Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) Given New $51.00 Price Target at Wells Fargo & Company

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) had its price objective hoisted by Wells Fargo & Company from $46.00 to $51.00 in a research report released on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. Wells Fargo & Company currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Oppenheimer boosted their price objective 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. Northland Securities upped their price objective on shares of Life Time Group from $43.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Life Time Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on shares of Life Time Group from $41.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $49.00 price target on shares of Life Time Group in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $51.46.

Life Time Group Price Performance

Shares of LTH stock opened at $45.06 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a current ratio of 0.66. Life Time Group has a fifty-two week low of $24.14 and a fifty-two week high of $47.24. The firm has a market cap of $10.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.49, a P/E/G ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 1.51. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $38.46 and its 200-day moving average price is $31.90.

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.48 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $845.75 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.37 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Life Time Group will post 1.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Life Time Group news, Director John G. Danhakl sold 2,208,580 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was 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 owned 11,027,703 shares in the company, valued at approximately $315,392,305.80. This represents a 16.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, major shareholder Partners Group Private Equity sold 329,921 shares of the 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 completion of the transaction, the insider owned 1,651,322 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $47,227,809.20. This trade represents a 16.65% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 27,943,861 shares of company stock valued at $857,228,555 over the last 90 days. 13.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its stake in Life Time Group by 140.4% during 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 in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in Life Time Group by 25.2% in the first 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 during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Life Time Group by 143.7% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,422,304 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,154,000 after purchasing an additional 1,428,446 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in shares of Life Time Group during the first quarter valued at approximately $221,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 64,348 shares during the last quarter. 79.40% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Life Time Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Better-than-expected Q2 performance: Life Time reported revenue of $866.0 million, up 13.7% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $0.48 exceeded analyst expectations. Net income rose 40.6% to $101.4 million and adjusted EBITDA increased 16.8% to $246.5 million. Life Time Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 outlook raised: Management increased its full-year revenue outlook to approximately $3.4 billion, above the roughly $3.3 billion consensus estimate, reinforcing expectations for continued membership and operating growth. Life Time Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price targets moved higher: Mizuho raised its target to $64 and maintained an “outperform” rating; Wells Fargo lifted its target to $51 with an “overweight” rating; and KeyCorp increased its target to $52, also with an “overweight” rating. The revisions suggest analysts see additional upside after the earnings beat. Analyst price target updates
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum and valuation in focus: LTH has reached a fresh 52-week high, prompting investors to assess whether its strong fundamentals can support further gains. Analysts overall maintain an average “buy” recommendation. Life Time Group Hits Fresh High
• Neutral Sentiment: Life Time also highlighted the 25th anniversary and redesign of its Experience Life health and wellness media platform, supporting brand engagement but likely having limited near-term earnings impact. Experience Life Magazine Celebrates 25 Years
• Negative Sentiment: Some investors may take profits after the sharp rally and elevated valuation. A Seeking Alpha analysis recommended locking in gains despite the company’s excellent performance, creating a counterpoint to the broader analyst optimism. Life Time Holdings Analysis

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.