Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.610-1.640 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.470. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.3 billion-$3.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.2 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently commented on LTH. Northland Securities set a $42.00 price objective on shares of Life Time Group in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $36.00 target price on shares of Life Time Group in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Life Time Group from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Zacks Research upgraded Life Time Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Life Time Group in a research report on Wednesday. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $37.00 price objective for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $40.13.

Life Time Group Stock Up 2.2%

Shares of NYSE LTH opened at $26.32 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The firm has a market cap of $5.84 billion, a PE ratio of 15.85, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.69. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $28.04 and its 200 day simple moving average is $27.14. Life Time Group has a 12-month low of $24.14 and a 12-month high of $34.99.

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $745.10 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $740.09 million. Life Time Group had a net margin of 12.51% and a return on equity of 10.20%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.27 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Life Time Group will post 0.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Life Time Group

In other Life Time Group news, EVP Ritadhwaja Jebens Singh sold 12,088 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.75, for a total transaction of $359,618.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 110,967 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,301,268.25. This represents a 9.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Parham Javaheri sold 11,060 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.46, for a total transaction of $292,647.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 315,175 shares in the company, valued at $8,339,530.50. This trade represents a 3.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 31,850 shares of company stock valued at $909,324 over the last ninety days. 8.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Life Time Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY2026 guidance — Life Time issued EPS guidance of $1.610–$1.640 (consensus ~ $1.47) and revenue guidance around $3.3B (vs. consensus ~ $3.2B). The upside to estimates materially improves near‑term earnings visibility and underpins the bullish analyst reaction.
• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp/KeyBanc actions — KeyCorp upgraded LTH to a “strong‑buy” / set an overweight $40 target (large upside vs. today’s price) and KeyBanc initiated coverage with an overweight. These moves headline fresh institutional interest and higher street targets. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies and Wells Fargo began coverage — Jefferies started research coverage and Wells Fargo initiated with overweight recommendations, adding more buy‑side voices and liquidity into the name. Read More. · Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive compensation disclosed — A DEF14A filing and related reports estimate CEO Bahram Akradi’s 2025 compensation at roughly $15.2M (small increase year‑over‑year). This is standard disclosure; not a near‑term market mover by itself. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider and institutional selling flagged — Reporting shows substantial insider sales and several large institutional reductions in Q4/2025 (notable position cuts by T. Rowe, Macquarie, D.E. Shaw, FMR, Citadel). Heavy insider sales and fund trimming increase perception of near‑term supply risk and can cap upside. Read More.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Life Time Group

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Wexford Capital LP bought a new stake in Life Time Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Life Time Group by 201.6% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,499 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 1,002 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Life Time Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $73,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its holdings in Life Time Group by 13.3% during the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 6,119 shares of the company’s stock worth $163,000 after buying an additional 717 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new stake in Life Time Group in the 1st quarter valued at $221,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.40% of the company’s stock.

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.