Life Time Group (NYSE: LTH) Stock Analysis: Strong Q1 Earnings and Price Target Increase

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • May 05, 2026

• Jefferies raised its stock price target for Life Time Group (NYSE: LTH) to $41.00, indicating a potential 39.55% upside.
• The company reported robust first-quarter total revenue of $788.70 million, an 11.7% increase year-over-year.
• Earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.42, surpassing consensus estimates, with net income up 15.8% and adjusted EBITDA growing 18.3%.

Life Time Group (NYSE: LTH) operates large, premium athletic country clubs across North America. The company provides comprehensive health, fitness, and wellness experiences to its members. Its growth strategy includes opening 12 to 14 new large-format clubs in 2026, expanding its footprint in the competitive fitness and lifestyle industry.

On May 5, 2026, Jefferies raises its stock price target for Life Time Group to $41.00 from a previous target of $40.00. At the time, the stock's price is $29.38. This new target suggests a potential upside of approximately 39.55%, reflecting analyst confidence in the company's future performance and financial health.

This optimism is supported by strong first-quarter results. As highlighted by PR Newswire, the company reports total revenue of $788.70 million, an 11.7% increase from the prior year. This figure also slightly exceeds the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $788.00 million, showing solid top-line growth.

The company's profitability also shows improvement. Life Time Group reports earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.39, as noted by Zacks Investment Research. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter that Life Time Group has surpassed estimates for both revenue and earnings.

Further financial metrics reinforce this positive trend. The company's net income rises 15.8% to $88.10 million, while adjusted EBITDA, a measure of operational profitability, increases by 18.3% to $226.70 million. CEO Bahram Akradi attributes these results to "strong execution and continued momentum" in the business.