Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) Given New $64.00 Price Target at Mizuho

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) had its price target lifted by Mizuho from $63.00 to $64.00 in a report published on Friday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Mizuho currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on LTH. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Life Time Group from $46.00 to $51.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on Life Time Group from $41.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Northland Securities set a $57.00 price objective on shares of Life Time Group in a report on Friday. Oppenheimer upped their target price on shares of Life Time Group from $43.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Life Time Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $51.46.

Life Time Group Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of LTH opened at $45.06 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $10.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.49, a PEG ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 1.51. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $38.46 and its two-hundred day moving average is $31.90. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. 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 announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.11. Life Time Group had a net margin of 13.07% and a return on equity of 10.56%. The company 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 company earned $0.37 EPS. Life Time Group’s revenue was up 13.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that Life Time Group will post 1.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, major shareholder Partners Group Private Equity sold 747,178 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.46, for a total value of $23,506,219.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 2,431,203 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $76,485,646.38. This represents a 23.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director John G. Danhakl sold 4,991,749 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.46, for a total transaction of $157,040,423.54. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 16,242,383 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $510,985,369.18. The trade was a 23.51% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 27,943,861 shares of company stock worth $857,228,555 over the last 90 days. 13.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Life Time Group

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans acquired a new position in Life Time Group in the fourth quarter valued at $41,721,000. Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Life Time Group during the fourth quarter worth about $3,811,000. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Life Time Group by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 13,643,761 shares of the company’s stock worth $362,651,000 after buying an additional 143,487 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Life Time Group during the fourth quarter worth about $49,228,000. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Life Time Group by 6.3% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 3,519,811 shares of the company’s stock worth $93,572,000 after buying an additional 207,822 shares during the last quarter. 79.40% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines 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.