Uber’s food delivery service Uber Eats has turned profitable for the first time, the company said on Wednesday, in an earnings report that revealed it may be bouncing back after a rough run during lockdown.
Shares rose 6.8% in after-hours trading after the company’s report showed $5.8bn in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021, beating estimates of $5.36bn. It said demand for its ride-hailing service was again approaching pre-pandemic levels.