Lyft: Short Squeeze Potential As Oil Crisis Could Trigger Rideshare Demand [Seeking Alpha]
Lyft, Inc. - Class A (LYFT)
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LYFT's net cash position, rising margins, and partnerships position it favorably versus Uber, especially as oil shocks may drive demand for rideshare services. Record short interest near 20% of outstanding shares creates potential for a sharp short squeeze if sales/income growth on oil-reaction demand accelerates. Valuation is attractive: LYFT trades at 7x forward EBITDA, 7.1x 2027 P/E estimates, and a 20.3% trailing free cash flow yield, beating all peers. Hispanolistic/E+ via Getty Images One industry that may benefit as a side effect of the Iran War oil/gas spike is the rideshare group. If gasoline prices spiral above $5-6 over the next few months, while used car prices and auto This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of LYFT either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seek
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