LYFT
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Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) closed at $14.42 as of 2026-05-01, trading 2.9% above its 200-week moving average of $14.02. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 1.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.92 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 322 weeks of data, LYFT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 50 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -31.9%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $5.5 billion, LYFT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 21.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 140.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.8x book value.
Share count has increased 8.3% over three years, indicating dilution. LYFT passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 6.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LYFT would have grown to $66, compared to $305 for the S&P 500. LYFT has returned -6.6% annualized vs 19.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LYFT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LYFT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying LYFT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -4.5% after 12 months (median -70.0%), compared to +5.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 25% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -36.8% vs +20.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LYFT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LYFT has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +-31.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 39 | 57.9% | +78.0% | -60.0% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 1 | 0.9% | -63.7% | -68.6% |
| Oct 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 1.7% | -68.3% | -68.6% |
| Nov 2021 | Sep 2025 | 198 | 77.0% | -73.7% | -66.0% |
| Feb 2026 | Apr 2026 | 9 | 8.5% | N/A | +8.7% |
| Average | 50 | — | +-31.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LYFT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) is currently 2.9% above its 200-week moving average of $14.02. It would need to fall to $14.02 to cross below the line.
What is LYFT's 200-week moving average price?
Lyft, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $14.02 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LYFT drops below its 200-week moving average?
LYFT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -31.9%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 50 weeks on average.
Is LYFT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LYFT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 33. Free cash flow yield is 21.6%. Return on equity is 140.8%. Price-to-book is 1.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LYFT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 6.2 years, $100 invested in LYFT would have grown to $66, compared to $305 for the S&P 500. That's -6.6% annualized vs 19.8% for the index. LYFT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01