PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Buys 25,200 Shares of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. $LTH

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) by 244.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 35,492 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 25,200 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in Life Time Group were worth $956,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in Life Time Group by 15.2% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 8,090,037 shares of the company’s stock worth $217,929,000 after acquiring an additional 1,068,208 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in Life Time Group by 0.6% in the 1st quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 283,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,643,000 after purchasing an additional 1,800 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its holdings in Life Time Group by 79.0% in the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 862,524 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,236,000 after purchasing an additional 380,610 shares during the period. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System purchased a new position in shares of Life Time Group during the 1st quarter valued at $596,000. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Life Time Group by 18.1% during the 1st quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,589,462 shares of the company’s stock valued at $69,760,000 after purchasing an additional 397,248 shares in the last quarter. 79.40% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Life Time Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:LTH opened at $45.06 on Friday. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $24.14 and a one year high of $47.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.49, a PEG ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.51. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $38.46 and its 200-day moving average price is $31.90.

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $866.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $845.75 million. Life Time Group had a net margin of 13.07% and a return on equity of 10.56%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 13.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.37 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. will post 1.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Jimena Almendares sold 40,589 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $33.59, for a total value of $1,363,384.51. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 36,983 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,242,258.97. This represents a 52.32% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director John G. Danhakl sold 2,208,580 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.60, for a total value of $63,165,388.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 11,027,703 shares in the company, valued at $315,392,305.80. This trade represents a 16.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 27,943,861 shares of company stock valued at $857,228,555. 13.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Life Time Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting Life Time Group this week:

• 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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Life Time Group from $46.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Northland Securities set a $57.00 target price on Life Time Group in a research report on Friday. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Life Time Group from $50.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Oppenheimer raised their price target on Life Time Group from $43.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on Life Time Group from $41.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $51.46.

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.