Lyft Has Its Sights Set On Growth Again

May 23, 2025 10:41 AM ETLyft, Inc. (LYFT) StockLYFT
Gary Alexander
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Summary

  • Lyft remains an attractive small-cap pick, boasting strong bookings growth and new market expansion, despite recent stock outperformance.
  • The company recently acquired the German taxi-hailing app FREENOW, marking the company's first major expansion outside of the U.S. and Canada.
  • Product differentiation through partnerships and new features like Lyft Silver enhances its competitive position versus Uber and other rivals.
  • Despite the recent rally, LYFT stock trades at a very modest <6x forward FCF multiple.

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