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LYFT vs. ABNB, AMZN, DASH, UBER, and ULS

Should you buy Lyft stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Lyft with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Lyft include Airbnb (ABNB), Amazon.com (AMZN), DoorDash (DASH), Uber Technologies (UBER), and UL Solutions (ULS).

How does Lyft compare to Airbnb?

Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) and Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) are related companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Lyft has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Airbnb. Lyft is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Airbnb, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lyft$6.32B0.85$2.84B$6.852.06
Airbnb$12.24B6.56$2.51B$4.0632.83

Lyft presently has a consensus target price of $18.83, suggesting a potential upside of 33.43%. Airbnb has a consensus target price of $157.67, suggesting a potential upside of 18.27%. Given Lyft's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Lyft is more favorable than Airbnb.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lyft
2 Sell rating(s)
23 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Airbnb
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

In the previous week, Airbnb had 10 more articles in the media than Lyft. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for Airbnb and 24 mentions for Lyft. Airbnb's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Lyft's score of 0.47 indicating that Airbnb is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lyft
6 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Airbnb
19 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.1% of Lyft shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Airbnb shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Lyft shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 27.2% of Airbnb shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Lyft has a beta of 1.84, meaning that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Airbnb has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Lyft has a net margin of 43.82% compared to Airbnb's net margin of 19.90%. Airbnb's return on equity of 31.24% beat Lyft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lyft43.82% -2.09% -0.54%
Airbnb 19.90%31.24%10.16%

Summary

Airbnb beats Lyft on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lyft compare to Amazon.com?

Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Lyft has a net margin of 43.82% compared to Amazon.com's net margin of 12.22%. Amazon.com's return on equity of 19.92% beat Lyft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lyft43.82% -2.09% -0.54%
Amazon.com 12.22%19.92%9.86%

Lyft presently has a consensus price target of $18.83, suggesting a potential upside of 33.43%. Amazon.com has a consensus price target of $312.83, suggesting a potential upside of 15.59%. Given Lyft's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Lyft is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lyft
2 Sell rating(s)
23 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
57 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Lyft. Lyft is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amazon.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lyft$6.32B0.85$2.84B$6.852.06
Amazon.com$716.92B4.06$77.67B$8.3632.37

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 269 more articles in the media than Lyft. MarketBeat recorded 293 mentions for Amazon.com and 24 mentions for Lyft. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Lyft's score of 0.47 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lyft
6 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Amazon.com
184 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
34 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.1% of Lyft shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Lyft shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Lyft has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.46, indicating that its stock price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Amazon.com beats Lyft on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lyft compare to DoorDash?

Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) and DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Lyft has higher earnings, but lower revenue than DoorDash. Lyft is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DoorDash, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lyft$6.32B0.85$2.84B$6.852.06
DoorDash$13.72B5.06$935M$2.1075.85

In the previous week, DoorDash had 12 more articles in the media than Lyft. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for DoorDash and 24 mentions for Lyft. DoorDash's average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Lyft's score of 0.47 indicating that DoorDash is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lyft
6 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
DoorDash
18 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.1% of Lyft shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.6% of DoorDash shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Lyft shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of DoorDash shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lyft currently has a consensus target price of $18.83, suggesting a potential upside of 33.43%. DoorDash has a consensus target price of $259.58, suggesting a potential upside of 62.96%. Given DoorDash's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe DoorDash is more favorable than Lyft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lyft
2 Sell rating(s)
23 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
DoorDash
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Lyft has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DoorDash has a beta of 1.87, indicating that its share price is 87% more volatile than the broader market.

Lyft has a net margin of 43.82% compared to DoorDash's net margin of 6.29%. DoorDash's return on equity of 9.58% beat Lyft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lyft43.82% -2.09% -0.54%
DoorDash 6.29%9.58%4.99%

Summary

DoorDash beats Lyft on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lyft compare to Uber Technologies?

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Uber Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $104.68, indicating a potential upside of 48.90%. Lyft has a consensus price target of $18.83, indicating a potential upside of 33.43%. Given Uber Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Uber Technologies is more favorable than Lyft.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Uber Technologies
3 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Lyft
2 Sell rating(s)
23 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

In the previous week, Uber Technologies had 96 more articles in the media than Lyft. MarketBeat recorded 120 mentions for Uber Technologies and 24 mentions for Lyft. Uber Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Lyft's score of 0.47 indicating that Uber Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Uber Technologies
74 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
11 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lyft
6 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

80.2% of Uber Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Lyft shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Uber Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Lyft shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Uber Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Lyft. Lyft is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Uber Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Uber Technologies$52.02B2.75$10.05B$4.0117.53
Lyft$6.32B0.85$2.84B$6.852.06

Uber Technologies has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lyft has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

Lyft has a net margin of 43.82% compared to Uber Technologies' net margin of 15.91%. Uber Technologies' return on equity of 41.40% beat Lyft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Uber Technologies15.91% 41.40% 18.21%
Lyft 43.82%-2.09%-0.54%

Summary

Uber Technologies beats Lyft on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lyft compare to UL Solutions?

UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) and Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Lyft has a net margin of 43.82% compared to UL Solutions' net margin of 11.24%. UL Solutions' return on equity of 30.99% beat Lyft's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UL Solutions11.24% 30.99% 13.15%
Lyft 43.82%-2.09%-0.54%

UL Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $101.54, suggesting a potential upside of 2.28%. Lyft has a consensus price target of $18.83, suggesting a potential upside of 33.43%. Given Lyft's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lyft is more favorable than UL Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
UL Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.64
Lyft
2 Sell rating(s)
23 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

UL Solutions has a beta of 0.59, suggesting that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lyft has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

83.1% of Lyft shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of UL Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Lyft shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Lyft had 19 more articles in the media than UL Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Lyft and 5 mentions for UL Solutions. UL Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Lyft's score of 0.47 indicating that UL Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
UL Solutions
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lyft
6 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Lyft has higher revenue and earnings than UL Solutions. Lyft is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UL Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
UL Solutions$3.05B6.55$325M$1.7158.05
Lyft$6.32B0.85$2.84B$6.852.06

Summary

Lyft beats UL Solutions on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LYFT vs. The Competition

MetricLyftINTERNET SERVICES IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$5.36B$173.31B$40.83B$12.56B
Dividend YieldN/A5.51%3.17%5.31%
P/E Ratio2.0620.04172.2326.27
Price / Sales0.8524.95628.09142.41
Price / Cash339.4824.6448.8756.84
Price / Book1.772.3310.707.30
Net Income$2.84B$5.67B$1.07B$337.27M
7 Day Performance1.51%5.08%4.01%3.58%
1 Month Performance-0.28%4.62%11.18%5.71%
1 Year Performance-6.86%-0.80%172.00%39.70%

Lyft Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LYFT
Lyft
4.6055 of 5 stars
$14.11
+2.1%
$18.83
+33.4%
-6.9%$5.36B$6.32B2.063,913
ABNB
Airbnb
4.7089 of 5 stars
$132.35
flat
$157.67
+19.1%
+4.0%$79.77B$12.24B32.608,200
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.5808 of 5 stars
$266.32
flat
$312.66
+17.4%
+32.7%$2.86T$716.92B31.861,576,000
DASH
DoorDash
4.6109 of 5 stars
$160.25
flat
$259.58
+62.0%
-22.7%$69.82B$13.72B76.3131,400
UBER
Uber Technologies
4.8124 of 5 stars
$71.87
+0.1%
$104.97
+46.0%
-16.3%$146.31B$52.02B17.9234,000

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