Capital Research Global Investors Trims Uber Stake

Institutional investor reduces holdings in ride-sharing company

Mar. 10, 2026 at 11:49am by Ben Kaplan

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Capital Research Global Investors, a major institutional investor, has reduced its stake in Uber Technologies, Inc. by 8.1% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund still owns over 110 million shares, making it one of Uber's largest shareholders.

Why it matters

Uber's stock performance and investor sentiment are closely watched as the company continues to navigate the ride-sharing market and expand into new logistics services. Changes in ownership by major institutional investors can signal broader trends and influence the company's future direction.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Capital Research Global Investors sold 9.75 million Uber shares in the third quarter, reducing its total stake to 110.55 million shares. The firm remains one of Uber's largest shareholders, owning approximately 5.32% of the company's outstanding stock.

  • Capital Research Global Investors made the share sale in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Capital Research Global Investors

A major institutional investment firm that is one of Uber's largest shareholders.

Uber Technologies, Inc.

The ride-sharing and logistics company that operates a global platform connecting riders, drivers, couriers, restaurants and shippers.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The reduction in Capital Research Global Investors' Uber stake, while still maintaining a sizable position, suggests the firm may have concerns about the company's long-term growth prospects or valuation. This could foreshadow broader shifts in institutional investor sentiment around Uber as it navigates the competitive ride-sharing market and expands into new business lines.