The second player in ride-hailing is mounting a comeback. But is the stock a buy today?The market counted out Lyft (LYFT -2.20%) for years, with investors favoring ridesharing leader Uber Technologies instead. Now, Lyft is beginning to mount a comeback, with its stock actually beating the returns of Uber year to date. Why? Lyft has begun to claw back some market share in the United States while at the same time it has flipped to generating positive free cash flow.On Sept. 17th, Lyft announced a new partners ...

Key Points Lyft is partnering with Waymo to bring ride-sharing vehicles to Nashville. The company has actually gained some ground on Uber in the United States. Lyft stock is not dirt cheap at this point, but it could still be a good buy today. 10 stocks we like better than Lyft › The market counted out Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) for years, with investors favoring ridesharing leader Uber Technologies instead. Now, Lyft is beginning to mount a comeback, with its stock actually beating the returns of Uber ...

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Key Takeaways LYFT shares soared 66.1% in a year, outpacing the Internet Services industry's 51.3% gain. Q2 2025 rides jumped 14% to 234.8M, while active riders climbed 10% to 26.1M, both record highs. A Waymo partnership positions LYFT for autonomous ride-hailing, boosting future growth prospects.Lyft’s (LYFT) robust operational performance is bolstering the company’s prospects. The company’s proactive initiative to maximize fleet utilization and expand rider access is also commendable. Due to these tailw ...

The companies are both doing well in the growing rideshare markets.Lyft (LYFT -0.09%) or Uber (UBER -0.02%)? That's the question millions of rideshare customers ask every weekend. They should also be asking is which stock is best for their portfolios.Historically, Uber has outpaced Lyft, with its stock generating a total return of 137% since going public compared to a 56% loss for Lyft. As the larger player with its hands in more sectors (such as food delivery), Uber has reigned supreme with its $200 billio ...

Management stated that at least half of Uber's future cash flow will go into share repurchases. This commitment is supported by a strong $20 billion buyback authorization. The remaining half will be used to expand the company's AV ecosystem. Uber’s push into autonomous vehicles could be a game-changer. Recent Waymo deployments in Austin and Atlanta have shown promise, with AVs completing more trips per day than 99% of human drivers.Uber is also tapping artificial intelligence (AI) to deepen engagement. Anot ...

Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT ) shares rose more than 20% in the previous week and are up more than 40% for the month after the company announced a partnership with Google’s ( GOOG ) (I am an active trader in stocks, FX, crypto, and commodities with over 15 years of market experience. I hold a master's degree in finance and mix microeconomic studies of company financials with a big-picture macroeconomic view.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of LYFT either through stock owne ...

Lyft (LYFT) shares have been on a tear, recently climbing above $22 after the company unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Waymo to bring fully autonomous ride-hailing services to Nashville by 2026. The stock jumped 25% on the announcement, while rival Uber (UBER) slipped, signaling investor enthusiasm for Lyft’s positioning in the autonomous mobility race. The deal leverages Lyft’s Flexdrive unit for fleet management, combining Waymo’s driverless technology with Lyft’s operational expertise. About ...

Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) is stepping into the autonomous vehicle (AV) spotlight with its first partnership with Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo, aiming for profitable rides from day one while challenging Uber’s (NYSE:UBER) dominance and positioning itself for accelerated growth. Benchmark analyst Daniel L. Kurnos maintained Lyft with a Buy and raised the price forecast from $20 to $26. Kurnos argued that the company’s first partnership with Waymo marks a breakthrough in the rideshare and autono ...

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