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Lyft, Inc. (LYFT)

Listed on NASDAQ • Technology / Software - Application
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Overview

Lyft, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for on-demand ridesharing in the United States and Canada. The company operates multimodal transportation networks that offer riders personalized and on-demand access to various mobility options. It provides Ridesharing Marketplace, which connects drivers with riders; Express Drive, a flexible car rentals program for drivers; Lyft Rentals that provides vehicles for long-distance trips; and a network of shared bikes and scooters in various cities to address the needs of riders for short trips. The company also integrates third-party public transit data into the Lyft app to offer riders various transportation options. In addition, it offers access to autonomous vehicles; centralized tools and enterprise transportation solutions, such as concierge transportation solutions for organizations; Lyft Pink subscription plans; Lyft Pass commuter programs; first-mile and last-mile services; and university safe rides programs. The company was formerly known as Zimride, Inc. and changed its name to Lyft, Inc. in April 2013. Lyft, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Key Information

Symbol: LYFT
CEO: John David Risher
Exchange: NASDAQ
CIK: 0001759509
SEC Filings: View SEC →

Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Price
20.08
Change
0.66
Change %
3.40%
Open
19.5
Previous Close
19.42
High
20.43
Low
19.5
Volume
22,294,971
Market Cap
8,161,345,536
EV/EBITDA
44.81

Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Shares Outstanding
406,441,506
FloatShares
346,336,936
Float Ratio
85.21%
Shares Short
63,493,609
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
15.76%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
2.81 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
4.00%
Held Percent Institutions
94.77%

Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)

Earnings
Earnings Date 2025-11-05
Earnings Call 2025-11-05
Avg EPS Estimate 0.3057
Low EPS Estimate 0.19
High EPS Estimate 0.43
Revenue
Avg Revenue Forecast 1,698,378,670
Low Revenue Forecast 1,548,038,710
High Revenue Forecast 1,783,203,000

LYFT Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability

Field Value Description
Cash Holdings$1,792,163,968Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
Quick Ratio0.549The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe.
Current Ratio0.704The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity.
Total Debt$809,225,024Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden.

LYFT Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability

Field Value Description
EBITDA$85,224,000EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations.
Operating Cash Flow$1,048,320,000Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability.
Free Cash Flow$969,000,512Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment.
Gross Margin34.96%Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability.
Operating Margin0.15%Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs.
Profit Margin1.51%Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability.

LYFT Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability

Field Value Description
Debt/Equity Ratio110.45%Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure.
Total Debt$809,225,024Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability.

LYFT Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion

Field Value Description
Revenue Growth (YoY)10.60%Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion.
Earnings Growth (YoY)866.20%Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability.

Financial Data for LYFT (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)

Field Value Description
Current Price$20.08Latest stock trading price
Price Target (High)$30Analyst highest expected price
Price Target (Low)$10Analyst lowest expected price
Price Target (Average)$20.18Average target price across analysts
Price Target (Median)$20.25Median of target prices
Average Rating Score2.6Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell)
Consensus RecommendationholdConsensus rating
Analyst Coverage Count38Number of analysts providing estimates
Cash Holdings$1,792,163,968Total cash held by the company
Cash per Share$4.41Cash value per outstanding share
Total Debt$809,225,024Company's total debt
Quick Ratio0.549Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory)
Current Ratio0.704Overall short-term liquidity
Debt/Equity Ratio110.45%Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity
EBITDA$85,224,000Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization
Total Revenue$6,111,324,160Total company revenue
Revenue per Share$14.671Total revenue divided by shares outstanding
Gross Profit34.96%Revenue minus cost of goods sold
Return on Assets-0.57%Net income / Total assets
Return on Equity14.07%Net income / Shareholder equity
Earnings Growth (YoY)866.20%Year-over-year EPS growth
Revenue Growth (YoY)10.60%Year-over-year revenue growth
Gross Margin34.96%Gross profit / Total revenue
EBITDA Margin1.40%EBITDA / Revenue
Operating Margin0.15%Operating income / Revenue
Profit Margin1.51%Net income / Revenue
Free Cash Flow$969,000,512Cash left after capital expenditures
Operating Cash Flow$1,048,320,000Cash from core business operations
CurrencyUSDReported in US dollars
Last Updated2025-11-05Data source from Yahoo