Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) finished Tuesday’s session (Dec. 23, 2025) modestly lower, then stayed relatively steady in after-hours trading—setting up a holiday-shortened Wednesday session where liquidity, spreads, and headline sensitivity can matter more than usual.
Below is a full after-the-bell recap, the most relevant news and analysis circulating today, where Wall Street forecasts stand, and the key items to watch before the opening bell on Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve).
Uber stock price check: where UBER stands after the bell
Regular session (Tuesday, Dec. 23): Uber shares closed at $80.97, after trading between $80.37 and $81.42. Reported volume was about 7.96 million shares. [1]
After-hours (late Tuesday): Uber traded around $81 in after-hours activity, indicating no major repricing after the close.
Day-over-day move: Uber ended the day down about 0.34% versus the prior close. [2]
What that means in plain English: there was no big “after-hours surprise” (no shock filing, no sudden guidance update, no clear catalyst hitting tape late Tuesday). Going into Wednesday’s open, the stock is still trading in the same neighborhood it occupied through most of Tuesday’s session.
The market backdrop mattered today (and it sets the tone for Wednesday)
Tuesday was broadly constructive for U.S. equities: the S&P 500 closed at a record, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all finishing higher. [3]
Reuters attributed the day’s mood to a “flurry of economic data,” including a stronger-than-expected GDP reading (reported as 4.3% annualized growth for Q3) and shifting rate-cut expectations. [4]
At the same time, consumer confidence weakened in December—an important cross-current for consumer-facing platforms like Uber—adding nuance to the “strong GDP” headline. [5]
Also notable for Wednesday: Reuters flagged that holiday-thinned trading is already showing up in lighter volumes, and conditions typically get even thinner into Christmas Eve. [6]
Why it matters for Uber: Uber is not a “macro-only” stock, but it is still sensitive to:
- Consumer demand (rides + delivery volume),
- Labor and fuel dynamics, and
- Risk appetite (growth/tech sentiment and multiples).
In low-volume holiday sessions, index drift can exaggerate single-stock moves—especially when headlines touch hot themes like autonomy, regulation, or subscription practices.
Today’s most important Uber narrative: autonomy is speeding up—and Uber is positioning as the “platform”
If you had to pick one sector theme that kept showing up in today’s Uber coverage and commentary, it’s robotaxis and autonomous partnerships.
A Reuters sector roundup published Dec. 23 emphasized that ride-hailing firms and tech companies globally are pushing from pilots toward broader rollouts—and it specifically highlighted Uber’s partnership strategy across multiple regions. [7]
Key Reuters points investors focused on today include:
- Uber and Lyft working with Baidu to test Apollo Go RT6 vehicles for self-driving taxi trials in the UK next year. [8]
- Wayve’s partnership with Uber tied to UK trial ambitions. [9]
- WeRide and Uber launching driverless robotaxi operations in Abu Dhabi and expanding robotaxi passenger rides on Uber’s platform in Dubai, with expectations for broader rollout timelines into 2026. [10]
Investor’s Business Daily also amplified the London robotaxi testing angle, framing it as the next step in Uber’s autonomy approach (partnership-first, rather than building a full-stack AV fleet). [11]
The debate to understand before Wednesday’s open:
- Bull view: autonomy is a growth lever and Uber becomes a “demand + dispatch” layer across multiple AV fleets (an aggregator model).
- Bear view: autonomy compresses take rates and shifts economics toward whoever owns the fleet/technology, potentially pressuring ride-hailing platforms over time.
MarketWatch captured that tension recently, noting fears that robotaxis could be an “existential threat,” while also arguing Uber’s valuation has looked unusually discounted versus its fundamentals and growth profile. [12]
The other overhang investors are still watching: the Uber One subscription lawsuit
Even though it wasn’t “new” today in the same way robotaxi headlines were, the Uber One subscription case remains a live risk headline for the stock because it can shape:
- brand perception,
- compliance costs and product flows,
- and (depending on outcomes) penalties or required process changes.
The FTC’s December update states that the FTC and states filed an amended complaint alleging deceptive billing/cancellation practices and seeking civil penalties tied to federal and state consumer laws. [13]
Reuters’ write-up on the amended complaint said Uber disputes the allegations and described the core claims around consent, trial-to-paid conversion, and cancellation friction. [14]
And The Verge’s summary underscored how the case is being framed publicly (enrollment without consent, cancellation difficulty). [15]
Why it matters for tomorrow (Dec. 24): holiday sessions can be especially sensitive to regulatory headlines because there are fewer participants to “absorb” surprise news. Even a modest update (court scheduling, new state statements, or a sharp political comment) can move a stock more than it otherwise would.
Fundamentals recap: what Uber last guided—and why it still matters now
Uber’s most recent official quarterly update (Q3 2025 results) is still the anchor for how investors model the near-term business.
From Uber’s Q3 2025 release:
- Trips grew 22% YoY to 3.5 billion
- Gross Bookings rose 21% YoY to $49.7 billion
- Revenue grew 20% YoY to $13.5 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA was $2.3 billion (up 33% YoY) [16]
For Q4 2025, Uber guided to:
- Gross Bookings: $52.25B to $53.75B
- Adjusted EBITDA: $2.41B to $2.51B [17]
This is relevant heading into Wednesday’s open because—absent fresh company news—the stock typically trades on:
- macro risk appetite,
- autonomy narrative momentum, and
- “confidence” that Uber is tracking toward its own bookings/EBITDA outlook.
Wall Street forecasts: what analysts are projecting for UBER now
Consensus is still broadly constructive.
One widely followed compilation shows:
- Consensus rating: Strong Buy
- Average price target: $108.75
- Target range: $78 (low) to $150 (high) [18]
That same snapshot includes notable recent target moves (examples):
- Wedbush: $84 → $78 (maintained Hold)
- Morgan Stanley: $115 → $110 (maintained Buy) [19]
How to interpret this heading into Dec. 24:
- The average target implies meaningful upside from the low-$80s area. [20]
- But the range is wide, reflecting how much uncertainty remains around long-term competitive structure (especially autonomy).
The next big catalyst on the calendar: Uber earnings timing
Multiple market calendars currently point to early February 2026 as the next earnings window.
- Nasdaq lists an estimated earnings date of Feb. 4, 2026. [21]
- Yahoo Finance’s earnings calendar also shows Feb. 4, 2026 (8:00 AM ET). [22]
(As always, companies can confirm or adjust dates—so traders typically treat these as “expected until confirmed.”)
Technical context: key levels traders are watching into Wednesday
If you follow technical signals, here are a few widely referenced markers going into Dec. 24:
- Tuesday close: $80.97 [23]
- Near-term reference points: Tuesday’s intraday low ($80.37) and intraday high ($81.42) can act as immediate support/resistance for the next session. [24]
- 52-week range: many market data providers list a 52-week high near $101.99 and 52-week low near $60.02. [25]
- Momentum/MA snapshot: Investing.com’s technical panel shows a 14-day RSI around the mid-50s (neutral) and a 200-day moving average in the mid-to-high $80s area (often read as overhead trend resistance when price is below it). [26]
This is not a prediction—just a practical “what levels will be referenced on screens” guide in a shortened session.
What to know before the market opens Wednesday, Dec. 24
1) It’s a shortened Christmas Eve session (liquidity risk is real)
U.S. exchanges are scheduled to close early at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Thursday, Dec. 25. [27]
NYSE also notes early-close details for eligible options (1:15 p.m. ET) and late trading session timing conventions. [28]
MarketWatch adds that bond markets close at 2:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 24, and markets reopen Friday, Dec. 26. [29]
Practical implication for Uber stock: even if nothing dramatic happens, you can see outsized moves on:
- thinner order books,
- wider spreads,
- and fewer institutional participants.
2) Key pre-market economic data: jobless claims
Market calendars list Initial Jobless Claims at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 24. [30]
Investing.com also previewed jobless claims (and energy inventory data) as part of Wednesday’s main economic docket. [31]
Why Uber traders care: labor-market signals feed into the broader conversation about:
- consumer strength (rides/delivery demand),
- wage pressures,
- and the interest-rate outlook that shapes growth-stock multiples.
3) Watch autonomy headlines—especially anything UK- or Middle East-related
Because Reuters explicitly connected Uber to multiple robotaxi initiatives and geographies, any incremental updates around:
- UK regulatory posture,
- pilot expansions, or
- partnership economics
can punch above their weight in a holiday session. [32]
4) Keep the Uber One legal story on the radar for surprise updates
Even without a new filing, the FTC/state case is a headline-sensitive topic. Reuters and the FTC have already laid out the dispute and what’s being sought. [33]
In a thin session, “nothingburger” updates sometimes move stocks briefly—so it’s worth knowing this is still a live narrative.
Bottom line for Wednesday’s open
Uber stock closed $80.97 on Dec. 23 and stayed roughly flat near $81 after hours—so going into Wednesday, the setup is more about the calendar and headlines than any post-close shock. [34]
If you’re watching UBER into the open, the “big three” to track are:
- holiday-shortened market structure (early close, thin liquidity), [35]
- macro prints pre-market (jobless claims), [36]
- autonomy + regulation headlines (robotaxi partnerships; Uber One legal overhang). [37]
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