, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) today announced that it has been named to the 2026 Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list. This marks the Company's second consecutive year on the list.
The annual Fortune list, now in its 41st year, ranks publicly traded companies based on growth in revenue, profits, and stock returns, measured over the three years, a ranking built on performance rather than nominations.
"This recognition reflects what happens when our team members bring real passion to our athletic country clubs every day, whether that's a pickleball match, a Pilates class, our Signature Group Training classes or a Dynamic Personal Training session," said Life Time Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Erik Weaver. "Members come to us for the breadth of what they can do under one roof, and our healthy living ecosystem keeps them coming back. With a strong pipeline of new athletic country clubs and continued expansion of our products, services and digital offerings, we're well positioned for sustained growth as we help more people live healthy, happy lives."
For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time App.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
Finding a competitive pickleball game just got easier as Life Time and DUPR expand strategic alliance to help members track progress, find better competition and improve their game
Key Highlights:
Life Time now integrates members' Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) into the Life Time app, so players can find and match with others at a similar skill level straight from their phone. The rollout is complete at all Life Time clubs offering pickleball. The integration builds on the strategic alliance Life Time formed with DUPR in 2022, delivering a member-facing product. Life Time is one of the largest providers of pickleball in North America, with more than 960 permanent pickleball courts. , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and one of North America's largest providers of pickleball, is expanding its strategic alliance with Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), the world's most widely adopted pickleball rating system, to deliver an enhanced playing experience for members. Through the Life Time app, members are now able to connect their pickleball DUPR ratings, making it easier to measure progress and find the best competition at their club. Life Time also introduced nationwide DUPR-based programming, including rating-gated leagues, open play and other competitive opportunities to connect players of similar skill levels. The rollout began this summer at select clubs and is now complete across Life Time's network of pickleball courts nationwide.
Members can link their Life Time member ID to their DUPR account directly in the app, then see their rating alongside the tools they already use to book courts, removing the guesswork from setting up an even game. DUPR is a rating system from 2.000 to 8.000 that groups players by ability using match results, coach input, and video and artificial intelligence analysis, so games stay balanced and competitive.
Members can link their Life Time member ID to their DUPR account directly in the app, then see their rating alongside the tools they already use to book courts, removing the guesswork from setting up an even game. Clubs can offer DUPR-gated Open Play for members with linked accounts, as well as leveled and all-level Open Play for members without a rating, and Life Time Pickleball Pros remain the primary resource for DUPR questions and guidance. Players can track their progress over time as their rating updates.
DUPR serves as the official rating system of Major League Pickleball (MLP), the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and is used by millions of players worldwide.
"As pickleball continues to grow at Life Time, many of our members are seeking out opponents at their skill level for more competitive matches and to grow their game," said Ryan Brister, Vice President of Racquet Sports at Life Time. "Bringing DUPR into our app does exactly that. It takes the friction out of matchmaking and helps our pickleball communities grow stronger."
"Life Time has been an incredible partner in growing pickleball, and this integration brings the value of a trusted rating directly into the member experience," said Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR. "The best pickleball experiences start with finding the right people to play with. Integrating DUPR into the Life Time app removes friction for players and gives members access to the same trusted rating system used across all levels of the sport."
For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or follow along on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time app.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
About DUPR
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and players. DUPR's dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 - 8.000 scale. DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including Global Pickleball Federation (GPF), USA Pickleball (USAP), United Pickleball Association (UPA), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), Major League Pickleball (MLP), Pickleball.com, Life Time, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League, National Pickleball League. It also owns and operates Minor League Pickleball and Collegiate Pickleball, two of the biggest amateur leagues in the sport. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more.
In a dramatic Series finish, Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Keegan Swenson capture 2026 titles
, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy way of life brand, brought professional athletes, recreational riders, industry leaders and fans together in Northwest Arkansas last week for the 2026 Life Time Big Sugar Classic.
Start line of 2026 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel
Bookended by the Life Time Little Sugar MTB and Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Kenetik, the weeklong celebration was hosted across Bentonville and Bella Vista, Arkansas as well as McDonald County, Missouri. More than 4,200 cyclists representing 46 states and 20 countries converged for the two marquee off-road cycling events, which also featured group rides, product demos, athlete engagements, industry gatherings and family-friendly activities.
"At Big Sugar, the racing is the centerpiece, but the experience around it is what makes it unique: bringing people together, introducing new generations to the sport and giving the cycling community the perfect platform to connect," said Kimo Seymour, Senior Vice President of Media and Events at Life Time. "Northwest Arkansas has built an incredible cycling culture, and we're thankful to be a part of it."
Life Time Big Sugar Gravel also marked the culmination of the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix, Life Time's professional off-road cycling series, with top athletes facing off for the final test. With the season-long competition coming down to the final race — and one of the tightest Series yet — Big Sugar Gravel delivered a hard-fought conclusion, with Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Keegan Swenson crowned the 2026 champions. To see the complete podium, visit lifetimegrandprix.com.
Now in its fifth season, the Grand Prix reflects Life Time's continued investment in growing professional off-road cycling in the U.S., including a record $590,000 prize purse for 2026, up 55% from the previous year. Live coverage on the Life Time Grand Prix YouTube channel further expanded the competition's reach and brought the race to more than 155,000 viewers.
Beyond the competition, the Life Time Big Sugar Classic celebrated Northwest Arkansas' vibrant cycling culture and strong community ties. Nearly 500 participants across Little Sugar MTB and Big Sugar Gravel called Bentonville or Bella Vista home, underscoring the event's local roots.
"The success of Life Time Big Sugar Classic is a success for every corner of our community," said Kalene Griffith, President and CEO of Visit Bentonville. "An estimated $9 million in economic impact over ten days means busy dining rooms, full hotels and real support for the small businesses that give Bentonville its character. Events like this are exactly why we're proud to be the Mountain Biking Capital of the World: they bring people here, and once they see these trails and this landscape, they keep coming back."
The Big Sugar Classic is one of 30 iconic athletic events owned and produced by Life Time, spanning disciplines including road running, trail running, mountain biking and gravel cycling. Across its event portfolio, Life Time creates experiences that unite competition, community and active living, welcoming people of different ages and abilities to pursue their goals and connect through movement.
For more information about Life Time's full portfolio of athletic events download the Life Time app or visit www.lifetime.life/athletic-events.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
Getting a 10x return on a stock is not something people should take lightly. But when you break it down, a tenfold return over two decades works out to about 12% per year. That sounds modest until you count how few companies compound at that pace for 20 years. The ones that do tend to share a trait: They are building something today that the market has not yet priced in, and it should pay off for years in a sustainable way.
Life Time Group Holdings (LTH +0.15%), First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG +0.33%), and Freshpet (FRPT -0.77%) each run consumer businesses with long runways and potential turnarounds that could pay off over decades.
Image source: Getty Images.
1. Life Time is building bigger, not just more
Life Time runs 195 "athletic country clubs" across the U.S. and Canada, and it has decided that the next 20 years belong to bigger buildings, according to company leadership. The 2026 class of 14 new clubs will total about 1.3 million square feet, close to double the footprint of each of the past two years' classes. These are ground-up builds with pools, courts, and in-house clinics.
The more interesting shift is who walks in the door. Life Time has been cutting low-dues memberships paid for through medical insurance plans, and the members it keeps are paying higher dues and spending more on in-center services, personal training above all. Revenue per membership rose 11.8% in the second quarter even though the member count grew 1.2%. The company is prioritizing pricing power over headcount, a rare move for a gym chain.
I think this stock could 10x because it is doing something most gym chains never manage: raising what members pay while making the clubs harder to leave. A family that swims, plays pickleball, and books a trainer at one building is not shopping around for a cheaper membership. Stack that pricing power on top of 14 new clubs a year, each one bigger than the last, and the math over two decades starts to look reasonable. I also think fitness is a growing trend that will never go away.
These clubs are expensive to build, and Life Time pays for them with about $1.5 billion in debt plus sale-leaseback deals, in which it sells a building it owns and then rents it back for decades. That works well while members keep showing up. In a recession, the lease payments stay the same even if the parking lot thins out, and that is the part of the story I would watch closely.
LTH Life Time Group$40.58+$0.06 (+0.15%)
NYSE · As of 4:00 PM ET 10/19/26
2. First Watch owns a daypart nobody else wants
First Watch serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch, then closes in the afternoon. That sounds like a limitation, but it means no dinner labor, no late-night staffing, and one shift of managers. The chain has grown to 665 restaurants in 33 states and plans 60 to 62 net new openings this year, most of them company-owned.
First Watch has also spent the past three years buying out its own franchisees, picking up 64 restaurants and their development rights across eight deals since May 2023. The company calls this a core part of its growth strategy, meaning the brand controls more of its own map as it opens new units. If this strategy pays off, we could see some real long-term stock movement.
FWRG First Watch Restaurant Group$12.16+$0.04 (+0.33%)
NASDAQ · As of 4:00 PM ET 10/19/26
3. Freshpet is turning fridges into a moat
Freshpet sells refrigerated dog and cat food through branded fridges placed inside grocery, club, and pet stores. The fridge is the strategy: Once a retailer gives up floor space for one, the brand is hard to dislodge. The company's latest investor presentation shows its Ennis, Texas kitchen growing from five production lines to more than 10, which would take the whole network from 16 lines to at least 24.
I think Freshpet could 10x because it found a side door into one of the most crowded aisles in the grocery store. Pet food is a $57 billion category in the U.S. dominated by kibble and canned food, and Freshpet did not try to out-market the giants on their shelf. It brought its own shelf. Those branded fridges, now nearly 40,000 of them, give the brand a physical foothold that a new entrant cannot buy with an ad budget. A retailer that has already cleared floor space and run an electrical line is not eager to swap it out.
The second half of the bet is the kitchens. Freshpet makes its own food, and it is pouring about $150 million into new lines and bag technology this year, which it says will raise product quality and squeeze more output from each line. That is why management lifted its long-term adjusted gross margin target to at least 49%. The company still holds 4.3% of the dog food and treats market, which is the whole point: A brand with a fridge network and its own factories only needs a few more share points to become a far larger business. It also ended June with $351 million in cash and has started buying back stock, which is not something you see from a company that feels threatened.
FRPT Freshpet$66.12-$0.51 (-0.77%)
NASDAQ · As of 4:00 PM ET 10/19/26
What should investors do with this information?
None of these three needs a miracle to 10x, but we also need to be realistic about what could go wrong and keep these companies from achieving this goal. Each needs to keep doing what its own filings describe: Life Time opening large clubs, First Watch filling in the map, and Freshpet adding lines and fridges. The sensible move is to size positions small, since all three are volatile, and to check each quarter whether the plan is on track rather than whether the stock moved. Twenty years is a long time to be wrong, but it is also a long time to be right.
Investors interested in stocks from the Leisure and Recreation Services sector have probably already heard of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) and Vail Resorts (MTN - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.
Right now, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Vail Resorts has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). This means that LTH's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
LTH currently has a forward P/E ratio of 22.44, while MTN has a forward P/E of 27.66. We also note that LTH has a PEG ratio of 1.29. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. MTN currently has a PEG ratio of 11.20.
Another notable valuation metric for LTH is its P/B ratio of 2.68. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, MTN has a P/B of 9.75.
These metrics, and several others, help LTH earn a Value grade of B, while MTN has been given a Value grade of C.
LTH is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that LTH is likely the superior value option right now.
Tournament will offer cash payouts across every division, with more than $20,000 in total prize money on the line
Key Highlights:
The LT Classic is expanding into a quarterly tournament series at iconic Life Time pickleball clubs like Rancho San Clemente and North Shore Sport & Racquet.
Each host LT Classic club will offer its own prize pool, with more than $20,000 in total prize money on the line.
Players from each host city, state and surrounding region will compete in divisions organized by skill level.
Registration is open on the Life Time app with the first tournament taking place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente on October 16th.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and one of the largest operators of pickleball courts in North America, today announced the expansion of its LT Classic tournament into a quarterly tournament series beginning October 16th.
Under the theme “Play where the pros play,” participants in the LT Classic will compete at some of Life Time’s most iconic pickleball venues, home to many PPA Pro and Challenger events. Pictured: Life Time Rancho San Clemente.
The LT Classic brings players together at Life Time athletic country clubs across the country for competitive play and community connection. The tournament creates opportunities for amateur players to test their skills, connect with fellow competitors and experience organized competition at Life Time's premier pickleball destinations.
Under the theme "Play where the pros play," participants will compete at some of Life Time's most iconic pickleball venues, home to many PPA Pro and Challenger events. Each host club will have its own prize pool, with cash payouts available across every division and top prizes of $2,000 or more. Across all divisions, more than $20,000 in prize money will be awarded. Beyond cash payouts, participants can win premium JOOLA paddles and gear, plus other exciting sponsor prizes. Most events will include a registration gift, from Tyrol shoes to a Vooray bag.
Life Time has rapidly expanded its courts, lessons, leagues, open play and tournament experiences since 2021, becoming one of the largest providers of pickleball courts in North America with more than 960 permanent courts. Its LT Pro 48 pickleball, designed by Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO Bahram Akradi and his team, became the official ball of the PPA Tour in 2025 and Major League Pickleball in 2026.
The 2026 LT Classic features tournaments in California, Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota. The series begins October 16 in San Clemente, California, before continuing in Atlanta, Chicago and Minneapolis throughout October and November.
The 2026 LT Classic Fall Schedule:
Orange County Fall Classic
Life Time Rancho San Clemente (San Clemente, Calif.)
October 16-18, 2026
Atlanta Fall Classic
Life Time Peachtree Corners (Peachtree Corners, Ga.)
October 21-25, 2026
Chicago Fall Classic
Life Time North Shore Sport & Racquet (Northbrook, Ill.)
November 13-15, 2026
Home of PPA Chicago
Minneapolis Fall Classic
Life Time Lakeville (Lakeville, Minn.)
November 13-15, 2026
"More than five years ago, we made a commitment to become the premier destination for pickleball, investing in professional courts, programming, instruction and competition opportunities for players of all levels," said Ryan Brister, Life Time's Vice President of Racquet Sports. "The LT Classic gives amateur players the chance to challenge themselves and experience the excitement of competition in a best-in-class environment using the LT Pro 48 pickleball, the same ball used by top professional players. Alongside the nation's premier events we host with the PPA and MLP, the LT Classic further reinforces our role as the destinations where players can compete and build community through pickleball."
For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or, follow LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time App.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
First ground-up Life Time in Tampa-Sarasota features resort-style beach club, 14 pickleball courts and everything designed for fitness, recovery and connection
Key Highlights:
Location: 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. N., Sarasota, FL 34240 Scale: The destination spans more than 180,000 square feet. 86,000-square-foot club Nearly 50,000-square-foot beach club Nearly 50,000-square-foot pickleball retreat Expansive Fitness Floor: State-of-the-art cardio and strength-based equipment, open space for functional training and dynamic personal training. Resort-style Beach Club: A leisure pool with waterslides, five-lane lap pool, cabanas, lounge chairs and an outdoor dining area and pool-side service. 14 pickleball courts: Three indoor and 11 outdoor. Something for everyone: Rejuvenation suites featuring cold plunge, whirlpool, steam and sauna; a full-service LifeSpa and salon; signature training including Alpha, GTX and the new CTR reformer class; LifeCafe; Kids Academy; and coworking spaces. Click Here for Photos and Video of Lakewood Ranch , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today opened its Lakewood Ranch Athletic Country Club, a new wellness and social destination created for one of the nation's fastest-growing communities. Life Time's first ground-up athletic country club in the Tampa-Sarasota region spans more than 180,000 square feet and features a resort-style Beach Club, 14 pickleball courts, dynamic training and recovery experiences, and spaces for members to dine, work, relax and connect.
Life Time opened its first ground-up Athletic Country Club in the Tampa-Sarasota market on Oct. 12, 2026. The 180,000-square foot club in Lakewood Ranch features a resort-style beach club, 14 pickleball courts and everything designed for fitness, recovery and connection. The opening marks Life Time's second location on Florida's Gulf Coast and eighth in the state. Designed as a true extension of members' daily lives, Life Time Lakewood Ranch brings fitness, wellness, recreation, recovery and social connection together in one, resort-inspired setting for people of all ages.
"Lakewood Ranch is a community that values active, healthy living, making it a natural fit for Life Time," said Parham Javaheri, Executive Vice President, President of Club Operations and Chief Property Development Officer at Life Time. "This is truly a wellness and social destination, blending the energy of an athletic country club with the ease and escape of a resort. It's a place where members can train, recover, relax, play and connect with family and friends while living healthy, happy lives."
Additional Highlights include:
Dedicated Studios and Spaces for signature group training programs and exclusive fitness classes including GTX, Alpha, Ultra Fit and in-demand CTR (Core Tone Reform) athletic reformer workout, along with mind body programming and Pilates studio Cardio, Strength and Recovery Zones with best-in-class equipment, Hydro- and full body massage chairs, compression and vibration therapy tools. Full-service LifeSpa offering body, skin, hair and nail services. LifeCafe + bar/lounge with a nutrition-focused dine-in and social gathering areas. Life Time Work Club Lounge with complimentary coworking space for members. Kids Academy with programming and supervised care for kids 3 months to 11 years old. Rejuvenation suites with sauna, steam, whirlpool, and cold plunge in luxury dressing rooms. LifeClinic offering licensed chiropractors. Life Time Lakewood Ranch joins seven other athletic country clubs across Florida, including Harbour Island in Tampa, Winter Park in Orlando, Coral Gable and Miami at The Falls in Miami, East and West Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens. Life Time Jacksonville will debut in 2027 with additional locations throughout the state to come.
The new destination strengthens Life Time's Gulf Coast presence while bringing the company's integrated approach to healthy living, healthy aging and social connection to one of the state's most desirable and fastest-growing communities.
Members also gain access to Life Time's broader healthy way of life ecosystem, including the complimentary Life Time app featuring L•AI•C™, expert coaching, digital wellness content and the company's portfolio of athletic events.
Life Time Lakewood Ranch is located at 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Sarasota, FL 34240. For more information, visit the club website, call 941-870-1250 or follow along on the club's Instagram.
For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or follow LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time App.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Life Time Lakewood Ranch?
Life Time Lakewood Ranch is a more than 180,000-square-foot athletic country club located in Lakewood Ranch. It offers a resort-style Beach Club, expansive fitness floor, boutique studios, pickleball, recovery and spa amenities, LifeCafe dining, a complimentary work lounge and kids programming.
When does Life Time Lakewood Ranch open?
Life Time Lakewood Ranch opens at 6a.m. on October 12, 2026.
Where is Life Time Lakewood Ranch located? What's the contact info?
Life Time Lakewood Ranch is located at 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N, Sarasota, FL 34240. The club can be reached at 941-870-1250. Membership and additional information are available on the Life Time Lakewood Ranch website.
What amenities and classes does Life Time Lakewood Ranch offer?
Life Time Lakewood Ranch features a resort-style Beach Club with a leisure pool, waterslides and botha five-lane and six-lane lap pool; three indoor and 11 outdoor pickleball courts; and an LT Recovery Zone with HydroMassage, CryoLounge chairs, Normatec compression and Hyperice therapy. Group fitness spans barre, cycle, Pilates, strength and yoga, along with Life Time signature formats including Alpha, GTX, MB360 and the new CTR (Core, Tone, Reform) athletic reformer class. The club also includes a full-service LifeSpa, LifeCafe dining and a Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years.
How do I become a member of Life Time Lakewood Ranch?
Membership information is available at the Life Time Lakewood Ranch club website or by calling 941-870-1250.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
Expansion adds six pickleball courts in a new building, a dedicated 24-reformer CTR (Core Tone Reform) studio and more than 5,600 square feet of additional exercise-floor space
, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is significantly expanding its athletic country club experience in Palm Beach Gardens with a new 20,500-square-foot pickleball destination, a 24-reformer studio for CTR — Life Time's high-energy, reformer-focused workout combining Pilates-inspired movement with athletic conditioning — and more than 5,600 square feet of additional exercise-floor space.
Life Time is significantly expanding its athletic country club experience in Palm Beach Gardens with a new 20,500-square-foot pickleball destination, a 24-reformer studio for CTR — Life Time's high-energy, reformer-focused workout combining Pilates-inspired movement with athletic conditioning — and more than 5,600 square feet of additional exercise-floor space. Located across the road from its existing 136,000-square-foot, four-story Palm Beach Gardens athletic country club, the new pickleball location provides members with six new courts designed for leagues, tournaments, events and open play. Within the existing club, Life Time has also launched 45 weekly CTR classes and is expanding its third-floor exercise area to 31,000 total square feet of functional space, meeting growing member demand for strength training and cardio equipment.
The investment reflects Life Time's broader commitment to continually evaluate and evolve its athletic country clubs based on member interests, engagement and use of its in-club programs and spaces. The new pickleball space and CTR studio are now open, while the expanded exercise floor is expected to open later this fall.
"Since opening in 2022, our members have shown tremendous enthusiasm for pickleball, our studio classes and our strength and cardio training spaces, and we've seen the need for more," said Susan Mistri, Senior Lead General of Life Time Palm Beach Gardens. "The new pickleball location and expansion in our current space will give our members more options to move and live a healthy, happy life."
Life Time Palm Beach Gardens already offers pickleball programming for a range of skill levels, including introductory instruction, open play, lessons, mixers, leagues and junior programming. The new Life Time Palm Beach Gardens pickleball destination also features lounge spaces for members to gather before and after play, a retail wall offering select athletic gear and sportswear, and a grab-and-go cooler with healthy food and beverages.
Life Time Palm Beach Gardens is part of EDENS' highly trafficked, 403,000-square-foot Downtown Palm Beach Gardens lifestyle center, a premier destination for shopping, dining and quality time with family and friends in Northern Palm Beach County. Beyond its fitness, studio programming and pickleball offerings, the athletic country club features a rooftop beach club and a Life Time Work club lounge.
For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or follow LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time App.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
For those looking to find strong Consumer Discretionary stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Consumer Discretionary peers, we might be able to answer that question.
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. is one of 260 individual stocks in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #12 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for LTH's full-year earnings has moved 7.7% higher. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving.
Our latest available data shows that LTH has returned about 52.4% since the start of the calendar year. At the same time, Consumer Discretionary stocks have lost an average of 12.3%. This shows that Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. is outperforming its peers so far this year.
AMC Entertainment (AMC - Free Report) is another Consumer Discretionary stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 84.6%.
In AMC Entertainment's case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 45.2% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking more specifically, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. belongs to the Leisure and Recreation Services industry, which includes 29 individual stocks and currently sits at #179 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has lost an average of 9% so far this year, meaning that LTH is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns. AMC Entertainment is also part of the same industry.
Going forward, investors interested in Consumer Discretionary stocks should continue to pay close attention to Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. and AMC Entertainment as they could maintain their solid performance.
Get Together. Give Together. will rally Life Time communities to support worthy organizations close to home. Unite the Night will benefit the Life Time Foundation and its work in youth nutrition, youth movement and a healthy planet
Key Highlights:
Life Time's first-ever Community Week will take place October 11-17, mobilizing members and team members at clubs across the country through local service, movement and giving. Each participating club will identify and support causes meaningful to its community, extending Life Time's impact beyond the walls of the club through volunteer projects and nonprofits. Unite the Night on October 15 is a complimentary community-building group workout experience benefiting the Life Time Foundation, with high-energy classes, music, glow lights and post-workout social. Life Time will match donations (up to $100,000) made directly to the Life Time Foundation through October 17, doubling support for healthier school meals, youth movement and a healthier planet. , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy way of life brand, today announced its first-ever Get Together. Give Together. Life Time Community Week, a national initiative gathering members and team members across its athletic country clubs for a week of service, movement and giving.
Taking place October 11-17, Community Week will provide two ways to make an impact. Participating club teams will identify and support worthy organizations in their own communities through locally organized service opportunities. Members and team members can also support the Life Time Foundation, Life Time’s public 501(c)(3) nonprofit, including through Unite the Night. Taking place October 11-17, Community Week will provide two ways to make an impact. Participating club teams will identify and support worthy organizations in their own communities through locally organized service opportunities. Members and team members can also support the Life Time Foundation, Life Time's public 501(c)(3) nonprofit, including through Unite the Night. Life Time will match donations made directly to the Life Time Foundation, up to $100,000, through October 17, doubling the impact of each gift.
"Life Time clubs have always been deeply connected to the communities they serve, and Community Week gives our members and team members new ways to turn that connection into meaningful local action," said Eric Buss, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Life Time. "By matching donations to the Life Time Foundation and empowering our clubs to rally behind local causes, we're putting the full strength of our company behind that commitment, both close to home and nationwide."
By putting local Life Time club teams at the center of the initiative, Community Week extends Life Time's impact beyond the walls of its locations. Planned activities reflect the needs and interests of each community. Examples include:
Life Time Winter Park in the Orlando area will support All Kids Bike while also hosting a local food drive, junior-member nutrition seminar and botanical garden cleanup. Life Time Fort Washington in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania will partner with Girls on the Run for a wellness adventure day featuring movement, nutrition, recovery and strength experiences for girls. Life Time Shenandoah in the Houston area of Texas will support Kids' Meals by inviting members to decorate and donate lunch bags and contribute food items for local children. Community Week will also feature Unite the Night, a complimentary community-building fitness experience on Thursday, October 15 benefiting the Life Time Foundation. Participating clubs will transform studio spaces with glow lights, neon colors, high-energy music and popular group classes, creating a dedicated moment for members to connect and move together. Members will have the opportunity to support the Life Time Foundation during the event, with donations made directly to the Foundation matched by Life Time through October 17. Members can check their club events and the Life Time app for details and to reserve a spot.
Donations made through Unite the Night and directly to the Life Time Foundation throughout Community Week will support the Foundation's work with organizations and programs nationwide through grants and direct partnerships. These donations will advance the Foundation's three mission areas:
Youth Nutrition: Helping schools remove ingredients of concern, improve menus and serve nourishing meals so children can learn, grow and thrive. Youth Movement: Expanding access to physical activity and programs that help kids build confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of movement. Healthy Planet: Funding urban and schoolyard tree planting, restoration and reforestation efforts that clean the air and protect nature for future generations. Life Time covers the Foundation's operational costs, allowing 100% of every donated dollar to directly support programs and grantmaking.
To learn more about Life Time Community Week, discover local club activities or support the Life Time Foundation, visit the Life Time app and ltfoundation.org.
For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or follow LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time App.
About the Life Time Foundation
The Life Time Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by Life Time, Inc. (NYSE: LTH), is dedicated to inspiring Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life. Through financial grants and direct action, we support Youth Nutrition by helping schools serve wholesome, nourishing, minimally processed food to students; Youth Movement by championing physical movement programs that get children active and excited to move for life; and a Healthy Planet by supporting forestation and conservation initiatives, so everyone can live healthy, happy lives. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.ltfoundation.org.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
45,000-square-foot destination will anchor comprehensive health & wellness offerings within landmark redevelopment while expanding Life Time's presence across Greater Boston
, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time, (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced plans to open a new athletic club and social wellness destination at Commonwealth Pier in late 2027. The club will be Life Time's eighth in the Greater Boston market since debuting in 2015 and will bring its distinctive healthy way of life ecosystem to one of the country's most dynamic waterfront neighborhoods.
Located in Boston's Seaport District, the approximately 45,000-square-foot destination will overlook Boston Harbor and occupy a prominent location within Commonwealth Pier, the historic waterfront property reimagined by Pembroke as a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring premier office, retail, hospitality and cultural experiences. Pembroke has transformed the historic pier into an iconic destination designed to foster connection with the waterfront, the Seaport neighborhood and the city's rich history and culture.
"The opportunity to introduce Life Time to the Seaport neighborhood makes Commonwealth Pier especially compelling as we look for locations where we can have the greatest impact on how people live," said Parham Javaheri, Executive Vice President, President Real Estate and Chief Property Development Officer. "We're excited to create an athletic club with fitness, wellness and social spaces and experiences that reflect the character and rhythm of the neighborhood and feel distinctly connected to Boston."
Life Time's architecture and design team is creating a destination that maximizes its first waterfront setting with dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass windows, soaring 40-foot ceilings and panoramic views of Boston Harbor. Once open, members will enjoy one of the most distinctive environments in the company's growing Boston portfolio, complete with Life Time's exclusive boutique studio formats and classes, dynamic personal training, a co-ed rejuvenation wet suite featuring sauna, warm and cold thermal experiences, and recovery-focused amenities designed to support overall well-being, performance and healthy aging. It will also feature a LifeCafe and bar.
"We are thrilled to welcome Life Time to Commonwealth Pier and bring its distinctive approach to health, wellness and community to Boston's waterfront," said Kristan McLaughlin, Director, Customer Experience and Asset Operations, Pembroke. "What is particularly exciting is the opportunity to extend that impact beyond Life Time's membership through free public fitness programming and broader community partnerships. Together with Life Time and the Museum of American Finance, we also look forward to exploring programming with Boston Public Schools that supports student enrichment across both mind and body."
Originally opened in 1913 as the largest pier building in the Northeast and later home to the Seaport World Trade Center, Commonwealth Pier has played an important role on Boston's waterfront for more than a century. Pembroke's redevelopment preserves that history while introducing a new mix of office, dining, retail, cultural and public spaces, including a revitalized Harborwalk that reconnects the property with Boston Harbor.
Life Time entered the Boston market in 2015 with the opening of Life Time Westwood, and today operates additional destinations in Burlington, Chestnut Hill, Framingham, Medford, and Peabody and, most recently The Prudential Center, which opened in October 2025. The addition of Commonwealth Pier further strengthens Life Time's presence in some of Greater Boston's most vibrant and desirable communities.
Atlantic Retail's Peter Considine and Sean Gildea represented Life Time in the transaction. Graffito's Dave Downing and Angela VanArsdale represented Pembroke in this transaction.
A waitlist has been established for those interested in learning more and having the opportunity to join as members. Further information will be announced in the coming months. For more information about Life Time, visit the Life Time Newsroom, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
About Commonwealth Pier
Commonwealth Pier is a year-round waterfront destination that invites exploration, connection and community along Boston Harbor. Anchored in the Seaport neighborhood, it offers an experience where dining, work and leisure converge with the city's history, arts, culture and innovation. Originally opened in 1913 and known as Commonwealth Pier, later home to the Seaport World Trade Center for decades, the historic site has been comprehensively reimagined by Pembroke as today's Commonwealth Pier, honoring its legacy while embracing a new future. The new Commonwealth Pier brings together a dynamic mix of new restaurants and retail, modern office space, a waterfront plaza, a revitalized Harborwalk, the Seaport East and West office towers and the Seaport Hotel — all woven together through art and thoughtfully designed green spaces, connecting locals and visitors to the broader Boston community and waterfront. For more information, please visit commonwealthpier.com.
About Pembroke
Pembroke is an international real estate advisor that acquires, develops and manages properties and places, specializing in mixed-use, residential and office environments in the world's leading cities. The business facilitates private capital for its investors and takes a long-term approach to real estate, investing in markets with proven growth potential.
Pembroke has offices in Boston, Hamburg, London, Munich, San Francisco, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo and Washington, DC, and manages more than 9.8 million square feet / 915,000 square meters across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. By combining a global perspective with deep local expertise, Pembroke creates and manages world-class properties that deliver strong outcomes for their customers, investors and the communities they serve. Learn more at Pembroke.com and connect on LinkedIn.
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45,000-square-foot destination will anchor comprehensive health & wellness offerings within landmark redevelopment while expanding Life Time's presence across Greater Boston
, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time, (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced plans to open a new athletic club and social wellness destination at Commonwealth Pier in late 2027. The club will be Life Time's eighth in the Greater Boston market since debuting in 2015 and will bring its distinctive healthy way of life ecosystem to one of the country's most dynamic waterfront neighborhoods.
A rendering shows the exterior of the planned Life Time Seaport destination announced on Oct. 6, 2026. Located in Boston's Seaport District, the approximately 45,000-square-foot destination will overlook Boston Harbor and occupy a prominent location within Commonwealth Pier, the historic waterfront property reimagined by Pembroke as a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring premier office, retail, hospitality and cultural experiences. Pembroke has transformed the historic pier into an iconic destination designed to foster connection with the waterfront, the Seaport neighborhood and the city's rich history and culture.
"The opportunity to introduce Life Time to the Seaport neighborhood makes Commonwealth Pier especially compelling as we look for locations where we can have the greatest impact on how people live," said Parham Javaheri, Executive Vice President, President Real Estate and Chief Property Development Officer. "We're excited to create an athletic club with fitness, wellness and social spaces and experiences that reflect the character and rhythm of the neighborhood and feel distinctly connected to Boston."
Life Time's architecture and design team is creating a destination that maximizes its first waterfront setting with dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass windows, soaring 40-foot ceilings and panoramic views of Boston Harbor. Once open, members will enjoy one of the most distinctive environments in the company's growing Boston portfolio, complete with Life Time's exclusive boutique studio formats and classes, dynamic personal training, a co-ed rejuvenation wet suite featuring sauna, warm and cold thermal experiences, and recovery-focused amenities designed to support overall well-being, performance and healthy aging. It will also feature a LifeCafe and bar.
"We are thrilled to welcome Life Time to Commonwealth Pier and bring its distinctive approach to health, wellness and community to Boston's waterfront," said Kristan McLaughlin, Director, Customer Experience and Asset Operations, Pembroke. "What is particularly exciting is the opportunity to extend that impact beyond Life Time's membership through free public fitness programming and broader community partnerships. Together with Life Time and the Museum of American Finance, we also look forward to exploring programming with Boston Public Schools that supports student enrichment across both mind and body."
Originally opened in 1913 as the largest pier building in the Northeast and later home to the Seaport World Trade Center, Commonwealth Pier has played an important role on Boston's waterfront for more than a century. Pembroke's redevelopment preserves that history while introducing a new mix of office, dining, retail, cultural and public spaces, including a revitalized Harborwalk that reconnects the property with Boston Harbor.
Life Time entered the Boston market in 2015 with the opening of Life Time Westwood, and today operates additional destinations in Burlington, Chestnut Hill, Framingham, Medford, and Peabody and, most recently The Prudential Center, which opened in October 2025. The addition of Commonwealth Pier further strengthens Life Time's presence in some of Greater Boston's most vibrant and desirable communities.
Atlantic Retail's Peter Considine and Sean Gildea represented Life Time in the transaction. Graffito's Dave Downing and Angela VanArsdale represented Pembroke in this transaction.
A waitlist has been established for those interested in learning more and having the opportunity to join as members. Further information will be announced in the coming months. For more information about Life Time, visit the Life Time Newsroom, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
About Commonwealth Pier
Commonwealth Pier is a year-round waterfront destination that invites exploration, connection and community along Boston Harbor. Anchored in the Seaport neighborhood, it offers an experience where dining, work and leisure converge with the city's history, arts, culture and innovation. Originally opened in 1913 and known as Commonwealth Pier, later home to the Seaport World Trade Center for decades, the historic site has been comprehensively reimagined by Pembroke as today's Commonwealth Pier, honoring its legacy while embracing a new future. The new Commonwealth Pier brings together a dynamic mix of new restaurants and retail, modern office space, a waterfront plaza, a revitalized Harborwalk, the Seaport East and West office towers and the Seaport Hotel — all woven together through art and thoughtfully designed green spaces, connecting locals and visitors to the broader Boston community and waterfront. For more information, please visit commonwealthpier.com.
About Pembroke
Pembroke is an international real estate advisor that acquires, develops and manages properties and places, specializing in mixed-use, residential and office environments in the world's leading cities. The business facilitates private capital for its investors and takes a long-term approach to real estate, investing in markets with proven growth potential.
Pembroke has offices in Boston, Hamburg, London, Munich, San Francisco, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo and Washington, DC, and manages more than 9.8 million square feet / 915,000 square meters across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. By combining a global perspective with deep local expertise, Pembroke creates and manages world-class properties that deliver strong outcomes for their customers, investors and the communities they serve. Learn more at Pembroke.com and connect on LinkedIn.
First LT Games competition in Texas challenged 110+ hybrid athletes across 17 high-intensity workout stations
, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, brought its fast-growing hybrid fitness competition to Texas with the inaugural LT Games Dallas, held Oct. 2-3 at Life Time Frisco. The two-day event challenged participants' power, endurance and mental toughness through 17 high-intensity strength and conditioning stations.
From Left to Right: Dakotah Bryant, Lauren Weeks and Mackinly Kifer.
From Left to Right: Arturo Torres, Noah Ohlsen and Cory Hay.
Among the more than 110 LT Games athletes from across the country, Lauren Weeks captured first place female and first overall with a 36:19 finish. Noah Ohlsen earned first place male with a time of 42:12. Both were also the inaugural champions of the Minneapolis LT Games in 2025.
In total, Life Time awarded $27,000 in prize money across both divisions.
The Top Finishers:
Women: 1. Lauren Weeks (36:19) | 2. Dakotah Bryant (40:45) | 3. Mackinly Kifer (43:47) Men: 1. Noah Ohlsen (42:12) | 2. Arturo Torres (44:41) | 3. Cory Hay (49:48) "We were pumped to bring the LT Games outside of Minnesota for the first time," said Wes Robertson, LT Games race director at Life Time. "Athletes and competitors from across the country left it all on the course and helped us break in the new HYBRID XT studio built specifically for this type of training and competition."
LT Games gives athletes flexibility in how they complete each movement, adding a unique element of strategy to the hybrid fitness competition that combines functional strength, conditioning and endurance. At several stations, participants choose their own weight, opting for a lighter load and more reps or a heavier load and fewer reps. For box jumps and step-overs, athletes can pick from three box heights. The Dallas competition followed the first two LT Games events at Life Time Minneapolis Target Center in 2025 and 2026.
The event also highlighted Life Time Frisco's new dedicated HYBRID XT studio. HYBRID XT, Life Time's class specifically for hybrid athletes, delivers structured, coach-led programming that prepares participants for LT Games and other performance goals by combining:
Conditioning and endurance through running, rowing and SkiErg work Functional strength using barbells, dumbbells, sleds and bodyweight training Athletic movement patterns including pushing, pulling, carrying and rotational work The first dedicated HYBRID XT studio opened at Life Time Target Center in 2025. The Frisco studio expands access to the format and supports growing interest in hybrid fitness in the Dallas metro. HYBRID XT programming is also offered at many other Life Time locations across North America and can be accessed anywhere through the Life Time app.
LT Games builds on Life Time's expanding lineup of athletic competitions and events, including the LT Classic pickleball tournament and more than 30 athletic events nationwide. These offerings reinforce Life Time's commitment to creating premier athletic experiences that inspire people to set goals, challenge themselves, find their community and become stronger, more capable athletes.
For more information about LT Games, visit ltgames.lifetime.life or follow @lifetime.ltgames on Instagram.
For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or follow LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time app.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) today announced details for its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE – Get Free Report) and Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.
Institutional & Insider Ownership 90.8% of Expedia Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Life Time Group shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of Expedia Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of Life Time Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Volatility and Risk Expedia Group has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Life Time Group has a beta of 1.48, indicating that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation This table compares Expedia Group and Life Time Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation. Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Expedia Group $14.73 billion 2.15 $1.29 billion $16.04 16.47 Life Time Group $3.00 billion 2.96 $373.67 million $1.84 21.55 Expedia Group has higher revenue and earnings than Life Time Group. Expedia Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Life Time Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability This table compares Expedia Group and Life Time Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Expedia Group 12.97% 87.32% 7.85% Life Time Group 13.07% 10.56% 4.13% Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of recent recommendations for Expedia Group and Life Time Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Expedia Group 1 21 18 0 2.42 Life Time Group 0 0 13 2 3.13 Expedia Group currently has a consensus price target of $316.79, indicating a potential upside of 19.89%. Life Time Group has a consensus price target of $55.31, indicating a potential upside of 39.48%. Given Life Time Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Life Time Group is more favorable than Expedia Group.
Summary Life Time Group beats Expedia Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
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Expedia Group, Inc. operates as an online travel company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through B2C, B2B, and trivago segments. Its B2C segment includes Brand Expedia, a full-service online travel brand offers various travel products and services; Hotels.com for lodging accommodations; Vrbo, an online marketplace for the alternative accommodations; Orbitz, Travelocity, Wotif Group, ebookers, CheapTickets, Hotwire.com and CarRentals.com. The company's B2B segment provides various travel and non-travel companies including airlines, offline travel agents, online retailers, corporate travel management, and financial institutions who leverage its travel technology and tap into its diverse supply to augment their offerings and market Expedia Group rates and availabilities to its travelers. Its trivago segment, a hotel metasearch website, which send referrals to online travel companies and travel service providers from hotel metasearch websites. In addition, the company provides brand advertising through online and offline channels, loyalty programs, mobile apps, and search engine marketing, as well as metasearch, social media, direct and personalized traveler communications on its websites, and through direct e-mail communication with its travelers. The company was formerly known as Expedia, Inc. and changed its name to Expedia Group, Inc. in March 2018. Expedia Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. provides health, fitness, and wellness experiences to a community of individual members in the United States and Canada. It primarily engages in designing, building, and operating of sports and athletic, professional fitness, family recreation, and spa centers in a resort-like environment, principally in suburban and urban locations of metropolitan areas. The company also offers fitness floors with equipment, locker rooms, group fitness studios, indoor and outdoor pools, bistros, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, LifeSpa, LifeCafe, and childcare and Kids Academy learning spaces. In addition, its Life Time Digital provides live streaming fitness classes, remote goal-based personal training, nutrition and weight loss support, curated award-winning health, and fitness and wellness content. The company is also involved in media activities, conducting athletic events, and provision of related services. It operates various centers, including ground leases. The company was formerly known as LTF Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. in June 21, 2021. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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Global Running Boom Takes Center Stage at Sold-Out Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5KPR Newswire
CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2026
Participants from all 50 states and 52 countries hit the pavement on Chicago's Southside for 29th annual event
By the Numbers
Nearly 10,000 participants50 states represented52 countries representedNearly 45% running their first-ever half marathon or 5K1,000+ participants running alongside a family memberAges 2 to 88 represented across the event29th annual event, /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 10,000 runners from across the country and around the world took to Chicago's South Side Sunday for the sold-out Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K, with nearly half of participants competing in their first-ever half marathon or 5K — offering a snapshot of how the sport continues to welcome new runners while bringing families and generations together.
Owned and produced by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the 29th annual event drew participants from all 50 states and 52 countries across the half marathon, 5K and kids run. Nearly 45% of participants were running their first-ever half marathon or 5K, while more than 1,000 ran alongside a family member. The field also spanned generations, from 2-year-olds participating in the kids race to an 88-year-old runner, highlighting the range of ways people are making running and movement part of their lives.
For many participants, the race represented more than a finish line. First-time racers lined up alongside longtime runners, families turned the event into a shared experience, and participants traveled from across the U.S. and around the world to make Chicago part of their running journey.
"Running continues to evolve as a sport that people can enter at any age and make their own," said Allison Humbert Wilkinson, Associate Marketing Director at Life Time. "Nearly half of this year's participants were taking on their first-ever half marathon or 5K, while more than 1,000 ran alongside family members. That speaks to the power of a race to be more than a finish line — it can be a starting point for a healthier lifestyle, a shared family tradition and a journey that extends well beyond race day. Through training, nutrition, recovery, fitness and community, Life Time is proud to support people wherever they are in that journey."
The race's signature Chicago course offered runners exclusive access to Lake Shore Drive and sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, while winding through historic South Side neighborhoods including Kenwood and Hyde Park. Starting and finishing in Jackson Park, the course brought runners through a distinctly Chicago backdrop, while the pre-race party and expo at Navy Pier rounded out a weekend experience for participants traveling from near and far.
Full race results are available here.
Life Time's role in the running community extends well beyond race day. Across Chicagoland, the company operates 16 luxury athletic country clubs where members can train, recover and build healthy habits year-round. A new Life Time destination is set to open in Naperville in early 2027.
The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K is the second of two events that make up the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon Series. Runners who completed both events this year earned a third medal to recognize their achievement.
The event is also part of Life Time's portfolio of nearly 30 owned and produced athletic events across the country, including the Miami Marathon, Phoenix Half Marathon & 10K and Leadville Race Series. Together, the events offer opportunities to pursue goals ranging from a first 5K to some of the world's most challenging endurance events.
For more information about Life Time's full portfolio of Athletic Events download the Life Time app or visit www.lifetime.life/athletic-events.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
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Participants from all 50 states and 52 countries hit the pavement on Chicago's Southside for 29th annual event
By the Numbers
Nearly 10,000 participants 50 states represented 52 countries represented Nearly 45% running their first-ever half marathon or 5K 1,000+ participants running alongside a family member Ages 2 to 88 represented across the event 29th annual event , /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 10,000 runners from across the country and around the world took to Chicago's South Side Sunday for the sold-out Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K, with nearly half of participants competing in their first-ever half marathon or 5K — offering a snapshot of how the sport continues to welcome new runners while bringing families and generations together.
2026 Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K Owned and produced by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the 29th annual event drew participants from all 50 states and 52 countries across the half marathon, 5K and kids run. Nearly 45% of participants were running their first-ever half marathon or 5K, while more than 1,000 ran alongside a family member. The field also spanned generations, from 2-year-olds participating in the kids race to an 88-year-old runner, highlighting the range of ways people are making running and movement part of their lives.
For many participants, the race represented more than a finish line. First-time racers lined up alongside longtime runners, families turned the event into a shared experience, and participants traveled from across the U.S. and around the world to make Chicago part of their running journey.
"Running continues to evolve as a sport that people can enter at any age and make their own," said Allison Humbert Wilkinson, Associate Marketing Director at Life Time. "Nearly half of this year's participants were taking on their first-ever half marathon or 5K, while more than 1,000 ran alongside family members. That speaks to the power of a race to be more than a finish line — it can be a starting point for a healthier lifestyle, a shared family tradition and a journey that extends well beyond race day. Through training, nutrition, recovery, fitness and community, Life Time is proud to support people wherever they are in that journey."
The race's signature Chicago course offered runners exclusive access to Lake Shore Drive and sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, while winding through historic South Side neighborhoods including Kenwood and Hyde Park. Starting and finishing in Jackson Park, the course brought runners through a distinctly Chicago backdrop, while the pre-race party and expo at Navy Pier rounded out a weekend experience for participants traveling from near and far.
Full race results are available here.
Life Time's role in the running community extends well beyond race day. Across Chicagoland, the company operates 16 luxury athletic country clubs where members can train, recover and build healthy habits year-round. A new Life Time destination is set to open in Naperville in early 2027.
The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K is the second of two events that make up the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon Series. Runners who completed both events this year earned a third medal to recognize their achievement.
The event is also part of Life Time's portfolio of nearly 30 owned and produced athletic events across the country, including the Miami Marathon, Phoenix Half Marathon & 10K and Leadville Race Series. Together, the events offer opportunities to pursue goals ranging from a first 5K to some of the world's most challenging endurance events.
For more information about Life Time's full portfolio of Athletic Events download the Life Time app or visit www.lifetime.life/athletic-events.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
The Consumer Discretionary group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Consumer Discretionary sector should help us answer this question.
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. is a member of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This group includes 261 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #14. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.
The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LTH's full-year earnings has moved 7.7% higher within the past quarter. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving.
Based on the most recent data, LTH has returned 53.3% so far this year. Meanwhile, the Consumer Discretionary sector has returned an average of -14.1% on a year-to-date basis. This shows that Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. is outperforming its peers so far this year.
Another stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Marcus (MCS - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 78.5%.
For Marcus, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 64.2% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking more specifically, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. belongs to the Leisure and Recreation Services industry, which includes 28 individual stocks and currently sits at #198 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has lost an average of 11.3% so far this year, meaning that LTH is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns. Marcus is also part of the same industry.
Investors with an interest in Consumer Discretionary stocks should continue to track Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. and Marcus. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.
As protein-maxxing, conflicting ideas and high-protein products proliferate, Life Time experts clarify what people need to know through the October 30 Strong Challenge Key Highlights: How much protein is a good starting point? Aim for at least 30 grams of high-quality protein at each meal, according to Life Time's Registered Dietitians.
With the number of ARORA classes up 9% year over year, Life Time is meeting rising demand from adults 55+ for strength training, pickleball, social events, education and meaningful community during Healthy Aging Month and beyond.
Key Highlights:
Life Time is challenging perceptions of aging through a holistic approach that supports physical, cognitive and social well-being ARORA gives adults 55+ opportunities to stay active, learn something new, build connections and discover new interests From strength training and pickleball to workshops and social events, ARORA offers programming designed to keep members engaged at every stage of life , /PRNewswire/ -- September is Healthy Aging Month, but for a growing number of adults 55 and older, healthy aging is no longer about simply staying active. It is about staying strong, socially engaged, connected and fully involved in the experiences that make life richer. At Life Time (NYSE: LTH), that shift has been building for years through ARORA, the company's dedicated community and programming for adults 55+.
Life Time's ARORA programming offers adults 55+ opportunities to stay active, learn something new, build connections and discover new interests Since launching in 2022, ARORA has become an all-in-one wellness resource for active agers within Life Time clubs, bringing together strength training, mobility, balance, pickleball, swimming, educational workshops and social events like coffee and book clubs and game groups, among other things. The momentum is growing. ARORA classes at Life Time increased 9% in 2025 compared with 2024. Average class size has also climbed from nine to 22 participants since ARORA's launch, a sign that this audience is not only looking for fitness, but also for a consistent community and experiences designed for the way they want to live now.
The growth comes as adults 55+ continue to represent one of the most engaged and influential consumer audiences in health, wellness, recreation and community. According to the AARP Longevity Economy Outlook 2026, adults age 50+ make up 56% of household consumer spending. They are prioritizing longevity, strength, energy, independence and social connection, and they are willing to invest in experiences that help them live better, longer.
"One of the most rewarding and exciting things we're seeing through ARORA is the incredible way our members are embracing this stage of life both physically and socially," said Annie Kragness, Senior Director of Healthy Aging at Life Time. "We see people getting stronger, building meaningful friendships, trying new things and showing up with energy and confidence every day. Many are as fit, active and accomplished as people decades younger. Watching those connections form and those milestones happen is exactly why our team is so passionate about the work we do."
The need is increasingly clear. Research continues to show the importance of strength training and regular movement as people age—a National Institute of Health study states that adults who meet aerobic physical activity guidelines had a 13% lower risk of death compared to their less active peers—while loneliness and social isolation remain major health challenges for older adults. ARORA addresses both by combining structured fitness with built-in social connection — from ARORA Fit small-group training to pickleball mixers, workshops, coffee meetups, trivia, bingo, Bunco, book clubs and other community-building experiences. Life Time also offers ARORA-certified personal trainers who receive specialized education in healthy aging and tailor workouts to members' individual needs and goals.
While ARORA provides specialized support for adults 55+, Life Time's broader ecosystem serves members from 90 days to 90+ years, offering fitness, sports, nutrition, recovery and social experiences designed to evolve throughout life.
In addition to its standard memberships, Life Time also offers a 65+ limited access membership offering.
For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or, follow LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Life Time's ARORA program? ARORA is a collection of physical, social and educational activities designed to improve strength, mobility, nutrition and social interaction, especially designed for active agers 55+. What sort of offerings are included in ARORA? ARORA programming provides movement classes, workouts, and sports, social activities and educational workshops, available with a Life Time membership. Where is ARORA available? ARORA programming is available at most Life Time locations. About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
New membership community brings together wellness, connection, and entertainment; Next event set for Nov. 6-8 during Life Time Phoenix Half Marathon & 10K weekend
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Image Selects and Video available HERE. Full photos and video from the launch weekend are available upon request HERE and HERE. Photo Credit: Billy Farrell Agency (BFA).
, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), officially debuted Life Time Social (LT Social), its new, private membership community on September 12 and 13 at Life Time Sky in New York City. Today, the Company launched its member applications for those on the waitlist.
"The response to LT Social at Life Time Sky in New York reinforced just how much demand for connection exists."
The two-day launch was timed to coincide with one of the city's most anticipated weekends in sports, fashion and culture. The next LT Social will take place Nov. 6-8 at Life Time Biltmore as the 51st running of the Life Time Phoenix Half Marathon and 10K, presented by JP MorganChase.
LT Social extends the healthy way of life that Life Time members already share inside the Company's nearly 200 athletic country clubs. With events set around destination weekends and cultural events, LT Social creates new opportunities for people to meet, connect and spend time together with nightlife, wellness and recovery at the forefront.
The inaugural launch weekend brought together nearly 1,000 invited guests and members for two days of curated experiences. It kicked off on Saturday night on Life Time's Sky Deck overlooking the Manhattan skyline, where guests were welcomed with a red-carpet arrival, while celebrity DJ's Brendan Fallis, Mahogany and Alexandra Richards as well as aerialists, violinists entertained the crowd. A curated menu of food and specialty cocktails flowed throughout the night with notable guests including James Bok, Dale Moss, Carolyn Silva, Jimmy Sotos, Jenna Litner and others joining the exclusive celebration.
Sunday was built around wellness, recovery and connection with group classes, massages, stretch sessions and experiences from Life Time, LifeSpa, TechnoGym, Hyperice, Forte, Elmhurst Coffee Bar and LTH. As the rain lifted, the Clubhouse came to life on the Sky Deck with an afternoon pool party featuring DJ Ruby J and Five Eleven, decadent food and creative cocktails from LifeCafe and Forte frozen treats. Guests also built their own gift bag from Khiel's, UNRL, Peepers, Archie's, and Life Time.
"The need for genuine human connection has never been greater and the response we saw in New York reinforced just how much this demand exists," said Michelle Duffy, Vice President of Events at Life Time. "People traveled from California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Florida and beyond to experience the debut of LT Social and it was a thrill to see how naturally connections formed throughout the weekend. The energy, enthusiasm and stories exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait for all that's to come with Phoenix on the horizon in early November."
Following the New York debut and upcoming Phoenix event, LT Social will host experiences in Life Time destinations nationwide, including Miami, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver Southern California and more.
Those interested in learning more and becoming a part of LT Social can join the LT Social waitlist through the Life Time app for a membership application. Follow along on Instagram at @LifeTime.Social.
For more information about Life Time, visit the Life Time Newsroom, or LinkedIn or at Facebook and Instagram.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
FAQ:
What is LT Social?
LT Social is a new private membership community from Life Time for members and designed to create more opportunities to meet, connect and spend time together beyond their home club and beyond the workout.
Who is LT Social for?
LT Social was created for couples, singles and friends who want to meet others interested in a fit and active lifestyle.
Where will LT Social experiences take place?
Experiences will take place at select Life Time destinations across the country, including New York, Miami, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Southern California and other markets.
What happens after I join the waitlist?
Join the LT Social waitlist through the Life Time app. Membership applications will open in mid-September in the order the waitlist was established. Once accepted, members will begin receiving updates on upcoming LT Social events and experiences.
How do I learn more?
Members and nonmembers can join the LT Social waitlist through the Life Time app to receive updates on membership opportunities, upcoming events and future announcements.
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New membership community brings together wellness, connection, and entertainment; Next event set for Nov. 6-8 during Life Time Phoenix Half Marathon & 10K weekend
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Image Selects and Video available HERE. Full photos and video from the launch weekend are available upon request HERE and HERE. Photo Credit: Billy Farrell Agency (BFA).
, /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), officially debuted Life Time Social (LT Social), its new, private membership community on September 12 and 13 at Life Time Sky in New York City. Today, the Company launched its member applications for those on the waitlist.
The two-day launch was timed to coincide with one of the city's most anticipated weekends in sports, fashion and culture. The next LT Social will take place Nov. 6-8 at Life Time Biltmore as the 51st running of the Life Time Phoenix Half Marathon and 10K, presented by JP MorganChase.
Life Time officially debuted its new, private membership community LT Social at Life Time Sky in New York City on Sept. 12, 2026. LT Social extends the healthy way of life that Life Time members already share inside the Company's nearly 200 athletic country clubs. With events set around destination weekends and cultural events, LT Social creates new opportunities for people to meet, connect and spend time together with nightlife, wellness and recovery at the forefront.
The inaugural launch weekend brought together nearly 1,000 invited guests and members for two days of curated experiences. It kicked off on Saturday night on Life Time's Sky Deck overlooking the Manhattan skyline, where guests were welcomed with a red-carpet arrival, while celebrity DJ's Brendan Fallis, Mahogany and Alexandra Richards as well as aerialists, violinists entertained the crowd. A curated menu of food and specialty cocktails flowed throughout the night with notable guests including James Bok, Dale Moss, Carolyn Silva, Jimmy Sotos, Jenna Litner and others joining the exclusive celebration.
Sunday was built around wellness, recovery and connection with group classes, massages, stretch sessions and experiences from Life Time, LifeSpa, TechnoGym, Hyperice, Forte, Elmhurst Coffee Bar and LTH. As the rain lifted, the Clubhouse came to life on the Sky Deck with an afternoon pool party featuring DJ Ruby J and Five Eleven, decadent food and creative cocktails from LifeCafe and Forte frozen treats. Guests also built their own gift bag from Khiel's, UNRL, Peepers, Archie's, and Life Time.
"The need for genuine human connection has never been greater and the response we saw in New York reinforced just how much this demand exists," said Michelle Duffy, Vice President of Events at Life Time. "People traveled from California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Florida and beyond to experience the debut of LT Social and it was a thrill to see how naturally connections formed throughout the weekend. The energy, enthusiasm and stories exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait for all that's to come with Phoenix on the horizon in early November."
Following the New York debut and upcoming Phoenix event, LT Social will host experiences in Life Time destinations nationwide, including Miami, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver Southern California and more.
Those interested in learning more and becoming a part of LT Social can join the LT Social waitlist through the Life Time app for a membership application. Follow along on Instagram at @LifeTime.Social.
For more information about Life Time, visit the Life Time Newsroom, or LinkedIn or at Facebook and Instagram.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
FAQ:
What is LT Social?
LT Social is a new private membership community from Life Time for members and designed to create more opportunities to meet, connect and spend time together beyond their home club and beyond the workout.
Who is LT Social for?
LT Social was created for couples, singles and friends who want to meet others interested in a fit and active lifestyle.
Where will LT Social experiences take place?
Experiences will take place at select Life Time destinations across the country, including New York, Miami, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Southern California and other markets.
What happens after I join the waitlist?
Join the LT Social waitlist through the Life Time app. Membership applications will open in mid-September in the order the waitlist was established. Once accepted, members will begin receiving updates on upcoming LT Social events and experiences.
How do I learn more?
Members and nonmembers can join the LT Social waitlist through the Life Time app to receive updates on membership opportunities, upcoming events and future announcements.
Expanded partnership creates direct hiring pathway as trainer employment projected to grow 7% nationwide
, /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of trainers and instructors to increase by 7% from 2025 to 2035, with an average of 68,000 openings annually, the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and Life Time (NYSE: LTH) today announced a workforce-focused expansion of their partnership: A Guaranteed Interview Screening program for ISSA Certified Personal Trainers (CPTs).
The initiative creates a direct bridge between certification and employment, giving eligible ISSA CPTs access to a guaranteed interview screening opportunity with Life Time, the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand.
At a time when employers across industries are rethinking how to build reliable talent pipelines, ISSA and Life Time are applying a certification-to-career model to one of the country's fastest-growing professions. The timing is deliberate: Life Time is in the midst of one of its most active growth periods in its 30-plus year history, and that growth translates directly into jobs. Across the athletic country clubs opening through the end of 2026, Life Time expects to bring hundreds of new certified trainers onto its team, making programs like this one a timely bridge from certification to career.
"This is about turning education into employment at scale," explained Warren Heffelfinger, CEO of ISSA. "The demand for qualified fitness professionals is accelerating nationwide. By expanding our partnership with Life Time, we are helping create clearer career pathways while supporting real job growth in communities across the country."
ISSA and Life Time have collaborated for several years in education and professional development. The new Guaranteed Interview Screening program represents the most significant evolution of that relationship, formalizing a streamlined hiring pathway for job-ready trainers who meet ISSA's certification standards. Life Time also supports the development of current and aspiring fitness professionals through Life Time Academy, which provides certification programs, practical training, mentorship and career-focused education.
For certified trainers, the program reduces uncertainty at a pivotal moment, immediately after earning credentials. For Life Time, it provides efficient access to a vetted, nationally distributed talent pool trained in coaching fundamentals, client safety, and professional readiness.
"As we continue to grow with more locations in great markets, access to high-quality, career-ready professionals is essential," said Dustin Greenig, National Director of Business Operations at Life Time. "This expanded partnership strengthens our hiring pipeline while creating meaningful employment opportunities in a rapidly expanding field. It's a model that aligns education directly with workforce demand."
The program is activated through Career Connect, ISSA's employment platform that connects certified professionals with leading employers. Eligible ISSA CPTs can view Life Time opportunities and begin the interview screening process directly through the platform.
Industry observers increasingly point to employer-aligned credentialing partnerships as a solution to workforce shortages across healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. ISSA and Life Time's approach signals a similar shift within the fitness sector, where certification is becoming not just a professional requirement, but a direct entry point into structured career opportunities.
With tens of thousands of projected openings annually, the fitness profession is emerging as a significant contributor to national job growth. ISSA and Life Time's expanded partnership positions both organizations at the forefront of building a more intentional, scalable workforce model.
About International Sports Sciences Association
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is the world's most connected fitness and wellness ecosystem. Since 1988, ISSA has gone beyond traditional certification to build the industry's career operating system, giving professionals the skills, confidence, and connections to build meaningful futures, while providing operators with the trusted, work-ready talent they need to grow. Guided by the truth that when professionals succeed, operators succeed, ISSA turns passion into opportunity. Its premier workforce platform, Career Connect, bridges a global community of over one million students across 176 countries with more than 23,000 global partner locations. ISSA aims to connect 100 million people to healthy living by 2030.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
SOURCE International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH – Get Free Report) EVP Ritadhwaja Singh sold 154,912 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.00, for a total value of $6,506,304.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 138,351 shares in the company, valued at $5,810,742. The trade was a 52.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.
Ritadhwaja Jebens Singh also recently made the following trade(s):
On Wednesday, September 9th, Ritadhwaja Singh sold 18,729 shares of Life Time Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.04, for a total value of $787,367.16. On Thursday, September 3rd, Ritadhwaja Singh sold 5,666 shares of Life Time Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.00, for a total value of $249,304.00. On Wednesday, June 24th, Ritadhwaja Singh sold 67,751 shares of Life Time Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.65, for a total value of $2,618,576.15. Life Time Group Price Performance Shares of LTH opened at $41.61 on Friday. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $24.14 and a 12 month high of $47.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.56. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $43.36 and a 200 day moving average price of $35.06. The company has a market cap of $9.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.61, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.48.
Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.11. Life Time Group had a return on equity of 10.56% and a net margin of 13.07%.The company had revenue of $866.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $845.75 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 13.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts forecast that Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. will post 1.59 earnings per share for the current year. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Life Time Group Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of LTH. Wexford Capital LP bought a new stake in shares of Life Time Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $40,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Life Time Group by 201.6% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,499 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 1,002 shares during the period. Nykredit A S bought a new position in shares of Life Time Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of Life Time Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $73,000. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc increased its stake in shares of Life Time Group by 286.7% during the second quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,806 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,000 after acquiring an additional 1,339 shares during the period. 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: Life Time’s latest reported quarter showed momentum in its premium fitness-club model: earnings per share came in at $0.48 versus the $0.37 consensus estimate, while revenue of $866 million exceeded expectations and increased 13.7% year over year. Analysts maintain a consensus “Buy” rating, with an average price target of $54.85, well above the recent trading level. Life Time Keeps Beating Expectations, But Insiders Are Selling Into Strength Positive Sentiment: The company’s affluent customer base and resort-style amenities—including fitness, wellness, sports, childcare, dining and spa services—continue to differentiate it from lower-cost gyms. Its stock remains substantially above its 200-day moving average, reflecting strong longer-term momentum. MarketBeat Week in Review Neutral Sentiment: A rotational-strategy analysis may influence short-term trading decisions around LTH, but the supplied report does not identify a new company-specific operational catalyst. Investors may therefore continue to focus on technical signals and sector rotation. How Life Time Group Holdings Affects Rotational Strategy Timing Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Ritadhwaja Singh sold an additional 18,729 shares for approximately $787,000 after selling 154,912 shares for about $6.5 million. The disclosed transactions reduced his holdings by roughly 53% in total, reinforcing concerns that insiders are selling into the stock’s strength and potentially limiting investor enthusiasm. Ritadhwaja Jebens Singh Sells Life Time Group Shares Negative Sentiment: Broader market weakness tied to higher oil prices and expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest-rate decision could weigh on discretionary consumer stocks such as LTH, particularly given its elevated valuation and recent retreat from its 50-day moving average. MarketBeat Week in Review Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Oppenheimer boosted 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 note on Thursday, June 25th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Life Time Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Bank of America reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $51.00 price target on shares of Life Time Group in a report on Friday, July 31st. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Life Time Group from $46.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on Life Time Group from $41.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Life Time Group presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $54.85.
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Life Time Group Holdings, Inc operates a network of athletic country clubs and wellness facilities in the United States and Canada. The company provides an integrated range of fitness, health, and lifestyle services designed for individuals and families.
Its clubs typically offer fitness equipment and classes, personal training, indoor and outdoor pools, courts for sports such as tennis and pickleball, childcare, spa services, cafes, and spaces for social and work-related activities. Life Time also provides digital fitness content, nutrition and wellness programs, recreational activities, and athletic events through its clubs and online platforms.
Founded in 1992, the company was originally known as Life Time Fitness before becoming Life Time Group Holdings.
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Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) closed the last trading session at $43.23, gaining 1.8% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $55.21 indicates a 27.7% upside potential.
The mean estimate comprises 14 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $4.42. While the lowest estimate of $50.00 indicates a 15.7% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 48.1% to reach $64.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is a much-coveted metric for investors, solely banking on this metric to make an investment decision may not be wise at all. That's because the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable.
But, for LTH, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Why LTH Could Witness a Solid UpsideThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current year, one estimate has moved higher over the last 30 days compared to no negative revision. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 1.7%.
Moreover, LTH currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much LTH could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
New community brings members together at iconic Life Time destinations nationwide; waitlist now open
Key Highlights
Life Time launches LT Social, a new private social community designed to help members meet, connect and spend time together beyond the workout. Experiences will take place at iconic Life Time destinations across the country, including New York, Miami, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Southern California and beyond. Many experiences will coincide with major cultural, sporting and entertainment moments already happening in those cities. The launch of LT Social takes place September 12-13 at Life Time Sky in New York City. The waitlist is now open through the Life Time app. Membership applications open in mid-September. , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced the launch of Life Time Social (LT Social), a new social community created for people who want to get out, have fun, and meet others who are interested in a fit and active lifestyle beyond their home club.
Life Time announced the launch of LT Social, a new private social community designed to help members meet, connect and spend time together beyond the workout in iconic Life Time locations nationwide. Hosted at select iconic Life Time destinations across the country, LT Social brings together couples, singles and friends with curated and unique social, wellness and entertainment experiences. Each month, LT Social will come to life at iconic Life Time destinations in cities coast to coast—from New York and Miami to Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix and Southern California—and around major cultural, sporting and entertainment moments already happening in those markets.
"For more than 34 years, Life Time has brought people together through healthy living, from our athletic country clubs to our athletic events. Over the years, members have asked for more ways to connect beyond their workouts and now we are," said Bahram Akradi, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Life Time. "LT Social will create events worth getting on a plane for."
The premier of LT Social will take place September 12-13 at Life Time Sky in New York City during one of the city's biggest weekends for fashion and sport. The invitation-only weekend will begin with a party on the Sky Deck on Saturday, followed by movement and recovery Sunday morning and an afternoon poolside with music, food, drinks and a few unexpected moments along the way.
"Some of my favorite moments at Life Time go far beyond a workout," added Akradi. "They're the friendships formed after a class, the conversations that continue long after an event ends, and the plans that come together because people found common ground. LT Social builds on those connections, creating more opportunities to gather, explore and experience life together."
Future LT Social events will feature unique itineraries and experiences at select Life Time destinations across the country. From rooftop evenings with sought-after DJs, food, and dancing to workouts and recovery experiences and poolside afternoons each event is designed to create a fun, familiar Life Time environment where it feels natural to meet people, spend time together and see where those connections go.
Applications for LT Social will open in mid-September. Members interested in learning more can join the waitlist through the Life Time app to receive updates on membership opportunities, upcoming events and future announcements.
For more information about Life Time visit the Life Time Newsroom, or LinkedIn or at Facebook and Instagram.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
FAQ:
What is LT Social?
LT Social is a new private membership community from Life Time for members to designed to create more opportunities to meet, connect and spend time together beyond their home club and beyond the workout.
Who is LT Social for?
LT Social was created for couples, singles and friends who want to meet others interested in a fit and active lifestyle.
Where will LT Social experiences take place?
Experiences will take place at select Life Time destinations across the country, including New York, Miami, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Southern California and other markets.
What happens after I join the waitlist?
Join the LT Social waitlist through the Life Time app. Membership applications will open in mid-September in the order the waitlist was established. Once accepted, members will begin receiving updates on upcoming LT Social events and experiences.
How do I learn more?
Members and nonmembers can join the LT Social waitlist through the Life Time app to receive updates on membership opportunities, upcoming events and future announcements.
Created by Life Time Founder Bahram Akradi, high-intensity format adds more than 200 newly certified coaches and new classes across Life Time clubs
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Ultra Fit is a coached, Signature Group Training class that integrates sprint intervals, strength, stability and balance. Intervals vary from three-minute efforts to 15-second all-out bursts, with recovery and heart-rate guidance woven in. Member demand is growing rapidly, with classes filling at higher rates and average class sizes increasing over the past two years. Life Time has certified more than 200 new Ultra Fit coaches since the beginning of 2026 to expand classes nationwide. , /PRNewswire/ -- As more people look for smarter, efficient ways to train for metabolic health, strength and longevity, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is expanding Ultra Fit, its high-intensity Signature Group Training format created by Founder, Chairman and CEO Bahram Akradi, with more than 200 newly certified coaches and new classes across its more than 195 athletic country clubs.
During an Ultra Fit class, a certified coach guides members through a progression of treadmill-based intervals, strength, stability, balance and agility work using equipment such as BOSU balls, bands and dumbbells. Efforts vary from three-minute intervals to 15-second all-out bursts, with coached recovery between rounds and heart rate and cadence guidance to help members know when to push, when to recover and how each segment fits into the workout. Built to integrate sprint interval training, strength, stability and balance, Ultra Fit simultaneously challenges the body's cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and neurological systems. This expansion reflects a long-standing approach at Life Time, which develops and scales formats rooted in proven science and member demand, not short-lived fitness trends.
Life Time's athletic country clubs are intentionally designed with flexible studio and floor space so programming can evolve to accommodate new formats, allowing the company to scale formats quickly. Created in 2022 ahead of the current wave of demand for sprint interval training, Ultra Fit is the latest example, joining a broader programming portfolio that includes Alpha, GTX, CTR and HYBRID XT.
Sprint Interval Training (SIT) continues to gain attention as a time-efficient approach for people seeking measurable results. Research demonstrates that compared to Moderate Intensity Continuous Training (MICT), SIT is a superior method for fat loss, and can improve VO2 max (cardiorespiratory fitness) to the same extent as MICT, but in one-fifth of the time.
During an Ultra Fit class, a certified coach guides members through a progression of treadmill-based intervals, strength, stability, balance and agility work using equipment such as BOSU balls, bands and dumbbells. Efforts vary from three-minute intervals to 15-second all-out bursts, with coached recovery between rounds and heart rate and cadence guidance to help members know when to push, when to recover and how each segment fits into the workout.
"Ultra Fit is one of our most athletically challenging training formats, and we're seeing strong interest from members who are training for a specific goal as well as those focused on long-term health and longevity," said Nastassia Smith, Vice President of Group Training and Studio at Life Time. "The combination of sprint intervals, strength, stability and recovery supports metabolic health, healthy aging and athletic performance, making it an incredibly effective workout to add to your routine once or twice a week."
Members can find class schedules and reserve an Ultra Fit class through the Life Time app.
You can learn more about what to expect and the philosophy behind Ultra Fit in this Experience Life article.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
Crossing the finish line within the 30-hour cutoff, 387 runners earned belt buckles at the legendary Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva
, /PRNewswire/ -- McKendree Hickory of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, delivered a breakthrough performance in her first Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva, winning in 19:39:12. After placing fifth at the Leadville Marathon earlier this summer, Hickory returned to Leadville for her first attempt at the 100-mile distance, steadily working her way through the field before taking the lead late in the race. Previous Leadville Trail 100 champion Jacquie Mannhard finished second in 20:28:37, while Leadville local Emma Wood finished third in 20:33:33.
McKendree Hickory, first place women's finisher
Adrian Macdonald, first place men's finisher On the men's side, Adrian Macdonald returned to the top of the Leadville podium for the third time in his career (2021 and 2022), crossing the finish line in 15:47:23. After a conservative start, Macdonald moved into the lead around the halfway point and steadily built his advantage over the remainder of the race. Newcomer, Matthew Zupan finished second in 16:15:25, followed by professional runner Tim Tollefson in 16:45:14.
The legendary Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run returned to Leadville this weekend for its 43rd running, bringing more than 650 runners from across the country and around the world to take on the iconic "Race Across the Sky." Event owner and producer, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), welcomed athletes ranging in age from 18 to 72, representing 46 states and 15 countries, including 42 Leadville locals.
The weekend once again showcased the breadth of the Leadville Trail 100, where professional ultrarunners, first-time 100-mile competitors and longtime endurance athletes share the same start line in pursuit of the legendary belt buckle. From the youngest athletes at 18 years old to runners in their 70s, the Race Across the Sky continues to challenge athletes while bringing together a global endurance community and the town that has made the event what it is today.
Highlights of the weekend include:
A third Leadville victory for Adrian Macdonald. Macdonald added another Leadville title to his resume, becoming a three-time champion after previously winning in 2021 and 2022. A breakthrough debut for McKendree Hickory. After placing fifth in the Leadville Marathon earlier this year, Hickory returned to Leadville to take on the full 100 miles for the first time and emerged as the women's champion. DreamChaser, Pat Cade, gave back to his hometown. A six-time Leadville Trail 100 Run finisher and local Lake County High School teacher and coach, Cade started two and a half hours behind the rest of the field and spent the day chasing down runners to raise money and awareness for the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation. He passed 628 runners and raised more than $90,000. A new record for finishes is set. Eric Pence of Leadville, Colorado, crossed the finish line at the Leadville Trail 100 Run for the 31st time, setting a new record for the event. 41 Lead Challenge champions cross the line. Following a summer of racing in Leadville, of the 130 athletes who started the Lead Challenge in June, 41 crossed the finish line to become Lead Challenge finishers. 387 Athletes Finish the Race Across the Sky. 119 runners earned the prestigious large belt buckle for finishing under 25 hours, while 268 runners received the small belt buckle for crossing the finish line within the 30-hour cutoff. Full race results are available here.
"Every athlete who starts the Leadville Trail 100 Run has a different reason for being there, but they all share a willingness to take on something incredibly difficult. That's what makes this event so special — elite athletes, first-time 100-mile runners, para-athletes and everyone in between coming together to chase the same legendary finish," said Kimo Seymour, President of Events and Media at Life Time. "We're incredibly proud of the athletes who took on the challenge, and especially grateful to the Leadville community, local agencies and partners who made it possible for this race to continue this year. After a difficult summer for the region, it meant even more to welcome athletes and visitors back to Leadville and support the community that has made this event what it is for more than four decades."
The return of the race came following a summer marked by the Willow Fire, which affected public lands west of Leadville and disrupted the community during its peak summer season. As with the Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik last weekend, Life Time worked closely with local authorities, land managers, public safety agencies and community partners to develop a modified route that allowed the race to safely continue while avoiding areas affected by the Willow Fire.
Athletes followed the traditional route west from Harrison Avenue and around Turquoise Lake before turning back east around the lake and rejoining the course near the Outward Bound aid station, bypassing the traditional Sugarloaf and Powerline sections. From there, the course retained many of Leadville's defining miles, including the out-and-back through Twin Lakes, over Hope Pass to Winfield and back.
For more than four decades, the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run has been woven into the fabric of the Leadville community, bringing athletes, families and visitors from around the world to Lake County. The race was first held in 1983 and has since become one of the world's most iconic ultramarathons, while continuing to deliver economic vitality to the local community.
The Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run is one of more than 30 iconic athletic events owned and produced by Life Time, connecting athletes to a broader ecosystem that includes athletic country clubs, digital training and nutrition resources, and events spanning running, cycling and other endurance disciplines. For many athletes, the journey to Leadville begins long before race day, through training at a Life Time athletic country club, following a training plan through the Life Time app or participating in another Life Time event.
For more information about the Leadville Race Series, visit www.leadvilleraceseries.com.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring the L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
Swenson takes a sixth straight title in a two-up sprint and Melisa Rollins earns her second Leadville victory, as 1,700 athletes return to a community rebuilding from the Willow Fire
, /PRNewswire/ -- Following a summer marked by the Willow Fire and significant disruption to the Leadville community, the 32nd annual Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik returned to the heart of Lake County this weekend, bringing 1,700 athletes from all 50 states and 21 countries to Leadville for one of the most iconic days on the endurance racing calendar. Riders aged 18 to 80 – first-time finishers and world-tour professionals on the same start line – took on the legendary Race Across the Sky, cheered on by hundreds of fans, crews and volunteers lining the course from Leadville's main street to 12,424 feet.
2026 Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented Kenetik first place women's finisher, Melisa Rollins. Keegan Swenson and Melisa Rollins emerged victorious across the 100-mile course, with Swenson claiming his sixth consecutive Leadville title – a record he now shares with Dave Wiens, the six-time champion whose name has been synonymous with Leadville for a generation – and Rollins earning her second career victory. After more than five hours above 9,000 feet, Swenson and Matthew Wilson arrived at the finish together, with Swenson taking the sprint to stop the clock at 5:20:26. Rollins crossed the line in 5:58:43.
The event's return came at an especially meaningful time for Leadville. The Willow Fire, which began in late June west of the community, affected public lands and disrupted the region during its peak summer tourism season. The fire also forced changes to several local events, including the cancellation of the Life Time Silver Rush 50 MTB and Run in July.
For the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Life Time worked closely with local officials, land managers, public safety agencies, community leaders and other partners to develop a safe course that avoided fire-affected areas while allowing the iconic event to continue. The updated route removed sections including Hagerman Pass Road, Sugarloaf Mountain and Powerline, while retaining the St. Kevin's and Columbine climbs that have long defined the challenge of Leadville.
"This was about much more than putting on a race. It was about standing alongside the Leadville community during an incredibly challenging summer and doing everything we could to safely bring athletes, families, volunteers and visitors back to this special place," said Kimo Seymour, Senior Vice President of Media and Events at Life Time. "Days like this are why we do this work – they're the sharp end of everything Life Time is built to support, from someone's first workout in one of our clubs to 100 miles at 12,000 feet. We're incredibly grateful to the local community and all of our partners who worked together to make this weekend possible."
For more than three decades, the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB has been woven into the fabric of the Leadville community, bringing athletes and visitors from around the world to Lake County and supporting local businesses, volunteers and organizations along the way.
Life Time's commitment to the Leadville community extends beyond race day. In addition to other fundraising efforts over the years, the Life Time Foundation has pledged $50,000 to support reforestation and natural-area rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by the Willow Fire, helping contribute to the region's long-term recovery and restoration.
The Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB is part of the Life Time Grand Prix, Life Time's premier off-road cycling series, and one of more than 30 iconic athletic events owned and produced by Life Time. For many of the athletes on the start line, the road to Leadville began at a Life Time athletic country club, on a training plan in the Life Time app or at a shorter event in the Leadville Race Series. No other company connects that full arc – the first indoor cycling class, the first gravel race and the Race Across the Sky – inside a single health and wellness ecosystem.
The Leadville Race Series continues this weekend with the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva on Aug. 22-23.
For more information about the Leadville Race Series, visit www.leadvilleraceseries.com.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
Shares of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) have gained 2.4% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $42.46, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $54.21 indicates a potential upside of 27.7%.
The mean estimate comprises 14 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $6.19. While the lowest estimate of $39.00 indicates a 8.2% decline from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 50.7% to reach $64.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.
However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in LTH. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in LTHAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current year, three estimates have moved higher over the last 30 days compared to no negative revision. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 5.9%.
Moreover, LTH currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much LTH could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In "long context," investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.
You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>
Set to Beat the Market? In order to see if LTH is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this company holds up.
Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.
For LTH, shares are up 6.54% over the past week while the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry is up 2.01% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 9.18% compares favorably with the industry's 1% performance as well.
While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Over the past quarter, shares of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. have risen 34.09%, and are up 67.88% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 6.65% and 23.84%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to LTH's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. LTH is currently averaging 2,732,577 shares for the last 20 days.
Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with LTH.
Over the past two months, 3 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost LTH's consensus estimate, increasing from $1.67 to $1.75 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 2 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that LTH is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of A. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. on your short list.
Investors might want to bet on Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.
The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this company, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.
The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.
For Life Time Group Holdings, Inc., strong agreement among the covering analysts in revising earnings estimates upward has resulted in meaningful improvement in consensus estimates for the next quarter and full year.
The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $0.45 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.8%.
Over the last 30 days, two estimates have moved higher for Life Time Group Holdings compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 7.08%.
Current-Year Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $1.75 per share for the full year, which represents a change of +21.5% from the prior-year number.
There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, three estimates have moved up for Life Time Group Holdings versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 5.86% higher.
Favorable Zacks RankThe promising estimate revisions have helped Life Time Group Holdings earn a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.
Bottom LineWhile strong estimate revisions for Life Time Group Holdings have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 9.2% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.
Life Time Group NYSE: LTH reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 13.7% to $866 million, supported by higher membership dues and increased spending on in-center services. Comparable center revenue rose 9.1%, exceeding the company's expectations and prompting management to raise full-year comparable center revenue guidance.
Shares of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 8.3% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $47.24 in the previous session. Life Time Group Holdings has gained 66.3% since the start of the year compared to the -8.4% move for the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the -0.8% return for the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on July 30, 2026, Life Time Group Holdings reported EPS of $0.48 versus consensus estimate of $0.45 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 2.55%.
For the current fiscal year, Life Time Group Holdings is expected to post earnings of $1.7 per share on $3.33 in revenues. This represents a 18.06% change in EPS on a 11.27% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $1.99 per share on $3.71 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 17.11% and 11.33%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsThough Life Time Group Holdings has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for Life Time Group Holdings? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Life Time Group Holdings has a Value Score of C. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and C, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 26X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 17.7X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 16.7X versus its peer group's average of 9.5X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 1.58. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks RankWe also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Life Time Group Holdings currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Life Time Group Holdings passes the test. Thus, it seems as though Life Time Group Holdings shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.
How Does LTH Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of LTH have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Lindblad Expeditions (LIND - Free Report) . LIND has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of D, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of B.
Earnings were strong last quarter. Lindblad Expeditions beat our consensus estimate by 800.00%, and for the current fiscal year, LIND is expected to post earnings of $0.16 per share on revenue of $851.05 million.
Shares of Lindblad Expeditions have gained 13.6% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 182.32X and a P/CF of 29.1X.
The Leisure and Recreation Services industry is in the top 37% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for LTH and LIND, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
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Key Highlights
Experience Life celebrates 25 years as Life Time's award-winning editorial platform for health, wellness and lifestyle content Publication unveils newly designed ExperienceLife.com, featuring content collections, a dynamic Life Time Talks podcast experience and new Life Time content page. More than 100 industry awards recognize Experience Life's excellence in journalism, design and digital storytelling , /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when health advice is everywhere—and separating credible information from opinion has never been more important—Experience Life, Life Time's award-winning editorial platform dedicated to evidence-based health, wellness and lifestyle content, is celebrating 25 years of helping people live healthier, happier lives while launching a reimagined digital experience.
Founded in 2001 as a print magazine, Experience Life has evolved into a highly trusted health and wellness media brand, earning more than 100 industry awards recognizing excellence in journalism, design and digital storytelling. As part of Life Time's larger healthy way of life ecosystem, Experience Life complements the company's athletic country clubs, digital experiences and expert programming by providing practical information that empowers people to make healthier choices every day. Founded in 2001 as a print magazine, Experience Life has evolved into a highly trusted health and wellness media brand, earning more than 100 industry awards recognizing excellence in journalism, design and digital storytelling. As part of Life Time's larger healthy way of life ecosystem, Experience Life complements the company's athletic country clubs, digital experiences and expert programming by providing practical information that empowers people to make healthier choices every day.
That commitment continues with the launch of a reimagined ExperienceLife.com, created to better support how people discover, consume and engage with lifestyle, health and wellness content. The new site features curated content collections, an enhanced Life Time Talks podcast experience, a new Life Time content page, and the complete Experience Life archive. This content also is available through the complimentary Life Time app.
"In an incredibly crowded media landscape where everyone seems to have an opinion about health and wellness, Experience Life has remained committed to something different," said Jamie Martin, Editor in Chief of Experience Life and Vice President of Content Strategy at Life Time. "For 25 years, we've delivered journalism informed by leading experts and focused on practical insights that empower people to make knowledgeable decisions about their health. Like Life Time itself, our goal isn't simply to inform, it's to inspire meaningful action and help people live healthier, happier lives."
Over its 25-year history, Experience Life has consistently looked beyond fleeting wellness trends to deliver thoughtful reporting across every dimension of healthy living. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, the editorial team has curated a collection of its most memorable and impactful stories, now available for readers to explore on ExperienceLife.com.
Experience Life's mission of empowering people to become their healthiest, happiest selves has remained constant since 2001 and has been recognized with more than 100 industry awards honoring its print publication, website, Life Time Talks podcast and editorial leadership, including:
Podcast (Lifestyle and Health): Life Time Talks, FOLIO: Eddie (2025 and 2023) Editor of the Year: Jamie Martin, FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards (2023) Multiple FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards and Honorable Mentions recognizing editorial excellence, feature writing, magazine design and digital storytelling Building on 25 years of award-winning journalism and the ongoing evolution of ExperienceLife.com, the brand will continue to grow while maintaining its commitment to human-centered health and wellness coverage.
For more information about Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life, follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, or download the complimentary Life Time App.
About Experience Life
Experience Life was founded in 2001 and serves as an integrated healthy-living media brand committed to empowering its readers to improve their health and fitness while enjoying their healthiest, happiest, most satisfying lives. The magazine is published six times annually and is available by subscription and on select newsstands nationwide. It currently has an estimated market reach of two million per issue with a circulation of 600,000 households. New digital content is served up daily on ExperienceLife.com, lifetime.life, and on the Life Time Digital app, which is found in the Apple and Google Play stores. Readers can also follow Experience Life on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube for expert-backed health, fitness and wellness content.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.48 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.37 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +6.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.42, delivering a surprise of +7.69%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Life Time Group Holdings, which belongs to the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, posted revenues of $866 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.55%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $761.47 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Life Time Group Holdings shares have added about 71.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6.9%.
What's Next for Life Time Group Holdings?While Life Time Group Holdings has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Life Time Group Holdings was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.44 on $867.88 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.70 on $3.33 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Leisure and Recreation Services is currently in the top 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Target Hospitality (TH - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.10 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +33.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 13.6% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Target Hospitality's revenues are expected to be $79.27 million, up 28.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) reported $866 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 13.7%. EPS of $0.48 for the same period compares to $0.37 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +2.55% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $844.5 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.45, the EPS surprise was +6.67%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Life Time Group Holdings performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Average center revenue per center membership: $993.00 compared to the $936.07 average estimate based on three analysts.Total center square footage (end of period): 18.8 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of 18.88 billion.Total centers (end of period): 195 compared to the 193 average estimate based on two analysts.Comparable center revenue: 9.1% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 7.9%.Net new center openings: 5 versus 3 estimated by two analysts on average.Total revenue- Center revenue: $837.4 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $815.38 million.Total revenue- Other revenue: $28.59 million compared to the $28.11 million average estimate based on four analysts.Center revenue- In-center revenue: $240.16 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $231.34 million.Center revenue- Membership dues and enrollment fees: $597.24 million versus $584.04 million estimated by four analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Life Time Group Holdings here>>>
Shares of Life Time Group Holdings have returned +14.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
Total revenue of $866.0 million increased 13.7% over the prior year quarter Net income of $101.4 million increased 40.6% over the prior year quarter Diluted EPS of $0.45 increased 40.6% over the prior year quarter Adjusted net income of $109.8 million increased 30.6% over the prior year quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $246.5 million increased 16.8% over the prior year quarter Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.48 increased 29.7% over the prior year quarter Raised 2026 outlook , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Bahram Akradi, Founder, Chairman and CEO, stated: "We delivered strong second quarter results, driven by our continued focus on delivering exceptional member experiences across our clubs. That focus is translating into higher engagement, increased utilization of our in-center offerings and continued optimization of our membership mix. As a result, we are seeing strong comparable center revenue performance and growth in revenue per membership. We are on track to open 14 new clubs in 2026 and continue to see significant demand for our premium athletic country club model."
Financial Summary
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
($ in millions, except for Average center
revenue per center membership data)
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
Percent
Change
2026
2025
Percent
Change
Total revenue
$866.0
$761.5
13.7 %
$1,654.7
$1,467.5
12.8 %
Center operations expenses
$453.7
$403.9
12.3 %
$860.4
$774.9
11.0 %
Rent
$94.3
$83.2
13.3 %
$184.2
$164.4
12.0 %
General, administrative and marketing
expenses (1)
$66.0
$61.7
7.0 %
$125.7
$119.5
5.2 %
Net income
$101.4
$72.1
40.6 %
$189.5
$148.2
27.9 %
Adjusted net income
$109.8
$84.1
30.6 %
$206.1
$159.8
29.0 %
Adjusted EBITDA
$246.5
$211.0
16.8 %
$473.2
$402.6
17.5 %
Comparable center revenue (2)
9.1 %
11.2 %
8.9 %
12.0 %
Center memberships, end of period
860,041
849,643
1.2 %
860,041
849,643
1.2 %
Average center revenue per center
membership
$993
$888
11.8 %
$1,923
$1,733
11.0 %
(1)
The three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 included non-cash share-based compensation expense of $13.9 million and $14.2 million, respectively. The six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 included non-cash share-based compensation expense of $23.0 million and $24.5 million, respectively.
(2)
The Company includes a center, for comparable center revenue purposes, beginning on the first day of the 13th full calendar month of the center's operation, in order to assess the center's growth rate after one year of operation.
Second Quarter 2026 Information
Revenue increased 13.7% to $866.0 million due to continued strong growth in membership dues and in-center revenue, driven by an increase in average dues including from improved membership mix, membership growth in our new and ramping centers and higher member utilization of our in-center offerings, particularly in Dynamic Personal Training. Center memberships of 860,041 increased by 10,398, or 1.2%, when compared to June 30, 2025, and increased by 22,138, or 2.6%, from March 31, 2026, consistent with seasonality expectations and continued improvement in membership mix, including a significant reduction in qualified memberships administered through medical insurance providers, which have significantly lower average dues. Total subscriptions, which include center memberships and on-hold memberships, of 910,520 increased 1.3% compared to June 30, 2025. Center operations expenses increased 12.3% to $453.7 million primarily due to operating costs related to our new and ramping centers, additional center operating expenses related to increased club utilization in our mature centers, as well as costs to support in-center business revenue growth. General, administrative and marketing expenses increased 7.0% to $66.0 million primarily due to increases in incentive and benefit-related expenses. Net income increased 40.6% to $101.4 million primarily due to business performance, as well as tax-effected net cash proceeds of $3.7 million received in partial satisfaction of legal claims and tax-effected net gains of $1.5 million on sale-leaseback transactions. Net income in the prior year period included tax-effected net cash proceeds of $9.3 million received from employee retention credits under the CARES Act, partially offset by a tax-effected net loss of $9.0 million on a sale-leaseback transaction. Adjusted net income increased 30.6% to $109.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased 16.8% to $246.5 million as we experienced greater flow through of our increased revenue. Six-Month 2026 Information
Revenue increased 12.8% to $1,654.7 million due to continued strong growth in membership dues and in-center revenue, driven by an increase in average dues including from improved membership mix, membership growth in our new and ramping centers and higher member utilization of our in-center offerings, particularly in Dynamic Personal Training. Center operations expenses increased 11.0% to $860.4 million primarily due to operating costs related to our new and ramping centers, additional center operating expenses related to increased club utilization in our mature centers, as well as costs to support in-center business revenue growth. General, administrative and marketing expenses increased 5.2% to $125.7 million primarily due to increases in incentive and benefit-related expenses and increases in center support overhead to enhance and broaden our member services and experiences. Net income increased 27.9% to $189.5 million primarily due to business performance, as well as tax-effected net cash proceeds of $3.7 million received in partial satisfaction of legal claims and tax-effected net gains of $1.5 million on sale-leaseback transactions. Net income in the prior year period included $12.6 million of income tax benefits due to a significant exercise of stock options by our Chief Executive Officer that were set to expire in 2025, and tax-effected net cash proceeds of $10.5 million received from employee retention credits under the CARES Act, partially offset by a tax-effected net loss of $10.2 million on a sale-leaseback transaction. Adjusted net income increased 29.0% to $206.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased 17.5% to $473.2 million as we experienced greater flow through of our increased revenue. New Center Openings
We opened five new centers during the second quarter of 2026. As of June 30, 2026, we operated a total of 195 centers. Cash Flow Highlights
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $408.4 million, an increase of 7.6% compared to the prior year period. Our capital expenditures by type of expenditure were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
($ in millions)
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
Percent
Change
2026
2025
Percent
Change
Growth capital expenditures (1)
$190.1
$167.0
13.8 %
$395.3
$260.5
51.7 %
Maintenance capital expenditures (2)
$40.7
$35.9
13.4 %
$72.1
$65.4
10.2 %
Modernization and technology capital
expenditures (3)
$32.5
$19.1
70.2 %
$55.8
$38.7
44.2 %
Total capital expenditures
$263.3
$222.0
18.6 %
$523.2
$364.6
43.5 %
(1)
Consist of new center land and construction, initial major remodels of acquired centers, major remodels of existing centers that expand existing square footage, asset acquisitions including the purchase of previously leased centers and other growth initiatives.
(2)
Consist of capital expenditures required to maintain the operating condition of our existing centers.
(3)
Consist of capital expenditures related to updates and enhancements to our existing centers, technology investments, and corporate infrastructure.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our net debt leverage ratio improved to 1.4 times as of June 30, 2026, from 1.8 times as of June 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2026, our total available liquidity was $855.7 million, which included $632.1 million of availability on our $650.0 million revolving credit facility and $223.6 million of cash and cash equivalents. At June 30, 2026, there were no outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility and there were $17.9 million of outstanding letters of credit. On April 21, 2026, Fitch Ratings upgraded our issuer credit rating to 'BB' from 'BB-' and on June 25, 2026, S&P Global Ratings upgraded our issuer credit rating to 'BB' from 'BB-'. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased approximately 2.2 million shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program approved by our board of directors on February 24, 2026, for total consideration of approximately $62.7 million at an average price per share of $28.59. 2026 Outlook
Full-Year 2026 Guidance
Percent
Year Ending
Year Ending
Year Ended
Change
December 31, 2026
December 31, 2026
December 31, 2025
(Using
(Guidance as of
($ in millions)
(Guidance)
(Actual)
Midpoints)
May 5, 2026)
Total revenue
$3,350 – $3,375
$2,995.3
12.3 %
$3,320 – $3,350
Rent
$378 – $384
$339.2
12.3 %
$378 – $386
Net Income
$358 – $363
$373.7
(3.5) %
$340 – $345
Adjusted net income
$394 – $402
$325.5
22.3 %
$378 – $386
Adjusted EBITDA
$940 – $955
$825.2
14.8 %
$925 – $940
The Company is reiterating the following expectations for fiscal 2026 as outlined in its first quarter 2026 results announced on May 5, 2026:
Complete approximately $200 million in additional sale-leaseback transactions during the second half of fiscal year 2026 for a total of $400 million during the fiscal year. Interest expense, net of interest income, of approximately $59 million to $63 million, and net of $28 million to $30 million of capitalized interest expense related to construction in progress. Manage our net debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to maintain at or below 2.00 times. The Company is also updating the following operational and financial expectations for fiscal 2026:
Comparable center revenue growth of 7.9% to 8.3%, which includes our ramping and mature centers, increased from 6.9% to 7.5%. Open 14 new clubs, tightened from 12 to 14, most of which will be large-format, ground-up construction clubs. We expect the total square footage of our 2026 class of clubs to be approximately 1.3 million square feet, nearly double the square footage of each of our 2024 class and 2025 class of clubs. We have opened six new clubs as of June 30, 2026, and we opened one additional new club in July 2026. We expect to open the remaining seven in the fourth quarter of 2026. Maintenance capital expenditures of $140 million to $150 million, modernization and technology capital expenditures of $140 million to $150 million, increased from $130 million to $140 million as we accelerate the deployment of our CTR and Hybrid XT group training classes, and growth capital expenditures of $885 million to $910 million, tightened from $875 million to $915 million. Rent to include non-cash rent expense of $32 million to $35 million, increased from $31 million to $34 million. Cash income tax expense of $103 million to $105 million, increased from $80 million to $83 million due to taxable gains on sale-leaseback transactions closed in the second quarter and higher estimated earnings before tax for the full year. Provision for income tax rate estimate of 27%, decreased from 28%. Year-end weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding of approximately 227 million to 229 million, not including any incremental impact that may occur as a result of our $500 million share buyback program, decreased from 228 million to 230 million. Conference Call Details
A conference call to discuss our second quarter financial results is scheduled for today:
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-451-6152 International dial-in number: 1-201-389-0879 Webcast: Life Time Group Holdings 2Q Earnings A link to the live audio webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.lifetime.life. Replay Information
Webcast – A recorded replay of the webcast will be available within approximately three hours of the call's conclusion and may be accessed at: https://ir.lifetime.life.
Conference Call – A replay of the conference call will be available after 1:00 p.m. ET the same day through August 13, 2026:
U.S. replay number: 1-844-512-2921 International replay number: 1-412-317-6671 Replay ID: 1375 6339 Earnings Supplement Presentation
The Company has made available supplemental material regarding its revenue growth strategy and memberships on its investor relations website at https://ir.lifetime.life.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complementary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 25 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the Company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its over 52,000 team members.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators
This press release includes certain financial measures that are not presented in accordance with GAAP, including Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income per common share, Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and net debt and ratios and calculations with respect thereto. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, net income, net income per common share, net cash provided by operating activities or total debt (defined as long-term debt, net of current portion, plus current maturities of debt) as a measure of financial performance or liquidity or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, and should not be construed as an inference that the Company's future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measures should be carefully evaluated.
Adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding the impact of share-based compensation expense as well as (gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions, capital transaction costs, legal settlements, asset impairment, severance and other items that are not indicative of our ongoing operations, less the tax effect of these adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, net, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization, excluding the impact of share-based compensation expense as well as (gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions, capital transaction costs, legal settlements, asset impairment, severance and other items that are not indicative of the Company's ongoing operations. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, net of construction reimbursements, plus net proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and land sales. Net debt is defined as long-term debt, net of current portion, plus current maturities of debt, excluding fair value adjustments, unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs, minus cash and cash equivalents. Net debt is as of the last day of the respective quarter or year. Our leverage ratio is calculated as our net debt divided by our trailing twelve months of Adjusted EBITDA.
The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because management believes that these measures assist investors and analysts in comparing the Company's operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance, and management believes that free cash flow assists investors and analysts in evaluating our liquidity and cash flows, including our ability to make principal payments on our indebtedness and to fund our capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Investors are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons the Company considers them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating the non-GAAP financial measures, investors should be aware that, in the future, the Company may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in the Company's presentation of its non-GAAP financial measures. There can be no assurance that the Company will not modify the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures in future periods, and any such modification may be material. In addition, the Company's non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in the Company's industry or across different industries.
The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities regulations. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, the Company's plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial, including its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026, growth, strength of its balance sheet, net debt and leverage, capital expenditures, interest expense, consumer demand, industry and economic trends, member engagement and mix, tax rates and expense, rent expense, expected number of diluted common shares outstanding, expected number, size and timing of new center openings, successful signings and closings of sale-leaseback transactions (including the amount, pricing and timing thereof) and the timing, amount and price of any share repurchase. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the Company's management. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements or information that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements included in this press release include, but are not limited to, risks relating to our business operations and the growth of our business including the competitive and economic environment, risks relating to our brand, risks relating to our technological operations, risks relating to our capital structure and lease obligations, risks relating to our human capital, risks relating to legal compliance and risk management and risks relating to ownership of our common stock and the other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 24, 2026 (File No. 001-40887), as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company's other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These and other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes in this press release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, the Company does not have any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
LIFE TIME GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Revenue:
Center revenue
$ 837,402
$ 735,865
$ 1,604,968
$ 1,421,519
Other revenue
28,594
25,604
49,728
45,991
Total revenue
865,996
761,469
1,654,696
1,467,510
Operating expenses:
Center operations
453,732
403,925
860,436
774,912
Rent
94,339
83,190
184,230
164,355
General, administrative and marketing
66,028
61,674
125,659
119,521
Depreciation and amortization
83,352
72,988
164,045
143,907
Other operating expense
18,840
31,243
35,783
48,696
Total operating expenses
716,291
653,020
1,370,153
1,251,391
Income from operations
149,705
108,449
284,543
216,119
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net of interest income
(17,406)
(21,784)
(33,103)
(46,891)
Equity in (loss) earnings of affiliates
(2,703)
37
(2,577)
21
Other income
4,937
12,873
4,937
12,873
Total other expense
(15,172)
(8,874)
(30,743)
(33,997)
Income before income taxes
134,533
99,575
253,800
182,122
Provision for income taxes
33,175
27,473
64,344
33,878
Net income
$ 101,358
$ 72,102
$ 189,456
$ 148,244
Income per common share:
Basic
$ 0.46
$ 0.33
$ 0.85
$ 0.69
Diluted
$ 0.45
$ 0.32
$ 0.83
$ 0.66
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic
222,626
219,286
222,242
215,642
Diluted
227,337
225,511
227,397
224,585
LIFE TIME GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 223,647
$ 204,807
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
34,601
27,362
Accounts receivable, net
26,308
24,092
Center operating supplies and inventories
66,718
67,618
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
84,815
61,881
Total current assets
436,089
385,760
Property and equipment, net
3,811,994
3,633,229
Goodwill
1,235,359
1,235,359
Operating lease right-of-use assets
2,596,350
2,479,804
Intangible assets, net
180,726
180,810
Other assets
97,639
92,989
Total assets
$ 8,358,157
$ 8,007,951
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 97,113
$ 90,249
Construction accounts payable
170,536
143,545
Deferred revenue
57,994
60,309
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
222,896
214,351
Current maturities of debt
31,774
21,848
Current maturities of operating lease liabilities
83,247
79,208
Total current liabilities
663,560
609,510
Long-term debt, net of current portion
1,465,999
1,485,939
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
2,682,256
2,555,513
Deferred income taxes, net
186,671
172,217
Other liabilities
57,503
58,561
Total liabilities
5,055,989
4,881,740
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 500,000 shares authorized; 223,217 and
221,077 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
2,232
2,211
Additional paid-in capital
3,163,624
3,183,032
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
142,554
(46,902)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(6,242)
(12,130)
Total stockholders' equity
3,302,168
3,126,211
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$ 8,358,157
$ 8,007,951
LIFE TIME GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$ 189,456
$ 148,244
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
164,045
143,907
Deferred income taxes
11,536
19,493
Share-based compensation
25,959
28,288
Non-cash rent expense
10,629
13,063
Impairment charges associated with long-lived assets
282
1,177
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment, net
(1,185)
12,623
Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs
1,860
1,812
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
18,007
12,100
Other
(12,238)
(1,153)
Net cash provided by operating activities
408,351
379,554
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures
(523,276)
(364,486)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
200,191
138,771
Other
1,944
(4,936)
Net cash used in investing activities
(321,141)
(230,651)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of debt
(11,419)
(11,164)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
—
220,000
Repayments of revolving credit facility
—
(230,000)
Repayments of finance lease liabilities
(848)
(1,221)
Proceeds from financing obligations
—
10,300
Proceeds from stock option exercises
42,131
33,866
Common stock share repurchases
(73,392)
—
Proceeds from issuances of common stock in connection with the employee stock purchase
plan
—
1,875
Employee tax withholding associated with net share-settled share-based awards
(17,268)
(4,334)
Other
(6)
(31)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(60,802)
19,291
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents
(329)
177
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents
26,079
168,371
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period
232,169
27,878
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents – end of period
$ 258,248
$ 196,249
Non-GAAP Measurements and Key Performance Indicators
See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators" for a discussion of the Non-GAAP financial measures reconciled below.
Key Performance Indicators
($ in thousands, except for Average Center revenue per center membership data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Membership Data
Center memberships
860,041
849,643
860,041
849,643
On-hold memberships
50,479
49,207
50,479
49,207
Total memberships
910,520
898,850
910,520
898,850
Revenue Data
Membership dues and enrollment fees
71.3 %
71.7 %
72.2 %
72.4 %
In-center revenue
28.7 %
28.3 %
27.8 %
27.6 %
Total Center revenue
100.0 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
Membership dues and enrollment fees
$ 597,244
$ 527,309
$ 1,158,698
$ 1,028,962
In-center revenue
240,158
208,556
446,270
392,557
Total Center revenue
$ 837,402
$ 735,865
$ 1,604,968
$ 1,421,519
Average Center revenue per center membership (1)
$ 993
$ 888
$ 1,923
$ 1,733
Comparable center revenue (2)
9.1 %
11.2 %
8.9 %
12.0 %
Center Data
Net new center openings (3)
5
4
6
5
Total centers (end of period) (3)
195
184
195
184
Total center square footage (end of period) (4)
18,800,000
18,000,000
18,800,000
18,000,000
GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Net income
$ 101,358
$ 72,102
$ 189,456
$ 148,244
Net income margin (5)
11.7 %
9.5 %
11.4 %
10.1 %
Adjusted net income (6)
$ 109,827
$ 84,144
$ 206,057
$ 159,764
Adjusted net income margin (6)
12.7 %
11.1 %
12.5 %
10.9 %
Adjusted EBITDA (7)
$ 246,532
$ 210,978
$ 473,187
$ 402,565
Adjusted EBITDA margin (7)
28.5 %
27.7 %
28.6 %
27.4 %
Center operations expense
$ 453,732
$ 403,925
$ 860,436
$ 774,912
Pre-opening expenses (8)
$ 1,911
$ 1,066
$ 4,123
$ 2,439
Rent
$ 94,339
$ 83,190
$ 184,230
$ 164,355
Non-cash rent expense (open properties) (9)
$ 7,672
$ 5,739
$ 9,423
$ 8,059
Non-cash rent expense (properties under
development) (9)
$ 603
$ 3,921
$ 1,206
$ 5,004
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 209,558
$ 195,698
$ 408,351
$ 379,554
Free cash flow (10)
$ 146,489
$ 112,465
$ 85,266
$ 153,839
(1)
We define Average Center revenue per center membership as Center revenue less On-hold revenue, divided by the average number of Center memberships for the period, where the average number of Center memberships for the period is an average derived from dividing the sum of the total Center memberships outstanding at the beginning of the period and at the end of each month during the period by one plus the number of months in each period.
(2)
We measure the results of our centers based on how long each center has been open as of the most recent measurement period. We include a center, for comparable center revenue purposes, beginning on the first day of the 13th full calendar month of the center's operation, in order to assess the center's growth rate after one year of operation.
(3)
Net new center openings is calculated as the number of centers that opened for the first time to members during the period, less any centers that closed during the period. Total centers (end of period) is the number of centers operational as of the last day of the period. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we opened five centers.
(4)
Total center square footage (end of period) reflects the aggregate square footage, excluding the areas used for tennis courts, outdoor swimming pools, outdoor play areas and stand-alone Work, Sport and Swim locations. We use this metric for evaluating the efficiencies of a center as of the end of the period. These figures are approximations.
(5)
Net income margin is calculated as net income divided by total revenue.
(6)
We present Adjusted net income as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Adjusted net income as net income excluding the impact of share-based compensation expense as well as (gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions, capital transaction costs, legal settlements, asset impairment, severance and other items that are not indicative of our ongoing operations, less the tax effect of these adjustments.
Adjusted net income margin is calculated as Adjusted net income divided by total revenue.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income and income per common share, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, to Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per common share:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
($ in thousands, except per share data)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income
$ 101,358
$ 72,102
$ 189,456
$ 148,244
Share-based compensation expense (a)
15,411
16,380
25,959
28,288
(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions (b)
(2,035)
12,496
(2,035)
12,496
Capital transaction costs (c)
—
611
—
1,531
Legal settlements (d)
(4,882)
28
(4,867)
94
Employee retention credits (e)
—
(12,873)
—
(12,873)
Other (f)
2,747
(11)
3,182
109
Taxes (g)
(2,772)
(4,589)
(5,638)
(18,125)
Adjusted net income
$ 109,827
$ 84,144
$ 206,057
$ 159,764
Income per common share:
Basic
$ 0.46
$ 0.33
$ 0.85
$ 0.69
Diluted
$ 0.45
$ 0.32
$ 0.83
$ 0.66
Adjusted income per common share:
Basic
$ 0.49
$ 0.38
$ 0.93
$ 0.74
Diluted
$ 0.48
$ 0.37
$ 0.91
$ 0.71
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic
222,626
219,286
222,242
215,642
Diluted
227,337
225,511
227,397
224,585
(a)
Share-based compensation expense recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was associated with stock options, restricted stock units, performance stock units, our employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP"), and liability-classified awards related to our 2026 short-term incentive plan. Share-based compensation expense recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was associated with stock options, restricted stock units, performance stock units, our ESPP and liability-classified awards related to our 2025 short-term incentive plan.
(b)
We adjust for the impact of gains and losses on the sale-leaseback of our properties as they do not reflect costs associated with our ongoing operations.
(c)
Represents one-time costs related to capital transactions, including debt and equity offerings that are non-recurring in nature.
(d)
We adjust for the impact of unusual legal settlements or judgments as these costs and proceeds are non-recurring in nature and do not reflect costs or proceeds associated with our normal ongoing operations. Nearly all of the adjustment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 is the recognition of settlement proceeds from Zurich for the remaining occurrences of jurisdictions that issued closure orders affecting our club operations in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. These proceeds are offset by legal-related expenses in pursuit of our claim against Zurich of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, and $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(e)
Represents refundable payroll tax credits for employee retention under the CARES Act.
(f)
Includes (i) a $2.9 million write-down of certain assets within a non-club joint venture resulting from its held-for-sale classification for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and (ii) other immaterial transactions or items that are unusual or non-recurring in nature of $(0.1) million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, and $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(g)
Represents the estimated tax effect of the total adjustments made to arrive at Adjusted net income using the effective income tax rates for the respective periods. We updated the Taxes amount used to arrive at Adjusted net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 to include $12.6 million in income tax benefits resulting from a significant exercise of stock options by our Chief Executive Officer that were set to expire in 2025. This change did not impact our condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, but it did decrease our non-GAAP Adjusted net income and Adjusted income per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
(7)
We present Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest expense, net, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization, excluding the impact of share-based compensation expense as well as (gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions, capital transaction costs, legal settlements, asset impairment, severance and other items that are not indicative of our ongoing operations.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
($ in thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income
$ 101,358
$ 72,102
$ 189,456
$ 148,244
Interest expense, net of interest income
17,406
21,784
33,103
46,891
Provision for income taxes
33,175
27,473
64,344
33,878
Depreciation and amortization
83,352
72,988
164,045
143,907
Share-based compensation expense (a)
15,411
16,380
25,959
28,288
(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions (b)
(2,035)
12,496
(2,035)
12,496
Capital transaction costs (c)
—
611
—
1,531
Legal settlements (d)
(4,882)
28
(4,867)
94
Employee retention credits (e)
—
(12,873)
—
(12,873)
Other (f)
2,747
(11)
3,182
109
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 246,532
$ 210,978
$ 473,187
$ 402,565
(a) – (f) See the corresponding footnotes to the table in footnote 6 immediately above.
(8)
Represents non-capital expenditures associated with opening new centers that are incurred prior to the commencement of a new center opening. The number of centers under construction or development, the types of centers and our costs associated with any particular center opening can vary significantly from period to period.
(9)
Reflects the non-cash portion of our annual GAAP operating lease expense that is greater or less than the cash operating lease payments. Non-cash rent expense for our open properties represents non-cash expense associated with properties that were operating at the end of each period presented. Non-cash rent expense for our properties under development represents non-cash expense associated with properties that are still under development at the end of each period presented.
(10)
Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, net of construction reimbursements, plus net proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and land sales.
The following table provides a reconciliation from net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
($ in thousands)
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 209,558
$ 195,698
$ 408,351
$ 379,554
Capital expenditures, net of construction reimbursements
(263,260)
(222,004)
(523,276)
(364,486)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
200,191
138,771
200,191
138,771
Free cash flow
$ 146,489
$ 112,465
$ 85,266
$ 153,839
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Trailing Twelve Months
($ in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Twelve
Twelve
Months Ended
Months Ended
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Net income
$ 414,883
$ 226,762
Interest expense, net of interest income
68,475
119,914
Provision for income taxes
150,298
62,674
Depreciation and amortization
316,483
282,971
Share-based compensation expense
49,421
60,625
(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions
(27,316)
17,400
Capital transaction costs
—
1,531
Legal settlements
(43,590)
1,359
Asset impairments
5,791
—
Employee retention credits
(41,699)
(12,873)
Other
3,051
(540)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 895,797
$ 759,823
Reconciliation of Net Debt and Leverage Calculation
($ in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Twelve
Twelve
Months Ended
Months Ended
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Current maturities of debt
$ 31,774
$ 22,873
Long-term debt, net of current portion
1,465,999
1,493,038
Total Debt
$ 1,497,773
$ 1,515,911
Less: Fair value adjustment
53
207
Less: Unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs
(16,094)
(18,445)
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
223,647
175,509
Net Debt
$ 1,290,167
$ 1,358,640
Trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA
895,797
759,823
Net Debt Leverage Ratio
1.4x
1.8x
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income Guidance for the Year Ending 2026
($ in millions)
(Unaudited)
Year Ending
December 31, 2026
Net income
$358 – $363
Share-based compensation expense
54 – 58
(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transactions
(2) – (2)
Other
(2) – (2)
Taxes
(14) – (15)
Adjusted net income
$394 – $402
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Guidance for the Year Ending 2026
On July 28, 2026, Life Time Group Holdings Inc (LTH) shares rose 4.3% to $45.63, trading near its 52-week high of $45.68 and significantly above its low of $24.
Caxton Associates LLP decreased its holdings in Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH – Free Report) by 78.4% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 20,206 shares of the company’s stock after selling 73,550 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP’s holdings in Life Time Group were worth $544,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of LTH. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position 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 purchasing an additional 143,487 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in Life Time Group by 15.2% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 8,090,037 shares of the company’s stock worth $217,929,000 after purchasing an additional 1,068,208 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in Life Time Group by 41.3% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 7,157,957 shares of the company’s stock valued at $216,644,000 after acquiring an additional 2,091,712 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its position in shares of Life Time Group by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,863,510 shares of the company’s stock valued at $155,852,000 after acquiring an additional 34,964 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE lifted its stake in Life Time Group by 102.1% during the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 4,268,011 shares of the company’s stock valued at $117,797,000 after buying an additional 2,156,033 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.40% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of brokerages have commented on LTH. Guggenheim boosted their target price on Life Time Group from $36.00 to $41.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Life Time Group from $38.00 to $39.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on shares of Life Time Group from $41.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $49.00 target price on shares of Life Time Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $50.00 price target on shares of Life Time Group in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.25.
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Life Time Group Stock Performance Shares of NYSE:LTH opened at $43.83 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. has a 12-month low of $24.14 and a 12-month high of $43.96. The firm has a market cap of $9.76 billion, a PE ratio of 25.63, a PEG ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.51. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $37.45 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $31.45.
Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $788.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $787.65 million. Life Time Group had a net margin of 12.56% and a return on equity of 10.10%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.39 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. will post 1.53 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Life Time Group In other news, Director John Kristofer Galashan sold 4,991,749 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.46, for a total value of $157,040,423.54. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 16,242,383 shares in the company, valued at $510,985,369.18. 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 at this hyperlink. Also, Director John G. Danhakl sold 4,991,749 shares of Life Time Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 7th. The stock was 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 $510,985,369.18. The trade was a 23.51% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders sold 27,943,861 shares of company stock worth $857,228,555. Insiders own 13.30% of the company’s stock.
Life Time Group Profile (Free Report)
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.
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If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.
This company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 5.36%.
For the most recent quarter, Life Time Group Holdings was expected to post earnings of $0.39 per share, but it reported $0.42 per share instead, representing a surprise of 7.69%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.33 per share, while it actually produced $0.34 per share, a surprise of 3.03%.
Price and EPS Surprise
Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Life Time Group Holdings lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Life Time Group Holdings currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.12%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 30, 2026.
When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +21.6%.
Revenues are expected to be $843.67 million, up 10.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.42% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Life Time Group Holdings?For Life Time Group Holdings, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.12%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Life Time Group Holdings will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Life Time Group Holdings would post earnings of $0.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.42, delivering a surprise of +7.69%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Life Time Group Holdings appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $0.45 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +21.6%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $843.67 million, up 10.8% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Life Time Group Holdings has been revised 4.4% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.12%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), this Earnings ESP indicates that Life Time Group Holdings will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Investors interested in stocks from the Leisure and Recreation Services sector have probably already heard of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) and Vail Resorts (MTN - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Currently, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Vail Resorts has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). This means that LTH's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
LTH currently has a forward P/E ratio of 25.28, while MTN has a forward P/E of 34.27. We also note that LTH has a PEG ratio of 1.54. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. MTN currently has a PEG ratio of 13.88.
Another notable valuation metric for LTH is its P/B ratio of 2.9. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, MTN has a P/B of 5.75.
These metrics, and several others, help LTH earn a Value grade of B, while MTN has been given a Value grade of C.
LTH is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that LTH is likely the superior value option right now.
Trainers and instructors cite long-term and wide-ranging benefits for women
Key Highlights:
Strength training is gaining in popularity among women, reflecting a continued focus on building strength and supporting healthy aging. Life Time experts say strength training delivers far more than physical results, supporting bone and muscle health, hormone balance, confidence, resilience, mobility and long-term independence. With more than 1,900 female personal trainers, in-person and online workout programs, Life Time offers resources to help women build strength at every stage of life. , /PRNewswire/ -- Interest in strength training continues to surge as people of all ages seek ways to improve their healthspan, not just their lifespan. Women in particular are embracing strength training in large numbers. According to Life Time (NYSE:LTH) experts and results from the Company's annual survey, it's the top exercise women want to add to their routine in 2026, and Lincoln International's 2025 Fitness Market Update finds that women are participating in weightlifting and strength-based classes at record rates. The benefits are many: balanced hormones, improved bone and muscle mass, and more.
Nellie Barnett shares why strength training is important for women. Whether women are looking for expertise to help build a workout routine or find and maintain the motivation to keep going, five female Life Time experts offer their top tips:
Building strength is a platform for life: "If there's one shift I wish more women would make, it's this: stop chasing 'small' and start chasing strong," said Hayley Akradi, Certified Personal Trainer, Brand Lead for UltraFit and Creator of the Body Blueprint program. "When you focus on getting stronger: lifting with intention, progressively adding weight, and fueling your body, everything else starts to take care of itself. Your body changes, your metabolism works for you, and you build a confidence that cardio alone just doesn't give you. As a mom, this has been everything for me. It's also one of the biggest things I lean on as I think about aging well and staying capable long-term." Don't be afraid: "One piece of advice I always share with women is don't be afraid to strength train," shares Lillian Davis, Studio Lead and Dynamic Personal Trainer at Life Time Deerfield Township in Mason, Ohio. "Building muscle won't make you bulky and a lot of the time the desired body women want is made by strength training! I encourage women to focus less on perfection and more on consistency. Getting in a workout doesn't need to consume your whole day, showing up a few times a week can make a huge impact on both your physical and mental health over time!" Stay consistent: "Women need to strength train at least three times per week practicing progressive overload," said Nellie Barnett, Dynamic Personal Trainer at Life Time Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, N.Y.. "It's very easy to get caught up in the same routine using the same weights but by challenging yourself and embracing the moments of discomfort you'll see substantial progress in how you look and feel. With consistency, strength training is the ultimate life hack shaping how you move and your resilience by combating the decline in muscle mass that happens with age, improving bone density and creating a deeper sense of connection to your body." Lift heavy: "Strength training is one of the most powerful tools women can incorporate into their routine, especially as we age," said Paula Londono, Dynamic Personal Trainer at Life Time Dumbo in Brooklyn. "Focus on lifting heavy, at an effort level of eight or nine on a scale of one to ten. Also, focus on proper form, gradually increase resistance, and view strength training as a main component in your health." Focus on the lifelong benefits: "Muscle is worth its weight in gold. You can't buy it, you have to work for it, and if you're not actively building and maintaining it, you're losing it," said Danica Osborn, Elite Level Instructor at Life Time Warrenville in Chicago, Ill. "Muscle boosts our metabolism and helps with weight management, improves our mobility, reduces our risk of injury and heart disease, helps us stay independent, and live longer. Here's to strong women!" As more women step up to the weight racks, one thing is clear: strength training isn't just a trend, it's a transformation. From building confidence and resilience to supporting long-term health, the path forward is rooted in showing up, lifting with purpose, and embracing what the body is capable of. With expert guidance from Life Time's female trainers, women everywhere are empowered to stop chasing smaller—and start living stronger.
To support women in every stage, Life Time offers a variety of resources. The Company employs more than 1,900 female personal trainers, creates workout programs designed for women available in the complimentary Life Time app, and can generate workout programs and share expert advice with L•AI•C™, its AI-powered health companion.
Life Time is dedicated to supporting everyone's fitness journey, whether they're working out in one of its 190+ athletic country clubs or enjoying an on-demand workout or program in its complimentary app. For more information on the benefits of strength training, check out this article from Experience Life.
For more information about Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life, follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is strength training important?
Strength training has a variety of benefits, including preventing muscle mass loss, balancing hormones and helping burn fat while gaining muscle, and helping preserve mental resilience as people age.
Where can women go to learn more or start their strength training journey today?
To learn more or get started on an on-demand program, users can download the complimentary Life Time app and try its curated programs, or a workout generated by L•AI•C™, Life Time's AI-powered health companion. For those looking for in-person support, consider working with a personal trainer or attending one of Life Time's strength-focused group classes, including GTX, LIFT and more.
How does recovery fit into a strength training routine?
Recovery is essential to avoid injury, strain, and build long-term resilience. Life Time offers a variety of recovery amenities, including saunas, contrast therapy, compressive, percussion, and water massage tools, and Dynamic Stretch assisted stretching.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
Highly anticipated North Orange County opening expands company's presence in strategic retail and mixed-use developments, including its seventh within the Simon® portfolio
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Grand opening: Life Time Brea opens July 9, 2026, at Brea Mall, located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821. Milestones: The club is Life Time's 10th location in California and 4th in Orange County. Mall Connection: This is the seventh Life Time located at a Simon center. Scale: The destination spans nearly 123,000 square feet, combining an 85,000-square-foot building with 38,000 square feet of outdoor amenities set on three acres. Resort-style Beach Club: A leisure pool with waterslides, a six-lane lap pool, cabanas, lounge chairs and an outdoor dining area and bar. Something for everyone – 90 days to 90 years: Five pickleball courts, rejuvenation suites including cold plunge, whirlpool, steam and sauna, a full-service LifeSpa, signature training including Alpha, GTX and the new CTR reformer class, LifeCafe and a Kids Academy. , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, has opened its highly anticipated Life Time Brea Athletic Country Club, in North Orange County, marking the 10th destination in California. Located at Brea Mall®, the new club expands Life Time's Orange County presence while reinforcing the company's role as a leading anchor within leading retail and lifestyle environments.
Life Time Brea opened its tenth California location and Fourth in Orange County at Brea Mall on July 9. The highly anticipated North Orange County opening expands company’s presence in strategic retail and mixed-use developments, including its seventh within the Simon® portfolio. Spanning nearly 123,000 square feet, including the 85,000-square foot club building and an additional 38,000-square-feet of outdoor spaces set on three acres, Life Time Brea is designed as a comprehensive healthy way of life destination featuring a resort-style beach club, exceptional programs and services, dynamic personal training, pickleball, recovery, luxury wellness amenities, dedicated spaces for work and social connection, and programming for every age from 90 days to 90 years.
"As our latest athletic country club development, Life Time Brea reflects the continued demand for Life Time's unique blend of wellness, social experiences and luxury amenities at premier retail destinations alongside exceptional partners like Simon," said Parham Javaheri, Executive Vice President, Chief Property Development Officer and President of Club Operations at Life Time. "Through the daily engagement we drive and the vibrant, health-conscious communities we cultivate, Life Time has become a powerful complement to today's most sought-after experience-driven destinations. We're excited to bring that same energy to Brea while helping people of all ages live healthy, happy lives."
Life Time's continued expansion within premier retail destinations reflects a broader shift toward experience-driven environments that encourage repeat visitation, foster community and support how people live, work and connect today.
Key highlights include:
Expansive workout floor and hybrid training spaces with hundreds of pieces of best-in-class strength and cardio equipment, free weights, functional training zones and access to highly certified personal trainers and assessments Dedicated boutique studios and group fitness spaces offering small- and large-group classes across barre, circuit-style, cardio, cycle, Pilates, strength and yoga formats, all led by certified, expert instructors. Also includes CTR (Core. Tone. Reform), Life Time's newest athletic-based training reformer class Integrated recovery and wellness spaces featuring LifeClinic Chiropractic care, stretching areas, water massage and cold therapy chairs, whole-body compression technology, percussion devices, metabolic testing and nutrition coaching Resort-style beach club experience with leisure and lap pools, waterslides, outdoor bar and dining area, and expansive lounge space with cabanas and lounge chairs Five pickleball courts – three climate-controlled indoor and two outdoor – for open play, lessons, clinics, leagues and social events Luxury men's and women's dressing rooms with wet suites featuring sauna, steam, warm spa and cold plunge, plus family changing rooms LifeSpa full-service salon and spa for hair, massage, skin and nails and rejuvenating services LifeCafe serving made-to-order drinks, smoothies, healthy meals and a full-service bar Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years, offering daily programming across movement, sports, arts, STEM and enrichment activities Complimentary work lounge providing flexible space to work before and after workouts "We're thrilled to welcome Life Time as an important milestone in the continued evolution of Brea Mall as a more dynamic, mixed-use destination," said Sundesh Shah, Simon's Senior Vice President, Specialty Development. "Life Time brings a best-in-class athletic country club experience that complements the way today's guests live, work, play and shop. This opening also reflects our strong, long-standing relationship with Life Time."
Brea joins other South California Life Time locations, including Laguna Niguel, Lakeshore-Irvine and Rancho San Clemente. It marks an exciting addition to the community with the Brea Mall's greater redevelopment efforts, bringing new jobs, supporting local economic growth, and providing residents with a premier destination that reflects the growing demand for health, wellness, and connected living.
Life Time Brea also connects members to the company's broader healthy way of life ecosystem, including unparalleled in-club experiences, expert coaching, the complimentary Life Time app featuring L•AI•CTM, digital wellness content, and access to national athletic events. Together, these offerings provide personalized, connected pathways to support long-term health and longevity.
Life Time Brea is located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821. For more information, visit the club website, call 714-988-1950 or follow along on the club's Instagram.
For more information about Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life, follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, or download the complimentary Life Time App.
Asset: Life Time Brea Flythrough Video
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Life Time Brea?
Life Time Brea is an athletic country club from Life Time located at Brea Mall. Spanning nearly 123,000 square feet across three acres, it offers a resort-style Beach Club, an expansive workout floor, boutique studios, pickleball, recovery and spa amenities, LifeCafe dining, a complimentary work lounge and kids programming.
When does Life Time Brea open?
Life Time Brea opens on July 9, 2026.
Where is Life Time Brea located? What's the contact info?
Life Time Brea is located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821, as an anchor at Brea Mall. The club can be reached at 714-988-1950. Website. lifetime.life/brea
What amenities and classes does Life Time Brea offer?
Life Time Brea features a resort-style Beach Club with a leisure pool, waterslides, and a six-lane lap pool, five indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, and an LT Recovery Zone with HydroMassage, CryoLounge chairs, Normatec compression, and Hyperice therapy. Group fitness spans barre, cycle, Pilates, strength, and yoga, plus Life Time signature formats including Alpha, GTX, MB360, and the new CTR (Core, Tone, Reform) reformer class. The club also includes a full-service LifeSpa, LifeCafe dining and a Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years.
How do I become a member of Life Time Brea?
Membership information is available at the Life Time Brea club website or by calling 714-988-1950.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
A strong stock as of late has been Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 28.6% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $41.96 in the previous session. Life Time Group Holdings has gained 57.8% since the start of the year compared to the -8% gain for the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the -6.8% return for the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on May 5, 2026, Life Time Group Holdings reported EPS of $0.42 versus consensus estimate of $0.39 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 0.09%.
For the current fiscal year, Life Time Group Holdings is expected to post earnings of $1.67 per share on $3.33 in revenues. This represents a 15.97% change in EPS on a 11.19% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $1.9 per share on $3.71 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 14.12% and 11.53%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsThough Life Time Group Holdings has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for Life Time Group Holdings? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Life Time Group Holdings has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 25.2X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 16.3X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 15.8X versus its peer group's average of 9.1X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 1.54. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks RankWe also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Life Time Group Holdings currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Life Time Group Holdings fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Life Time Group Holdings shares could have a bit more room to run in the near term.
How Does LTH Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of LTH have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Marcus Corporation (The) (MCS - Free Report) . MCS has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) and a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of B.
Earnings were strong last quarter. Marcus Corporation (The) beat our consensus estimate by 5.56%, and for the current fiscal year, MCS is expected to post earnings of $0.49 per share on revenue of $802.03 million.
Shares of Marcus Corporation (The) have gained 6.5% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 44.47X and a P/CF of 9.27X.
The Leisure and Recreation Services industry may rank in the bottom 75% of all the industries we have in our universe, but there still looks like there are some nice tailwinds for LTH and MCS, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
Investors with an interest in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks have likely encountered both Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) and Vail Resorts (MTN - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.
Right now, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Vail Resorts has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that LTH has an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
LTH currently has a forward P/E ratio of 24.47, while MTN has a forward P/E of 32.61. We also note that LTH has a PEG ratio of 1.49. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. MTN currently has a PEG ratio of 13.20.
Another notable valuation metric for LTH is its P/B ratio of 2.81. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, MTN has a P/B of 5.47.
Based on these metrics and many more, LTH holds a Value grade of B, while MTN has a Value grade of C.
LTH sticks out from MTN in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that LTH is the better option right now.
Second dedicated space supports growing demand for hybrid fitness – registration opens in July for October LT Games competition
Key Highlights:
Life Time is expanding its LT Games hybrid fitness competition from Minneapolis and adding a Dallas competition October 2-3, 2026 at Life Time Frisco Registration opens July 14 for Life Time members and July 16 for non-members. $25,000 prize purse for top male and female finishers. Life Time Frisco is the second dedicated HYBRID XT studio, powering training for the fast-growing demand for hybrid fitness competitions. Minneapolis debuted in 2025. , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced the expansion of its elite LT Games hybrid athletic competition to North Texas, anchored by the opening of its second dedicated HYBRID XT studio at Life Time Frisco. The first location debuted in 2025 at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis.
Life Time today announced the expansion of its elite LT Games hybrid athletic competition to North Texas, anchored by the opening of its second dedicated HYBRID XT studio at Life Time Frisco. The first location debuted in 2025 at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis. The Frisco location will host the upcoming LT Games Dallas competition on October 2-3, 2026, bringing the competitive format to a new market. Registration will open with limited availability for 144 athletes, with Life Time members gaining early access on July 14 and non-members on July 16. The event will feature a $25,000 prize purse, with top male and female finishers earning prize money and prize packages.
Demand for hybrid-style training continues to accelerate, as highlighted by the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 Worldwide Fitness Trends report, which ranks functional fitness among the year's top trends. LT Games is built to address this demand, giving athletes flexibility in how they complete each exercise. Since launching the format, Life Time has seen strong athlete response and rising registration demand, driving the expansion to new locations.
"Hybrid fitness continues to gain a ton of momentum as athletes look for ways to keep pushing the envelope with strength and endurance. We've seen a ton of demand and positive response from athletes for our two LT Games competitions at Target Center," said Wes Robertson, LT Games Race Director at Life Time. "With the addition of our Frisco HYBRID XT studio and the expansion of LT Games into Dallas, we're just getting started growing our options for members to break through barriers."
Designed as a regular format for hybrid athletes, HYBRID XT delivers structured, coach-led programming that prepares participants for the LT Games and everyday performance.
HYBRID XT classes blend:
Conditioning and endurance with running, rowing and SkiErg work Functional strength with barbells, dumbbells, sleds and bodyweight training Athletic movement patterns including pushing, pulling, carrying and rotational work As hybrid fitness continues to evolve, Life Time is uniquely positioned at the intersection of training, community and competition, offering a seamless journey from daily workouts to national competition platforms. Beyond LT Games, Life Time delivers nearly 30 athletic events nationwide, from gravel cycling to running, giving members opportunities to set goals, challenge themselves and take part in best-in-class experiences.
With the opening of the Frisco studio, Life Time continues to scale HYBRID XT as a key component of its Signature Group Training portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to helping members discover what's possible through progressive, performance-driven programming.
LT Games Dallas Competition Details:
The Dallas-area competition will bring together athletes from across the country to test their performance across a series of strength and cardio-based challenges.
Dates: October 2–3, 2026 Location: Life Time Frisco Registration: Members: $249 opens July 14, 2026 Non-members: $299 opens July 16, 2026 Prize purse: $25,000 LT Games debuted in Minneapolis in October 2025 followed by a second competition in April 2026, drawing top hybrid competitors like Lauren Weeks and Dylan Scott.
To learn more on registration, visit the LT Games website. You can also learn more about the movements in the competition in this Experience Life magazine article.
For more information about Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life, follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, or download the Life Time app. You can also find Life Time's collection of supplements, equipment and apparel on the LT Shop by following its Instagram page.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 190 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
The Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services continues to face pressure from cautious discretionary spending amid persistent inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty. Elevated labor costs and higher interest expenses remain key challenges, weighing on margins and limiting investment capacity for some operators. However, companies are benefiting from ongoing digital initiatives, strategic partnerships and operational efficiencies that are supporting profitability. Robust demand for live entertainment, resilient cruise bookings and steady leisure travel trends continue to provide a solid tailwind for the industry. Firms such as Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) , Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited (ATAT - Free Report) , Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (LIND - Free Report) and The Marcus Corporation (MCS - Free Report) are likely to benefit from the trends mentioned above.
Industry Description The Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry comprises various recreation providers, such as cruise, entertainment and media owners, golf-related leisure and entertainment venue businesses and theme park makers, resort operators and event organizers. Some industry players have ski and sports businesses, while some operate health and wellness centers onboard cruise ships and at destination resorts. Many companies are engaged in hospitality and related businesses. A few industry participants also provide weight management products and services. These companies primarily thrive on overall economic growth, which fuels consumer demand for products. Demand, which is highly dependent on business cycles, is driven by a healthy labor market, rising wages and growing disposable income.
5 Trends Shaping the Leisure & Recreation Services Industry's Future Macroeconomic Pressure and Cautious Consumer Spending: The industry remains highly sensitive to economic conditions. Persistent inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty have made consumers more selective in their discretionary spending. While demand for premium travel and experiences has remained resilient, some households continue to moderate spending on leisure and recreation, affecting attendance and customer spending in certain segments.
Rising Labor and Operating Costs: Leisure and recreation businesses remain labor-intensive, with elevated wages and ongoing labor costs weighing on profitability. In addition, expenses related to utilities, food, maintenance and marketing continue to increase. These cost pressures are squeezing margins and encouraging companies to improve operating efficiency while selectively passing higher costs on to consumers.
Robust Demand Supports Cruise Operators: Cruise operators continue to benefit from healthy consumer demand, strong booking trends and resilient pricing across North American and European itineraries. Higher onboard spending and premium offerings are also supporting revenue growth and profitability.
Digital Tools Improving Engagement: Companies continue to invest in online booking platforms, mobile applications and personalized marketing to enhance customer engagement. At the same time, data analytics and automation are improving staffing, scheduling and capacity management, helping operators boost efficiency and support margins.
Premium Experiences and Membership Models Drive Revenues: Leisure operators are expanding premium offerings, bundled packages and membership programs to increase customer spending and strengthen loyalty. These higher-value experiences and recurring revenue models help improve profitability while reducing reliance on volume growth alone.
Macroeconomic Pressure and Cautious Consumer Spending: The industry remains highly sensitive to economic conditions. Persistent inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty have made consumers more selective in their discretionary spending. While demand for premium travel and experiences has remained resilient, some households continue to moderate spending on leisure and recreation, affecting attendance and customer spending in certain segments.
Rising Labor and Operating Costs: Leisure and recreation businesses remain labor-intensive, with elevated wages and ongoing labor costs weighing on profitability. In addition, expenses related to utilities, food, maintenance and marketing continue to increase. These cost pressures are squeezing margins and encouraging companies to improve operating efficiency while selectively passing higher costs on to consumers.
Robust Demand Supports Cruise Operators: Cruise operators continue to benefit from healthy consumer demand, strong booking trends and resilient pricing across North American and European itineraries. Higher onboard spending and premium offerings are also supporting revenue growth and profitability.
Digital Tools Improving Engagement: Companies continue to invest in online booking platforms, mobile applications and personalized marketing to enhance customer engagement. At the same time, data analytics and automation are improving staffing, scheduling and capacity management, helping operators boost efficiency and support margins.
Premium Experiences and Membership Models Drive Revenues: Leisure operators are expanding premium offerings, bundled packages and membership programs to increase customer spending and strengthen loyalty. These higher-value experiences and recurring revenue models help improve profitability while reducing reliance on volume growth alone.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Dull Prospects The Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry is grouped within the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector. The industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of #195, placing it in the bottom 21% of 246 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright, near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than two to one.
The industry’s position in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries results from a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are gradually losing confidence in the group’s earnings growth potential.
Before we present a few stocks that investors can consider, let us analyze the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.
Industry Outperforms the Sector The Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry has underperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composite but outperformed its sector in the past year. Stocks in the industry have collectively grown 4.2% in the past year against the broader sector’s decline of 15.3%. The S&P 500 has risen 23.7% in the same time frame.
1-Year Price Performance
Valuation Based on the forward 12-month P/S, the industry trades at 2.67X compared with the S&P 500’s 5.06X and the sector’s 2.35X. In the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 4.64X and as low as 1.80X, the median being 2.31X, as the charts show.
P/S Ratio (F12M) Compared With S&P
4 Leisure & Recreation Services Stocks to Keep an Eye On Atour Lifestyle Holdings: The company is benefiting from resilient travel demand in China, steady expansion of its hotel network and a growing mix of managed hotels. Higher brand recognition, increasing membership engagement and strong growth in its retail business are further supporting revenue and earnings growth.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company have declined 3.6% in the past year. The company’s sales and earnings in 2026 are likely to witness growth of 40.2% and 26.7%, respectively. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Price & Consensus: ATAT
Marcus: The company is benefiting from resilient demand for moviegoing and out-of-home entertainment, improving box office performance and steady attendance at its theaters and hotels.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have gained 37.2% in the past year. In 2026, MCS’ sales and earnings are expected to witness year-over-year growth of 5.7% and 722.2%, respectively.
Price & Consensus: MCS
Life Time Group Holdings: The company is benefiting from resilient demand for premium fitness and wellness services, higher membership dues and increased spending on in-center offerings. Continued club expansion, growing digital engagement and operational efficiencies are further supporting revenue growth and profitability.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have surged 39.3% in the past year. In 2026, LTH’s sales and earnings are expected to witness year-over-year growth of 11.2% and 17.5%, respectively.
Price & Consensus: LTH
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings: The company is benefiting from strong demand for expedition travel, healthy booking trends and premium pricing. Fleet expansion, higher occupancy and increased demand for experiential and adventure tourism are supporting revenue growth and improving profitability.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 company have jumped 123.5% in the past year. In 2026, LIND’s sales and earnings are expected to witness year-over-year growth of 10.1% and 130.8%, respectively.
