Rideshare giant Lyft is offering users the ability to lock in ride prices, a feature aimed at helping them avoid surge pricing. It'll cost subscribers $2.99 per month, and the company said that it could save riders $40 per month in savings. The price lock feature is catered to help people who make the same commute at roughly the same time every day, according to Lyft. LYFT CEO SAYS GOVERNMENT SHOULDN'T BE INVOLVED IN RIDE-SHARE PRICE SETTING In its latest earnings call, CEO David Risher said that the latest ...

The Good Brigade The last fev months have been a very burnpy ride for shareholders of ridesharing company Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT). Baek in February of this year, I finally upgraded the stock from a 'hold' to a 'buy'. This came immediately after shares took a dive following the announcement of results covering the final quarter of the 2023 fiscal year. Unfortunately, since then, shares are down another 29.4% while the S&P 500 is up by 10.8%. As disappointing as this is, one of the great things about the business ...

The road to profitable growth could make this rideshare giant a big winner. It's been a bit over five years since Lyft (LYFT -1.69%) had its initial public offering. Unfortunately, the stock has disappointed investors, trending lower over the last several years. The rideshare giant hasn't quite been able to live up to high-growth expectations, falling behind competitors in a volatile macroeconomic environment. That being said, there are several reasons to believe this bumpy ride could still steer toward a m ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Lyft (LYFT) . Shares have added about 11.7% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Lyft due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Earnings Beat at Lyft in Q2 Lyft reported second-quarter 2024 e ...

Shares of ride-hailing company Lyft (LYFT) have not had a good time on the bourses of late, plunging 37.7% over the past six months. The disappointing price performance resulted in LYFT underperforming its industry as well as rival Uber Technologies (UBER) in the same timeframe. Six-Month Price Comparison Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Currently trading at $11.25, the stock rebounded 27% from its 52-week low of $8.85. However, it still reflects a discount of 85% from its 52-week high of $20.82 reac ...

Can Lyft's shares reverse course? Lyft (LYFT 1.94%) has been a publicly traded stock since March 2019. The company sold 32.5 million shares at $72, raising about $2.3 billion from its initial public offering (IPO). Initially, the ride-hailing business planned on selling about 30.8 million shares at a price range between $62 and $68. But the share price quickly went south after they began trading. If you decided to invest in Lyft three years ago, how much money would you have now? Shareholders lost money Thr ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, The ...

Key Takeaways Lyft said Wednesday that it is planning to restructure its bike and scooter rental program, which could lead to a reduction of about 1% to the company's total headcount. The ridesharing company said the changes will result in a charge of about $34 million to $46 million, primarily for the third quarter. These changes could boost the company's financials by roughly $20 million in 2025. Last month, Lyft reported a profitable quarter for the first time in its history as a public company. Lyft (LY ...

Rideshare operator Lyft Inc. NASDAQ: LYFT finally made good on its path to profitability, scoring its first-ever GAAP profitable quarter. Unfortunately, the good news was overshadowed by its soft forward guidance, which sent shares tumbling 17% following its second-quarter 2024 earnings release. ▼ Lyft Today LYFT Lyft $11.69 +0.02 (+0.17%) 52-Week Range $8.85 $20.82 Price Target $15.87 Add to Watchlist However, the market knows when it sees a bargain, and buyers sweep in quickly, driving shares back to wher ...

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