Uber Stock Is Still a ‘Top Pick,’ Says BMO Capital Despite Tesla (TSLA) Robotaxi Jitters

Shares of ride-hailing and delivery giant Uber (UBER) fell roughly 5% in yesterday’s trading. The decline follows news of Tesla’s (TSLA) upcoming Robotaxi launch in Austin on June 12. Still, BMO Capital Top analyst Brian Pitz remains confident in Uber’s long-term strategy and growth prospects. The five-star analyst sees the recent dip as a buying opportunity and reiterated his Outperform rating and $101 price target, calling Uber a “Top Pick” in the sector.

Uber’s AV Plans and Valuation Signal Upside

According to the analyst, the market has overreacted to Tesla’s planned Robotaxi launch on June 12. Although the news drew headlines, Pitz notes that Tesla’s rollout—limited to just 10–20 vehicles—is small when stacked against Uber’s much larger plans. For instance, Uber’s deal with Waymo, owned by Alphabet (GOOGL), will bring hundreds of autonomous cars to its app in the coming months. Uber also has active deals with May Mobility and China-based WeRide, which are set to roll out AVs (autonomous vehicle) in dozens of U.S. cities.

BMO applauds Uber’s move to “drive international scale” through its recent acquisition of Dantaxi, Denmark’s largest taxi firm. The deal brings 3,500 drivers onto Uber’s platform, and starting this summer, riders in Denmark will be able to book trips through the app. The firm expects this to “increase adoption” by improving match rates and estimated time of arrivals (ETAs), while opening up more ways to use it at airports, during leisure activities, and for daily commutes.

On the self-driving front, Pitz sees Uber as an AV winner. The company now works with more than 15 AV partners and plans to launch shared AV rides by 2026. These steps are already boosting usage in cities like Austin, where Uber sees steady demand.

Importantly, BMO finds Uber’s valuation compelling. With shares trading at 19x next-twelve-month (NTM) EBITDA, the stock is below its two-year forward average of 21x and significantly under the high end of 27x. That suggests meaningful upside potential if Uber continues to execute across global and autonomous growth areas.

What Is the Prediction for UBER Stock?

Overall, Wall Street is bullish on Uber Technologies’ prospects, with a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 29 Buys and four Holds. The average UBER stock price target of $98.61 implies about 16.98% upside potential.

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