Uber Stock Surges After Bill Ackman Reveals $2.3 Billion Stake
The hedge fund manager praised Uber's management transformation, calling the company undervalued despite recent earnings concerns.
- Bill Ackman disclosed that his hedge fund, Pershing Square, has acquired 30.3 million shares of Uber, valued at $2.3 billion.
- Uber's stock rose nearly 10% on Friday, reaching its highest level in three months, following Ackman's announcement.
- Ackman commended Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi for turning the company into a profitable, cash-generating business since taking over in 2017.
- The announcement comes days after Uber's Q4 earnings report, which showed a 20% revenue increase but fell short of profit expectations.
- Ackman described Uber as a high-quality business trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value, signaling long-term confidence in the company.