Core Insights - Lyft Inc. reported disappointing second-quarter 2025 results, with both earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate, leading to a 0.7% decline in stock price since the earnings release on August 6 [1] Financial Performance - Quarterly earnings per share, excluding non-recurring items, were 25 cents, underperforming the consensus estimate by 7.4% but improving 4.2% year-over-year [2] - Revenues totaled $1.59 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.5% but increasing 10.6% year-over-year [2] - Gross bookings for the quarter were $4.5 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12% [2] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $129.4 million, up 26% from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 2.9%, compared to 2.6% in the prior-year quarter [3] Balance Sheet and Share Repurchase - At the end of the second quarter, Lyft had cash and cash equivalents of $913.85 million, up from $759.32 million at the end of December 2024 [4] - Long-term debt, net of the current portion, decreased to $526.5 million from $565.97 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024 [4] - Lyft repurchased 12.8 million shares for $200 million during the second quarter of 2025 [4] Q3 2025 Guidance - For the third quarter of 2025, Lyft anticipates mid-teens year-over-year growth in rides, driven by strong service levels and increased engagement [5] - Gross bookings are expected to grow by 13-17% year-over-year, reaching between $4.65 billion and $4.80 billion [5] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $125 million and $145 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin expected to range from 2.7% to 3% [5] Market Position - Lyft currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), indicating a less favorable outlook compared to other stocks [6]