Uber Forecasts Weak Quarterly Profit Amid Massive Robotaxi Push

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Uber Technologies released its financial guidance for the current quarter, projecting adjusted earnings below Wall Street expectations. The ride-hailing and delivery corporation cited foreign exchange pressures trimming bookings growth alongside aggressive capital allocation plans directed at autonomous vehicles and corporate expansion. Uber shares fell approximately 3 percent in premarket trading following the announcement. For the third quarter, the company forecasted gross bookings between $58.25 billion and $60.25 billion, aligning closely with analyst predictions of $59.21 billion. However, adjusted earnings per share were projected at 84 cents to 88 cents, falling short of the 89 cents anticipated by analysts surveyed via LSEG data. Corporate spending and capital commitments have intensified as a core focus for investors. Last month, Uber announced a $14.8-billion acquisition agreement for Delivery Hero, funded through existing liquidity and debt. Additionally, management outlined plans on Wednesday to invest more than $10 billion in autonomous vehicles over the coming years without disclosing a rigid timeline. Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi noted that second-quarter operations benefited from broad-based global demand, including heavy travel volume linked to the FIFA World Cup tournament. More than 8 million tourists utilized Uber services within host cities during the sporting event. Total second-quarter revenue rose 12 percent year-over-year to $14.19 billion, narrowly missing consensus estimates of $14.24 billion. The nominal sales shortfall stemmed from an accounting change in Britain that lowered reported sales figures without altering underlying operational economics. Second-quarter gross bookings reached $58.02 billi