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Grab Holdings Faces Hurdles, But Upside Potential Is Hard to IgnoreAuthored by Thomas Hughes. Article Published: 5/6/2026. 
Key Points
- Grab Holdings is on track to unlock value as it expands and improves profitability with scale.
- Buybacks highlight management's confidence in the outlook.
- Indonesian regulation changes have a limited impact on the business.
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Grab Holdings’ (NASDAQ: GRAB) biggest hurdle this year is investor perception. On the one hand, its business in Indonesia is being pressured by regulatory changes. On the other, the back-and-forth negotiations with GoTo have the market on edge. In the first case, a cap on commissions in Grab’s largest market is forcing a business reset. In the second, Grab stands to benefit either way. A merger would create a ride-hailing giant, but it would also face significant hurdles, including the possibility of divestitures. The combined company would control approximately 90% of Indonesia’s ride-sharing market, which appears unlikely given the government’s concerns. Regulators are focused on the impact on drivers, which could be substantial.
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If no deal is reached, Grab will be left to focus on what it does best: expanding its ecosystem of drivers, vehicles, merchants, and services. In that scenario, there is value to be unlocked, and valuation metrics suggest the upside potential runs into the high triple digits. The impact of Indonesia’s regulatory change will be felt, but executives say it should be minimal, affecting only a small portion of the company’s overall business, if at all. At present, two-wheel transportation, including motorbikes, is the primary target of the regulation, and those services account for less than 6% of Grab’s total volume. The caveat is that capping commissions effectively raises driver pay and may reduce the need for incentives. Even so, the impact should be limited and likely short-lived. Grab Trades at Rock Bottom PricingGrab stock is not cheap today, trading at nearly 40X its current-year earnings forecast, but it is deeply undervalued relative to forward estimates. Reliable forecasts put the stock at only 18X earnings by 2028, with the potential for that multiple to fall into the low single digits by mid-2035. Time is the main barrier, but the recent Q1 2026 results indicate the company is on track to meet its goals. Assuming Grab grows in line with its outlook and reaches a 22X valuation in 2035, in line with the broad market average, the stock would be worth more than $30 per share based on forward earnings, representing about 1,000% upside from current levels. Analysts' trends reflect optimism for Grab Holdings’ long-term potential. MarketBeat tracks eight analysts who rate the stock a consensus Moderate Buy, with an 87.5% buy-side bias and steady coverage over the past year. The sole outlier is Weiss Ratings, which rates the stock Sell. Beyond that, price targets are also robust, indicating more than 70% upside at the consensus, including the first post-earnings revision tracked by MarketBeat. That includes a $6 target, which implies roughly 60% upside and would be enough to put the stock near long-term highs. Institutional activity is also noteworthy. Institutions own more than 55% of the stock, have accumulated shares for more than two years, and increased activity sequentially in 2025 and again in Q1. Early Q2 institutional activity shows some slowing, but the tone remains bullish, underscoring the value on offer. The likely outcome is that institutions will continue to accumulate shares, which should help limit downside risk in 2026. The chart price action suggests a bottom may be forming. Support is evident near $3.50, aligning with the lows set in 2025 and echoed by the indicators. MACD momentum and stochastic oscillators indicate the market is in the midst of a shift; the question is whether that shift is from a downtrend to a range-bound phase or to a rebound. 
Grab Holdings’ Business Is Booming, Hurdles or NotGrab Holdings’ business is thriving. Q1 revenue grew 24% to $955 million, outpacing the consensus by nearly 400 basis points, driven by strength in on-demand and financial services. Deliveries revenue grew 22% on a 24% increase in gross merchandise volume, underpinned by a 7% increase in volume per user. Mobility was also strong, up 19%, as was the financial segment, which increased by more than 100%. Margin expansion was a standout. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 46%, providing evidence of improving profitability at scale. Improving profitability was also reflected in free cash flow, which grew to $489 million on a trailing 12-month basis, up 68% from the prior quarter, and is expected to remain strong through year-end. Guidance was left unchanged, with revenue expected to grow in the low-20% range and adjusted EBITDA to increase by approximately 42%. Management’s confidence in the outlook is reflected in its capital return program. The company initiated an accelerated share repurchase earlier this year and is on track to return as much as $400 million to investors by year-end. Grab’s biggest risk is competition, but it is handling that challenge well. |
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