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Lyft, Inc. (LYFT)

AI stock analysis · Software - Application · Last analyzed Aug 19, 2026

Compass Score

3.0/5

Call

Hold

Price

$16.93

AI Target

$19.78 +16.9%

AI Analyst Summary

Lyft presents a rare deep-value setup in the ride-sharing space, with a trailing P/E of just 2.5x and a PEG ratio of 0.15 against 34.5% YoY earnings growth — metrics that suggest the market is heavily discounting durable profitability improvements. Revenue is growing at 16.1% YoY, and the forward P/E of 8.0x implies continued re-rating potential as free cash flow visibility improves. The key risk is inconsistent quarterly execution, with only 2 of the last 4 quarters beating EPS estimates, raising questions about management's ability to guide and deliver predictably.

Catalysts

Q2/Q3 earnings reports: sustained 30%+ EPS growth and an improvement in the EPS beat rate to 3-of-4 could serve as a significant re-rating catalyst and close the valuation gap with peers.
Expansion of Lyft's partnership ecosystem (autonomous vehicle integrations, Delta Air Lines partnership) driving incremental rides and improving take-rate economics in H2 2025.
Potential margin expansion: any evidence of operating leverage — S&M or R&D as a declining percentage of revenue — could prompt analyst upgrades from the large Hold cohort (28 analysts) and push the consensus target higher.

Fundamentals

Pe Trailing P/E: 2.5x | Forward P/E: 8.0x · 5.0/5

Trailing P/E of 2.5x is exceptionally low, well below software sector medians, and forward P/E of 8.0x remains deeply discounted relative to peers. Valuation appears materially underpriced given the earnings trajectory.

Peg PEG: 0.15 · 5.0/5

PEG of 0.15 is well below 1.0, signaling that strong earnings growth is dramatically under-reflected in the current share price. This is one of the most compelling PEG readings in the sector.

Analyst Rating Buy consensus (2.4) · 4.0/5

Consensus of 2.4 from 36 analysts (15 Buy / 28 Hold / 1 Sell) maps to a solid Buy-leaning rating. Broad analyst coverage with majority constructive, though a large Hold contingent tempers the signal to a 4.

Earnings Trend EPS growth +34.5% YoY | Revenue growth +16.1% YoY · 4.0/5

34.5% YoY earnings growth is well above the 25% threshold for a top score and is supported by healthy 16.1% revenue growth. The trend is strong, though beat rate data limits a full score of 5.

Price Target Beat 2 of 4 quarters beat (last 4 quarters) · 2.0/5

Only 2 of the last 4 quarters showed EPS beats, indicating inconsistent execution relative to expectations. With a limited 4-quarter window, this is scored conservatively at 2 — a notable execution concern.

Management Mixed execution signals · 3.0/5

Strong earnings growth and improving unit economics reflect meaningful strategic progress, but the 50% EPS beat rate over recent quarters points to forecasting inconsistency. Analyst confidence is constructive but not strongly bullish, warranting a neutral management score.

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