Life Time Lifts 2026 Outlook as Q2 Revenue Climbs 13.7% to $866M and Net Income Surges 40.6%
LTH sits 90% above its 52-week low of $24.14.
Summary
Life Time posted Q2 2026 revenue of $866M (+13.7% YoY) and net income of $101.4M (+40.6% YoY), raised its full-year guidance, repurchased $62.7M in shares, and secured credit rating upgrades.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · LTH
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Q2 Revenue and Earnings Beat
Driven by higher membership dues and in-center spending, total revenue rose 13.7% to $866.0M, net income jumped 40.6% to $101.4M, and adjusted EBITDA grew 16.8% to $246.5M.
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Full-Year Guidance Raised
The 2026 revenue outlook was lifted to $3,350–$3,375M (from $3,320–$3,350M) and adjusted EBITDA to $940–$955M (from $925–$940M), with comparable center revenue growth now expected at 7.9–8.3%.
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Share Repurchase Update
Under its $500M program, the company bought back 2.2M shares for $62.7M at an average price of $28.59 during Q2, reducing the share count.
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Balance Sheet Strengthens
Net debt leverage improved to 1.4x from 1.8x a year ago, and total liquidity stood at $855.7M, including $632.1M available on the revolver.
Analysis · LTH · Trade & Services
A standout second quarter saw revenue advance 13.7% and net income leap 40.6%, fueled by stronger membership dues and in-center spending. The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, underscoring conviction in its premium athletic club model. That improved outlook, alongside a $62.7M buyback and credit rating upgrades, bolsters the positive narrative even after heavy insider selling earlier this year. Trading near its 52-week high, the stock reflects broad market optimism.
At the time of this filing, LTH was trading at $45.84 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $10.2B. The 52-week trading range was $24.14 to $46.95. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.