Lightspeed POS Inc

Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD) is a cloud-based point-of-sale and commerce platform serving small and medium-sized retailers, restaurants and hospitality operators. The company combines subscription software, payment processing and hardware to enable omnichannel selling — in-store, online and via mobile. Lightspeed has emphasised growth through product development and acquisitions, which has expanded its addressable market but also led to elevated operating costs and periodic losses. Key things for investors to know include revenue growth driven by merchant acquisition and payment volumes, sensitivity to retail and hospitality spending, competition from other POS and payments providers, and execution risk around integrating acquisitions. Shares can be volatile and valuation often reflects future growth expectations. This is general information only and not personalised investment advice; investors should consider their own risk tolerance, time horizon and consult a financial adviser before acting.