Lyft-ing Off: Solid Growth Makes It A Buy, But Uber Is The Better Long-Term Bet

  • Lyft, Inc.'s Q1 2025 earnings showed strong growth with net revenue at $1.45 billion and adjusted EBITDA at $106.5 million, leading to a 28% stock surge. Despite recent gains, Lyft's long-term performance lags behind Uber, remaining 79% below its IPO price, while Uber has nearly doubled. Lyft's acquisition of FreeNow raises concerns about their understanding of the European market and the realistic total addressable market for ride-hailing services.