Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER, XETRA:UT8) has increased its investment in Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:LCID) and expanded its vehicle purchase commitment, signaling a stronger push into autonomous ride-hailing, according to Bank of America. The ride-hailing company will invest an additional $200 million in Lucid, bringing its total investment to $500 million, while raising its commitment to purchase more than 35,000 vehicles from the electric vehicle maker.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER | UBER Price Prediction) stock is up 7% today, rising from $72.91 to $77.76, while Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) stock is up 7% as well, climbing from $13.71 to $14.66.
Uber Technologies remains a core long-term holding, with a recent >10% correction creating a compelling entry point at attractive EBITDA multiples. UBER is expecting insurance costs to fall in FY26, which it's planning to reinvest into favorable ride pricing to maintain strong recent bookings growth momentum. Current valuation at 13.8x FY26 EV/EBITDA appears modest relative to >20% bookings growth and conservative consensus estimates, suggesting upside potential.
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I reiterate Uber Technologies (UBER) as a Strong Buy, driven by robust growth, capital discipline, and an advantaged position in the autonomous vehicle ecosystem. UBER's core mobility and delivery businesses continue to compound, with Q4 gross bookings up 20% and 26% year-over-year, respectively, and strong adjusted EBITDA performance. The company's AV strategy focuses on owning the marketplace, routing, and customer relationships, benefiting from industry advances without heavy capital risk.
I am increasing my stake in Uber Technologies, Inc., viewing the recent pullback as a compelling entry on quantitative and fundamental grounds. UBER trades at 1.71 standard deviations below its 252-day rolling mean and below key SMAs, signaling potential undervaluation and a possible reversal. Operating leverage, stabilizing SG&A, and segmental synergies are driving ROE and ROIC higher, with my 2026 price target set at $99.88 (39% upside).
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER | UBER Price Prediction) currently trades at $72.38, while the Wall Street consensus price target sits at $103.58.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER | UBER Price Prediction) trades at $73.23 as of writing, sitting 29% below its 52-week high of $101.99 and down 11.6% year-to-date.