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Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the us and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013 and public since 2019, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.

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JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintains Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $16 to $14.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Lyft, Lowers Price Target to $14

During the last three months, 23 analysts shared their evaluations of Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Lyft, revealing an average target of $17.24, a high estimate of $21.00, and a low estimate of $13.00. Experiencing a 10.07% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $19.17. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743706831_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Lyft among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Lyft. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lyft compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Lyft's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Lyft's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Lyft's Background</h2>
Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the us and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013 and public since 2019, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.
<h3>Financial Insights: Lyft</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Lyft's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 26.6%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Lyft's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.98%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lyft's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.68%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lyft's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.15%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Lyft's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.53, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Deep Dive Into Lyft Stock: Analyst Perspectives (23 Ratings)

BofA Securities analyst Michael McGovern downgraded&nbsp;&nbsp;Lyft, Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) rating to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYFT/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Underperform from Buy</a> and cut the price forecast to $10.50 from $17.50 on Thursday.
The stock is trading lower on Thursday. The rerating reflects the substantial autonomous vehicle risk, especially Waymo&#8217;s rapid expansion in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and the lack of scalable autonomous vehicle partnerships that are launching in the near-term for Lyft.
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McGovern noted Lyft&#8217;s long-term potential in the autonomous vehicle ecosystem, but given its still-nascent partnerships, the analyst lost confidence in the near-term upside.
Lyft is well positioned with 20 million users, growing 10%, plus solid ride frequency. Still, recent pricing headwinds likely impact margins, as data from Bloomberg Second Measure suggests that the average transaction value was still down in March.
McGovern initiated Lyft at Underperform in 2022 and upgraded to Buy post its 2024 Analyst Day on the expectation that Lyft could limit share loss and strengthen margins. The long-term margin outlook seemed conservative compared to Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>).
Results have been mixed, with recent bookings and margin softness suggesting growth may need to reaccelerate and incremental margins improve to meet the analyst day guide.
Lyft is more exposed to Waymo versus Uber, likely generating 20%+ of bookings in California, versus Uber at less than 10%.
McGovern noted that Waymo could launch rides to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this year or next, which would be a significant negative catalyst.
Waymo is also testing and launching other cities, but San Francisco and Los Angeles are significant for Lyft given its higher West Coast mix.
Waymo still only has 50% utilization, which could lend itself to expanded partnerships. However, with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) launching in Texas and California, autonomous vehicle competition could grow and drive additional pricing pressure.
For fiscal 2025, McGovern reduced bookings by 2% on lower Bookings per Ride. The analyst projected $491 million for EBITDA versus $547 million prior (now below Street at $501 million in fiscal 2025 EBITDA).
Price Action: LYFT stock is down 11.10% at $11.51 at the last check on Thursday.
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Lyft Stock Downgraded On Autonomous Vehicle Risk From Waymo, Tesla Competition

Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski maintains Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $14 to $13.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Lyft, Lowers Price Target to $13

Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson reiterates Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) from Sector Weight to Sector Weight.

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Keybanc Reiterates Sector Weight on Lyftto Sector Weight

Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday following reports that activist investor Engine Capital has taken a stake in the company and is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYFT/analyst-ratings">pushing for a strategic review</a>.
What To Know: According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-25/engine-capital-said-to-push-for-strategic-review-of-lyft">Bloomberg</a>, the investment firm has acquired about a 1% stake, valued at approximately $50 million and has been engaging with Lyft management to express concerns over the company's stock performance, strategic direction, and corporate governance.
Engine Capital is urging Lyft to conduct a strategic review, improve capital allocation, and eliminate its dual-class share structure, which currently gives co-founders disproportionate control. Initial reports mistakenly suggested Engine Capital's stake was $500 million, but that figure has since been corrected.
Lyft has struggled over the past year, with its stock losing more than a third of its value, leaving the company with a market capitalization of around $5.4 billion. Investors remain skeptical about the long-term viability of Lyft's business model, particularly as autonomous vehicle technology advances. Unlike its chief competitor, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), which has a global footprint and diversified revenue streams, Lyft operates solely in the US and Canada, making it more vulnerable to domestic competition and shifts in the transportation industry.
Lyft has not yet commented on the reports and Engine Capital has declined to provide further details. 
LYFT Price Action: Lyft shares were up 2.29% at $12.50 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Lyft Shares Are Up Today: What's Going On?

Lyft shares are trading higher after a report suggested Engine Capital took a $50 million position in the company. BZ NOTE: Initial reports suggested the stake was $500 million, but this has since been corrected.

UPDATE: CNBC Says Engine Capital Builds Roughly $50M Stake In Lyft; Correcting Earlier Reports Of A $500M Stake

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Watching Lyft; Shares See Spike To The Upside, Traders Circulate Activist investor Engine Capital Has Reportedly Taken A $50M Position In Lyft And Is Pushing For A Broader Review Of The Company's Direction; The Firm Is Said To Have Suggested Adding Multiple Directors To Lyft's Board As Part Of Its Push For Change

Watching Lyft; Shares See Spike To The Upside, Engine Capital Said To Build Stake In Co

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) from Hold to Hold.

Needham Reiterates Hold on Lyftto Hold

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Lyft. Our analysis of options history for Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 66% of traders were bullish, while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $159,308, and 6 were calls, valued at $324,679.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $8.0 to $16.0 for Lyft during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lyft's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Lyft's whale activity within a strike price range from $8.0 to $16.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lyft 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742493707_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$98.6K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$63.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>923</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>923</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Lyft</h3>
Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the us and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013 and public since 2019, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Lyft, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Lyft</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,872,405, the price of LYFT is down by -0.17%, reaching $11.7.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Lyft</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $20.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $21. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Loop Capital continues to hold a Buy rating for Lyft, targeting a price of $20. 
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Loop Capital analyst Rob Sanderson maintains Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $23 to $20.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Lyft, Lowers Price Target to $20

21 analysts have shared their evaluations of Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Lyft, presenting an average target of $17.31, a high estimate of $21.00, and a low estimate of $14.00. Highlighting a 10.03% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $19.24. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742241672_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Lyft. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Lyft. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lyft compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Lyft's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Lyft's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Lyft's Background</h2>
Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the us and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013 and public since 2019, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Lyft's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Lyft's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 26.6%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Lyft's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.98%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lyft's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.68% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lyft's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.15%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Lyft's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.53, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Lyft Stock

RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson reiterates Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $21 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Lyft, Maintains $21 Price Target

Lyft's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NYSE">LYFT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 43.25 million shares sold short, which is 12.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.05 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Lyft Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741809694_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lyft has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lyft's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lyft's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.56%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Sometimes, you look at a wildly successful company, and it just clicks—of course, it works, and of course, it made millions. But hindsight is always 20/20. The real challenge? Spotting that golden opportunity when it's just an idea on paper and your own money is at stake.
Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43885487/billionaire-mark-cuban-said-the-first-step-to-getting-rich-is-giving-things-up-drink-water-eat-mac-and-cheese-and-save-every-penny">has built a fortune</a> on his ability to see potential early. He became a billionaire after selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion in 1999, later parlaying that wealth into everything from owning the Dallas Mavericks to becoming a fan-favorite investor on "Shark Tank." But even billionaires don't bat a thousand.
For Cuban, one of his biggest financial missteps was passing on an early investment in Uber (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) —a decision that cost him billions.
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Back in 2009, Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick approached Cuban with a chance to invest in the then-fledgling ride-sharing startup. The valuation? $10 million.
"Just think: If I would've given him $250,000 on a [$10 million] valuation, it'd be billions," Cuban said during an <a href="https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/hart-to-heart/6188944115208130112/seasons/3/episodes/mark-cuban-episode-6/5acb7c01-0eff-33d1-8121-c542ab5bacb8">appearance on Kevin Hart's "Hart to Heart</a>."
And he's not wrong. If Cuban had invested $250,000 for a 2.5% stake in Uber at a $10 million valuation, that stake would have been worth $2.05 billion when Uber went public in May 2019 at an $82 billion valuation.
That means Cuban missed out on a 819,900% return. Now, nearly six years later it's even more of a sting.&nbsp;
His shares would be worth $4.12 billion today, based on Uber's $165 billion market capitalization as of this month 2025.
The return on investment would be approximately 1,647,900%.&nbsp;
"I mean, I've done OK. But, still," said Cuban, whose net worth sits at an estimated $5.7 billion.
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Cuban wasn't a stranger to Kalanick at the time. In 2005, he had invested $1.7 million in Kalanick's previous venture, Red Swoosh, a peer-to-peer networking startup. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/19/mark-cuban-passed-on-uber-stake-that-would-be-worth-2point3-billion-now.html">According to&nbsp; CNBC in 2023</a>, that bet paid off—when Kalanick sold the company to Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>) in 2007 for $18.7 million, Cuban saw a small but profitable return.
So when Kalanick pitched Uber, Cuban was intrigued.
"He comes to me, like, first off [and says]: ‘I've got this thing. It's going to replace taxi cabs&#8230;'" Cuban recalled. "I was like, ‘I love it.'"
But then came the valuation.
Cuban balked at the $10 million price tag. "I said, ‘I'll do it at [a] $5 million valuation&#8230;' for Uber!" he told CNBC.
That counteroffer didn't go over well. "[Kalanick] never came back to me. He got somebody else. Whoops," Cuban admitted.
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Even Kevin Hart Missed Out
Turns out, Cuban wasn't the only one who failed to see Uber's potential. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43496334/sounds-like-murderville-both-mark-cuban-and-kevin-hart-passed-on-a-startup-that-grew-into-a-giant-leaving-them-regretting-it">Hart also had a shot</a> at investing but turned it down for an even simpler reason—it just sounded ridiculous.
Hart recalled that Uber investor and music manager Troy Carter tried to get him in early, but the idea of sharing a ride with strangers seemed absurd. "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43496334/sounds-like-murderville-both-mark-cuban-and-kevin-hart-passed-on-a-startup-that-grew-into-a-giant-leaving-them-regretting-it">Sounds like Murderville</a>," he said.
That skepticism cost him—big time. Hart estimated that his would-be investment of up to $75,000 could have netted him "$100-plus million" if he had jumped in.
Learning From the Mistake
Cuban didn't just turn down Uber—he also warned Kalanick about the roadblocks ahead. He correctly predicted that the company would face regulatory nightmares and resistance from taxi commissions trying to shut it down.
But missing out on Uber taught him a lesson: sometimes, gut instinct and early adoption matter more than haggling over valuation. And this time, he wasn't going to let an opportunity pass him by.
Cuban on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3lijrc2clvs2q">shared on BlueSky</a> on Feb. 19 that he found his latest investment, Fetii, through an unexpected source—his daughter. "My daughter used Fetii nonstop with her friends and raved about it," Cuban said. "She told me I should invest. So I reached out to Matthew, and the more I heard about it, the more I liked it." Matthew is Fetti's co-founder and CEO.&nbsp;
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Fetii, a Texas-based group rideshare startup, is tackling a problem that Uber and Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) have never solved—how to transport large groups efficiently without the hassle of splitting into multiple cars. The company, founded in 2020, has already expanded to 68 cities across six states and moves over 200,000 passengers per month. Its seamless <a href="https://media.hubtas.com/2025/02/19/mark-cuban-invests-in-fetii-the-group-rideshare-app-solving-uber-and-lyfts-biggest-flaw-after-his-daughter-raved-about-it-she-told-me-i-should-invest/">QR code-based payment system</a> and $5-per-person fare structure have made it a favorite among college students.
Cuban's $7.35 million investment in Fetii, alongside Y Combinator and Goodwater Capital, proves he's serious about not making the same mistake twice.
At SXSW in 2017, he made it clear: "If you really believe and you really have something that you think is going to disrupt the world, bring it to me," he said. "I won't make the same mistake twice."
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