Shares in Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER, ETR:UT8) surged 8% in pre-market trading after it surpassed Wall Street's second-quarter revenue and core profit estimates. The ride-hailing giant benefited from steady demand for its ride-sharing and food-delivery services as more people returned to offices and increased outings.
Uber reported strong second-quarter results, with gross bookings and net profit both up decently. But the company has chosen to highlight the success of its autonomous vehicle effort, likely to assuage investors concerned about incoming competition from Tesla, which aims to reveal its first robotaxi in October.
Uber announced on Tuesday its ad business had hit a $1 billion annual run rate. Launched in 2022, Uber Ads offers formats on apps, emails, cartops, and in-car tablets.
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The ride-hailing company says gross bookings in the second quarter rose 19% from a year ago.
Uber reported earnings and revenue that topped estimates for its second quarter. The company's mobility unit reported a 23% increase in gross bookings to $20.6 billion.
Uber beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and core profit on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for its ride-sharing and food-delivery services.
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Uber Technologies Inc UBER will report second-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Wall Street expects 31 cents in EPS and $10.5 billion in revenues as the company reports before market hours.
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Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) stock price has moved into a deep bear market, falling by over 28% from its highest point this year and erasing most of the gains made earlier on. It has collapsed to its lowest point since January 2024 as the focus shifts to its upcoming earnings.