Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) finished the Christmas Eve session on a quiet note—exactly the kind of tape you often see when Wall Street is running on holiday staffing and lighter liquidity.
UBER ended the shortened Dec. 24, 2025 trading day at $81.15, up about 0.22% versus the prior close, after trading roughly between $80.60 and $81.41. Volume was light at about 4.31 million shares, reflecting the holiday calendar and early close. [1]
One crucial scheduling detail for anyone planning “tomorrow’s open”: U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day. The NYSE also notes that Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 had an early close at 1:00 p.m. ET. Markets are expected to reopen Friday, Dec. 26 for a full session, though volume often remains thin into year-end. [2]
Below is what mattered “after the bell” today—and what investors should keep in mind heading into the next trading day.
What happened to Uber stock today
UBER’s price action was steady, not dramatic. The stock held a tight range and closed slightly higher at $81.15.
That calm is consistent with the broader tape: the overall market drifted higher in extremely light holiday trading, with major indexes notching more records and activity described as far below normal. [3]
A key takeaway for Uber shareholders: today did not look like a catalyst-driven move. Instead, it looked like a “holiday session” where positioning, spreads, and headline digestion matter more than big conviction buying or selling.
The biggest Uber-related story in today’s news: robotaxis are moving from pilots to rollouts
If there was a theme dominating mobility coverage today, it was the accelerating global push toward robotaxi deployments—and Uber’s strategy of partnering (rather than building an in-house AV stack) remains central to that narrative.
Reuters: “Driverless future gains momentum” — and Uber is in the middle of it
A Reuters round-up published today highlighted how ride-hailing and tech firms are expanding autonomous taxi trials and early commercial launches globally. In that overview, Uber appears repeatedly:
- Uber and Lyft partnering with Baidu for Apollo Go robotaxi trials in the UK next year (as part of a broader race for London and other markets). [4]
- WeRide and Uber launching Level 4 fully driverless operations in Abu Dhabi, then expanding to Dubai with a fully driverless commercial rollout in Dubai expected in early 2026, per Reuters’ reporting. [5]
Why this matters for UBER shares: investors are increasingly valuing Uber not only as a rides + delivery platform, but as a demand aggregator that can potentially “plug in” lower-cost autonomous supply—if (and it’s a big if) unit economics and regulation cooperate.
Business Insider: where robotaxis are available now—and where Uber fits
Business Insider’s robotaxi “where-to-ride” update today reinforces a point markets keep returning to: the robotaxi competitive set is getting crowded fast (Waymo, Tesla, Zoox, and others), and Uber is positioning itself as a distribution layer across cities and vehicle partners. [6]
The article also notes Uber’s presence in:
- Dallas via a partnership with Avride (currently with safety drivers). [7]
- Atlanta and Austin via the Waymo partnership, where Waymo rides can be accessed through Uber in those markets. [8]
Fresh “today” analysis: bullish valuation calls, but AV risk stays on the table
Several widely read market-analysis platforms published new Uber takes today. While these aren’t company filings, they do influence sentiment—especially during thin holiday trading.
Seeking Alpha (published Dec. 24): “Uber: Way Too Cheap”
A Seeking Alpha piece published this morning argues Uber is “deeply undervalued,” pointing to improving profitability and buybacks, while framing autonomous driving as both upside and risk. The author goes as far as suggesting the stock “could easily double in 2026.” [9]
Simply Wall St (published Dec. 24): fair value narrative around ~$112
Simply Wall St’s valuation note frames today’s pullback context using a “most popular narrative” that places fair value near $112 against a recent close around $80.97, while also warning that regulatory scrutiny and uncertain AV economics could pressure margins. [10]
How to read these takes as a next-day prep tool:
They highlight the same battleground investors keep circling:
- Uber’s core platform strength and cash generation (bull case)
vs. - The timing, cost, and regulatory uncertainty around autonomy (bear case)
Where “Wall Street forecasts” stand right now: price targets skew higher, but ranges are wide
Holiday sessions are also when investors revisit consensus expectations.
Two major aggregator views show meaningful upside in average targets, but also underline how widely analysts can disagree on Uber’s “right” valuation.
- MarketBeat lists an average 12-month price target of $108.43 (41 analysts), with a high of $135 and a low of $78—and notes the page was updated 12/24/2025. [11]
- TipRanks shows an average target of $117, with a high forecast of $150 and a low forecast of $105, based on analysts issuing targets in the last three months (per its methodology). [12]
Important context for tomorrow (meaning the next trading session): targets can change quickly on upgrades/downgrades, and the biggest near-term drivers tend to be (1) guidance/earnings, (2) regulatory developments, and (3) major product or partnership announcements—especially around autonomy.
Fundamentals checkpoint: the last official numbers and what Uber guided for next
The cleanest “what we know” still comes from Uber’s most recent quarterly report.
In its Q3 2025 results (reported Nov. 4, 2025), Uber reported:
- Trips up 22% YoY to 3.5 billion
- Monthly Active Platform Consumers up 17% YoY to 189 million
- Gross Bookings up 21% YoY to $49.7 billion
- Revenue up 20% YoY to $13.5 billion
- Income from operations about $1.1 billion
- Free cash flow about $2.2 billion [13]
For Q4 2025, Uber guided to:
- Gross Bookings of $52.25B to $53.75B (17%–21% YoY constant-currency growth)
- Adjusted EBITDA of $2.41B to $2.51B (31%–36% YoY growth) [14]
This matters heading into the next open because it frames the near-term debate: Is Uber executing to (or above) that Q4 outlook—especially through the holiday travel and delivery period?
The “watch list” before the next market open
Because the U.S. market is closed Dec. 25, the practical setup is: what could hit between now and Friday’s open (Dec. 26) that would change the Uber story?
1) Holiday trading dynamics: expect thin liquidity and sharper moves on headlines
The NYSE confirms the early close on Dec. 24 and the Christmas Day closure on Dec. 25. [15]
AP reported that today’s market trading volume was roughly a third of an average day, and that reopening Friday could still be light. [16]
For UBER, thin liquidity can mean:
- bigger spread swings in premarket/early hours
- outsized moves on what would normally be “minor” headlines
- more sensitivity to analyst notes and news recaps
2) Robotaxi progress: watch for concrete updates, not just “vision”
Today’s Reuters roundup makes it clear that robotaxi expansion is no longer theoretical—it’s becoming city-by-city execution with regulators involved. [17]
What’s especially relevant for Uber bulls and bears:
- Dallas (Avride): Uber has already launched robotaxi rides in Dallas; riders requesting certain categories can be matched with an all-electric Avride robotaxi, with opt-out options. [18]
- UAE (WeRide): Uber and WeRide launched fully driverless commercial operations in Abu Dhabi, and Uber’s release explicitly states the service is on track to achieve breakeven unit economics with improvements in utilization and permitting. [19]
- Dubai (WeRide): Uber and WeRide launched robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai via an “Autonomous” option in-app, in partnership with Dubai’s RTA, with scaling plans tied to Dubai’s autonomy goals. [20]
- Volkswagen partnership: Uber and Volkswagen have a long-term partnership to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles, with testing expected to begin in late 2025 and a planned commercial launch in Los Angeles in 2026. [21]
What can move the stock quickly: news that changes the perceived timeline to (a) safe scaling, (b) regulatory greenlights, or (c) positive unit economics.
3) Regulatory risk: Uber One subscription scrutiny is a real overhang
While autonomy is a long-term narrative, consumer protection actions are a nearer-term headline risk because they can bring penalties, mandated product changes, and reputational damage.
Recent official actions include:
- The FTC announcing that the FTC and states filed an amended complaint alleging deceptive billing and cancellation practices related to Uber One, seeking civil penalties. [22]
- Washington, DC’s AG joining a multi-state lawsuit alleging deceptive enrollment, billing, and cancellation practices for Uber One. [23]
- Michigan’s AG announcing a lawsuit alleging misleading savings claims and difficulty canceling Uber One. [24]
What to watch before the next open: any court scheduling updates, new state joiners, or Uber responses/settlement signals.
4) Profitability optics: legal charges can still surprise
Uber’s Q3 print is a reminder that even when demand is strong, legal and regulatory items can hit reported profitability and move the stock. Reuters highlighted that operating income missed some estimates due to legal expenses, even as bookings and revenue were strong. [25]
Investors will keep looking for signs that:
- core margins are durable, and
- “one-time” charges don’t become “frequent” charges
5) Capital returns: buybacks remain part of the bull case
Uber’s buyback story has helped support the valuation narrative in 2025. Earlier reporting detailed a $20 billion buyback program and tied it to management confidence and cash generation. [26]
Heading into the next open, any update that clarifies:
- pace of repurchases, or
- changes in capital allocation priorities
can affect sentiment—especially when the stock is trading in a tight holiday range.
Bottom line: what Uber investors should know “after the bell” today
- UBER closed at $81.15 on Dec. 24, up slightly, in a low-volume, holiday-shortened session.
- There is no U.S. market open tomorrow (Dec. 25). The market is closed for Christmas, and Dec. 24 had a 1:00 p.m. ET early close. The next full session is expected to be Friday, Dec. 26. [27]
- Today’s most important Uber narrative driver was robotaxis—with Reuters underscoring global rollouts and partnerships, and Business Insider mapping the accelerating city-by-city race (Waymo, Tesla, Zoox, Uber partnerships). [28]
- Today’s fresh analysis skewed bullish on valuation, but even bullish pieces repeatedly flag AV economics and regulation as key swing factors. [29]
- Near-term headline risk remains real around Uber One consumer protection actions, which can move faster than long-term AV timelines. [30]
This is market commentary for informational purposes, not investment advice.
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