news

Lyft closes 28% higher after issuing buyback and posting bookings growth

An empty Lyft pick-up area is shown as rideshare drivers hold a rally as part of a statewide day of action to demand that ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft follow California law and grant drivers “basic employee rights”, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 20, 2020.
Mike Blake | Reuters
  • Lyft CEO David Risher told C온라인카지노사이트's "Squawk Box" that the company isn't seeing "anything to worry about" with the consumer.
  • The ride-sharing company upped its share buyback plan to $750 million and posted better-than-expected gross bookings.
  • The company said the quarter was its 16th straight period of gross bookings growth.
Lyft CEO David Risher poses for a portrait in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2025.
Kylie Cooper | Reuters
Lyft CEO David Risher poses for a portrait in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2025.

Watch 온라인카지노사이트 5 free wherever you are

Watch button  WATCH HERE

shares climbed 28% Friday after the ride-sharing company upped itsplan and posted better-than-expected gross bookings.

The stock notched its best day since February 2024.

Get top local stories delivered to you every morning with 온라인카지노사이트 DFW's News Headlines newsletter.

Newsletter button  SIGN UP

During an interview with C온라인카지노사이트's "," CEO David Risher said that Lyft isn't seeing "anything to worry about" despite widespread concerns of a slowing consumer amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

"Our team is stronger than it's ever been, and the consumer demand is absolutely there," he said.

Gross bookings grew 13% from a year ago to $4.16 billion, slightly beating a $4.15 billion estimate from StreetAccount. The company said the quarter was its 16th straight period of gross bookings growth.

Rides increased 16% to 218.4 million, topping a FactSet estimate of 215.1 million.

Lyft's revenues grew 14% during the from a year ago to $1.45 billion, but fell short of a $1.47 billion estimate from LSEG. The company reported net income of $2.57 million, or 1 cent per share. That's up from a net loss of $31.54 million, or 8 cents per share, a year ago.

The board also authorized boosting Lyft's share repurchase plan to $750 million from $500 million. The company said it aims to use $500 million over the next year.

Activist investor Engine Capital said Friday it would at Lyft and withdraw its nominations to the company's board of directors, citing the share buyback news.

"Following a series of productive conversations, the Board has taken an important first step by committing to significant share repurchases in the coming quarters," founder and portfolio manager Arnaud Ajdler said in a release.

Shares of ride-sharing competitor Uber declined earlier this week after posting mixed .

Goldman Sachs upgraded shares to a buy from a neutral rating following the report, citing rides and bookings growth and "strong execution in a stable industry backdrop."

Also on C온라인카지노사이트

Copyright C온라인카지노사이트
Contact Us