Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH – Free Report) had its price objective boosted by Wells Fargo & Company from $51.00 to $53.00 in a report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the stock.
Several other analysts have also recently commented on LTH. Mizuho raised their target price on Life Time Group from $64.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Northland Securities set a $57.00 price target on Life Time Group in a research report on Friday, July 31st. KeyCorp boosted their price target on Life Time Group from $52.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Life Time Group from $53.00 to $54.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Life Time Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $56.14.
Life Time Group Stock Down 0.7%
LTH stock opened at $45.05 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $10.07 billion, a PE ratio of 24.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.49. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $41.69 and its 200 day simple moving average is $35.24. Life Time Group has a fifty-two week low of $24.14 and a fifty-two week high of $47.32. The company has a quick ratio of 0.56, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42.
Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.10. Life Time Group had a net margin of 12.72% and a return on equity of 11.01%. The firm had revenue of $893.52 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $874.98 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.41 EPS. Life Time Group’s revenue was up 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Life Time Group will post 1.59 EPS for the current year.
Insider Activity at Life Time Group
In related news, Director John Galashan sold 2,879,154 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $43.80, for a total transaction of $126,106,945.20. Following the sale, the director owned 3,029,450 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $132,689,910. The trade was a 48.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director John Danhakl sold 2,879,154 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $43.80, for a total value of $126,106,945.20. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 3,029,450 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $132,689,910. This trade represents a 48.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 5,943,402 shares of company stock worth $259,987,015 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 13.30% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Life Time Group
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Integrity Alliance LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Life Time Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $425,000. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its stake in Life Time Group by 22.1% during the third quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 42,600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,699,000 after purchasing an additional 7,700 shares during the last quarter. Nippon Life Global Investors Americas Inc. acquired a new stake in Life Time Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $22,496,000. ProShare Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Life Time Group by 4.3% during the third quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 21,887 shares of the company’s stock worth $873,000 after buying an additional 909 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new stake in Life Time Group during the third quarter worth approximately $177,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.40% of the company’s stock.
Life Time Group News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Life Time Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter results exceeded expectations. Revenue rose 14.2% year over year to $893.5 million, while adjusted EPS of $0.51 topped the roughly $0.41-$0.45 analyst estimates. Adjusted EBITDA increased 16.5% to $256.3 million, and adjusted net income climbed 24.6% to $115.9 million. Life Time Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 earnings outlook. The guidance increase reinforces expectations that Life Time’s revenue growth, operating leverage and higher adjusted profitability can continue through the rest of the year. Life Time Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target from $51 to $53 and maintained an “overweight” rating. The new target implies approximately 17.6% potential upside from the referenced $45.05 price, signaling continued analyst confidence in LTH’s earnings trajectory. Wells Fargo Stock Recommendations
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains constructive. Barclays initiated research coverage, while Morgan Stanley projected strong appreciation, potentially broadening institutional interest in the shares. Barclays Initiates Life Time Coverage
- Neutral Sentiment: Membership growth was described as low single digit. Although revenue growth was strong, investors may monitor whether membership expansion accelerates enough to support the company’s premium valuation. Life Time Group Q3 Membership Growth
Life Time Group Company Profile
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc (NYSE: LTH) operates a network of luxury athletic country clubs in the United States and Canada. The company’s facilities combine fitness, sports, health, and wellness services in an integrated club environment designed for individuals and families.
Life Time clubs typically offer cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, group fitness classes, personal training, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball, and other athletic programs. Many locations also provide childcare, spas, cafés, workspaces, recovery services, and specialized programs for children, older adults, and other member groups.
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