NASDAQ$LYFT
LYFT Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Lyft's Q4 2019 earnings were released, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue with a 52% year-over-year increase.
Lyft announced record fourth quarter and fiscal year results, with Q4 revenue surpassing $1 billion, up 52% year-over-year. The company's focus on profitable growth and operational excellence led to improved adjusted EBITDA margin. Lyft is issuing outlook for fiscal year 2020.
- Lyft reported Q4 2019 revenue of $1,017.1 million, a 52% increase year-over-year.
- Net loss for Q4 2019 was $356.0 million, including $207.3 million of stock-based compensation and related expenses.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q4 2019 was $130.7 million, compared to $251.1 million in the same period of 2018.
- Lyft reported 22,905 active riders in Q4 2019, a 23% increase year-over-year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lyft · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.02B
Forward guidance
For Q1 2020, Lyft anticipates revenue between $1,055 million and $1,060 million, representing a 36-37% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be between $140 million and $145 million. For FY 2020, revenue is projected to be between $4,575 million and $4,650 million, with an annual revenue growth rate of 27-29%. Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be between $450 million and $490 million.
Tailwinds
- Revenue to be between $1,055 million and $1,060 million for Q1 2020.
- Q1 revenue growth to be between 36% and 37% year-over-year.
- Revenue to be between $4,575 million and $4,650 million for FY 2020.
- Annual revenue growth rate to be between 27% and 29% for FY 2020.
Headwinds
- Adjusted EBITDA loss to be between $140 million and $145 million for Q1 2020.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss to be between $450 million and $490 million for FY 2020.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-1.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
-3.0%
Avg return
30 days after
43%
12 / 28 earnings
Positive
+32.2%
Q4 2023
Best reaction
-38.4%
Q4 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.5% | -3.7% | -3.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | -17.0% | -21.2% | -22.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.7% | +20.4% | +14.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +27.8% | +29.7% | +19.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -7.9% | -6.7% | -17.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +28.2% | +34.7% | +15.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -8.2% | -11.5% | +0.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.5% | -1.9% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +32.2% | +44.4% | +43.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.9% | -9.8% | +22.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.2% | +3.7% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | -20.8% | -20.8% | -12.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -38.4% | -35.8% | -48.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -20.7% | -7.6% | -24.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +21.4% | +11.7% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -31.6% | -34.9% | -41.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +12.5% | +2.3% | -3.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.7% | +15.4% | -11.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -11.6% | -6.4% | -12.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -7.8% | -12.3% | -1.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.2% | +7.9% | +17.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.4% | -0.4% | +27.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -5.8% | -11.4% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +19.1% | +17.5% | +44.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -9.8% | -16.8% | -55.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.1% | -1.9% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +5.8% | -4.3% | -24.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -12.6% | -15.7% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2018 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2018 | — | — | — |
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