Lightspeed Commerce Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

A recent survey by Lightspeed Commerce reveals that 81% of Americans are dining out at least once a month, with 39% dining out weekly. Consumers are adopting money-saving strategies, such as using doggy bags (45%), opting for value meals (39%), and taking advantage of happy hour deals (36%).

Despite inflation affecting tipping habits, 58% feel pressured to tip more than they'd like, while 44% say inflation impacts their tipping ability. Moreover, 89% prefer physical menus over QR codes, with older demographics showing stronger resistance to digital menus.

Lightspeed surveyed over 7,500 dining consumers worldwide, including 1,500 U.S. respondents. The survey aims to understand evolving dining trends amid rising costs. Restaurants are encouraged to adapt to these trends to maintain customer satisfaction and repeat visits.

Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD, TSX: LSPD) announced its participation in the 2024 RBC Capital Markets Financial Technology Conference on June 11, 2024. The event will feature Gus Papageorgiou, Head of Investor Relations, presenting at 11:20 am ET. The conference will be held at The Lotte New York Palace, 455 Madison Avenue, New York City. Investors can access the live webcast and replay on Lightspeed's investor relations website for 90 days. The conference participation aims to enhance investor engagement and showcase Lightspeed's advancements in omnichannel commerce solutions.

Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD | TSX: LSPD) and Uber (NYSE: UBER) have announced a new partnership to integrate Uber Direct and Uber Eats into Lightspeed's platform for North American hospitality merchants.

This collaboration allows Lightspeed merchants to list their offerings on Uber Eats, accessed by millions of users, and use Uber Direct for cost-effective deliveries without investing in custom fleets. Lightspeed's President JD Saint-Martin emphasized the partnership's potential to address staffing and revenue margin challenges in the restaurant industry, while Uber's Bernie Huddlestun highlighted the rising consumer demand for express delivery.

The integration is now available to North American Lightspeed Restaurant customers, with plans to expand to additional markets. More information can be found on Lightspeed's website.

Lightspeed announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showcasing a 25% YoY revenue growth to $230.2 million for Q4, and a 24% annual growth to $909.3 million, surpassing expectations. Transaction-based revenue surged 40% YoY to $139 million for Q4, while subscription revenue increased 7% YoY to $81.3 million. Net loss improved significantly to $32.5 million from $74.5 million in the prior year, and Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $4.4 million from a loss of $4.3 million. The company forecasts crossing $1 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025. Dax Dasilva has been reappointed as the permanent CEO.

Lightspeed and the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association have formed a strategic partnership to enhance golf experiences. Lightspeed will provide industry-leading retail and restaurant solutions to over 70 premium golf courses in Myrtle Beach, integrating with Omni Golf's tee sheet technology. This partnership coincides with the Myrtle Beach Classic tournament, the first-ever PGA Tour event in the region's history.

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. highlights recent product launches aimed at helping businesses scale faster and smarter, with a focus on data-driven innovations in retail and hospitality. The Q4 updates include new products and features to enhance customer value and operational efficiencies. Key highlights include margin-based pricing, stockout identification, enhanced order tracking with Apple Wallet, payment links, order history and account management for diners, AI-powered configuration recommendations, and new third-party software integrations. Lightspeed continues to empower merchants to provide omnichannel experiences and drive customer loyalty.