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Lightspeed Reports $575.9M Loss as Turnaround Plan Gains Traction

The Montreal-based software company announces revenue growth targets for fiscal 2026 following a massive goodwill writedown and stabilizing market trends.

Lightspeed offices are seen in Montreal, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Overview

  • Lightspeed Commerce posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $575.9 million, driven by a $556.4 million goodwill impairment linked to its weak share price.
  • Revenue for the quarter rose 10% year-over-year to $253.4 million, with adjusted operating earnings slightly below analyst expectations at $12.9 million.
  • The company has completed over half of its $400 million share buyback program launched earlier this year after abandoning a potential sale process.
  • Management forecasts 10–12% revenue growth for fiscal 2026, supported by stabilization in North American hospitality and European hospitality segments.
  • Founder and CEO Dax Dasilva emphasized plans to accelerate growth, including hiring 150 outbound sales representatives and targeting mid-teens gross profit increases.