Uber (UBER-N)

A very good company, but it loses money. He doesn't recommend money-losers in this climate.

Stock's fallen below 200-day MA, which is also starting to fall. Concerns technically. Also concerned about labour shortages and what the pandemic holds. No profit until 2023, and he's shy on these types of names. Interest rates also a threat.

Since launching, this stock has been dead on the road, below its IPO price. But now 5 brokerages name of their top picks for 2022. He agrees. True, he's been avoiding tech stocks without earnings, and this outbreak isn't helping recruit drivers and is driving up fares. However, their last report in November beat expecations, even postivei earnings before EBITDA for the first time. Then, the Fed got hawkish and the market turned against unprofitable growth stocks like Uber. But Uber is now a well-rounded business for the first time; Uber Eats used to struggle and is in far better shape. Also, consolidation has transformed the industry. Uber Eats still lost money in 2020 despite revenues exploding. Recently Uber saw 97% revenue growth and the company nearly broke even before EBITDA. Ride-sharing depends on a return to normalcy. He expects us to beat Covid this year, so Uber will snap back. In Q3 last year, their ride-sharing revenue grew 62%, though the YOY comps were easy. He predicts better numbers after Omicron peaks. Also, Uber Freight will launch and this delivery service will contribute to the bottom line next year. The current supply chain crisis makes this service invaluable. Uver just bought a freight company that should enhance profitability, likely to break even by year's end. The street predicts $1.4 billion earnings before EBITDA, then $3.6 billion in 2023 then $5.5 billion in 2024. EPS should go positive in 2023. Since bottoming in December, share have held steady even though other tech companies are sinking. The reason was that last month the CEO revealed historically high bookings one week. It reports Feb. 9, which will be a catalyst. Uber trades at a cheap 3x sales. Still, Uber faces regulatory and Omicron risks, so the stock is no slam dunk.

Impressed with the last couple of quarters. Global footprint, positive cashflows. Questions the move into low-margin food delivery. On the verge of growth acceleration. First move advantage. Made it through the pandemic. Insider buying. Yet stock's done nothing. It's worth a shot if you're a risk-taker.

Doesn't own anything in the space. Cost profile has gone up substantially. Big expansion plans. She's waiting to see how the playing field levels out.

It is a speculative buy. They had problems during the pandemic where drivers would not drive and they had to incentivize them to come back but they have come back now. Wait times are now less than 5 minutes and they are back to profitability. They are only about 4 times revenue and yet growing 50% year over year in revenues. He finds it intriguing. He is exploring it further.

It is everywhere. It is a more challenging investment than a product he would use. They have gone out and disrupted the taxi business. They have yet to do it profitably. They continue to grow, however. They are not profitable.

It was a very solid stock through the pandemic as people avoided public transit. The price coming off could be reflecting re-opening. Some of the recent news stories support coming into the stock now. He is looking at it.

Some concerns. New industry has potential regulations. Technically, stock's fallen below 200-day MA, and this is rolling over. Not profitable yet, with profits not expected till 2023.

New CEO is very bright, great job turning company around. Has announced EBITDA-positive in coming quarter, and this will increase cashflow. Workers as employees raises issues. Good brand. Cheaper than taxis, more convenient. Will do well in the long term. Very strong management. Worth buying on a bad day.

Upgraded guidance yesterday, which boosted the stock. Known worldwide. Great place to put money while everyone's forgotten about it. Very expensive at 139x. Pricey, whippy. Can reward you over the long term. Has the potential to build an ecosystem sort of like Tesla.

Regulations are starting to hit such as ruling on employees. Challenge is taxis provide the same service. Earnings and growth are slowing. Take some money off the table. He'd trim, not buy. It will slowly decay in time. Many of his colleagues are shorting it.

Chart is not doing well. Falling below 200-day MA, and rolling over, which is not positive. 5x price-to-sales valuation is in line with higher-growth names. No profits until 2023. Trouble finding drivers. Long-term have to watch out for competitor autonomous driving and uneven regulations across jurisdictions.

It suffered early on in the pandemic. You could double or triple your money due to re-opening. With the delta variant moderating in the US, he thinks the stock will start to come back. (Analysts’ price target is $68.11)

The trend is your friend, but don't catch a falling knife. Let this base.