Street Calls of the Week
Investing.com - Jefferies maintained its Hold rating on Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) while raising its price target to $22.00 from $15.00 following the company’s autonomous vehicle partnership announcement with Waymo. The stock has shown remarkable momentum, surging nearly 98% over the past six months and trading near its 52-week high of $23.50.
The rideshare company announced a partnership with Waymo on Wednesday to provide autonomous vehicle services in Nashville beginning in 2026. Under the agreement, Waymo will own the fleet while Lyft will manage the vehicles.
The autonomous vehicles will be available for customers to hail through both the Lyft and Waymo applications, creating dual access points for the service.
Jefferies views this development as supporting its thesis that rideshare platforms will eventually become the primary aggregators of autonomous vehicle demand in the transportation market.
The research firm also noted that Waymo’s decision to partner with Lyft reflects the autonomous driving company’s strategy to diversify its partnerships and avoid reliance on any single player, particularly Uber.
In other recent news, Lyft has announced a partnership with Waymo to introduce autonomous ride-hailing services in Nashville by 2026. This collaboration involves Lyft’s Flexdrive subsidiary, which will manage fleet operations for Waymo’s autonomous vehicles, including maintenance and infrastructure. The partnership is Lyft’s third major autonomous vehicle deal in the past ten months, highlighting its ongoing commitment to expanding autonomous services. Analysts have responded to this development by adjusting their price targets for Lyft. BofA Securities raised its price target to $14 while maintaining an Underperform rating, whereas BMO Capital increased its target to $20, maintaining a Market Perform rating. Additionally, Lyft is testing a new feature that provides drivers with information about riders’ tipping habits and punctuality. These developments reflect Lyft’s strategic moves in enhancing its service offerings and expanding its market presence.
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