Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME) Sets New 12-Month High – Still a Buy?

Neutron Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIME) shares reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $36.61 and last traded at $35.60, with a volume of 514805 shares. The stock had previously closed at $31.08.

Neutron News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Neutron this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results significantly exceeded expectations. Neutron reported earnings of $4.73 per share, compared with analysts’ consensus estimate of a $0.01 loss per share. MarketBeat earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue reached a quarterly record of $304 million, up 24% year over year. The company’s average operational fleet also increased 22% to 407,707 vehicles, signaling continued demand and expansion in shared micromobility. Lime Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued strong third-quarter and full-year 2026 guidance. Although specific EPS figures were not provided in the available update, the outlook reinforced investor confidence in Lime’s growth and profitability trajectory. Neutron Holdings jumps after Q2 earnings
• Positive Sentiment: The strong report extended Lime’s post-IPO momentum. Investors viewed the above-forecast results as evidence that the company can deliver profitable growth after its market debut, contributing to a two-day rally. Lime Stock’s Post-IPO Rally

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have commented on LIME shares. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Neutron to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, July 12th. Needham & Company LLC started coverage on shares of Neutron in a research note on Monday, July 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Neutron to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $45.00 price objective on Neutron in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Citigroup began coverage on Neutron in a report on Monday, July 27th. They issued a “market outperform” rating on the stock. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Neutron currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $38.86.

Neutron Trading Up 14.5%

Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME) last released 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.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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 transaction of $2,477,875.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 433,351 shares in the company, valued at $10,833,775. This trade represents a 18.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Zhoujia Bao sold 73,397 shares of Neutron stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the director owned 668,859 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,721,475. This trade represents a 9.89% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 3.80% of the company’s stock.

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.