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Uber’s Q2 Earnings: Revving Up But Missing The High Gear

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
August 1, 2023
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Uber, the ride-hailing giant, recently released its second-quarter results, and the market’s reaction was less than enthusiastic. The stock dipped over 5% as revenue missed analysts’ expectations, but there were still some bright spots worth celebrating.

Compared to the same quarter last year, Uber’s revenue increased 14% in the second quarter. In contrast to the significant net loss of $2.6 billion in the same quarter the year before, the company posted net gain of $394 million. However, it is important to note that this result also includes a $386 million net gain from Uber’s stock investment revaluations. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi celebrated two key milestones that were reached during the quarter, despite this.

Khosrowshahi triumphantly announced that Uber produced its first GAAP operating profit and had its first quarter of free cash flow exceeding $1 billion. These incredible accomplishments were made possible through methodical execution, a record-breaking audience, and active participation with the platform’s offerings.

Khosrowshahi stressed that the business intends to maintain this profitability trend in an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, with the goal of turning a profit every quarter going forward.

The quarter also saw the departure announcement of CFO Nelson Chai, who will be stepping down in January 2024. Chai, a key figure in Uber’s financial journey since 2018, played a pivotal role in the company’s successful public listing in 2019. Uber is currently on the lookout for a worthy successor to fill his shoes.

Despite the revenue miss, Uber reported a substantial 152% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA, reaching an impressive $916 million. Gross bookings during the period amounted to a staggering $33.6 billion, a 16% increase compared to last year.

Looking ahead to the third quarter of 2023, Uber projects gross bookings between $34 billion and $35 billion, along with adjusted EBITDA in the range of $975 million to $1.025 billion. Both forecasts outshine analysts’ expectations, setting the company on an optimistic path.

Breaking down the revenue by segment, Uber’s mobility business generated $4.89 billion, while delivery brought in $3.06 billion. On the other hand, the freight division reported $1.28 billion in sales, a slight dip from the $1.83 billion figure from the previous year. Khosrowshahi acknowledged that freight has been a challenging spot for Uber due to consumers spending more on services than on shipping goods. Nevertheless, the company is strategically adjusting its costs for freight while capitalizing on the growth in mobility and delivery businesses, where customers continue to show strong support.

On the customer front, Uber’s monthly active platform users reached an impressive 137 million, growing 12% year over year. During the quarter, there were a staggering 2.3 billion trips completed on the platform, a remarkable 22% surge compared to last year.

Uber may not have met sales targets, but the company’s overall performance indicates forward movement. Uber is confidently navigating the road ahead and is well-positioned to steer through the shifting landscape of the ride-hailing sector thanks to record-breaking achievements and a focus on profitability. Uber’s continuing expansion and adjustment to shifting consumer behavior will be essential for long-term success as the world enters a post-pandemic period.

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