Uber Reports Strong Q2 2025 Earnings and Announces $20 Billion Stock Buyback
Uber Technologies, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding analyst expectations with an 18% year-over-year revenue increase to $12.65 billion and a net income of $1.36 billion. The company reported significant growth in both its Mobility and Delivery sectors, with mobility gross bookings reaching $23.76 billion (up 18% YoY) and delivery gross bookings at $21.73 billion (up 20% YoY). Trips surged 18% to 3.3 billion, supported by a 15% increase in monthly active platform consumers to 180 million.
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi highlighted the company’s ongoing platform strategy success, emphasizing new initiatives like Senior Accounts for easier ride management and safety-focused features to enhance user experience. Moreover, Uber’s collaboration with 20 autonomous vehicle partners continues to unlock potential, with a robotaxi service live in Austin, ahead of Tesla’s entry into autonomous ride-hailing.
Financially, Uber’s adjusted EBITDA rose by 35% to $2.12 billion, and the company reported $2.5 billion in free cash flow for the quarter. Uber also announced a new $20 billion stock buyback program, signaling confidence in its durable growth and profitability. The company expects third-quarter 2025 gross bookings between $48.25 billion and $49.75 billion, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 30% to 36%.
Uber’s share price has surged 48% in 2025, reflecting strong investor sentiment amid stable consumer demand and broadening product offerings. The company’s strategic focus on increased cross-platform activity, autonomous vehicle integration, and consumer safety positions it well for sustained growth.
Source: CNBC, Uber Investor Relations, The Economic Times
