Uber (UBER)

Is up 151% in the last 2 years, but late-October they reported an imperfect quarter and closed the year -2%. Is the pullback deserved or not? Analysts are very mixed. KPMorgan is bearish, that valuations will be capped until Uber better addresses AVs (self-driving), or fears that Trump could pass laws that favour Tesla and Elon Musk. However, he notes that Uber doesn't build its own cars; others do. Bulls see growth in rides, particularly less-dense areas, such as outside London and Paris vs. those cities. Also, bulls say that the adoption of AVs will take years, a long time. Goldman Sachs sees a hybrid of humans and AVs in the sector. Also, Uber has huge cash flow and announced a major share buyback. Verdict: keep an eye on the AV competition like Waymo, but the last quarter had many huge positives, and the stock is cheap vs. its growth rate. Buying now is an opportunity at a discount.

Future growth looks strong. However, unsure on future of automated cars with competition from Waymo etc. 

Markets are seeing some new weakness, so buyers might have a bit of time here. We think $57 would look good. 
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He doesn't know where the self-driving car technology is going but there is an expectation that driver-less cars will not be in common use for 5 years or more. However the service is here to stay so a pullback is a buying opportunity.

With tech stocks, he has to think about all kinds of things including how ethical they are. How do they treat customers and staff? Many of the drivers are new immigrants who can't get Canada-certified in their chosen professions. He'll turn down stocks like this one or META if he thinks they're not ethical. In part thanks to UBER, traffic congestion has increased.

Trading around 30x earnings, not expensive.

Waymo in San Francisco is not hurting Uber's growth there. Bears will say autonomous vehicles will take over, but he thinks it'll be harder to do than people expect. Q3 disappointment was mainly due to one-time insurance cost spikes; mobility up 17%, delivery up 16%. Market believes in 34% EPS growth.

Wonderful play on the future, ubiquitous product, now used as a verb. Trades at 17.6x PE for 2026 with 34% growth.

It's come down a lot and looks attractive now.

Super growth rate. Uber Eats is growing. They haven't monetized the 160 million users of their app, so ads will be a big part of their business. Shares are down now because of worries of Elon Musk so tied in with the incoming president. Good tech companies adapt, and Uber can adapt. Self-driving cars will massively increase the market for ride-sharing. Trades at only 26x PE 2025, not expensive.

It's profitable now. But shares are slumping because of Waymo--their robo-taxis now operate in four cities and will add Miami in 2026. What is the future of ride-shares? Will we need drivers? Also, Uber drivers are contractors, but we keep hearing about how little they earn, which means their could a change in regulations about treating these drivers.

It's profitable now. But shares are slumping because of Waymo--their robo-taxis now operate in four cities and will add Miami in 2026. What is the future of ride-shares? Will we need drivers? Also, Uber drivers are contractors, but we keep hearing about how little they earn, which means their could a change in regulations about treating these drivers.

Too expensive at a high valuation and doesn't offer enough value. Their Uber Eats succeeded, though, and the company will continue to grow. Management keeps on delivering.

It has been doing well and growing rides by 20% for the last six quarters. With car ownership, especially new cars, becoming more unaffordable as well well as traffic trends and parking expenses, it is almost better to take an Uber. They are keeping their prices constant. Valuation is a little high so consider it in a market pullback. They are looking closely at it.

Has broken down. Also seeing lower highs. Looks to be forming a descending triangle, which is not positive from a technical perspective. May start to see economic challenges. Not a preferred place to be.

Defined the category, expanded its footprint. Operating leverage is kicking in, margins are growing. Has turned itself into an earnings and free cashflow story. Dynamic grower. Miles (or kilometres ;) ahead of its competitor LYFT.

Shares are down over 13% the past month. Hold for the long term. This could fall to the low-$60s and he would consider picking up shares then. He's long owned this for himself and clients.