LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR) Trading 2.6% Higher - Still a Buy?

Key Points

• LiveWire shares rose about 2.6% to $1.7030 on Wednesday on light volume (167,801 shares, ~60% below average), and the stock is trading below its 50‑day ($1.96) and 200‑day ($3.67) moving averages.
• Analyst sentiment is negative: Weiss Ratings reiterated a Sell (e+) and the consensus from available Wall Street coverage is an overall Sell.
• Fundamentals remain weak — the latest quarter showed a ($0.09) EPS with a negative net margin of 292.59% and ROE of -105.53%; market cap is ~$348M, debt/equity 1.61, liquidity ratios are strong (quick 3.95, current 4.63), and institutional ownership is low at 0.88%.

LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE:LVWR - Get Free Report) shot up 2.6% on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $1.75 and last traded at $1.7030. 167,801 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 60% from the average session volume of 415,311 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1.66.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (e+)" rating on shares of LiveWire Group in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Sell".

LiveWire Group Stock Performance

The business's fifty day moving average price is $1.96 and its 200-day moving average price is $3.67. The stock has a market cap of $347.99 million, a PE ratio of -4.60 and a beta of 1.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.61, a quick ratio of 3.95 and a current ratio of 4.63.

LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported ($0.09) earnings per share for the quarter. LiveWire Group had a negative net margin of 292.59% and a negative return on equity of 105.53%. The company had revenue of $11.36 million for the quarter.

Institutional Trading of LiveWire Group

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its holdings in LiveWire Group by 82.0% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 6,751 shares of the company's stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 3,042 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers increased its position in shares of LiveWire Group by 21.9% during the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 17,655 shares of the company's stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 3,167 shares during the last quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its stake in shares of LiveWire Group by 117.6% in the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 9,363 shares of the company's stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 5,060 shares during the period. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of LiveWire Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $49,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its position in LiveWire Group by 119.5% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 10,676 shares of the company's stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 5,812 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 0.88% of the company's stock.

About LiveWire Group

LiveWire Group Inc NYSE: LVWR is an independent electric vehicle manufacturer specializing in high-performance two-wheelers and innovative urban mobility solutions. Established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson Inc in 2018, the company was spun off in September 2022 following a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company, commencing trading as LiveWire Group. Since then, LiveWire has focused on scaling its core electric motorcycle business and developing a new generation of connected, battery-powered vehicles.

LiveWire’s product lineup is anchored by its first production model, the LiveWire One, known for its rapid acceleration, long-range battery architecture and integrated connectivity features.

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