One of the better routes to increased wealth on Monday was owning Via Transportation (VIA +12.80%) stock. The transport solutions specialist reported third-quarter results that impressed investors, and as a result, its stock rose by more than 14% over the course of the day.
Life in the fast lane
Via published its third-quarter results before market open that trading session, revealing that it earned $144 million in revenue during the period. This was a robust 31% higher on a year-over-year basis.
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In another encouraging development, Via significantly reduced its net loss not under generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP, or adjusted). This was $350,000 ($0 per share), compared with the third quarter 2025 shortfall of almost $9.3 million.
Both fundamentals topped the average analyst estimates. Prognosticators tracking the transportation stock were modeling just under $138 million in revenue and an adjusted per-share net loss of $0.03.
The company attributed its gains to several factors, including its embrace of artificial intelligence (AI). In its earnings release, Via quoted CEO Daniel Ramot as saying that “The acceleration of growth provides further validation for our strategy of building a full stack platform that combines AI-powered software and technology-enabled services for cities and transit agencies.”
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Habitual profitability on the horizon?
Via also beat on top-line guidance, as its proffered range of $556.7 million to $558.4 million for full-year 2026 topped the analyst consensus of $551.7 million. Its forecast for adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was a loss of $11 million to $12.5 million.
Years ago, Via pivoted away from competing directly in the rideshare space to focus on next-generation transportation solutions for municipal clients. While the company hasn’t proven it can consistently profit from this, the improvements it showed in the third-quarter results, plus its guidance for a small but meaningful adjusted EBITDA figure in the fourth quarter, indicate it has potential. I’d keep an eye on this offbeat transportation stock.
Eric Volkman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Via Transportation. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
