Uber Technologies (UBER) News Today

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) shares are reacting to a mix of analyst upgrades, legal verdicts, partnership expansions and near-term valuation concerns.

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho Capital initiated coverage of Uber with an “Outperform” rating and immediately followed up by raising its target to a “Strong Buy,” signaling growing confidence in the company’s growth trajectory. Mizuho Coverage Initiation
• Positive Sentiment: Jurors in a high-profile bellwether trial found Uber not liable for a passenger’s sexual-assault claims—the first of thousands of similar lawsuits—removing a significant legal overhang. Law.com Verdict
• Positive Sentiment: Uber Eats partnered with DSW (Designer Brands) to offer on-demand delivery of shoes and accessories nationwide, diversifying its delivery platform beyond food. DSW Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Serve Robotics expanded its autonomous sidewalk-delivery service to Chicago through Uber Eats, marking the platform’s first Midwest rollout and highlighting Uber’s push into automation. Serve Robotics Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Bloomberg reported that Uber expects its non-restaurant deliveries to reach an annual run rate of $12.5 billion by year-end 2025, underscoring strong growth in its Eats segment. Bloomberg Delivery Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: A Barron’s analyst reiterated a buy recommendation on both Uber and DoorDash, calling them the leaders in ride-hailing and delivery and reinforcing bullish sentiment. Barron’s Buy Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga compiled outlooks from 23 equity analysts, showing a wide range of price targets and ratings for Uber—offering diverse perspectives but no clear consensus. Analyst Outlook Compilation
• Negative Sentiment: MarketBeat noted a 1.2% decline in UBER shares amid questions over valuation and near-term catalysts, prompting some investors to consider trimming positions. MarketBeat Sell Signal
• Negative Sentiment: A separate MarketBeat report highlighted a 1.6% drop in UBER shares, further fueling debate on whether the stock is overextended at current levels. MarketBeat Price Drop