Uber Q2 Net Income Jumps 77% to $2.4B, but Stock Falls 5.7% on Weak Q3 Outlook
Uber's Q2 revenue rose 12% year-over-year to $14.2 billion, while net income surged 77% to $2.4 billion. Shares fell 5.7% after the report as third-quarter bookings guidance came in below market expectations.
- Uber's Q2 revenue rose 12% to $14.2 billion and net income surged 77% to $2.4 billion
- Shares fell 5.7% after Q3 bookings guidance missed market expectations
Uber reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $2.4 billion, up 77% year-over-year, according to an SEC Form 8-K filing.
📊 Price at time of writing (Aug 5, 2026, 23:05 KST)
$67.89 ▼ -5.70%
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Earnings at a Glance
Uber's second-quarter revenue rose 12% year-over-year to $14.2 billion. Trips grew 18% to 3.9 billion, and monthly active platform consumers rose 16% to 208 million. Gross bookings climbed 24% to $58.0 billion, and adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 4.9% from 4.5% a year earlier.
- Revenue: $14.2 billion, +12% year-over-year
- Earnings per share: $1.17 GAAP; adjusted EPS of $0.81, up 35% year-over-year
- Operating income: $1.9 billion, +30% year-over-year
- Adjusted EBITDA: $2.8 billion, +33% year-over-year
Next-Quarter Outlook
Uber guided third-quarter gross bookings to a range of $58.25 billion to $60.25 billion, implying 18-22% year-over-year growth — below market expectations. The company forecast adjusted EPS growth of 28-35% to $0.84-$0.88, which implies adjusted EBITDA of $2.86 billion to $2.96 billion. Reuters reported that Uber's plans to ramp up robotaxi investment weakened the profitability outlook for the coming quarter.
Market Reaction
Uber shares fell 5.7% to $67.89 after the earnings report. Barron's said the results largely matched market expectations, but that the third-quarter bookings guidance fell short of estimates. Reuters reported that even as Uber issued a soft profit outlook for next quarter, the company said it would expand its robotaxi investment plans. Outlets including 24/7 Wall St. noted that the company appears to be prioritizing autonomous-vehicle expansion over near-term profitability.
By Segment
- Mobility revenue: $7.4 billion, +1% year-over-year
- Delivery revenue: $5.2 billion, +28% year-over-year
- Freight revenue: $1.6 billion, +26% year-over-year
This article was automatically generated based on the original SEC Form 8-K filing and international media reports, with the goal of quickly delivering key data immediately after the announcement. Readers are advised to review the company's official filing before making trading decisions. Prices reflect the time of writing and may differ from current levels.
UBERFrequently Asked Questions
Did Uber's Q2 results beat market expectations?
Core metrics like revenue and net income largely matched market expectations. However, shares fell after the report as third-quarter bookings guidance came in below estimates.
What is adjusted EBITDA?
Adjusted EBITDA — earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — shows how much a company actually earns from its core business. Uber's Q2 adjusted EBITDA was $2.8 billion, up 33% year-over-year.
Why did Uber's stock fall?
The drop followed Uber's third-quarter bookings guidance, which came in below market expectations. Concerns about near-term profitability also grew after the company said it would increase investment in robotaxis. Shares fell 5.7% after the report to close at $67.89.
Why did Uber's net income rise so sharply?
Of the $2.4 billion in Q2 net income, $1.6 billion came from a non-cash mark-to-market gain on the revaluation of Uber's equity holdings. Excluding that gain, adjusted net income was $1.7 billion, up 29%.
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