If You’d Invested $10,000 in Uber 5 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

Uber's wild ride: From pandemic collapse to profitability push—here's what that $10k would look like now.

The numbers don't lie—even if your broker's excuses do.

Five years of regulatory battles, driver disputes, and enough volatility to make a crypto trader blush. Uber's stock chart tells a story of survival, not just speculation.

That initial investment? Let's just say it's been through more twists than a Friday night surge ride.

Remember: traditional markets move at glacial speed compared to crypto—but sometimes slow and steady wins the race. Or in Uber's case, sometimes it just avoids crashing.

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Driving in the fast lane

After the pandemic hit, Uber's business, at least on the mobility side, was decimated. Its delivery operations picked up the slack. Since then, however, the company has been thriving, and investors have reaped the rewards.

In the past five years, Uber shares have soared 174% (as of Sept. 5). Had you bought $10,000 worth of stock in early September 2020, you'd be staring at a position valued at $27,400 today. This gain comes even though Uber trades 7% below its all-time high from July.

Business is booming

In the latest quarter (Q2 2025 ended June 30), Uber reported gross bookings of $46.8 billion. This figure was up a remarkable 359% compared to exactly five years before. The company's user base has also expanded significantly. Unsurprisingly, these trends have lifted revenue and operating income to new heights.

Even after such a stellar performance, the shares don't look expensive, as they trade at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 23.5. Investors should consider buying the stock, although it's best to set realistic expectations. Don't anticipate another 174% gain between now and 2030.