Lyft launches one billion dollar buyback after posting record quarterly core profit
Lyft announced a $1 billion share repurchase program after posting record quarterly profits. The company generated over $1.1 billion in free cash flow in 2025.
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The board of directors at Lyft, Inc. has approved a new $1 billion share repurchase program, following the company's report of its strongest quarterly adjusted core profit on record. Announced today, February 10, 2026, the program represents roughly 15% of the company's current market capitalization and is intended to reallocate capital. This authorization comes in addition to an earlier $750 million repurchase program.
The decision follows a period of robust financial performance in the United States 
US, where the company reported stronger-than-expected free cash flow totaling $1.12 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. This financial context provided the basis for the board's move to return value to shareholders immediately after achieving record profitability.
US, where the company reported stronger-than-expected free cash flow totaling $1.12 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. This financial context provided the basis for the board's move to return value to shareholders immediately after achieving record profitability.
