When it comes to ride-sharing in the U.S., there are only two choices for consumers and investors: Uber (UBER 0.24%) and Lyft (LYFT 2.99%).The two companies have been rivals since their early days, and while Uber has long been the market leader, Lyft has been a steady innovator in the space and held its own despite predictions that it would fall by the wayside.Investors interested in the ride-sharing industry are likely to choose one or even both of these companies, as they're exposed to the same kind of op ...

In the U.S., Uber Technologies (UBER 0.25%) and DoorDash (DASH 0.25%) dominate the food delivery business. Of the two, DoorDash claims the most market share in online food delivery, placing it far ahead of Uber Eats and likely leading some investors to assume that it could be an obvious choice between the two. Nonetheless, Uber earns the majority of its revenue from ridesharing, a business that offers market leadership in a valuable niche and more diversification than DoorDash. Thus, investors should take a ...

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.12% higher. Uber Technologies currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). With respect to valuation, Uber Technologies is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 28.68. This indicates a premium in contrast to its ind ...

For more than a decade, Uber has redefined personal mobility, becoming a cultural shorthand for convenient, on-demand transportation. The company's growth trajectory has been remarkable, with its monthly active platform consumers (MAPCs) now exceeding 170 million -- more than double the 80 million it reported in 2018. In 2024, the company facilitated 11.3 billion trips worldwide, which generated $44 billion in net revenue, up 18% year over year. It's not just its ride-sharing service fueling this momentum. ...

Uber has teamed with Petco to offer pet owners home delivery via Uber Eats.The partnership, announced Thursday (March 27), makes all Petco locations in the contiguous United States available on Uber Eats for deliveries of pet food, toys, treats and other items.“People are more connected and committed to their pets today than ever before,” Steve Janowiak, Petco’s vice president of digital, said in a news release. “We’re thrilled to partner with Uber Eats and give pet parents another easy way to get the trust ...

Billionaire Bill Ackman is the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund that returned 210% in the past five years. Comparatively, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.12%) advanced 101% during the same period. Those market-beating results make Ackman a good source of inspiration for individual investors.Since January, Ackman has bought more than 30 million shares in a robotaxi stock that has soared 145% in the past two years. I'm not referring to Tesla, though the company also plans to launch an autonomous ...

Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER and Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. SBH have launched a partnership, marking Uber Eats’ inaugural national beauty collaboration.This alliance allows customers to access Sally Beauty’s wide range of professional hair care and color products directly through Uber Eats, providing beauty lovers with the convenience of having their preferred items delivered right to their doorstep.Customers can now easily browse and purchase a range of beauty essentials, including hair care for all types ...

Core Viewpoint - Uber has shown significant growth over the past five years, with a 251% increase in stock value, but has faced volatility and challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic [1] Group 1: Business Recovery and Growth - The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted Uber's trip count, gross bookings, and revenue in 2020, with declines in double digits compared to 2019 [1] - Despite the pandemic, Uber's delivery segment thrived as consumers turned to food delivery services, leading to higher gross bookings in this division compared to mobility in the last three quarters of 2020 [2] - By the end of 2024, Uber reported $163 billion in gross bookings and $44 billion in revenue, significantly higher than four years prior, with 171 million monthly active platform consumers, up from 93 million at the end of 2020 [3] Group 2: Profitability and Future Expectations - Uber transitioned from a $4.9 billion operating loss in 2020 to a $2.8 billion operating income in 2024, indicating strong profitability [4] - For the first quarter of 2025, management anticipates a 17% year-over-year increase in gross bookings, with a full-year expectation of 15% growth [5] Group 3: Competitive Position and Technology - The potential threat of autonomous driving technology poses a question for investors, as it could lower costs for riders and increase competition from new ride-hailing services [6] - Uber's strong consumer relationships and ability to aggregate demand and supply provide a competitive advantage, making it difficult for new entrants to challenge its brand and network effect [7] - Uber is likely to remain a key partner for companies developing self-driving technology, already collaborating with Alphabet's Waymo and Nvidia [8] Group 4: Investment Considerations - Uber's stock is currently trading at a forward P/E ratio of 15.8, which is lower than the Nasdaq 100's 24.5, suggesting it may be undervalued [9] - Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has invested in Uber, projecting earnings growth of over 30% per year in the coming years, which could boost investor confidence [10] - Overall, Uber appears well-positioned to outperform the market in the next five years, supported by solid fundamentals and attractive valuation [11][12]

Cheddar's is the next Darden brand to test first-party delivery following the successful rollout at Olive Garden ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced today that Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the next Darden brand to pilot on-demand delivery. Darden is a restaurant company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Stea ...

Nvidia Corp NVDA just landed another heavyweight deal—this time with General Motors Co GM—and it's one that could shake up the autonomous driving race. While Tesla Inc TSLA has long dominated with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech, GM is now doubling down on Nvidia's AI muscle to build its next-gen self-driving fleet. Related: Tesla Takes Another Hit With Nvidia, GM Self-Driving PartnershipAnd Uber Technologies Inc UBER is primed to benefit from the ride-hailing revolution.GM + Nvidia: A Self-Driving Power P ...