The Zacks Analyst Blog Uber, Comcast, Gilead Sciences and Onfolio Holdings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 10 2025
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Should l Buy UBER?
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Stock Performance Overview: Zacks.com highlights recent stock performances, noting Uber's 1.4% gain over six months, Comcast's struggles with subscriber losses, Gilead's strong growth in HIV therapy, and Onfolio's impressive revenue increase driven by acquisitions.
Investment Recommendations: Analysts advise caution on Uber due to high costs and debt, while highlighting Comcast's potential in wireless and streaming, Gilead's promising pipeline despite setbacks, and Onfolio's operational challenges amid significant growth.
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Analyst Views on UBER
Wall Street analysts forecast UBER stock price to rise
32 Analyst Rating
28 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 75.340
Low
72.00
Averages
107.10
High
150.00
Current: 75.340
Low
72.00
Averages
107.10
High
150.00
About UBER
Uber Technologies, Inc. operates a technology platform that uses network and technology to power movement from point A to point B. It develops and operates technology applications supporting a variety of offerings on its platform (platform(s)). Its segments include Mobility, Delivery and Freight. Mobility products connect consumers with drivers who provide rides in a variety of vehicles, such as cars, auto rickshaws, motorbikes, minibuses, or taxis. Delivery offerings allow consumers to search for and discover local restaurants, order a meal, and either pick-up at the restaurant or have the meal delivered. In certain markets, the Delivery segment provides offerings for grocery, alcohol, and convenience store delivery as well as select other goods. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers on its platform, and gives carriers upfront, pricing and the ability to book a shipment. The Freight segment also includes transportation management and other logistics service offerings.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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