In this article we provide a quick-take on ride sharing giant Uber – which is currently on Syfe’s list of stocks with the most potential upside, according to Wall Street analysts.
Uber overview
While Uber rose to prominence for displacing the taxi industry, over the last few years the company has become increasingly well known for its food delivery business – UberEats.
And despite a tumultuous period that saw the high-profile exit of founder and CEO Travis Kalanick in late-2019 – Uber has continued to grow and is arguably now one of the most recognisable companies in the world.
Uber fundamentals
As Uber attempts to move towards profitability, the company has continued to grow its top-line revenue rapidly.
In the second quarter of 2022 the ride sharing company notched up total bookings of US$29.1 billion, driving revenue up 105% to US$8.1 billion in the quarter.
Earnings – on an adjusted EBITDA basis – have also improved significantly in recent times, reaching US$364 million in the second quarter of 2022. Net cash flow was also positive in Q2, swinging to US$439 million.
Uber share price performance
Since January, the Uber share price has fallen ~36%, as tech stocks across the board come under heavy selling pressure. Nonetheless, Uber shares have significantly outperformed peers like ride-sharing company Lyft, which has seen its stock fall 69% – from January 1 to October 21, 2022.
Uber share price outlook: where will the stock head next?
As Uber’s fundamentals improve, analysts are increasingly bullish on the stock.
At the time of writing, Uber was rated a Buy on average, according to Wall Street analyst data. That rating was made up of 36 Buy ratings, 5 Overweight ratings, and 4 Hold ratings.
Finally, the average analyst price target of US$46.94 on Uber implies potential upside of 67% – from where the stock closed on 21 October, 2022.
How to buy and invest in US shares
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- Download our app & create a Syfe account or login to Syfe app on your mobile device
- Search for the stock you’re looking to invest in
- Tap ‘buy’ on the app screen
- Choose between ‘buy in dollars’, ‘but in shares’ or ‘Limit order’ then just slide to buy
- Confirm your order and monitor your stock investment
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