Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME) Shares Down 6.9% - Here's Why

Key Points

• Neutron shares fell 6.9% to $35.01 in Wednesday trading, with volume down 92% from the stock’s average daily volume.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with nine Buy ratings and one Hold rating; the consensus target price is $38.86, representing potential upside from the latest close.
• The company recently reported quarterly EPS of $4.73, far above the $0.01 loss analysts expected, while its CEO and a director sold shares worth a combined $4.3 million.

Neutron Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIME - Get Free Report)'s stock price fell 6.9% on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $35.75 and last traded at $35.01. Approximately 26,156 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 92% from the average daily volume of 319,431 shares. The stock had previously closed at $37.59.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have commented on LIME. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on shares of Neutron in a research report on Monday, July 27th. They set a "buy" rating and a $39.00 target price on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on Neutron in a research report on Monday, July 27th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $35.00 price target for the company. Evercore began coverage on Neutron in a report on Monday, July 27th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research raised Neutron to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $45.00 price objective on Neutron in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Neutron presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $38.86.

Neutron Trading Down 7.3%

The firm's 50-day moving average is $33.28.

Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $4.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $4.74. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Neutron Holdings, Inc. will post 2.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Neutron news, CEO Wayne Hsing-Yuan Ting sold 99,115 shares of Neutron stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.00, for a total transaction of $2,477,875.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 433,351 shares in the company, valued at $10,833,775. The trade was a 18.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Zhoujia Bao sold 73,397 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.00, for a total transaction of $1,834,925.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 668,859 shares of the company's stock, valued at $16,721,475. This trade represents a 9.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 3.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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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