Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Wells Fargo & Company Analyst Says

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) had its target price increased by research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $46.00 to $51.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 13.34% from the company’s current price.

LTH has been the subject of a number of other research reports. 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 report on Thursday, June 25th. KeyCorp raised their price target on shares of Life Time Group from $40.00 to $52.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Northland Securities lifted their price objective on shares of Life Time Group from $43.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective 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. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $37.00 target price on shares of Life Time Group in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $49.54.

Life Time Group Stock Performance

NYSE:LTH traded up $0.80 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $45.00. 483,721 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,897,395. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $38.20 and its 200 day simple moving average is $31.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.51. Life Time Group has a fifty-two week low of $24.14 and a fifty-two week high of $47.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a current ratio of 0.53.

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $866.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $845.75 million. Life Time Group had a return on equity of 10.10% and a net margin of 12.56%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.37 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Life Time Group will post 1.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, major shareholder Partners Group Private Equity sold 329,921 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $28.60, for a total value of $9,435,740.60. Following the transaction, the insider owned 1,651,322 shares in the company, valued at approximately $47,227,809.20. This trade represents a 16.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director John Kristofer Galashan sold 2,208,580 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.60, for a total value of $63,165,388.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 11,027,703 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $315,392,305.80. This trade represents a 16.69% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 27,943,861 shares of company stock worth $857,228,555. 13.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Life Time Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of LTH. Wexford Capital LP acquired a new stake in Life Time Group during the third quarter worth about $40,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position 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 valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 1,002 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its position in shares of Life Time Group by 286.7% in the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,806 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,000 after buying an additional 1,339 shares in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Life Time Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $73,000. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Life Time Group by 74.8% during the 4th quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,862 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after acquiring an additional 1,225 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 79.40% of the company’s stock.

Key Life Time Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q2 performance: Revenue rose 13.7% year over year to $866.0 million, exceeding expectations. Net income increased 40.6% to $101.4 million, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 16.8% to $246.5 million. Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.48 also surpassed consensus estimates and rose from $0.37 a year earlier. Life Time Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Improved outlook: Life Time raised its 2026 outlook and issued revenue guidance of approximately $3.4 billion, above the roughly $3.3 billion analyst consensus. The stronger forecast suggests continued membership, pricing and operating momentum. Life Time Group Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: KeyCorp raised its price target from $40 to $52 and maintained an “overweight” rating, implying additional upside from recent trading levels. Analysts overall continue to assign Life Time an average “Buy” recommendation. KeyCorp Raises Life Time Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Life Time’s Experience Life magazine marked its 25th anniversary and launched a redesigned website. The initiative may strengthen brand engagement, although its direct near-term financial impact is limited. Experience Life Magazine Celebrates 25 Years
• Negative Sentiment: After reaching a 52-week high, the stock’s valuation and expectations are becoming more demanding. Investors may require continued earnings beats and successful execution of the raised outlook to support further gains.

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.