Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.03, FiscalAI reports. Planet Fitness had a negative return on equity of 59.46% and a net margin of 16.88%.The company had revenue of $365.22 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $356.21 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.86 earnings per share. Planet Fitness’s revenue was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Planet Fitness updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.254-3.254 EPS.
Here are the key takeaways from Planet Fitness’ conference call:
- Q2 performance was mixed: Planet Fitness ended the quarter with 21.5 million members, up 3.6% year over year, while same-club sales rose 1.7% and adjusted EBITDA increased 3.5% to $153 million. However, comparable sales were driven entirely by rate growth, reflecting slower member additions.
- Management raised full-year adjusted EPS growth guidance to approximately 6% from 4%, primarily due to share repurchases, while maintaining expectations for roughly 7% revenue growth, 6% adjusted EBITDA growth, and 180–190 new club openings.
- The company is prioritizing sustainable member growth through revised marketing, media optimization, retention tools, app upgrades, and a national limited-time $10 Classic Card promotion. Management emphasized that the promotion is a test—not a rollback of the standard $15 price—and said Black Card pricing decisions remain under evaluation.
- Planet Fitness repurchased approximately 4 million shares for $200 million during Q2, bringing year-to-date buybacks to $250 million and leaving $250 million under its authorization. Management also plans to continue recycling capital selectively through asset sales and international opportunities.
- Black Card penetration increased 210 basis points year over year to approximately 68%, supported by continued additions to recovery offerings, while the expanded Black Card Spa test across 100 clubs and a redesigned app are intended to improve engagement and retention.
Planet Fitness Price Performance
NYSE:PLNT traded down $1.17 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $50.04. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,904,341 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,997,513. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $52.68 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $67.15. Planet Fitness has a twelve month low of $37.03 and a twelve month high of $114.26. The stock has a market cap of $3.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.96, a P/E/G ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.03.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in PLNT. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Planet Fitness by 184.5% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 330 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 214 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Planet Fitness during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in Planet Fitness during the third quarter worth approximately $52,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in shares of Planet Fitness by 6,588.9% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 602 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,000 after acquiring an additional 593 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Planet Fitness by 300.9% in the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 930 shares of the company’s stock valued at $101,000 after acquiring an additional 698 shares during the period. 95.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Planet Fitness News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Planet Fitness this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Planet Fitness exceeded expectations in the second quarter, reporting adjusted EPS of $0.88 versus the $0.85 consensus estimate and revenue of $365.2 million versus estimates of $356.2 million. Revenue increased 7.1% year over year. Planet Fitness Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Management repurchased and retired approximately $200 million of Class A stock during the quarter, while raising its full-year 2026 EPS outlook to approximately $3.254, above the roughly $3.20 analyst consensus. The company continues to target 180–190 new club openings. Planet Fitness Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage highlighted pricing tests, marketing changes and a strategic shift intended to support growth. However, system-wide same-club sales rose only 1.7%, suggesting that the benefits of these initiatives have not yet fully offset softer member growth. PLNT Q2 Deep Dive
- Negative Sentiment: Several law firms publicized a previously filed securities class-action lawsuit against Planet Fitness and certain executives. The complaints allege that the company failed to disclose risks related to its marketing strategy and market conditions before a May 2026 guidance revision. The allegations have not been proven, but the repeated notices may pressure sentiment and create potential legal costs or liabilities. The lead-plaintiff deadline is September 14, 2026. Planet Fitness Securities Class Action Announcement
Planet Fitness Company Profile
Planet Fitness, Inc is a franchisor and operator of fitness centers based in Hampton, New Hampshire. Established in 1992, the company designs and equips its clubs to offer a non-intimidating workout environment, often marketed under its “Judgment Free Zone” philosophy. Planet Fitness markets affordable membership plans and a variety of cardio and strength-training equipment, positioning itself to attract casual and first-time gym users.
The company operates through a network of franchised and company-owned clubs.
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