
NYSE:UBER
They've taken a lot of market share from Lyft. Isn't worried that an analyst bumped the target to $60. Fundamentals have improved a lot. Food delivery has benefitted them. Uber is essential to many for work and recreation. The balance sheet has improved. Agrees with the new target. And it will join the S&P.
They're face increased regulation around the world, like battles over employees' minimum wage and worker safety--they're losing these legal battles. Also, there's fierce competition. It's never been a profitable company and he doesn't see profits ahead. A risk of paying their drivers more, which will eat into profits.
Uber now occupies the same mind space that google does, using it as a verb. Speaks to it becoming synonymous with ride-sharing. 131M monthly active users. Dominant and scalable platform. Strong network effect in that the more drivers and deliverers it has, the more valuable the network to both parties.
(Analysts’ price target is $64.98)Turned a corner financially, expected to be in the black this year. Profits expected to triple next year and continue growing dynamically as far out as 2025. Added to S&P 500, should do well. Looks expensive, but will grow into its valuation, with an outlook of sub-30x. No dividend.