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Lyft (LYFT) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Lyft gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 14, 2024. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times.
Free cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $650M (Nov 6, 2024) | $766M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $188M–$213M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $183M–$203M (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $160M–$180M (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $120M–$140M (Feb 10, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | $135M–$155M (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $125M–$145M (Aug 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $115M–$130M (May 8, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $90.0M–$95.0M (Feb 11, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | $100M–$105M (Nov 6, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $90.0M–$95.0M (Aug 7, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EBITDA margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | 3.3%–3.6% (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 3.3%–3.6% (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | 3.0%–3.3% (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | 2.5%–2.8% (Feb 10, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | 2.7%–3.0% (Nov 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | 2.7%–3.0% (Aug 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | 2.6%–2.8% (May 8, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | 2.2%–2.3% (Feb 11, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | 2.3%–2.4% (Nov 6, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | 2.3% (Aug 7, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Lyft, Q3 2026: revenue $1.8B (+8% year over year), operating margin -1.1%, net loss $9.7M, operating cash flow $328M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Lyft beat its guidance?
Lyft gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 14, 2024. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times.
How often does Lyft raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times since Feb 14, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.