Lightspeed Commerce Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, exceeding expectations and raising its Adjusted EBITDA outlook for fiscal 2025. Key highlights include:

- Total revenue of $266.1 million, up 27% year-over-year
- Net loss improved to ($35.0) million
- Positive Adjusted EBITDA of $10.2 million
- Quarterly ARPU grew 31% to a record ~$502
- GPV as a percentage of GTV increased to 36%, up from 22% last year

The company repurchased ~2.7 million shares for ~$40 million during the quarter. Lightspeed continues to focus on expanding payments adoption and right-sizing its cost structure, while turning attention to accelerating growth in its software business.

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) has released its third annual Sustainability Report for fiscal year 2024, highlighting its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Key achievements include:

• 86% of employees feel they can be authentic at work
• Diverse workforce with 9% LGBTQ2S+, 5% persons with disabilities, and 35% BIPOC representation
• 50% of executive officers identify as women
• Expanded Lightspeed Capital to France, Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium
• Partnerships with non-profits and environmental initiatives

The report also showcases businesses using Lightspeed to build diverse communities and make positive impacts. CEO Dax Dasilva emphasizes the company's commitment to leading by example in environmental and social responsibility.

Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) has unveiled new product innovations to address critical challenges faced by merchants. These updates focus on supporting complex customers, lowering costs, and increasing efficiency across retail and hospitality sectors. Key innovations include:

- An omnichannel Loyalty Program
- Enhanced B2B capabilities in NuORDER Assortments
- Improved landed cost understanding for retailers
- Advanced inventory management and auditing features
- Seamlessly integrated product reviews
- Expansion of Tableside solution to UK & Canada
- Partnership with Uber for delivery services
- Quebec WEB-SRM certification
- Tap to Pay on iPhone launch in France and Australia

These innovations aim to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and help merchants focus on their core business.

Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD, TSX: LSPD) announced it will release its fiscal first quarter 2025 financial results on August 1, 2024, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 am ET to discuss the results. Investors can register for the live call or access a replay, available until August 8, 2024.

Additionally, Lightspeed will host its Capital Markets Day on November 20, 2024, at the New York Stock Exchange, with both virtual and in-person attendance options.

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.