Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?

Key Points

• Neutron shares fell 6.3%, opening at $38.05 versus the prior close of $39.80, and last trading near $38.82 on volume of 37,257 shares.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive, with nine Buy ratings and one Hold rating; the stock has a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $38.86.
• Neutron reported quarterly EPS of $4.73, far exceeding the $0.01 loss analysts expected. However, CEO Wayne Ting and Director Zhoujia Bao sold shares in July, reducing their holdings by 18.61% and 9.89%, respectively.

Neutron Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIME - Get Free Report)'s stock price gapped down before the market opened on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $39.80, but opened at $38.05. Neutron shares last traded at $38.8210, with a volume of 37,257 shares traded.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Citizens Jmp started coverage on Neutron in a research report on Monday, July 27th. They issued a "market outperform" rating and a $45.00 price target for the company. Citigroup started coverage on shares of Neutron in a report on Monday, July 27th. They issued a "market outperform" rating on the stock. KeyCorp raised their price objective on shares of Neutron from $33.00 to $37.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Needham & Company LLC initiated coverage on shares of Neutron in a report on Monday, July 27th. They set a "buy" rating and a $36.00 target price on the stock. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on shares of Neutron in a research note on Monday, July 27th. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $35.00 target price on the stock. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Neutron has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $38.86.

Neutron Trading Down 6.3%

Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $4.73 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.01) by $4.74. Analysts expect that Neutron Holdings, Inc. will post 2.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Neutron

In other news, CEO Wayne Hsing-Yuan Ting sold 99,115 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.00, for a total value of $2,477,875.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 433,351 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,833,775. This represents a 18.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Zhoujia Bao sold 73,397 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.00, for a total value of $1,834,925.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 668,859 shares in the company, valued at $16,721,475. This trade represents a 9.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 3.80% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About Neutron

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business. We are on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable, and carbon-free. Lime provides convenient and reliable short-term rentals of e-scooters and e-bikes at an affordable price. As of December 31, 2025, we operated in approximately 230 cities(1) across 29 countries(2). In 2025, we delivered a seamless rider experience to approximately 19 million riders. Our market leadership and scale have made Lime a widely recognized brand — valued by riders for our availability and trusted by cities for our operating track record.

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