KeyCorp Issues Positive Forecast for Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) Stock Price

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) had its price target increased by KeyCorp from $40.00 to $52.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the stock.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $49.00 target price on shares of Life Time Group in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Guggenheim upped their price target on Life Time Group from $41.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. 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. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $37.00 price target on shares of Life Time Group in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Life Time Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $51.46.

Life Time Group Stock Performance

Shares of LTH stock opened at $45.06 on Friday. 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 company’s fifty day moving average price is $38.46 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $31.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.49, a P/E/G ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 1.51. Life Time Group has a 12 month low of $24.14 and a 12 month high of $47.24.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Jimena Almendares sold 40,589 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.59, for a total transaction of $1,363,384.51. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 36,983 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,242,258.97. The trade was a 52.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, major shareholder Partners Group Private Equity sold 329,921 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $28.60, for a total transaction of $9,435,740.60. Following the transaction, the insider owned 1,651,322 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $47,227,809.20. This represents a 16.65% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 27,943,861 shares of company stock valued at $857,228,555 in the last three months. 13.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of LTH. Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in shares of Life Time Group by 140.4% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 54,380 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,642,000 after purchasing an additional 31,762 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Life Time Group by 25.2% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 70,855 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,140,000 after buying an additional 14,267 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Life Time Group by 143.7% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,422,304 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,154,000 after buying an additional 1,428,446 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in Life Time Group in the 1st quarter worth approximately $221,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in Life Time Group by 47.7% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 199,287 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,018,000 after buying an additional 64,348 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 79.40% 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: 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

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.