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<p class="has-drop-cap">Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) reported its <a href="https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2024/Uber-Announces-Results-for-Third-Quarter-2024/default.aspx" target="_blank" aria-label="third-quarter financial results (opens in a new tab)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">third-quarter financial results</a> on October 31, 2024, surpassing Wall Street expectations with a 20% increase in revenue to $11.19 billion. The ride-hailing giant’s net income soared to $2.6 billion, bolstered by a $1.7 billion pre-tax benefit from unrealized gains on equity investments.</p>
<p>Adjusted EBITDA rose by 55% year-over-year to $1.69 billion, reflecting the company’s robust financial health. Uber completed 2.9 billion trips during the quarter, marking a 17% increase from the previous year, while monthly active platform consumers climbed 13% to 161 million. The company’s mobility and delivery segments also showed strong growth, with gross bookings of $21 billion and $18.7 billion, respectively.</p>
<p>The revenue growth exceeded market expectations, driven by reduced supply incentives, refunds, and a boost in advertising revenue. Uber’s core mobility business expanded by 26.4%, demonstrating its resilience and ability to capitalize on market opportunities. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized that the strength of Uber’s core operations allows the company to invest organically in new products and capabilities.</p>
<p>In terms of <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-value-a-stock/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">earnings per share</a>, Uber posted $1.20, significantly outperforming the anticipated 41 cents. While revenue surpassed the expected $10.98 billion, gross bookings fell slightly short of the $41.25 billion forecast.</p>
<h3 id="uber-stock-drops-despite-strong-earnings-beating-expectations">Uber Stock Drops Despite Strong Earnings Beating Expectations</h3>
<p>Despite Uber’s strong financial performance, the market reacted unfavorably due to concerns about a slowdown in gross bookings growth, which marked the slowest pace in over a year. Gross bookings increased by 16.1% to $40.97 billion, slightly below the $41.24 billion estimate, leading to a more than 7% drop in Uber’s shares during premarket trading.</p>
<p>The company’s forecast for fourth-quarter gross bookings remains slightly below analyst estimates, although the adjusted EBITDA forecast aligns with expectations, ranging between $1.78 billion and $1.88 billion. The deceleration in growth is attributed to consumers increasingly opting for less expensive public transportation options over ride-hailing services.</p>
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<h3 id="uber-faces-stiff-competition-from-rivals">Uber Faces Stiff Competition from Rivals</h3>
<p>Additionally, Uber faces stiff competition from rivals like Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT), which attracts customers with competitive pricing strategies. However, Uber’s diverse service offerings, which include freight, delivery, and ride-hailing, help mitigate risks across its various business verticals.</p>
<p>The current economic climate, characterized by uncertainty and high inflation, is impacting commuter behavior, prompting Uber to focus on smaller mergers and acquisitions rather than large-scale transformational deals. Uber’s stock experienced a notable decline, with shares down 11.17% at $70.56 as of 11:42 AM EDT (at the time of writing).</p>
<p>The significant drop was primarily due to the Q3 gross bookings missing estimates, despite the company beating earnings and revenue projections. Uber’s market capitalization stands at $148.242 billion, with a year-to-date return of +14.60% and a one-year return of +65.13%.</p>
<p>The company’s transition towards becoming a ‘software company’ is a strategic shift noted by investors, with analyst recommendations ranging from Strong Buy to Sell. Price targets for Uber’s stock vary widely, from $66.00 to $114.00, reflecting differing market perspectives on the company’s future trajectory.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p>
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