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Uber News News 5 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Uber stock sinks after earnings outlook miss as CFO change and robotaxi push hit focus

Uber stock sinks after earnings outlook miss as CFO change and robotaxi push hit focus

Uber shares fell about 5% to $73.92 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company issued a first-quarter profit forecast below analyst expectations and announced CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down. Uber projected adjusted EPS of 65–72 cents, missing the 76-cent consensus. The company signaled a higher 2026 tax rate and plans to expand autonomous vehicle deployments.
5 February 2026
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Uber stock drops 4% as French driver-status dispute returns ahead of earnings

Uber stock drops 4% as French driver-status dispute returns ahead of earnings

Uber shares fell 4.1% to $77.49 by early afternoon Tuesday after a Reuters report said French agency Urssaf is seeking $1.4 billion in social-security payments and penalties over driver classification. Investors are awaiting Uber’s fourth-quarter results Wednesday, with concerns over margins and legal costs. Lyft and DoorDash also dropped about 4%.
3 February 2026
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Uber stock down 2% into weekend as Bank of America Securities trims target ahead of Feb. 4 earnings

Uber stock down 2% into weekend as Bank of America Securities trims target ahead of Feb. 4 earnings

Uber shares fell 2% to $80.05 Friday as U.S. markets dropped following Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. Bank of America cut its Uber price target to $110 but kept a buy rating. Trading volume in Uber exceeded its 50-day average ahead of Q4 earnings set for Feb. 4. Lyft and DoorDash also closed lower.
1 February 2026
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Uber stock drops 1.8% — Waabi robotaxi deal and Dutch driver ruling set up earnings test

Uber stock drops 1.8% — Waabi robotaxi deal and Dutch driver ruling set up earnings test

Uber shares fell 1.8% to $79.78 Wednesday, underperforming a flat S&P 500. A Dutch court ruled Uber drivers can be classified as self-employed, reversing a 2021 decision. Uber pledged up to $250 million to Waabi, aiming to deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis on its platform. Investors weighed regulatory and automation developments ahead of Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings report.
29 January 2026
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Uber stock slides as robotaxi partner Waabi raises $1B and Uber rolls out AV Labs

Uber stock slides as robotaxi partner Waabi raises $1B and Uber rolls out AV Labs

Uber shares fell 1.4% to $80.09 Wednesday as Waabi announced a $750 million funding round and a deal to deploy over 25,000 robotaxis on Uber’s platform. Uber also launched “AV Labs” to collect real-world driving data for autonomous vehicle partners. Investors are watching for Uber’s upcoming quarterly report. Lyft and DoorDash shares also slipped.
28 January 2026
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Uber stock price slips after AV Labs launch as Stifel trims target on robotaxi risk

Uber stock price slips after AV Labs launch as Stifel trims target on robotaxi risk

Uber shares fell 0.9% to $81.24 Tuesday after the company launched AV Labs to accelerate autonomous vehicle development and faced new legal and regulatory pressures. An Amsterdam court ruled Uber drivers can be treated as self-employed, reversing a 2021 decision. Lyft dropped 2.4%. Uber’s Q4 earnings call is scheduled for February 4.
28 January 2026
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Uber stock edges higher today as Evercore keeps $150 target and NYC tipping rules hit delivery apps

Uber stock edges higher today as Evercore keeps $150 target and NYC tipping rules hit delivery apps

Uber shares rose 0.4% to $82.61 Monday as investors weighed the impact of robotaxis and new NYC tipping rules. Evercore ISI reiterated its Outperform rating and $150 target, citing Uber’s autonomous partnerships but warning of risks from rival networks. DoorDash warned NYC’s tipping mandate could hurt small business orders. Uber will report Q4 results on Feb. 4.
26 January 2026
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Uber stock slides with Wall Street rout as KeyBanc trims target; BART app tie-up adds a new angle

Uber stock slides with Wall Street rout as KeyBanc trims target; BART app tie-up adds a new angle

Uber shares fell 1.33% to $83.72 Tuesday as U.S. markets saw their sharpest drop in three months. KeyBanc cut its Uber price target to $105 from $110 but kept an Overweight rating. BART and Uber launched in-app booking and payment for short trips to BART stations, with discounts at rollout. Uber reports Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 4.
21 January 2026
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Uber stock slides as KeyBanc trims target — and a new Israel push lands on traders’ screens

Uber stock slides as KeyBanc trims target — and a new Israel push lands on traders’ screens

Uber shares fell 2% to $83.18 Tuesday as U.S. stocks slid after new tariff threats from President Trump. KeyBanc trimmed its Uber price target to $105, citing uncertainty over autonomous vehicles, but kept an Overweight rating. An Israeli committee approved a bill to allow Uber and Lyft to operate in Israel, pending parliamentary approval. Investors await Uber’s earnings report on Feb. 4.
20 January 2026
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Uber stock price forecast: Robotaxi debut, analyst targets and the next catalysts for UBER

Uber stock price forecast: Robotaxi debut, analyst targets and the next catalysts for UBER

New York, January 7, 2026, 15:28 EST — Regular session Uber Technologies shares rose 0.7% to $86.10 on Wednesday after Uber and partners Lucid and Nuro debuted a production-intent robotaxi at CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Uber, which sold its self-driving unit to Aurora Innovation in 2020, has since leaned on partnerships to bring robotaxis onto its app. The stock traded between $85.16 and $87.73. The robotaxi push matters now because it puts a fresh question on Uber’s stock price forecast: how much of each fare Uber keeps when cars drive themselves. Melius Research cut Uber to
7 January 2026
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Uber stock hit by Melius “Sell” call as robotaxi threat sharpens; Wolfe sets $110 target

Uber stock hit by Melius “Sell” call as robotaxi threat sharpens; Wolfe sets $110 target

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 11:21 (EST) Uber Technologies (UBER) shares slid on Monday after Melius Research downgraded the ride-hailing company to “sell” and set a $73 price target, as investors weighed rising robotaxi competition. The stock was down 1.9% at $81.30 in afternoon trading, putting Melius’ target about 10% below that level; rival Lyft fell 2.8%. TechStock² The call lands as autonomous vehicles (AVs), or self-driving cars, move closer to broader commercial use in 2026. For Uber, the risk is that robotaxi operators end up controlling more of the economics of each trip, squeezing its “take rate” — the
6 January 2026
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Uber stock: UK ‘taxi tax’ contract rewrite puts VAT risk in focus ahead of Monday trade

Uber stock: UK ‘taxi tax’ contract rewrite puts VAT risk in focus ahead of Monday trade

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 20:40 ET — Market closed Uber Technologies Inc (UBER) shares are likely to be in focus when U.S. trading resumes on Monday after a report said the company rewrote driver contracts outside London to reduce exposure to Britain’s new VAT regime, which would have lifted the tax take on app-booked rides. The Economic Times said the changes shift VAT liability to drivers — many below the £90,000 VAT registration threshold — potentially blunting a Treasury revenue projection of about £700 million a year. The Economic Times Why it matters now: VAT (value-added tax) is a
5 January 2026
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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