Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH – Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of “Buy” by the fifteen brokerages that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation, thirteen have given a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $51.4615.
A number of analysts have recently issued reports on LTH shares. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Life Time Group from $46.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Bank of America reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $51.00 target price on shares of Life Time Group in a research note on Friday. Guggenheim raised their price target on Life Time Group from $41.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Weiss Ratings upgraded Life Time Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on Life Time Group from $50.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on LTH
Life Time Group News Summary
- Positive Sentiment: Better-than-expected Q2 performance: Life Time reported revenue of $866.0 million, up 13.7% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $0.48 exceeded analyst expectations. Net income rose 40.6% to $101.4 million and adjusted EBITDA increased 16.8% to $246.5 million. Life Time Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: 2026 outlook raised: Management increased its full-year revenue outlook to approximately $3.4 billion, above the roughly $3.3 billion consensus estimate, reinforcing expectations for continued membership and operating growth. Life Time Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst price targets moved higher: Mizuho raised its target to $64 and maintained an “outperform” rating; Wells Fargo lifted its target to $51 with an “overweight” rating; and KeyCorp increased its target to $52, also with an “overweight” rating. The revisions suggest analysts see additional upside after the earnings beat. Analyst price target updates
- Neutral Sentiment: Momentum and valuation in focus: LTH has reached a fresh 52-week high, prompting investors to assess whether its strong fundamentals can support further gains. Analysts overall maintain an average “buy” recommendation. Life Time Group Hits Fresh High
- Neutral Sentiment: Life Time also highlighted the 25th anniversary and redesign of its Experience Life health and wellness media platform, supporting brand engagement but likely having limited near-term earnings impact. Experience Life Magazine Celebrates 25 Years
- Negative Sentiment: Some investors may take profits after the sharp rally and elevated valuation. A Seeking Alpha analysis recommended locking in gains despite the company’s excellent performance, creating a counterpoint to the broader analyst optimism. Life Time Holdings Analysis
Life Time Group Trading Down 0.1%
Shares of LTH opened at $45.06 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $38.46 and its 200 day simple moving average is $31.93. The company has a market capitalization of $10.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.49, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.56. Life Time Group has a 1-year low of $24.14 and a 1-year high of $47.24.
Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $866.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $845.75 million. Life Time Group had a net margin of 13.07% and a return on equity of 10.56%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.37 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Life Time Group will post 1.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Life Time Group news, Director John G. Danhakl sold 2,208,580 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $28.60, for a total value of $63,165,388.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 11,027,703 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $315,392,305.80. This represents a 16.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, major shareholder Partners Group Private Equity sold 329,921 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.60, for a total transaction of $9,435,740.60. Following the transaction, the insider owned 1,651,322 shares in the company, valued at $47,227,809.20. The trade was a 16.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 27,943,861 shares of company stock worth $857,228,555 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 13.30% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Life Time Group
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in Life Time Group by 144.5% during the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,220 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 721 shares during the period. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Life Time Group in the third quarter worth about $40,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Life Time Group by 201.6% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,499 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 1,002 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Life Time Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $73,000. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc boosted its holdings in Life Time Group by 286.7% during the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,806 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,000 after acquiring an additional 1,339 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.40% of the company’s stock.
Life Time Group Company Profile
Life Time Group (NYSE: LTH) is a premier operator of health, fitness and lifestyle centers across North America. The company’s core business encompasses the development, ownership and management of premium athletic resorts that integrate state-of-the-art fitness facilities, group exercise studios, indoor and outdoor pools, running tracks, and spa and salon services. In addition to its brick-and-mortar clubs, Life Time offers a digital platform featuring on-demand and live-streamed workouts, personalized training programs and nutrition guidance, enabling members to pursue their wellness goals both at home and on the go.
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, Life Time has grown from a single Minnesota health club into a network of more than 160 locations across the United States and Canada.
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