
Uber Technologies, Inc.

UBER (Uber Technologies, Inc.) trades at 2.7x EV/Revenue — attractively valued for a ride-sharing/delivery company with solid margins (40%) and moderate growth (+12% YoY). The business is approaching profitability at 13% EBIT margins. Forward PE of 22x.
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Uber operates the world's largest ride-sharing and food delivery platform, connecting consumers with drivers and restaurants through its mobile app. The company generates revenue by taking a commission (typically 20-30%) from each transaction, serving over 200 million monthly active users across rides, food delivery, and freight services. They've evolved from a pure ride-sharing company into a comprehensive mobility and logistics platform.
Revenue is expected to grow from $59.8B to $66.9B by 2027, driven by geographic expansion and cross-selling success. Monthly active users accelerated from 14% to 18% growth through 2025, with international markets and suburban areas growing 1.5-2x faster than major cities. The company has achieved five consecutive years of 20%+ gross bookings growth, reaching a 15 billion annual trip run rate.
Gross margins of 39.8% reflect the asset-light marketplace model, with significant operating leverage driving EBITDA growth of 35% year-over-year. Free cash flow generation of $9.8B demonstrates the business has reached sustainable profitability at scale. Insurance cost headwinds are transitioning to tailwinds, enabling price stability and margin expansion, particularly in the U.S. market.
Uber maintains the largest global ride-sharing network with superior demand density and marketplace technology that creates network effects. Key competitors include Lyft (U.S.), DoorDash (delivery), and regional players internationally, but Uber's scale advantage is most evident in AV partnerships where utilization rates significantly exceed standalone platforms. The company's multi-product ecosystem creates switching costs and cross-selling opportunities competitors struggle to match.
Q4 2025 delivered strong beats with gross bookings up 22% and user growth accelerating through the year. The market responded positively to the combination of robust profitability metrics and AV partnership momentum. However, a CFO transition was announced with Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah stepping down in February 2026.
Analysts are increasingly bullish on Uber's transition from growth-at-all-costs to profitable scale, with particular excitement around AV positioning. The consensus expects continued revenue acceleration in 2026 driven by U.S. market improvements and international expansion. Debates center on autonomous vehicle timeline and Uber's ability to maintain take rates in an AV-dominated future.
Uber has successfully evolved from a cash-burning disruptor to a profitable platform generating nearly $10B in free cash flow while positioning itself as the essential distribution layer for the autonomous vehicle revolution.
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| '25E | '26E | '27E | '28E | |
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| Revenue | $52.0B | $58.4B | $66.9B | $75.2B |
| Growth | — | +12% | +15% | +12% |
| EBITDA | — | $3.9B | $5.7B | $7.5B |
| Growth | — | +47% | +32% | |
| FCF | $9.8B | $7.3B | $9.2B | $11.0B |
| Margin | 19% | 12% |
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| EPS (PF) | $4.73 | $3.32 | $4.28 | $5.32 |
| Growth | — | (30%) | +29% | +24% |
| PF Op Inc | — | $4.5B | $6.7B | $8.8B |