The earnings call presented a strong performance with significant revenue and rider growth, operational efficiencies, and successful product innovations. Despite the upcoming increase in insurance costs, the overall outlook remains positive with strategic partnerships and media growth.
Company Guidance
During Lyft's Q3 2024 earnings call, the company provided a robust set of performance metrics and forward-looking guidance. Gross bookings for the quarter exceeded $4.1 billion, marking a 16% year-over-year increase, with active riders growing by 9% and ride frequency up by 6%. Price Lock, a strategic initiative aimed at commuters, saw over 200,000 active passes by September, with users taking an average of four additional rides per month. Primetime pricing, Lyft's term for surge pricing, decreased by over 40% year-over-year, contributing to increased conversion rates and market share gains in key regions like Chicago. The company also reported a revenue of over $1.5 billion, up 32% from the previous year, alongside a 17% reduction in incentive expenses on a per-ride basis. For the fourth quarter, Lyft projected gross bookings growth of 15% to 17% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA between $100 million and $105 million. Lyft's full-year outlook for 2024 included raising its free cash flow expectation to exceed $650 million, reflecting the company's strategic focus on profitable growth and operational excellence.
Revenue and Growth
Revenue exceeded $1.5 billion, up 32% year-over-year, with gross bookings exceeding $4.1 billion, up 16% year-over-year. Active riders grew by 9% while ride frequency increased by 6%.
Product Innovations and Partnerships
Introduced successful Price Lock feature and expanded partnership with DoorDash, enhancing rider acquisition. Media partnerships with Mobileye, Nexar, and May Mobility to integrate autonomous vehicles.
Operational Efficiency
Reduced incentive expenses by 17% on a per-ride basis year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $107 million, including a $14 million tax accrual release.
Lyft Media Growth
In-app ads grew nearly 3x year-over-year in Q3.
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Lyft (LYFT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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LYFT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 06, 2024
$14.40
$17.69
+22.85%
Aug 07, 2024
$10.97
$9.08
-17.23%
May 07, 2024
$16.60
$17.78
+7.11%
Feb 13, 2024
$12.13
$16.39
+35.12%
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FAQ
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Lyft (LYFT) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 05, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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