Uber Technologies (UBER) News Today

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) shares moved today on a mix of analyst updates, strategic initiatives and earnings results. Key catalysts influencing the stock’s direction include:

• Positive Sentiment: Announced a $20 billion share buyback plan, signaling management’s confidence and a shareholder-friendly approach. Uber Announces Massive Buyback Program
• Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald raised its FY2025 EPS estimate to $2.77 (from $2.69) and maintained an “Overweight” rating with a $106 price target. Equities Analysts Issue Forecasts for UBER FY2025 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Several brokerages—including UBS ($117 target), RBC ($100), Raymond James ($105), BMO ($113) and Susquehanna ($105)—raised price targets and reiterated Buy/Outperform ratings. UBER Given New $117.00 Price Target at UBS Group
• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat expectations with 18% revenue growth, 35% adjusted EBITDA lift and $2.5 billion in free cash flow, driving a post-earnings rise. UBER Trading 1.4% Higher Following Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Partnered with Dollar General to broaden Uber Eats offerings, supporting delivery growth. Uber Partners with Dollar General
• Positive Sentiment: Representative Cleo Fields purchased $15K–$50K of UBER stock, indicating insider confidence in the business outlook. Rep. Cleo Fields Buys Uber Technologies, Inc. Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo maintained Buy ratings, praising Uber’s execution, volume growth and Waymo partnership. Uber’s Strong Execution and Strategic Focus Drive Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Featured in MarketBeat screeners for Transportation, Grocery and Restaurant stocks, underscoring its broad sector visibility. Transportation Stocks To Follow Now - August 8th
• Neutral Sentiment: New research shows Uber’s driver incentive system in Chicago matches taxi reliability, potentially aiding regulatory approval. How Uber Steers its Drivers Toward Better Performance
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage also included options-flow analysis and safety tips from the NYT, offering broader market context. How options trading in Palantir, Uber and Fortinet gave clues to the stocks’ postearnings moves
• Negative Sentiment: Shares dipped about 1.5% after an analyst downgrade weighed on near-term sentiment. UBER Stock Price Down After Analyst Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Wedbush lowered its price target to $84 and set a Neutral rating, citing valuation headwinds. Wedbush Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Uber
• Negative Sentiment: Cantech Letter questioned whether investors should sell amid valuation concerns, adding to cautious views. Should you sell your Uber stock?