The ride-hailing titan Uber Technologies (UBER) has seen wild swings in its stock price, triggered by multiple factors. The shares soared following Bill Ackman’s revelation of a $2 billion stake in the business via Pershing Square. UBER has been touted as a potential trillion-dollar company that has remained ‘hidden in plain sight’ but also reports of a 'strong dollar' affecting its bookings outlook.
Although UBER reported its 'strongest quarter' in terms of revenue, the stock dipped due to soft guidance. Notably, the CEO has highlighted the company’s positioning on autonomous vehicles, even though substantial gains from this technology are seen as quite a way off.
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) exceeded expectations, surging to $3.21, but there were also concerns about UBER's lower-than-expected bookings forecast and Q4 profit miss. Despite a Q4 earnings beat, UBER stock dropped 7.5% due to these issues. However, analysts are bullish on UBER, considering it one of the 'best big tech stocks to buy'.
There is speculation surrounding UBER's partnership with Nvidia to accelerate autonomous mobility, which speaks volumes about its focus on AI-powered innovations. However, autonomous vehicle fears have also caused the stock to slide.
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