Life Time Group Holdings Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is celebrating National Pickleball Month, highlighting its status as the largest operator of pickleball courts with over 500. The Association of Pickleball Professionals reports that 36.5 million people played pickleball from August 2021 to August 2022, with the fastest-growing demographic being under 24. Life Time plans to expand its pickleball courts, constructing five new permanent courts weekly, aiming for over 1,000 by the end of 2024. Success stories from various players exemplify the sport's appeal across generations and its potential for health benefits, such as weight loss and enhanced social interaction. Ajay Pant, Life Time's VP of Racquet Sports, emphasizes the joy and community spirit fostered by pickleball.

Life Time Group Holdings (NYSE: LTH) reported a 30.2% increase in revenue to $510.9 million for Q1 2023, up from $392.3 million in Q1 2022. Net income turned positive at $27.5 million, recovering from a loss of $38.0 million a year prior. Adjusted EBITDA surged 195.8% to $120.1 million. The company raised its full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance by $30 million, now projected between $470 million and $490 million. Membership growth was robust, with a net increase of approximately 39,000 members, bringing total memberships to 813,500. Operating cash flow also improved significantly, totaling $74.3 million compared to $9.1 million in the same quarter last year.

Life Time Group Holdings (NYSE: LTH) announced the closure of a $45 million sale-leaseback transaction on April 20, 2023, with an institutional investor. This marks the first of three planned transactions totaling approximately $123 million. Previously, Life Time closed another transaction for $33 million on March 1, 2023, and a third transaction expected by September 30, 2023 is projected to yield another $45 million. The company is on track to finalize $300 million in sale-leaseback transactions within 2023, which will support growth opportunities and strengthen its balance sheet.

Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH) will release its financial results for Q1 2023 before the market opens on April 25, 2023. A conference call will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results and provide a business update. Interested parties can join via U.S. dial-in at 1-877-451-6152 or international dial-in at 1-201-389-0879. Additionally, a live audio webcast will be available, with replay access starting at 1:00 p.m. ET the same day until May 9, 2023. Life Time operates over 160 athletic country clubs in the U.S. and Canada, focused on promoting healthy living. The company employs more than 34,000 professionals dedicated to enhancing community wellness.

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced the signing of new and extended long-term leases with RMR Group for two athletic clubs: Harbour Island Athletic Club in Tampa, Florida, and Athletic Club Northeast in Atlanta, Georgia. Both clubs, which closed earlier this year, are set to reopen as Life Time athletic country clubs, offering a full range of health and wellness programs. Life Time aims to enhance its footprint in these markets with this expansion, leveraging over 30 years of experience in developing large-scale athletic destinations. Currently, Life Time operates four locations in Florida and several in Georgia, with plans to open a new venue in Pinecrest, Miami later this summer. Further details regarding membership opportunities and opening timelines will be revealed in due course.