NYSE$UBER
Uber Technologies Inc. · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Uber's performance was marked by substantial growth in Gross Bookings and revenue. The company reported a net income of $1.1 billion, driven by gains from equity investments, while working towards profitability.
Uber Technologies, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2021, revealing significant growth in Gross Bookings, which reached an all-time high, and a net income of $1.1 billion. The company invested in recovery efforts, particularly in driver availability, and is progressing towards Adjusted EBITDA profitability by Q4.
- Gross Bookings increased by 114% year-over-year to $21.9 billion.
- Revenue grew by 105% year-over-year to $3.929 billion.
- Net income attributable to Uber Technologies, Inc. was $1.1 billion, including gains from investments in Didi and Aurora.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $(509) million, representing a (2.3)% margin as a percentage of Gross Bookings.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Uber · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.93B
Revenue by segment
Uber · $3.49B total across 3 segments · Q1 2020
- Mobility$2.47B—70.8%
- Delivery$819M—23.5%
- Freight$199M—5.7%
Forward guidance
Uber anticipates continued growth and improved profitability. The company expects its Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q3 to improve to less than $100 million, with record Gross Bookings projected between $22 billion and $24 billion.
Tailwinds
- Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q3 is expected to improve to less than $100 million.
- Record Gross Bookings between $22 billion and $24 billion are expected in Q3.
- Investments in drivers have led to a significant increase in monthly active drivers and couriers in the US.
- Consumers engaging with both Mobility and Delivery now generate nearly half of the company's total Gross Bookings.
- Freight revenue accelerated to 65% YoY, reaching a $1.4 billion annualized run-rate.
Headwinds
- Mobility Take Rate and Adjusted EBITDA were impacted by elevated investments in reviving driver availability, particularly in the US.
- Mobility Adjusted EBITDA decreased $119 million QoQ.
- Corporate G&A and Platform R&D expenses increased due to higher headcount and external legal spend.
- GAAP cost of revenue increased $389 million QoQ and $1.18 billion YoY.
- Take Rate declined 280 bps QoQ, excluding the UK accrual, and declined 710 bps YoY.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.0%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
17 / 34 earnings
Positive
+22.7%
Q2 2022
Best reaction
-13.9%
Q2 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.1% | +4.3% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -7.2% | -5.2% | -3.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.3% | -7.8% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.2% | +1.3% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.8% | +2.6% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -7.6% | +12.7% | +9.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -7.8% | -6.6% | -9.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +12.1% | +17.2% | +21.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.5% | -6.3% | -1.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.6% | -1.9% | +11.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.8% | +7.1% | +26.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.1% | -8.6% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +15.6% | +15.3% | +17.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.8% | -4.2% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | +8.4% | +6.8% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +22.7% | +30.1% | +17.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.0% | -21.8% | -18.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.5% | -9.8% | -19.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.2% | -0.5% | -21.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.7% | +1.1% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -12.0% | -13.6% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.8% | +1.7% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.5% | +14.7% | +33.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.9% | -6.0% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +17.9% | +16.5% | +33.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.5% | -6.5% | -24.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +10.4% | +12.1% | -13.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -13.3% | -13.1% | -7.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -10.7% | -13.9% | -7.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -13.9% | -21.0% | -25.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.9% | -8.2% | -19.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +9.1% | +7.1% | +7.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +9.1% | +7.1% | +7.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.2% | +7.0% | +16.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2017 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2017 | — | — | — |
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