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Lyft Inc

LYFTNASDAQ

SectorInformation Technology

IndustrySoftware - Application

Beta (adjusted)1.55

Intrinsic Value $18.09median of 3 methodsbased on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $15.21Price as of 1 Oct 2026

UndervaluedIntrinsic value is 19% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $5.8B

Enterprise Value $5.7B

Shares Outstanding 387.9M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date4 Nov 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Lyft has successfully transitioned from a cash-burning survival story into a self-funded, disciplined mobility platform. With record trailing twelve-month free cash flow, robust double-digit growth in active riders, and strategic international acquisitions (Gett UK, FREENOW), the company is well-positioned to capture market share. Furthermore, its proactive approach to a hybrid autonomous vehicle (AV) future, highlighted by the upcoming Nashville Flexdrive AV launch, provides a strong long-term growth catalyst at an attractive relative valuation compared to its primary peer.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets36 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$14.50

Mean target$19.78

High · most bullish analyst$30.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$14.5010%

Intense competitive pressure from Uber forces Lyft to increase driver incentives and rider promotions, eroding margins. Delays or regulatory hurdles in the rollout of autonomous vehicle fleets limit long-term growth prospects and pressure the valuation multiple.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$19.7860%

Matches the consensus mean

Lyft maintains its stable duopoly position in North America, growing gross bookings at an 18-21% year-over-year pace. The company successfully integrates international acquisitions while maintaining strict cost discipline, leading to steady expansion of Adjusted EBITDA margins toward its 2027 targets.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$30.0030%

Accelerated adoption of premium ride modes and high-margin partnerships (e.g., United Airlines, DoorDash) drives operating leverage. Rapid scaling of AV partnerships (Waymo, Baidu, NVIDIA DRIVE) positions Lyft as the preferred neutral network operator, leading to significant margin expansion and market share gains.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong financial turnaround with record trailing twelve-month free cash flow of $1.12 billion as of Q1 2026.
Consistent double-digit operational growth, with Active Riders up 17% year-over-year to 28.3 million in Q1 2026.
Strategic international expansion and diversification through the acquisitions of Gett UK and FREENOW.
Active capital return program, highlighted by a record $300 million share repurchase in Q1 2026.

Key Investment Risks

Intense competitive dynamics in a duopoly market structure with Uber, potentially leading to pricing pressure.
Execution and integration risks associated with rapid international expansion and new technology platforms.
Regulatory and technological uncertainties surrounding the deployment and scaling of autonomous vehicles.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A significant decline in Active Rider growth or Gross Bookings below guided ranges.
Erosion of Adjusted EBITDA margins due to undisciplined incentive spending.
Major regulatory setbacks or delays in launching the Nashville Flexdrive AV operations.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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