The Goldman Sachs Group Upgrades Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) to “Strong-Buy”

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) was upgraded by stock analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $54.00 target price on shares of Life Time Group in a research report on Friday. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on Life Time Group from $50.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Weiss Ratings upgraded Life Time Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on Life Time Group from $41.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Bank of America restated a “buy” rating and issued a $51.00 target price on shares of Life Time Group in a research note on Friday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Life Time Group presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $53.77.

Life Time Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:LTH opened at $44.86 on Monday. Life Time Group has a twelve month low of $24.14 and a twelve month high of $47.24. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The company has a market cap of $10.02 billion, a PE ratio of 24.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.50. The company’s 50 day moving average is $38.93 and its 200 day moving average is $32.18.

Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $866.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $845.75 million. Life Time Group had a net margin of 13.07% and a return on equity of 10.56%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.37 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Life Time Group will post 1.53 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Life Time Group

In other Life Time Group news, CFO Erik Weaver sold 47,748 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.80, for a total value of $2,139,110.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 88,918 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,983,526.40. This represents a 34.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Ritadhwaja Jebens Singh sold 67,751 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.65, for a total transaction of $2,618,576.15. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 138,351 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,347,266.15. The trade was a 32.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 23,403,822 shares of company stock valued at $744,190,623 in the last quarter. 13.30% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Life Time Group

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new position in Life Time Group during the third quarter worth approximately $40,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Life Time Group by 201.6% in the second 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 increased its position in shares of Life Time Group by 286.7% in the second 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 during the 4th quarter worth approximately $73,000. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake 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 buying an additional 1,225 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.40% of the company’s stock.

Life Time Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs upgraded LTH to “Strong Buy,” reinforcing the positive Wall Street view of Life Time’s growth prospects. Goldman Sachs upgrade report
• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its third-quarter 2026 EPS estimate to $0.38 from $0.37 and projects fiscal 2027 EPS of $1.70, well above the current-year consensus estimate of $1.53. Its quarterly 2027 forecasts range from $0.41 to $0.44 per share, suggesting continued earnings growth.
• Positive Sentiment: Life Time’s latest quarterly results beat expectations, with EPS of $0.48 versus the $0.37 consensus and revenue of $866 million versus estimates of $845.75 million. Revenue increased 13.7% year over year, while management raised its earnings outlook amid rapid growth. Life Time Group earnings outlook article
• Neutral Sentiment: At approximately $44.86, LTH remains close to its 52-week high of $47.24 and well above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. That momentum supports investor confidence, although the valuation—about 24 times earnings—leaves the stock sensitive to any slowdown in growth.
• Negative Sentiment: Several senior executives sold substantial holdings on July 31: CEO Bahram Akradi sold approximately $19.7 million, EVP Eric Buss sold $21.6 million, EVP Parham Javaheri sold $2.8 million and CFO Erik Weaver sold $2.1 million. The executives retained shares, but the transactions reduced their positions by roughly 11% to 50% and could weigh on sentiment. Life Time Group SEC insider sale filing

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.