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Uber sustains growth and strong profits despite Waymo competition and shifts in autonomous vehicle strategy

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04 Aug 2026
Rayan Ahmad
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Bullish
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Uber Technologies continues to lead the U.S. ridesharing market with about 75% share, while expanding its food delivery and advertising businesses. Despite Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, planning to compete directly by launching its own ride-hailing app, Uber remains profitable with significant operating income growth. Investment firm Bernstein reaffirmed a "Buy" rating for Uber, reflecting confidence in its diverse growth strategy beyond autonomous vehicles. Uber's stock trades near $72 with a market value of around $146.5 billion, signaling strong investor confidence amid industry shifts.

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