Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
LYFT price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedLYFT is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $16.82
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $12.65–$24.57
- Market cap
- $6.37B
- From 52-week high
- -31.5%
- Shares outstanding
- 379M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #76 of 181
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Lyft, Inc. is a ridesharing platform that connects passengers with drivers through its mobile application to provide transportation services. The company operates primarily in the United States and Canada.
LYFT currently ranks #76 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $6.37B
- P/E (trailing)
- 18x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $6.77B
- Net margin
- 42.3%
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.91
- Gross margin
- 49.7%
- Debt / equity
- 0.39
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 19.8%
- Shares outstanding
- 379M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Undervalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 65 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $16.29
- 200-day average
- $15.24
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-04
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 4 beat, 3 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▼ miss (-23.5%)
2026-03 ▼ miss (-3.4%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+15.6%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+44.4%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+7.1%)
2025-03 ▼ miss (-45.0%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+17.4%)
2024-09 ▬ met (0.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 13 buy · 31 hold · 1 sell (45 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $19.5
- Target vs last price
- +15.9%
What our data shows for LYFT
- Our model validated 12 trailing price-to-earnings windows for LYFT, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $12.65–$24.57.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 65.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for LYFT
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent LYFT news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for LYFT is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- LYFT Maintains Rating by TD Cowen -- Price Target Lowered to $26 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: TD Cowen's reduction of Lyft's price target to $26 while maintaining its rating suggests the analyst sees near-term headwinds despite supporting the company's fundamental thesis. Given TickrTrends' current assessment that Lyft trades at an undervalued level within the Technology sector, this revised target and maintained rating may reflect analyst caution about near-term execution challenges rather than deterioration in long-term value. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether this target adjustment signals shifting profitability expectations or margin pressures that could affect the gap between current pricing and intrinsic value estimates. - LYFT Maintained by Cantor Fitzgerald -- Price Target Lowered to $15 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Cantor Fitzgerald's recent price target adjustment for Lyft represents a reassessment of the ride-sharing company's near-term prospects within the Technology sector. Given TickrTrends' current derived verdict that Lyft is undervalued, investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether this analyst action signals a broader market repricing or reflects company-specific operational concerns. The maintenance rating combined with the lowered target suggests analysts see limited downside from current levels, which aligns with an undervaluation assessment but warrants watching for catalysts that could validate or challenge this positioning. - Lyft (LYFT) Launches Alcove Luxury Chauffeuring Service Targeting Corporate Market (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: Lyft's expansion into the luxury chauffeuring segment through Alcove represents a strategic move to diversify revenue streams beyond its core ridesharing business and capture higher-margin corporate accounts. This service extension could improve profitability metrics and customer lifetime value, factors that may support the Undervalued designation currently assigned by TickrTrends. Investors monitoring this technology sector company should track whether Alcove gains meaningful market traction and contributes materially to overall revenue growth, as successful premium service adoption could strengthen the fundamental case for the current valuation assessment.
More LYFT news
- Lyft agrees to $272 million settlement over California wage theft claims (foxbusiness.com, 2026-10-09)
- LYFT Maintains Rating by Wells Fargo -- Price Target Lowered to $17 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-05)
- LYFT Looks 18.3% Undervalued on GF Value™ as Cautious Ride Growth Outlook Emerges (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-18)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — LYFT moved into an uptrend based on its 50/200-day moving average positioning this week, shifting from a mixed trend state. The stock's sector discount ranking declined to 104 from 88, indicating it has become relatively less discounted compared to other Technology sector companies. Current analysis indicates the stock remains undervalued.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for LYFT show mixed signals this week compared to last week. The 50/200-day trend state shifted from uptrend to mixed, while the sector discount rank improved from number 96 to number 82, indicating LYFT is trading at a relatively better discount compared to other Technology sector companies. The current valuation verdict remains Undervalued.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is LYFT stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), LYFT is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is LYFT's TickrTrends verdict?
LYFT's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does LYFT compare to other Technology stocks?
LYFT ranks #76 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is LYFT overbought or oversold?
LYFT's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
When does LYFT report earnings next?
LYFT's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-04, per the published earnings calendar.
Does LYFT usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters LYFT beat the consensus estimate 4 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about LYFT?
Of 45 analysts covering LYFT, 13 rate it a buy, 31 a hold and 1 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $19.5 (+15.9% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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