Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME) Shares Down 5.6% - Time to Sell?

Key Points

• Neutron shares fell 5.6% to $39.28 during mid-day trading, with volume 33% below the average session level; the stock remains above its 50-day moving average of $32.90.
• Analyst sentiment remains favorable, with nine Buy ratings and one Hold rating producing a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $38.86.
• The company reported quarterly EPS of $4.73, far exceeding the consensus estimate of a $0.01 loss, but its CEO and a director recently sold shares, reducing their respective holdings by 18.61% and 9.89%.

Neutron Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIME - Get Free Report) shares traded down 5.6% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $39.16 and last traded at $39.28. Approximately 219,164 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 33% from the average session volume of 328,054 shares. The stock had previously closed at $41.63.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

LIME has been the topic of several analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group set a $45.00 price target on shares of Neutron in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Needham & Company LLC started coverage on shares of Neutron in a research note on Monday, July 27th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on shares of Neutron in a report on Monday, July 27th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $39.00 price objective for the company. Evercore assumed coverage on Neutron in a report on Monday, July 27th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $40.00 price target for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Neutron in a report on Monday, July 27th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $35.00 price target 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, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $38.86.

Neutron Stock Down 5.7%

The company has a 50-day moving average price of $32.90.

Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME - Get Free Report) last posted its 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. Research analysts predict that Neutron Holdings, Inc. will post 2.42 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

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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