Is Uber Stock A Buy Right Now, As It Tests A Key Support Level? Here's What Earnings, Charts Show

Uber Technologies (UBER) is a global company that is transforming the ride-sharing and meal delivery markets. After a much-hyped debut on May 10, 2019, Uber stock is one of the most watched IPO stocks today, but is Uber a buy right now in the current coronavirus stock market rally? 

Uber Stock Fundamental Analysis: Lack Of Profitability

Uber is in the midst of a dramatic turnaround, as the company fights to turn a profit. In 2018, Uber had earnings of 59 cents per share, but the profit was temporary. The company lost $5.04 a share in 2019, as the company continues to burn through cash. For 2020, the company is expected to lose $3.86 a share, according to IBD data.

On Nov. 5, Uber reported a loss of 62 cents per share, while sales fell 18% year over year to $3.13 billion.

According to the IBD Stock Checkup, Uber stock has a modest 73 out of a highest-possible 99 IBD Composite Rating. The Composite Rating — an easy way to identify top growth stocks — is a blend of key fundamental and technical metrics to help investors gauge a stock's strengths.

Uber News

On Nov. 4, Uber and rival Lyft (LYFT) won a huge battle, with California voters approving Proposition 22, a ballot measure that would preserve the business model of the ride-share companies.

Proposition 22 will roll back California's controversial AB5 labor law, which went into effect in January. The legislation mandates that companies reclassify many independent contractors as full-time employees.

But Prop. 22 would exempt ride-sharing and delivery companies from AB5. It would also establish pay requirements for drivers and other benefits such as sick leave and unemployment compensation.

"The underlying business models for Uber and Lyft were hanging in the balance if Prop. 22 did not pass in California to keep the contractor model," Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives wrote in a note to investors.

He added the vote was a "landmark victory" for Lyft and Uber stock, which derive a significant portion of their revenue from the Golden State. "This removes a significant overhang and dark cloud for the likes of Uber and Lyft," Ives wrote.

Is Uber Stock A Buy Or Sell Right Now?

Uber stock is well extended from a cup with handle's 38.62 buy point, so the stock isn't a buy right now. Shares are about 30% above the correct buy point in the current stock market rally.

The stock's relative strength line hit new highs during the breakout move, a sign of solid stock market outperformance.

Uber stock tumbled 1.7% Monday and is trying to find support at its 50-day support level.

Uber Stock Competitors: Lyft

Competitors include rival ride-sharing company Lyft. Lyft stock is about 20% above a cup with handle's 41.51 buy point following a Dec. 2 breakout.

Despite Uber's long-term potential and improving stock price, the company's current fundamentals leave a great deal to be desired for growth investors. Still, the stock's recent strength cannot be ignored.

For more leading stocks and stocks approaching correct buy points, check out these IBD Stock Lists, like the Stocks Near A Buy Zone. To see the current stock market trend, check out IBD's signature daily analysis, The Big Picture.

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Is Uber Stock A Buy Right Now, As It Tests A Key Support Level? Here's What Earnings, Charts Show

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