Life Time Group’s (LTH) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Guggenheim

Guggenheim reiterated their buy rating on shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) in a report released on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. Guggenheim currently has a $36.00 target price on the stock.

LTH has been the topic of a number of other reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Life Time Group in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Life Time Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 26th. UBS Group set a $48.00 target price on shares of Life Time Group in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Life Time Group from $39.00 to $37.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $36.77.

Life Time Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE LTH opened at $29.70 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $6.55 billion, a PE ratio of 23.02, a PEG ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 1.68. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $26.77 and its 200-day moving average price is $27.26. Life Time Group has a twelve month low of $24.14 and a twelve month high of $34.99.

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.07. Life Time Group had a return on equity of 9.75% and a net margin of 9.91%.The company had revenue of $782.65 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $770.93 million. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Life Time Group will post 0.74 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Eric J. Buss sold 74,487 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.05, for a total transaction of $2,089,360.35. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 380,683 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,678,158.15. This represents a 16.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 8.70% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Life Time Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its holdings in shares of Life Time Group by 140.4% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 54,380 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,642,000 after acquiring an additional 31,762 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in Life Time Group by 25.2% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 70,855 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,140,000 after purchasing an additional 14,267 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its stake in Life Time Group by 143.7% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,422,304 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,154,000 after purchasing an additional 1,428,446 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new position in Life Time Group during the 1st quarter valued at about $221,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its position in shares of Life Time Group by 47.7% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 199,287 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,018,000 after buying an additional 64,348 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 79.40% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Life Time Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company preliminary results show material beats and strong profit recovery — Life Time reported estimated Q4 and FY‑2025 results that imply double‑digit revenue growth, large percentage increases in net income and EPS vs. prior year, and higher adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS ranges, reinforcing the message of operating leverage and margin improvement. PR Newswire: Preliminary Q4 & FY2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Updated guidance topped consensus — Life Time raised its Q4 and FY‑2025 EPS and revenue guidance above analyst estimates (Q4 adjusted EPS range of $0.32–$0.34 vs. $0.29 consensus; FY‑2025 adjusted EPS $1.41–$1.44 vs. $1.38 consensus), supporting higher near‑term earnings expectations. This guidance lift is a primary driver of the stock’s move. MSN: Shares Surge on Strong Q4 Preliminary Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support reinforces the rally — Guggenheim (reported via Benzinga) reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $36 price target, implying upside from current levels and lending credibility to the company’s outlook among institutional investors. Benzinga: Guggenheim Reaffirms Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Company introduced selective FY‑2026 guidance but omitted EPS detail — Life Time provided revenue guidance targets for fiscal 2026 but did not give an EPS range in its initial release, leaving some forward‑earnings clarity incomplete for investors. PR Newswire: Select FY2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Community/PR activity with limited financial impact — The Life Time Foundation announced charitable investments tied to the Miami Marathon weekend; positive for brand/ESG but unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals. PR Newswire: Foundation Investments
• Negative Sentiment: Some uncertainty remains around FY‑2026 profitability and cadence — while revenue targets were provided, missing EPS guidance and reliance on preliminary unaudited figures mean investors may still demand more detail in upcoming filings or the earnings call before fully re‑rating the stock. PR Newswire: Guidance Details

About Life Time Group

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.