Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research upgraded Neutron to a “Hold” rating, while the broader analyst consensus remains “Buy,” with a $38.29 average price target.
• Several firms initiated coverage with bullish ratings, including JPMorgan, KeyCorp, William Blair and Evercore; published price targets ranged from $33 to $40.
• Neutron shares opened at $26.92 and were up 0.1%, while the CEO and a director recently sold shares worth a combined $4.3 million.

Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME - Get Free Report) was upgraded by stock analysts at Zacks Research to a "hold" rating in a report released on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Neutron to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday, July 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Neutron in a report on Monday. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $35.00 price objective for the company. KeyCorp assumed coverage on shares of Neutron in a research report on Monday. They set an "overweight" rating and a $33.00 target price on the stock. William Blair initiated coverage on shares of Neutron in a research report on Monday. They issued an "outperform" rating for the company. Finally, Evercore initiated coverage on shares of Neutron in a research note on Monday. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $40.00 price objective on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Neutron presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $38.29.

Neutron Trading Up 0.1%

Neutron stock opened at $26.92 on Tuesday. Neutron has a fifty-two week low of $23.87 and a fifty-two week high of $28.99.

Insider Buying and Selling at Neutron

In other news, CEO Wayne Hsing-Yuan Ting sold 99,115 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.00, for a total value of $2,477,875.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 433,351 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,833,775. This trade represents a 18.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Zhoujia Bao sold 73,397 shares of Neutron stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.00, for a total transaction of $1,834,925.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 668,859 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,721,475. The trade was a 9.89% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 3.80% of the company's stock.

Neutron News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Neutron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies began coverage with a Buy rating and a $40 target, adding another bullish institutional opinion to the stock. Jefferies coverage reported by Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp upgraded Neutron to Strong Buy and projected a significant improvement in earnings: a $0.23 per-share loss for fiscal 2026 followed by profits of $1.41 in 2027 and $1.97 in 2028. The forecast points to a potential transition toward stronger profitability. KeyCorp rating and estimates reported by Zacks
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $39 price target, while Evercore began coverage with an Outperform rating and a $40 target. Both targets suggest approximately 46% to 50% upside from the cited reference price. Goldman Sachs coverage reported by Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan Chase, Needham and Citizens JMP also initiated coverage, broadening analyst attention and potentially increasing institutional interest in Neutron. JPMorgan coverage Needham coverage Citizens JMP coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: KeyCorp expects a $0.24-per-share loss in the second quarter of 2026, followed by $0.86 earnings in the third quarter and $0.01 in the fourth quarter. The estimates support a recovery narrative but also highlight near-term execution risk.

Neutron Company Profile

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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