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Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the us and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013 and public since 2019, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PAYC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>142</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
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<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$330.8K</td>
<td>729</td>
<td>74</td>
</tr>
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<td>LUV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>761</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>943</td>
<td>59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 375 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.7K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 5933 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 420 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 4233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 647 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 267 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 496 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 38 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RBA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBA#NYSE">RBA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 1354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PAYC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 603 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $330.8K, with a price of $4595.0 per contract. There were 729 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 420 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 67 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 761 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $2800.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $1600.0 per contract. There were 943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 330 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.0K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
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<li>Willow Tree Credit Partners seeks to sell a minority stake and is soliciting potential buyers, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-15/private-credit-firm-willow-tree-is-said-to-explore-stake-sale?sref=TBDibEcD">to</a> Bloomberg. The New York-based firm has about $5 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/asset-management">assets under management</a>.</li>
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<li>Bloomberg also <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-16/partners-group-said-to-weigh-options-for-telepass-stake-in-italy?sref=TBDibEcD">reports</a> that Zurich-based Partners Group is divesting a 49% stake in Italian toll road business Telepass. It first purchased the stake in 2021. Italy's Benetton family maintains control with a 51% stake.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
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<li>GeneDx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSG#NASDAQ">WSG</a>) agreed to acquire Fabric Genomics, a pioneer in AI-powered genomic interpretation, for $33 million in cash . Upon achieving certain milestones, the total price tag <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44843916/genedx-eyes-global-genomic-leadership-with-fabric-genomics-buyout-for-up-to-51-million">could potentially reach $51 million</a>.</li>
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<li>Axios broke the news that a New Zealand-based metaverse company called Futureverse <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/16/candy-digital-futureverse-mlb-nft">acquired</a> NFT startup Candy Digital. Major League Baseball, Netflix and DC Comics are among Candy Digital&#8217;s partners. That wasn&#8217;t the only metaverse deal this past week.</li>
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<li>Infinite Reality, which boasts a $15-billion valuation, agreed to buy agentic AI company Touchcast for $500 million. Last month, Infinitie Reality acquired digital music innovator Napster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44546940/deal-dispatch-bezos-backed-crop-company-wilts-tech-startup-nabs-napster-for-207-million">for $207 million</a>.</li>
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<li>Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) announced that it purchased a taxi app from BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for €175 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44841871/lyft-expands-to-europe-with-e175m-freenow-acquisition-targets-bookings-by-e1b-annually">($197 million) in cash</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
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<li>Onsemi (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) terminated its efforts to acquire Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGM#NASDAQ">ALGM</a>). In early March, Allegro received a proposal from Onsemi, or ON Semiconductor Corporation, for $35.10 per share, with an implied <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44157898/onsemi-proposes-to-acquire-allegro-microsystems-for-35-10-per-share-in-cash" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">enterprise value of $6.9 billion</a>.</li>
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<li>Paychex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) closed its $4.1-billion acquisition of payroll and HR software firm Paycor HCM. The deal was first <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42855388/paychex-buys-paycor-41-billion-deal-to-strengthen-ai-driven-hr-solutions">announced in January</a>.</li>
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<li>TPG completed its $2.2-billion take-private buyout of Altus Power, the largest owner of commercial-scale solar in the U.S. Approximately 40% of the company&#8217;s stock is already committed to the deal. Altus Power expects the transaction to officially close <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43537313/why-altus-power-stock-is-gaining-today">within the second quarter</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy On The Block</h2>
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<li>Consolidated Burger Holdings, a Burger King franchisee operating 57 locations across Florida and Georgia, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, based in Destin, Florida, cited financial struggles worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced foot traffic and declining revenue, while costs like rent and debt service remained high. Its restaurants include sites in cities like Valdosta, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, and Naples, with four located inside Walmart stores.</li>
</ul>
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<li>The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is investigating 23andMe&#8216;s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, raising concerns about the security of its sensitive genetic data. Lawmakers fear the company&#8217;s genetic database could be compromised as its assets are <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44456578/why-dna-test-provider-23andmes-stock-is-plunging-today">now up for sale</a>. In a letter to interim CEO Joe Selsavage, three Republican congressmen requested answers about the company&#8217;s data and privacy practices by May 1. The inquiry follows similar concerns from the FTC and the House Oversight Committee. Once valued at $6 billion, 23andMe has struggled to maintain revenue and expand into research and therapeutics.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/04/44771660/deal-dispatch-harley-davidson-prada-versace-fashionable-price">Check out last week&#8217;s edition of the Deal Dispatch</a>.
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Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak maintains Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $17 to $15.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Lyft, Lowers Price Target to $15

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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Needham Reiterates Hold on Lyftto Hold

DA Davidson analyst Tom White maintains Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $15 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Lyft, Maintains $15 Price Target

Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) shares are trading higher at the last check Wednesday after the ride-hailing company announced that it purchased a taxi app from BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44835057/lyft-expands-in-europe-diversifies-by-acquiring-freenow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">€175 million ($197 million) in cash</a>.
This move marks Lyft&#8217;s strategic expansion into the European market, broadening its global footprint in urban mobility.
The app, called Freenow, is a European multi-mobility platform with a taxi service offering. It serves more than 150 cities across nine European countries.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44634129/lyft-downgraded-as-analyst-warns-of-autonomous-vehicle-risk-from-waymo-tesla-competition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lyft Stock Downgraded On Autonomous Vehicle Risk From Waymo, Tesla Competition</a>
The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals.
This acquisition represents Lyft's most significant move beyond North America, nearly doubling its addressable market to over 300 billion personal vehicle trips annually.
The deal is expected to boost annualized Gross Bookings by around €1 billion and broaden revenue sources.
As of Dec. 31, Lyft's cash and cash <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43640050/lyft-reports-record-q4-and-full-year-2024-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">equivalents stood at $759.3 million</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Advisor Managed Portfolios Trenchless Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVER#NYSE">RVER</a>) and Amplify ETF Trust Amplify Travel Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWAY#NYSE">AWAY</a>).
Price Action: LYFT shares are up 2.11% at $11.12 premarket at the last check on Wednesday.
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JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintains Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $16 to $14.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Lyft, Lowers Price Target to $14

During the last three months, 23 analysts shared their evaluations of Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Lyft, revealing an average target of $17.24, a high estimate of $21.00, and a low estimate of $13.00. Experiencing a 10.07% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $19.17. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743706831_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Lyft among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
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<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael McGovern</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ward</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Lyft. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lyft compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Lyft's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Lyft's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Lyft's Background</h2>
Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the us and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013 and public since 2019, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.
<h3>Financial Insights: Lyft</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Lyft's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 26.6%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Lyft's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.98%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lyft's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.68%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lyft's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.15%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Lyft's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.53, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Deep Dive Into Lyft Stock: Analyst Perspectives (23 Ratings)

BofA Securities analyst Michael McGovern downgraded&nbsp;&nbsp;Lyft, Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) rating to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYFT/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Underperform from Buy</a> and cut the price forecast to $10.50 from $17.50 on Thursday.
The stock is trading lower on Thursday. The rerating reflects the substantial autonomous vehicle risk, especially Waymo&#8217;s rapid expansion in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and the lack of scalable autonomous vehicle partnerships that are launching in the near-term for Lyft.
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McGovern noted Lyft&#8217;s long-term potential in the autonomous vehicle ecosystem, but given its still-nascent partnerships, the analyst lost confidence in the near-term upside.
Lyft is well positioned with 20 million users, growing 10%, plus solid ride frequency. Still, recent pricing headwinds likely impact margins, as data from Bloomberg Second Measure suggests that the average transaction value was still down in March.
McGovern initiated Lyft at Underperform in 2022 and upgraded to Buy post its 2024 Analyst Day on the expectation that Lyft could limit share loss and strengthen margins. The long-term margin outlook seemed conservative compared to Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>).
Results have been mixed, with recent bookings and margin softness suggesting growth may need to reaccelerate and incremental margins improve to meet the analyst day guide.
Lyft is more exposed to Waymo versus Uber, likely generating 20%+ of bookings in California, versus Uber at less than 10%.
McGovern noted that Waymo could launch rides to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this year or next, which would be a significant negative catalyst.
Waymo is also testing and launching other cities, but San Francisco and Los Angeles are significant for Lyft given its higher West Coast mix.
Waymo still only has 50% utilization, which could lend itself to expanded partnerships. However, with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) launching in Texas and California, autonomous vehicle competition could grow and drive additional pricing pressure.
For fiscal 2025, McGovern reduced bookings by 2% on lower Bookings per Ride. The analyst projected $491 million for EBITDA versus $547 million prior (now below Street at $501 million in fiscal 2025 EBITDA).
Price Action: LYFT stock is down 11.10% at $11.51 at the last check on Thursday.
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Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski maintains Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $14 to $13.

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Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson reiterates Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) from Sector Weight to Sector Weight.

Keybanc Reiterates Sector Weight on Lyftto Sector Weight

Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday following reports that activist investor Engine Capital has taken a stake in the company and is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYFT/analyst-ratings">pushing for a strategic review</a>.
What To Know: According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-25/engine-capital-said-to-push-for-strategic-review-of-lyft">Bloomberg</a>, the investment firm has acquired about a 1% stake, valued at approximately $50 million and has been engaging with Lyft management to express concerns over the company's stock performance, strategic direction, and corporate governance.
Engine Capital is urging Lyft to conduct a strategic review, improve capital allocation, and eliminate its dual-class share structure, which currently gives co-founders disproportionate control. Initial reports mistakenly suggested Engine Capital's stake was $500 million, but that figure has since been corrected.
Lyft has struggled over the past year, with its stock losing more than a third of its value, leaving the company with a market capitalization of around $5.4 billion. Investors remain skeptical about the long-term viability of Lyft's business model, particularly as autonomous vehicle technology advances. Unlike its chief competitor, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), which has a global footprint and diversified revenue streams, Lyft operates solely in the US and Canada, making it more vulnerable to domestic competition and shifts in the transportation industry.
Lyft has not yet commented on the reports and Engine Capital has declined to provide further details. 
LYFT Price Action: Lyft shares were up 2.29% at $12.50 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Lyft Shares Are Up Today: What's Going On?

Lyft shares are trading higher after a report suggested Engine Capital took a $50 million position in the company. BZ NOTE: Initial reports suggested the stake was $500 million, but this has since been corrected.

UPDATE: CNBC Says Engine Capital Builds Roughly $50M Stake In Lyft; Correcting Earlier Reports Of A $500M Stake

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Watching Lyft; Shares See Spike To The Upside, Traders Circulate Activist investor Engine Capital Has Reportedly Taken A $50M Position In Lyft And Is Pushing For A Broader Review Of The Company's Direction; The Firm Is Said To Have Suggested Adding Multiple Directors To Lyft's Board As Part Of Its Push For Change

Watching Lyft; Shares See Spike To The Upside, Engine Capital Said To Build Stake In Co

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Lyft. Our analysis of options history for Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 66% of traders were bullish, while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $159,308, and 6 were calls, valued at $324,679.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $8.0 to $16.0 for Lyft during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lyft's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Lyft's whale activity within a strike price range from $8.0 to $16.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lyft 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742493707_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$98.6K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$63.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>923</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>923</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lyft</h3>
Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the us and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013 and public since 2019, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Lyft, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Lyft</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 7,872,405, the price of LYFT is down by -0.17%, reaching $11.7.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 47 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Lyft</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $20.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $21. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Loop Capital continues to hold a Buy rating for Lyft, targeting a price of $20. 
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