Read Why RBC Capital Slashed Price Targets Of Uber, Lyft

  • RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson slashed the price target on Uber Technologies Inc UBER to $50 from $65 (57% upside) but kept an Outperform
  • Erickson cut the price target on Lyft Inc LYFT to $50 from $53 (37% upside) and kept an Outperform
  • Erickson cited the findings from RBC's proprietary driver supply analysis that gave a relative advantage to Lyft while noting that the company's share gains found in the October study have likely decreased. 
  • Also Read: Uber Adds Surcharge To Help Drivers Bear Rising Gas PricesLyft, GrubHub Follow Uber, Boost Gig Driver Pay
  • Ride-hailing demand returned strong with the reopening and likely spring and summer travel inflection.
  • However, the supply trailed demand as the rising fuel costs made the value proposition less compelling. 
  • The driver supply has worsened for both players and could indicate rising driver incentive expense pressure and less margin upside potential.
  • Price Action: UBER shares traded lower by 4.45% at $31.88, LYFT lower by 5.62% at $36.45 on the last check Monday.
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