Uber Stock Is 20% Off Its All-Time High, While the S&P 500 Index Is Up 14% Since Then: Here's Why the Market's Bearish View Is Wrong.

Uber shares have fallen 20% from their all-time high while the S&P 500 has risen 14%, driven by investor concerns about autonomous vehicle technology disrupting its business model. However, the author argues this bearish view is unwarranted, citing Uber's strong financial performance (24% gross bookings growth, 13.3% operating margin), massive user base of 208 million monthly active users, powerful network effects, and strategic partnerships with AV companies. The author contends that a hybrid model of human drivers and self-driving vehicles will likely coexist, and Uber's matching technology and geographic diversification position it well to compete.