Life360 (LIF)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - ApplicationSnapshot 2026-09-04
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - ApplicationSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · LIF
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -0.8% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 31.9% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 32.7 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 119 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
LIF — earnings miss
Dated 2026-08-10
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Life360, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“the Company”) is furnishing this Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with the disclosure of information, in the form of a media release and shareholder letter issued on August 10, 2026 . A copy of the media release and shareholder letter are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively to this Current Report on Form 8-K. A conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results will be held on…
Why it matters: Better operating income means better cost control and more profit.
Supportive ifOperating income margin goes above 10% in Q2.
Worry ifOperating income margin stays below 5% in Q2.
Why it matters: Less cash flow may cause concerns about efficiency and future investments.
Worry ifQ3 net cash flow from operations falls below $20 million.
Less concerning ifQ3 net cash flow from operations exceeds $20 million.
Why it matters: More share buybacks may mean that management trusts the company's value and stability.
Supportive ifLife360 repurchases more than $20 million in shares during Q3.
Worry ifLife360 does not repurchase shares or reduces the buyback amount in Q3.
Why it matters: The growth rate of Monthly Active Users (MAUs) is crucial for Life360's future revenue. A slowdown could signal challenges in user acquisition.
Worry ifQ2 2026 MAU growth rate is above 17% year-over-year.
Less concerning ifQ2 2026 MAU growth rate drops below 15% year-over-year.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$230 on $10,000 · ±2.3% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $661 loss on $10,000 · 6.6% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $6,564 loss on $10,000 · 65.6% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Faster revenue growth shows that management believes in their business and plans.
Supportive ifQ2 revenue growth exceeds 38% year-over-year, continuing the trend from Q1.
Worry ifQ2 revenue growth falls below 32% year-over-year.
Why it matters: If the buyback goes well, it may increase investor trust and share value.
Supportive ifThey will announce completed buybacks of at least $100 million in the next quarter.
Worry ifNo significant buybacks reported in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Advertising revenue drives growth. Strong growth shows the advertising platform is scaling well.
Supportive ifIn Q2 2026, advertising revenue is over $20 million. This shows continued strong growth.
Worry ifIn Q2 2026, advertising revenue is below $15 million. This suggests problems with the advertising strategy.
Why it matters: More Paying Circles helps increase subscription revenue. This leads to more success for the company.
Supportive ifPaying Circles grow by more than 200,000 in Q2.
Worry ifPaying Circles grow by less than 150,000 in Q2.
Why it matters: Sector trends can impact Life360's performance, especially as growth slows.
Watch forSector revenue growth remains above the median rate of 5% year over year.
Also watch forSector revenue growth drops below the median rate of 5% year over year.
Why it matters: A slowdown in ad revenue growth may mean there are issues with the ad platform.
Worry ifIf Q3 advertising revenue growth is below 200% year over year, it shows slowing growth.
Less concerning ifIf Q3 advertising revenue growth stays above 200% year over year, it shows strong performance.
Why it matters: A drop in subscription revenue growth may mean less demand or a full market.
Worry ifQ3 subscription revenue growth below 30% year over year would confirm a slowdown.
Less concerning ifQ3 subscription revenue growth stays above 30% year over year, showing strong demand.
Why it matters: More share buybacks would show that management trusts the company's financial health.
Supportive ifIf share repurchases are over $50 million in Q3, it shows strong capital use.
Worry ifIf share repurchases are below $10 million in Q3, it suggests less confidence.
Why it matters: Slower growth in monthly active users may show problems with getting or keeping users.
Worry ifQ3 monthly active users growth below 10% year over year would confirm user growth challenges.
Less concerning ifIf Q3 monthly active users grow over 10% year over year, it shows strong engagement.