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SoftBank (TYO:9984) Group Capital Ltd, a significant shareholder in Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE:LMND), recently sold 13,815 shares of the company’s common stock, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $30.0061, yielding a total transaction value of approximately $414,534. The transaction occurred as Lemonade’s stock has shown significant momentum, with a remarkable 60.71% return over the past year, according to InvestingPro data. Following this transaction, SoftBank retains ownership of 10,438,161 shares in Lemonade, representing a significant portion of the company’s $2.1 billion market capitalization. The shares were sold in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $30.00 to $30.05. With Lemonade’s earnings report due on May 6, InvestingPro subscribers can access additional insights through comprehensive Pro Research Reports, which provide detailed analysis of the company’s financial health and market position.
In other recent news, Lemonade Inc . reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, showcasing a notable revenue increase of 29% year-over-year, reaching $149 million, which exceeded the forecasted $145.02 million. The company also reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.42, better than the anticipated -$0.61. Despite these positive earnings results, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) downgraded Lemonade’s stock from an Equalweight to an Underweight rating, also lowering the price target from $35.00 to $24.00. Analysts at Morgan Stanley expressed concerns about Lemonade’s entry into the competitive auto insurance market, citing macroeconomic uncertainties and heightened competition as potential challenges. Additionally, Lemonade has terminated its Warrant Agreement and Omnibus Agreement with Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) Insurance Services, although existing agency agreements remain intact. The company also addressed a data leak incident involving unencrypted transmission of driver’s license numbers for approximately 190,000 individuals, which it has since rectified. Lemonade confirmed that its operations were not compromised and no targeted attempt was made to access customer data.
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