LYFTTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 45 Wall Street analysts covering Lyft, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $19 — +24.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Lyft, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (99): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (16): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LYFT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Initiates | Sector Perform | $17 |
| 1 Sept 2026 | Rosenblatt | Initiates | Neutral | $19 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | $15 → $16 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Roth Capital | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Roth Capital | Reiterates | Buy | $23 → $25 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | $14 → $17 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $18 → $19 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Overweight | $20 → $21 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $18 → $20 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $16 → $17 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $18 → $19 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $17 → $18 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LYFT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Lyft, Inc. returned −16.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 69% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Lyft, Inc. has a market value of $5.8B and an enterprise value of $5.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.8B. The latest quarter grew 16.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $2.9B, a 42.3% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B.
Lyft, Inc. spent $700.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 2.2×; forward P/E: 7.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Lyft, Inc. employs 3,913 people — $1.7M of revenue per employee.
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Lyft shares closed at $15.32 in the most recent trading day, up 2% from the prior session and outperforming the broader stock market's gains during that period.
Why it matters — A Lyft watcher would note the stock's outperformance relative to the wider market as an indicator of recent investor sentiment toward the company.
Lyft, Inc. presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, with a transcript of the appearance published by Seeking Alpha. The presentation covered company matters at the industry event.
Why it matters — Lyft watchers would care because a management appearance at a major investment conference gives insight into how the company is positioning itself before analysts and investors.
Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) shares were slightly lower in afternoon trading, down 0.2% at $14.86. A research analysis by Schaeffers Research suggests the stock's pullback could be short-lived.
Why it matters — Lyft watchers would care because the commentary suggests the recent decline may be temporary, offering perspective on the stock's near-term price movement.
Lyft executive Lindsay Llewellyn sold 13,204 shares for $219,715, representing 2% of her direct equity holdings prior to the transaction. The shares were held directly, with a portion of the remaining stake managed through a living trust.
Why it matters — An insider share sale is noteworthy to Lyft watchers as it reflects direct divestment by a company executive.
Lyft announced that Michael Brous has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective September 28, 2026. He succeeds Erin Brewer, who plans to retire and will remain as an advisor through December 15, 2026 to support the transition.
Why it matters — A CFO transition at Lyft is notable for investors because it marks a leadership change in the company's financial management.
The 45 Wall Street analysts covering Lyft, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $19, with estimates ranging from $14 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 45 analysts covering Lyft, Inc., 15 rate it a Buy, 29 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Lyft, Inc. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, Lyft, Inc. ranks 57 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 45 analysts implies +24.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Lyft, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Lyft, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LYFT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $14 to $30 over the next 12 months.
Lyft, Inc. returned -16.4% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Lyft, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Lyft, Inc., a mobility platform company focused on connecting riders and drivers through its digital marketplace.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Sept 2026): "Lyft (LYFT) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know". Lyft shares closed at $15.32 in the most recent trading day, up 2% from the prior session and outperforming the broader stock market's gains during that period.
Lyft, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Lyft, Inc., a mobility platform company focused on connecting riders and drivers through its digital marketplace. Lyft’s current services center on on-demand ridesharing, taxi and other vehicle-based ride options, and multimodal transportation offerings designed to help users move across cities efficiently. The company also provides bike and scooter access in selected markets, along with Lyft Rentals and Express Drive, a vehicle rental program for drivers. In addition, Lyft supports transportation-related services such as advertising, data licensing, and software and hardware solutions tied to shared mobility and bike infrastructure. Lyft, Inc. serves individual riders, drivers, and transportation partners across urban and suburban markets, positioning its platform as part of the broader local transportation ecosystem.
CEO Mr. John David Risher · 3,913 employees · United States · https://www.lyft.com
