Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. provides health, fitness, and wellness experiences to a community of individual members in the United States and Canada. The company primarily engages in designing, building, and operating sports and athletic, professional fitness, family recreation, and spa centers in a resort-like environment, principally in residential locations of metropolitan areas. As of August 31, 2021, it operated 155 centers in 29 states and one Canadian Province, 64 of which were owned, including ground leases and 91 of which were leased. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
IPO Year: 2021
Exchange: NYSE
Website: lifetime.life
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | $29.00 | Outperform | Evercore ISI |
| 7/19/2024 | $30.00 | Buy | Craig Hallum |
| 4/23/2024 | $23.00 | Outperform | Northland Capital |
| 10/4/2023 | $17.00 | Underweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 9/27/2023 | $18.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 8/11/2022 | $15.00 → $13.00 | Equal Weight → Underweight | Wells Fargo |
| 3/11/2022 | $21.00 → $17.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 3/11/2022 | $21.00 → $20.00 | Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 3/11/2022 | $20.00 → $14.00 | Market Perform | BMO Capital |
| 3/11/2022 | $21.00 → $16.00 | Outperform | RBC Capital |
4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Life Time Group Hldgs (NYSE:LTH) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 2 1 1 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 0 1 0 0 The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $25.25, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $15.00. Surpassing the previous average price t
Northland Capital Markets analyst Owen Rickert maintains Life Time Group Hldgs (NYSE:LTH) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $23 to $27.
Craig-Hallum analyst Alex Fuhrman initiates coverage on Life Time Group Hldgs (NYSE:LTH) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $30.
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Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) announced that it closed on a sale-leaseback transaction for approximately $40 million in gross proceeds today, Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The transaction involved one property with an institutional real estate investor that owns another Life Time destination. The transaction terms were not disclosed.
Powered by AzureOpenAI Service from Microsoft and now rolling out to beta users in the Life Time app, L.AI.C intuitively serves up club, programming and services information on demand with personalized workouts, classes and product recommendations coming soon
Mizuho analyst John Baumgartner maintains Life Time Group Hldgs (NYSE:LTH) with a Buy and raises the price target from $23 to $29.
Available to everyone on Life Time Digital, classes add to Life Time's expansive library CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding on its commitment to make health and wellness accessible to everyone, Life Time (NYSE:LTH) is launching 100 new on-demand classes and even more meditations via its complimentary app (available in Apple and Google stores). The additions bring users even more ways to get moving and be more mindful anytime, anywhere. 50 new videos are now available and will be followed by five new classes releasing each week. The classes range from fi
Represents the second Life Time in Boca Raton and sixth in Florida BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is expanding in South Florida with a planned second athletic country club in Boca Raton. Life Time West Boca will be located within the Uptown Boca mixed-use development and is expected to open in late 2025. "Our continued growth throughout Florida with this West Boca destination, along with the investments we're planning in our existing Boca Raton location, builds on our commitment to serving residents as their premier wellness partner," sa
Open to anyone via the Life Time App at Noon CT CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE:LTH), which continues to innovate in the performance and longevity space through its MIORA program, is hosting a complimentary livestream about men's hormonal health and balance on Nov. 13 at Noon CT. The livestream is available to everyone via the complimentary Life Time app, and will feature insights from Life Time Chief Science Officer James LaValle, MIORA Medical Director Dr. Gregory Pippert, Director of Medical Aesthetic Education Connie Brennan and MIORA Senio
With decades of expertise, Life Time's LTH product development, formulation and production process ensures healthy ingredient profile, efficacy, safety and rigorous third-party testing CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new survey* commissioned by Life Time (NYSE:LTH), 71% of adults are overwhelmed by the variety of supplement choices or confused by information on the labels. Life Time has launched LTH, a new and rebranded line of supplements and wellness products, nutrition programming and coaching across its portfolio of athletic country clubs, online, and via the Life Time app.
Total revenue of $693.2 million, an increase of 18.5% over the prior year quarterNet income of $41.4 million, an increase of 422.5% over the prior year quarterAdjusted net income of $56.3 million, an increase of 110.9% over the prior year quarterAdjusted EBITDA of $180.3 million, an increase of 26.1% over the prior year quarterDiluted EPS increased to $0.19 from $0.04 in the prior year quarterReduced net debt leverage ratio to 2.4 timesDelivered positive net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow before sale-leaseback transactionsCHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) toda
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) ("Life Time" or the "Company") announced today that its indirect subsidiary, Life Time, Inc. (the "Issuer"), priced its previously announced private offering (the "Offering") of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.000% senior secured notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). The Offering was upsized from $400 million to $500 million in aggregate principal amount. The Notes will pay interest on a semi-annual basis. The Offering is expected to close on November 5, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) ("Life Time" or the "Company") announced today that its indirect subsidiary, Life Time, Inc. (the "Issuer"), has commenced an offering (the "Offering") for $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). Concurrently with the Offering, the Issuer intends to amend its existing credit agreement to incur new term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $1,000 million (the "New Term Loan Facility" and, together with the Offering, the "Refinancing") and amend certain other provisions of its existing credit agreement.
2025 Grand Prix prize purse and scoring system unveiled for new best-five-of-six format CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last week's 2025 race lineup announcement, Life Time, (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and athletic event producer, has unveiled a record prize purse encompassing the Life Time Grand Prix plus three new total awards for individual races. Expanded prize purse The total prize money on offer across the events included in the 2025 series will total $380,000. The prize purse will be allocated as follows: $200,0
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE:LTH) today announced the renewal of its long-standing alliance with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), continuing its commitment to professional development opportunities for its dynamic personal trainers, stretch specialists and group fitness instructors. Through the collaboration, Life Time trainers and instructors have complimentary access to the NASM ClubConnect platform, which includes continued education courses, reduced rates for certifications and credentials and exclusive access to workshops
Total revenue estimated to be $693.2 million, an increase of 18.5% over the prior year quarterNet income estimated to be $41.4 million, an increase of 422.5% over the prior year quarterAdjusted net income estimated to be $56.3 million, an increase of 110.9% over the prior year quarterAdjusted EBITDA estimated to be $180.3 million, an increase of 26.1% over the prior year quarterReduced net debt leverage ratio to an estimated 2.4 timesExpected to deliver second consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow before sale-leaseback transactionsCHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announ
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Evercore ISI initiated coverage of Life Time with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $29.00
Craig Hallum initiated coverage of Life Time with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $30.00
Northland Capital initiated coverage of Life Time with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $23.00
Wells Fargo upgraded Life Time from Underweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $17.00
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of Life Time with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $18.00
Wells Fargo downgraded Life Time from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $13.00 from $15.00 previously
Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Life Time Group Hldgs with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $17.00 from $21.00 previously
Deutsche Bank reiterated coverage of Life Time Group Hldgs with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $20.00 from $21.00 previously
BMO Capital reiterated coverage of Life Time Group Hldgs with a rating of Market Perform and set a new price target of $14.00 from $20.00 previously
RBC Capital reiterated coverage of Life Time Group Hldgs with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $16.00 from $21.00 previously
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Total revenue of $693.2 million, an increase of 18.5% over the prior year quarterNet income of $41.4 million, an increase of 422.5% over the prior year quarterAdjusted net income of $56.3 million, an increase of 110.9% over the prior year quarterAdjusted EBITDA of $180.3 million, an increase of 26.1% over the prior year quarterDiluted EPS increased to $0.19 from $0.04 in the prior year quarterReduced net debt leverage ratio to 2.4 timesDelivered positive net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow before sale-leaseback transactionsCHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) toda
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announced that its financial results for third quarter 2024 will be released before market open on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the results and provide a business update. How to Participate: Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT)U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-451-6152International dial-in number: 1-201-389-0879Webcast: LTH 3Q 2024 Earnings CallLive a
Total revenue of $667.8 million increased 18.9% over the prior year quarterNet income of $52.8 million increased by $35.8 million over the prior year quarterAdjusted EBITDA of $173.5 million increased by 27.6% over the prior year quarterDiluted EPS increased to $0.26Achieved positive free cash flowReduced net debt leverage ratio to 3.0 timesCHANHASSEN, Minn., Aug. 1, 2024 /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, 2024. Bahram Akr
CHANHASSEN, Minn., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announced that its financial results for second quarter 2024 will be released before market open on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET that day to discuss the results and provide a business update. How to Participate: Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT)U.S. dial-in number: 1-844-826-3035International dial-in number: 1-412-317-5195Webcast: LTH 2Q 2024 Earnings CallA link to the
CHANHASSEN, Minn., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Bahram Akradi, Founder, Chairman and CEO, stated: "We are extremely pleased with our first quarter financial performance. The desirability of our brand combined with historic levels of member retention and engagement continues to drive strong financial results. As a result, we are raising our full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance. We also rema
CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announced that its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 will be released before market open on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET that day to discuss the financial results and provide a business update. How to Participate Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT)U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-451-6152International dial-in number: 1-201-389-0879Webcast: LTH 1Q 2024 Earnings CallA
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announced that its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2023 will be released before market open on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the financial results and provide a business update. How to Participate Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT)U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-451-6152International dial-in number: 1-201-389-0879Webcast
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announced that its financial results for the third quarter 2023 will be released before market open on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET that day to discuss the financial results and provide a business update. How to Participate Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Central time)U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-451-6152International dial-in number: 1-201-389-0879Webcast:
Second quarter revenue increased 21.8% to $561.7 million from $461.3 million in the second quarter of 2022.Net income increased to $17.0 million from a net loss of $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2022.Adjusted EBITDA increased 115.5% to $136.0 million from $63.1 million in the second quarter of 2022.The Company provides full year fiscal 2023 net income guidance range of $75-$83 million and increases full year fiscal 2023 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range to $510-$520 million.On July 24, Fitch Ratings assigned the Company an issuer credit rating of B+ (stable). The Company is rated B by S&P and B- by Moody's.CHANHASSEN, Minn., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("
CHANHASSEN, Minn., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announced that its financial results for second quarter 2023 will be released before market open on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET that day to discuss the financial results and provide a business update. How to Participate Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2023Time: 10:00 a.m. ETU.S. dial-in number: 1-877-451-6152International dial-in number: 1-201-389-0879Webcast: LTH 2Q 2023A link to the live audio webcast of
Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO spearheads new ball for better play, consistency and durability CHANHASSEN, Minn., Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time, which continues to be at the forefront of the fastest-growing sport in America, today announced it has filed a patent for The Ultimate Pickleball. Designed to address common issues of inconsistent speed, bounce and durability, the new patent-pending ball will be unveiled during an exclusive event featuring tennis legend and pickleball fan, Andre Agassi, at Life Time's PENN 1 in New York City on August 19. Pickleballs cur
LaValle to advance scientific strategies and initiatives as part of Life Time's revolutionary MIORA longevity and performance program and clinic CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE:LTH) today announced the appointment of James LaValle, clinical pharmacist, C.C.N.M.T. as Chief Science Officer. LaValle will spearhead the development and implementation of scientific initiatives and strategic relationships to support MIORA, Life Time's new longevity and performance program launched in late 2023, including the first dedicated MIORA clinic at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis.
37,000-square-foot Life Time Atlantic Avenue adds high-end wellness experiences to 51-story Brooklyn Crossing development and residences in Prospect Heights NEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE:LTH) is continuing its expansion across New York with the opening Life Time Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The new 37,000-square-foot athletic country club is located at the Brooklyn Crossing development in Prospect Heights and comes just days after the April 15 debut of Life Time PENN 1, featuring the most indoor pickleball courts in New York City. "Brooklyn Crossing
Life Time PENN 1 covers 54,000 square feet with debut of seven, street level pickleball courts and massive group training space; adds to boutique studios, recovery and rejuvenation floors NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As New Yorkers' passion for pickleball and all things wellness continues to grow, Life Time (NYSE:LTH), is bringing an entirely new experience to office workers, commuters and neighborhood residents in the heart of THE PENN DISTRICT, with the opening of Life Time PENN 1 on April 15. New York City's Largest Indoor Pickleball Destination Opens in THE PEN
Nearly 111,000-square-foot-club in the foothills of Wheat Ridge marks seventh Colorado destination and first with dedicated Life Time Work Lounge DENVER, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), announced it's preparing for a first quarter opening of Life Time Denver West, located in Wheat Ridge. The new athletic country club expands the company's presence in Colorado to seven locations. A waitlist has been established for memberships and personal outreach. The three-story Life Time Denver West will feature luxurious spaces to help people live their healthiest an
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Macerich (NYSE:MAC), one of the nation's leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, today announced that much-admired healthy lifestyle brand Life Time (NYSE:LTH) is coming to Twenty Ninth Street in central Boulder, Colorado early next year. Following a significant renovation, the 40,000-square-foot space will be entirely transformed as Life Time Boulder, replacing the former Colorado Athletic Club. The move brings Life Time's luxury health and wellness programs, services and professionals to active Boulderites and visitors, while leveling up the wellness, fitness and li
Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced the appointment of Robert Houghton as the company's chief financial officer. Houghton will oversee corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, risk management and the company's capital market strategy. He replaces Doug Jeffries, who served as Pivot Bio's chief financial officer until his retirement last year. "Bob has an outstanding reputation for driving strong financial results for global companies, bringing nearly 30 years of financial and accounting experience to our organization," said Chris Abbott, chief executive officer, Pivot Bio. "He has si
Focus includes supporting forestation and conservation initiatives that foster a healthier planet and help people live healthy, happy lives CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Life Time Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by Life Time, Inc. (NYSE:LTH), was established to inspire Healthy People, a Healthy Planet and a Healthy Way of Life. Beginning in 2011, the Life Time Foundation prioritized the 'Healthy People' aspect of its mission by supporting children's health through youth nutrition and youth movement programs. Since that time, the Foundation has
Location will reopen as Life Time Arden with planned renovation SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE:LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, and Arden Hills Athletic & Social Club located in Sacramento, California, today announced the closure of Arden Hills as of Dec. 31, 2023, and Life Time's acquisition of the property with an early 2024 reopening as Life Time Arden. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. The iconic Arden Hills Athletic & Social Club has served the Sacramento community for nearly 70 years with a diverse array
CHANHASSEN, Minn., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE:LTH) today announced that Donna Coallier has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2022. Additionally, Ms. Coallier will serve on the Company's Audit Committee beginning August 15, 2022. To this position, Ms. Coallier brings significant experience in finance, accounting and strategy having served as a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC"), a multinational professional services and accounting firm, from 1998 t