Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. $LTH Stock Position Raised by Lazard Asset Management LLC

Lazard Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) by 18.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 139,405 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 21,996 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC owned approximately 0.06% of Life Time Group worth $3,756,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Keebeck Wealth Management boosted its position in shares of Life Time Group by 19.6% in the 1st quarter. Keebeck Wealth Management now owns 12,680 shares of the company’s stock valued at $342,000 after purchasing an additional 2,075 shares during the period. Capula Management Ltd acquired a new stake in Life Time Group during the 1st quarter worth about $1,637,000. Militia Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Life Time Group during the 1st quarter worth about $4,340,000. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its stake in Life Time Group by 151.6% during the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 184,391 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,967,000 after buying an additional 111,104 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Phillip James Consulting Co. purchased a new stake in Life Time Group during the first quarter valued at about $91,000. 79.40% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Life Time Group

In related news, major shareholder Partners Group Private Equity sold 329,921 shares of the stock in a transaction on 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 completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,651,322 shares in the company, valued at approximately $47,227,809.20. This trade represents a 16.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director John G. Danhakl sold 2,208,580 shares of Life Time Group stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.60, for a total value of $63,165,388.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 11,027,703 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $315,392,305.80. The trade was a 16.69% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 27,943,861 shares of company stock worth $857,228,555. 13.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Life Time Group News Summary

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 Price Performance

NYSE LTH 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 firm has a market capitalization of $10.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 1.51. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $38.46 and a 200-day simple moving average of $31.90. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. has a 52-week low of $24.14 and a 52-week high of $47.24.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on LTH shares. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Life Time Group from $46.00 to $51.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Zacks Research raised shares of Life Time Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Life Time Group from $38.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Mizuho boosted their target price on shares of Life Time Group from $63.00 to $64.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Oppenheimer increased their target price on Life Time Group from $43.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. One investment 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 data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $51.46.

Life Time Group 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.