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Uber pops 8% as company issues higher-than-expected bookings guidance
Uber said its net income took a $1.5 billion hit in the first quarter of 2026 due to the revaluation of the company's equity investments.
TL;DR
- Uber's stock increased more than 8% following the release of its first-quarter earnings report.
- First-quarter revenue of $13.2 billion missed expectations of $13.29 billion.
- The company issued second-quarter bookings guidance above analyst consensus ($56.25 billion - $57.75 billion vs. $56.17 billion expected).
- Net income was negatively impacted by a $1.5 billion revaluation of equity investments.
- The delivery segment experienced strong revenue growth of 34%, with notable performance in Australia, Japan, and the U.K.
- Uber is investing in autonomous vehicle technology and plans to partner with various AV companies.
- The company is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance engineering productivity and personalize customer experiences.