Down 30%, Is Uber Backing into Support?

Uber's stock price (NYSE: UBER) has fallen by a little over 30% from its highs in October, just 2 short months ago. The fall in UBER has coincided with the rise of Tesla (TSLA), as the robotaxi era is seen to be looming large over the ride hailing firm. Competition from autonomous vehicles is heating up, but with a strong analyst backing, and the stock moving into the $60 support range, could we be set to see a reversal?

The consensus price target on Uber remains in the $90 range, some 50% above the most recent price action, which in recent times would have seemed fanciful. Analysts show no signs of backing down, with a recent affirmation from TD Cowen at $90 coming off the back of meeting Uber's CFO.

Despite the challenge from autonomous vehicles, Uber remains a significant player in the transportation network space, potentially making it an essential partner for autonomous vehicle (AV) suppliers eager to leverage its established infrastructure and market reach. The market's focus on the emergence of robotaxis represents a notable factor affecting Uber's current stock performance, with GM's retreat from the market being seen as an indicator of a market getting closer to narrowing.

Zooming out to the 5 year chart above and it becomes clearer to see the activity between $60 and $65 even as far back as 2021. Whether the stock looks to spend some further time in this range before making a more long term move is yet to be seen, but it is certainly a level many technical traders would be paying attention to.

While Uber faces headwinds from emerging technologies, its entrenched position in the market presents potential growth opportunities. Investors and market watchers remain optimistic, seeing these challenges as opportunities for strategic partnerships and market adaptations.