Analysts Set Expectations for Life Time Group Q3 Earnings

Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) – Northland Securities raised their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for Life Time Group in a research report issued on Thursday, July 30th. Northland Securities analyst O. Rickert now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.38 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.37. The consensus estimate for Life Time Group’s current full-year earnings is $1.53 per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Life Time Group’s Q1 2027 earnings at $0.42 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.44 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.43 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.41 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.70 EPS.

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) last issued 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. Life Time Group had a return on equity of 10.56% and a net margin of 13.07%.The business had revenue of $866.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $845.75 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Life Time Group from $38.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on shares of Life Time Group from $41.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $54.00 price target on shares of Life Time Group in a research report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Life Time Group from $46.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Life Time Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $53.77.

Life Time Group Stock Up 1.6%

LTH stock opened at $44.86 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $38.93 and its 200-day moving average price is $32.18. The stock has a market cap of $10.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.38, a PEG ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a quick ratio of 0.56, a current ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. Life Time Group has a twelve month low of $24.14 and a twelve month high of $47.24.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Life Time Group

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in Life Time Group by 4.0% during the fourth quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 10,950 shares of the company’s stock valued at $291,000 after acquiring an additional 420 shares in the last quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. increased its holdings in Life Time Group by 8.8% in the 4th quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 6,387 shares of the company’s stock valued at $170,000 after acquiring an additional 516 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Life Time Group by 49.5% in the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,772 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,000 after purchasing an additional 587 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio lifted its stake in Life Time Group by 10.0% in the 4th quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 6,600 shares of the company’s stock worth $175,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Life Time Group by 13.3% during the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 6,119 shares of the company’s stock valued at $163,000 after purchasing an additional 717 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.40% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Life Time Group

In other Life Time Group news, EVP Ritadhwaja Jebens Singh sold 67,751 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.65, for a total value of $2,618,576.15. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 138,351 shares in the company, valued at $5,347,266.15. This represents a 32.87% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Parham Javaheri sold 63,203 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.09, for a total value of $2,849,823.27. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 183,371 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,268,198.39. The trade was a 25.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 23,403,822 shares of company stock worth $744,190,623 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 13.30% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Life Time Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its earnings outlook following the second-quarter earnings call, citing rapid growth. The company’s latest quarter also exceeded expectations, with earnings of $0.48 per share versus the $0.37 consensus estimate and revenue growth of 13.7% year over year. Life Time Group Lifts Earnings Outlook Amid Rapid Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised their price targets for LTH to $64, $52 and $51, indicating continued confidence in the premium health-club operator’s growth prospects and suggesting upside from recent trading levels. Life Time Group Price Target Raised to $64 Life Time Group Price Target Raised to $52 Life Time Group Price Target Raised to $51
• Positive Sentiment: Life Time is being highlighted as a beneficiary of the broader wellness boom, as consumers continue to spend on premium fitness clubs and health-related services. Best Health and Fitness Stocks for Investors Amid Wellness Boom
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple senior executives disclosed sizable insider sales completed July 31. CEO Bahram Akradi sold about $19.7 million of shares, EVP Eric Buss sold $21.6 million, EVP Parham Javaheri sold $2.8 million and CFO Erik Weaver sold $2.1 million. The transactions reduced their holdings by roughly 11% to 50% and could weigh on investor sentiment, although all retained shares. SEC insider trading filing

About Life Time Group

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.