BNP Paribas Sees Uber as AV Beneficiary with 56% Upside
Sep 29, 2026, 1:39 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A top-tier bank's aggressive target and favorable AV-metric assumptions can shift sentiment and multiple reassessment, especially if investors view Uber as a vehicle-levered beneficiary of cost declines. However, material adoption hinges on financing/licensing economics and execution over multiple quarters.
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BNP Paribas Equity Research views Uber as a major beneficiary of autonomous-vehicle adoption, with a $106 target implying about 56% upside. The note suggests robotaxi costs could fall to 42 cents per mile from roughly $1 today, though licensing and financing costs remain uncertain. Uber’s global scale and AV partnerships are highlighted as competitive advantages, with greater clarity on economics expected over the next four to ten quarters.
BNP Paribas sees Uber as AV beneficiary. Target price $106 implies ~56% upside.
Robotaxi costs could fall to 42 cents per mile. Current cost about $1/mile.
Build costs could be $150k per vehicle; Waymo $70k; Tesla $30k.
Uber's scale and AV partnerships cited as advantages; economics uncertain but progressing.
Investors expect clarity on AV economics over four to ten quarters.
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