Cerity Partners Raises Lyft Stake 22.6% to $14.88M; Analysts Average $22.67 Target
Cerity Partners LLC raised its Lyft stake by 22.6% to 675,876 shares valued at $14.88 million in Q3, reflecting increased institutional holding. Analysts maintain an average “Hold” rating on Lyft with a $22.67 average price target across 36 firms.
1. Cerity Partners Bolsters Lyft Stake
Cerity Partners LLC increased its ownership in Lyft, Inc. by 22.6% during the third quarter, raising its total to 675,876 shares after adding 124,736 more. As of the most recent SEC filing, this stake represents 0.17% of Lyft’s outstanding shares and carries a market value of $14.88 million, marking Cerity Partners as one of the larger institutional holders in the ride-sharing company.
2. Shifts Among Other Institutional Investors
Several hedge funds and asset managers adjusted their positions in the same quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. initiated a position valued at $386,000, while Kercheville Advisors LLC and Brookwood Investment Group LLC opened new stakes worth $836,000 and $412,000 respectively. Earned Wealth Advisors LLC expanded its holding by 4.8%, acquiring 881 additional shares to reach 19,164 shares valued at $422,000. True Wealth Design LLC increased its Lyft exposure by 30.4%, adding 1,683 shares to bring its total to 7,223 shares (approximately $159,000). Collectively, institutional investors and hedge funds now control 83.07% of Lyft’s stock.
3. Insider Selling Trends
Insiders have reduced their positions over the last quarter, offloading a total of 187,443 shares. Director David Lawee sold 6,578 shares, trimming his holdings by 5.92% to 104,460 shares. Director Prashant Aggarwal disposed of 96,900 shares, a 9.98% reduction, leaving him with 874,369 shares. Overall, insider ownership now stands at just over 3% of Lyft’s total shares, signaling a notable shift in executive-level confidence.
4. Analyst Consensus and Forward Outlook
Wall Street’s sentiment on Lyft remains mixed. Among thirty-six coverage firms, eleven maintain buy ratings, twenty-three hold ratings and two recommend sell, resulting in an average recommendation of Hold. Analysts’ 12-month consensus target sits at $22.67. Recent estimates project full-year earnings per share of $0.22, based on revenue growth of 11.6% in the most recent quarter. Key financial metrics include a return on equity of 18.3% and a net margin of 2.4%, reflecting Lyft’s gradual path toward profitability.