for the current year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts have commented on UBER shares. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Uber Technologies from $95.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Monday, April 27th. UBS Group downgraded Uber Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Uber Technologies to an “underweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of Uber Technologies in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Uber Technologies presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $104.68.
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Insider Activity
In other news, SVP Nikki Krishnamurthy sold 30,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the senior vice president directly owned 460,756 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,303,284.20. The trade was a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 3.81% of the company’s stock.
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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