Lyft, Inc. Earnings Recaps
Q1 2026
May 11, 2026
Lyft shares declined 2.0% following a quarter that showed growth but offered a cautious outlook and no meaningful upward revision to guidance, leaving investors wary amid intensifying competitive and regulatory pressures.
Key takeaways
- Gross bookings rose 19% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with adjusted EBITDA up 25%, reflecting ongoing demand momentum.
- The company executed its largest quarterly share repurchase of $300 million, signaling confidence in the stock despite modest stock reaction.
- Ride volume hit a record weekly high in March, supported by strengthened partnership-driven rides which accounted for 27% of total ride requests.
- The recent acquisition of Gett’s U.K. business expanded Lyft’s international footprint to over 120 countries.
- Management reiterated full-year guidance with gross bookings growth projected near 20% and adjusted EBITDA expected to increase over 30%, but the market appeared unimpressed by the lack of acceleration or margin expansion commentary.
Q3 2025
Nov 7, 2025
Lyft posted a record third quarter with significant growth in active riders, gross bookings, and adjusted EBITDA, alongside its first-ever $1 billion free cash flow generation.
Key takeaways
- Active riders grew 18% year-over-year, achieving an all-time high, with gross bookings up 16%.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 29%, reflecting strong operational efficiency and profit potential.
- Strategic partnership with United Airlines now live, enhancing customer incentives and expanding growth avenues.
- Anticipated continued growth momentum in Q4, with rides projected to increase mid- to high teens and gross bookings up 17% to 20%.
- Ongoing advancements in autonomous vehicle partnerships and underpenetrated market opportunities expected to drive performance into 2026.