Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) Upgraded at KeyCorp

KeyCorp upgraded shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) to a strong-buy rating in a report released on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts have also commented on LTH. Northland Securities set a $42.00 price objective on shares of Life Time Group in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Life Time Group from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Life Time Group in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $43.00 price target on shares of Life Time Group in a report on Thursday. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $36.00 price objective on shares of Life Time Group in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $40.13.

Life Time Group Trading Up 2.2%

Shares of LTH stock opened at $26.32 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $5.84 billion, a PE ratio of 15.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.69. Life Time Group has a 1 year low of $24.14 and a 1 year high of $34.99. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $28.04 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $27.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.63 and a quick ratio of 0.52.

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.01. Life Time Group had a return on equity of 10.20% and a net margin of 12.51%.The firm had revenue of $745.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $740.09 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.27 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.3% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Life Time Group will post 0.74 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Life Time Group news, CFO Erik Weaver sold 1,493 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.90, for a total value of $44,640.70. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 77,771 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,325,352.90. This represents a 1.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Ritadhwaja Jebens Singh sold 12,088 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.75, for a total value of $359,618.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 110,967 shares in the company, valued at $3,301,268.25. The trade was a 9.82% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 31,850 shares of company stock valued at $909,324 over the last quarter. 8.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in LTH. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its holdings in shares of Life Time Group by 144.5% during the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,220 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 721 shares in the last quarter. Wexford Capital LP acquired a new stake in Life Time Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Life Time Group by 201.6% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,499 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 1,002 shares during the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its position in Life Time Group by 2,741.7% during the 2nd quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 1,705 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,000 after purchasing an additional 1,645 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Asset Management One Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Life Time Group during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $69,000. 79.40% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Life Time Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Life Time Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY2026 guidance — Life Time issued EPS guidance of $1.610–$1.640 (consensus ~ $1.47) and revenue guidance around $3.3B (vs. consensus ~ $3.2B). The upside to estimates materially improves near‑term earnings visibility and underpins the bullish analyst reaction.
• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp/KeyBanc actions — KeyCorp upgraded LTH to a “strong‑buy” / set an overweight $40 target (large upside vs. today’s price) and KeyBanc initiated coverage with an overweight. These moves headline fresh institutional interest and higher street targets. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies and Wells Fargo began coverage — Jefferies started research coverage and Wells Fargo initiated with overweight recommendations, adding more buy‑side voices and liquidity into the name. Read More. · Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive compensation disclosed — A DEF14A filing and related reports estimate CEO Bahram Akradi’s 2025 compensation at roughly $15.2M (small increase year‑over‑year). This is standard disclosure; not a near‑term market mover by itself. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider and institutional selling flagged — Reporting shows substantial insider sales and several large institutional reductions in Q4/2025 (notable position cuts by T. Rowe, Macquarie, D.E. Shaw, FMR, Citadel). Heavy insider sales and fund trimming increase perception of near‑term supply risk and can cap upside. Read More.

Life Time Group Company Profile

Life Time Group (NYSE: LTH) is a premier operator of health, fitness and lifestyle centers across North America. The company’s core business encompasses the development, ownership and management of premium athletic resorts that integrate state-of-the-art fitness facilities, group exercise studios, indoor and outdoor pools, running tracks, and spa and salon services. In addition to its brick-and-mortar clubs, Life Time offers a digital platform featuring on-demand and live-streamed workouts, personalized training programs and nutrition guidance, enabling members to pursue their wellness goals both at home and on the go.

Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, Life Time has grown from a single Minnesota health club into a network of more than 160 locations across the United States and Canada.