Uber shares drop sharply in premarket trade after it misses on earnings-per-share, but bookings jump by a fifth

Uber shares dropped as much as 8% in premarket trading after reporting first quarter results Wednesday.The ride-hailing giant saw gross bookings climb 20% and revenue slightly beat expectations.Earnings-per-share was significantly below Wall Street forecasts, however. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Email add ...