Where Uber publishes its financial reports and investor documents

Uber publishes its financial reports, earnings calls, and shareholder documents on its investor relations website at investor.uber.com. This is the official place where the company posts quarterly earnings reports, annual 10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), proxy statements, and press releases about company performance.

You do not need to be a shareholder to read these documents — they are public. Anyone can visit the site and read SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and presentations without creating an account or paying a fee. The documents are organized by year and quarter, so you can find reports from any period Uber has been public.

If you own Uber stock through a brokerage account, your broker may also display some of this information in your account dashboard, but the investor relations website is the complete and official source.

Key Takeaways

  • Uber's investor relations website at investor.uber.com is where the company posts all SEC filings, earnings reports, and shareholder documents for free public access.
  • Quarterly earnings reports (10-Q filings) and annual reports (10-K filings) show revenue, expenses, and losses or profits for each period.
  • Earnings call transcripts let you read what company executives said about results and answer questions from analysts.
  • Proxy statements tell shareholders what votes are coming up and how much executives are paid.
  • The SEC's EDGAR database is another way to find the same documents if you prefer searching there instead.

Understanding quarterly and annual financial reports

Uber files two main types of financial reports with the SEC. A 10-Q is a quarterly report filed within 45 days after the end of each three-month period. It shows revenue from rides and food delivery, operating expenses, and whether the company made or lost money that quarter. The 10-Q is shorter and less detailed than the annual report.

A 10-K is the annual report filed within 60 days after the end of the calendar year. It covers the full year, includes more detail about risks the company faces, describes how the business works, and lists major customers and competitors. The 10-K is the most complete picture of Uber's financial health and business strategy.

Both documents use standard accounting formats set by the SEC, so the layout and sections are similar across all companies. If you have read one company's 10-Q, you will recognize the structure of Uber's. The documents are dense and technical, but the first section of each report (called "Item 1" or "Business") explains what Uber does in plainer language than the financial tables.

How to read earnings call transcripts

After Uber reports quarterly results, company executives hold an earnings call where they discuss the results and answer questions from stock analysts. Uber publishes a transcript of this call on its investor relations website, usually within a day or two of the call itself.

The transcript shows what the CEO and Chief Financial Officer said about the quarter — what went well, what was challenging, and what they expect ahead. Then it shows the questions analysts asked and the executives' answers. This is often easier to understand than the 10-Q because executives speak in sentences rather than accounting jargon, though they still use financial terms.

You can search the transcript for keywords like "competition," "regulation," or "international" to find what executives said about topics you care about. The transcript also shows the date and time of the call, so you can tell how recent the information is.

What proxy statements tell you about shareholder votes and executive pay

A proxy statement (also called a DEF 14A) is filed before Uber's annual shareholder meeting. It tells shareholders what votes are coming up — usually votes on the board of directors, approval of the auditor, and sometimes votes on executive pay or other company policies.

The proxy statement also discloses how much the CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and other top executives are paid. It breaks down salary, bonus, stock awards, and other compensation. This section is called "Executive Compensation" and is often one of the longest parts of the proxy because SEC rules require detailed disclosure.

If you own Uber stock, you receive a proxy statement before the annual meeting and can vote on these matters. If you do not own stock, you can still read the proxy on the investor relations website to see what votes happened and how much executives earned.

How to find documents on the SEC's EDGAR database

The SEC maintains a free database called EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Online Real-time) where all public companies must file their documents. You can search EDGAR directly at sec.gov/edgar instead of going through Uber's investor relations website.

To find Uber's filings on EDGAR, search for "Uber Technologies" or the company's ticker symbol "UBER." The search results show all filings in reverse chronological order — newest first. You can filter by document type (10-K, 10-Q, proxy statement, etc.) to find what you need.

EDGAR's interface is less polished than Uber's investor relations website, but it is useful if you want to compare Uber's filings side-by-side with another company's, or if you prefer the SEC's search tools. Both sources show the exact same documents.

What press releases and investor presentations cover

Uber posts press releases on its investor relations website whenever it announces major news — new markets, acquisitions, partnerships, or quarterly results. These are shorter and more promotional than SEC filings, but they highlight what the company thinks is important.

The company also publishes investor presentations, often as slide decks, that summarize key financial metrics and business strategy. These presentations are sometimes shown at investor conferences or posted after earnings calls. They use charts and simpler language than the 10-K, making them a good starting point if you are new to reading Uber's financials.

Press releases and presentations are not filed with the SEC and are not legally required to be complete or balanced — they reflect what Uber wants to emphasize. For a full picture, read them alongside the 10-K or 10-Q.

How often Uber reports and when to expect filings

Uber reports earnings four times per year, once for each quarter. The company typically reports in late April (Q1), late July (Q2), late October (Q3), and late January or early February (Q4 and full year). These dates shift slightly year to year depending on when the quarter ends and how quickly the company closes its books.

The 10-Q for each quarter is filed within 45 days of quarter-end, and the annual 10-K is filed within 60 days of year-end. The investor relations website shows a financial calendar that lists the expected dates for upcoming earnings announcements and filing important date, so you can plan when to check for new reports.

If you want to be notified when Uber files new documents, you can set up email alerts on the SEC's EDGAR system or subscribe to Uber's investor relations email list through the investor.uber.com website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to own Uber stock to read these investor documents?

No. All SEC filings and documents on Uber's investor relations website are public and free to read. You do not need to own stock, create an account, or pay any fee. Anyone can visit investor.uber.com or the SEC's EDGAR database and read the documents.

What is the difference between a 10-Q and a 10-K?

A 10-Q is a quarterly report filed three times per year (for Q1, Q2, and Q3) and covers three months of results. A 10-K is an annual report filed once per year and covers the full 12 months. The 10-K is longer and more detailed, including risk factors and a full business description. The 10-Q is shorter but follows the same format.

Where can I find how much Uber's CEO makes?

Executive compensation is disclosed in the proxy statement (DEF 14A), filed once per year before the shareholder meeting. Search for "Executive Compensation" in the proxy to find salary, bonus, stock awards, and other pay for the CEO and other top executives. You can also find this information on Uber's investor relations website or on EDGAR.

Can I listen to the earnings call live, or only read the transcript?

Uber typically hosts the earnings call as a live audio webcast that you can listen to on the investor relations website. The webcast is usually available to listen to on-demand for several months after the call. A transcript is published separately, usually within a day or two, if you prefer to read rather than listen.

How do I know if Uber made money or lost money in a quarter?

Look at the "Consolidated Statements of Operations" table in the 10-Q or 10-K. This table shows total revenue, operating expenses, and net income or net loss for the period. If the net income line is positive, the company made money. If it is negative, the company lost money. The earnings press release also summarizes this in plain language.