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Stronger Q1 lifts Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) but 2026 outlook cut

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Planet Fitness reported a strong first quarter of 2026, with total revenue rising 21.9% to $337.2 million and system-wide same club sales up 3.5%. Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. increased to $51.6 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, while Adjusted net income reached $59.4 million, or $0.74 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA grew to $139.9 million.

The company ended the quarter with approximately 21.5 million members and 2,909 clubs, and repurchased 613,725 Class A shares for $50.0 million. Despite the solid quarter, management cited slower-than-expected net member growth and paused a planned national Black Card price increase, leading to reduced 2026 guidance, including lower targets for same club sales, revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income growth versus prior expectations.

Positive

  • Strong Q1 2026 operating performance: Revenue rose 21.9% to $337.2 million, Adjusted EBITDA increased to $139.9 million, Adjusted net income reached $59.4 million and system-wide same club sales grew 3.5%, reflecting broad-based strength across franchise, corporate and equipment segments.
  • Robust liquidity and capital return: The company held $652.0 million in cash and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026 and repurchased and retired 613,725 Class A shares using $50.0 million of cash on hand, reducing the adjusted diluted share count in its 2026 outlook.

Negative

  • Lowered 2026 growth outlook: Management cut guidance, now expecting approximately 1% system-wide same club sales growth (from 4%–5%), around 7% revenue growth (from roughly 9%), and about 6% Adjusted EBITDA growth (from about 10%).
  • Pressure on earnings trajectory: The company now anticipates Adjusted net income to decrease approximately 2% over 2025, versus a previously expected increase of 4%–5%, reflecting slower net member growth and the decision to pause the planned national Black Card price increase.
  • High leverage persists: Long-term debt totaled $2.45 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared with total assets of about $3.10 billion, indicating a meaningfully leveraged capital structure even as interest expense guidance for 2026 is trimmed to roughly $111.0 million.

Insights

Q1 results were strong, but 2026 growth guidance was cut on softer membership trends.

Planet Fitness delivered solid Q1 2026 performance: revenue grew 21.9% to $337.2 million, net income attributable to the company rose to $51.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA reached $139.9 million. Same club sales increased 3.5%, supported by franchise, corporate-owned club and equipment segment growth.

Management highlighted slower-than-expected net member growth during the peak sign-up period and internal and external headwinds. In response, the company is sharpening marketing to prioritize net membership growth and pausing a planned national Black Card price increase pending a broader pricing review, which influences near-term profitability expectations.

The revised 2026 outlook now calls for approximately 1% system-wide same club sales growth (down from 4%–5%), revenue growth of about 7% (from roughly 9%), and Adjusted EBITDA growth of about 6% (from around 10%). Adjusted net income is expected to decrease about 2% over 2025, versus a previously anticipated increase of 4%–5%, while Adjusted diluted EPS is still projected to grow about 4%, aided by an expected share count of roughly 79.0 million.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 revenue $337.2 million Total revenue, up 21.9% year over year
Q1 2026 net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. $51.6 million Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.; $0.65 diluted EPS
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $139.9 million Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, up from $117.0 million
System-wide same club sales growth 3.5% Year-over-year increase in same club sales in Q1 2026
Total membership 21.5 million members Approximate system-wide membership as of March 31, 2026
Share repurchases 613,725 shares; $50.0 million Class A shares repurchased and retired in Q1 2026
Cash and marketable securities $652.0 million Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities at March 31, 2026
2026 revenue growth outlook Approximately 7% Updated 2026 revenue growth expectation over 2025, down from about 9%
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased $22.9 million to $139.9 million from $117.0 million in the prior year period."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
system-wide same club sales financial
"System-wide same club sales increased 3.5%."
National Advertising Fund financial
"a $10.3 million increase in National Advertising Fund (“NAF”) revenue from a 1% rate increase to NAF contributions"
A national advertising fund is a pooled marketing budget—typically collected from a manufacturer, distributors or retailers—to finance broad, nationwide advertising and promotional campaigns for a product or brand. Think of it as a community piggy bank used to raise general awareness and drive sales across a whole market; investors watch it because changes in the fund signal shifts in marketing intensity, potential sales growth, and recurring costs that can affect revenue and profit margins.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"The financial information presented in this press release includes non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
tax benefit arrangements financial
"Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements, current"
equity-method investments financial
"Losses from equity-method investments, net of tax"
An accounting approach for when a company owns a significant but non-controlling stake in another business, recording its share of that business's profits and losses on its own financial statements. Think of it like owning a meaningful slice of a pie: you don’t run the bakery, but you report your share of its daily sales and setbacks. It matters to investors because it changes reported earnings and asset values and signals meaningful influence over the other company’s performance.
Revenue $337.2 million 21.9% increase year over year
Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. $51.6 million up from $41.9 million in prior-year period
Diluted EPS $0.65 up from $0.50 in prior-year period
Adjusted net income $59.4 million up from $50.0 million in prior-year period
Adjusted EBITDA $139.9 million up from $117.0 million in prior-year period
Guidance

For 2026, company expects ~1% system-wide same club sales growth (down from 4%–5%), revenue growth of ~7% (from ~9%), Adjusted EBITDA growth of ~6% (from ~10%), Adjusted net income to decrease ~2% (previously +4%–5%), and Adjusted diluted EPS to grow ~4% with ~79.0M shares.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 7, 2026
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)  
 Planet Fitness, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware 001-37534 38-3942097
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4 Liberty Lane West
Hampton, NH 03842
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (603750-0001
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.0001 Par ValuePLNTNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Emerging growth company 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  



Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 7, 2026, Planet Fitness, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of this press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)Exhibits
 
   
Exhibit No.  Description
  
99.1  
Press Release dated May 7, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 

SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
   
PLANET FITNESS, INC.
  
By: 
/s/ Thomas Fitzgerald
Name:
Title:
 
Thomas Fitzgerald
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Dated: May 7, 2026


Exhibit 99.1
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
System-wide same club sales increased 3.5%
Ended first quarter with total membership of approximately 21.5 million
Company updates 2026 outlook

Hampton, NH, May 7, 2026 - Today, Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights
Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 21.9% to $337.2 million.
System-wide same club sales increased 3.5%.
System-wide sales increased $88.0 million to $1.4 billion, from $1.3 billion in the prior year period.
Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. was $51.6 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, compared to $41.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
Net income increased $9.7 million to $51.8 million, compared to $42.1 million in the prior year period.
Adjusted net income(1) increased $9.4 million to $59.4 million, or $0.74 per diluted share(1), compared to $50.0 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased $22.9 million to $139.9 million from $117.0 million in the prior year period.
15 new Planet Fitness clubs were opened system-wide during the period, all of which were franchisee-owned, bringing system-wide total clubs to 2,909 as of March 31, 2026.
Repurchased and retired 613,725 shares of Class A common stock using $50.0 million of cash on hand.
Cash and marketable securities of $652.0 million, which includes cash and cash equivalents of $375.3 million, restricted cash of $81.2 million and marketable securities of $195.5 million as of March 31, 2026.
“In the first quarter, our top and bottom line results exceeded expectations. However, 2026 is off to a slower than expected start from a net member growth perspective as we faced internal and external headwinds during our peak sign-up period. As a result, we are sharpening our marketing to prioritize capturing demand and driving net member growth. Additionally we are pausing the planned national Black Card price increase pending a broader pricing review,” said Colleen Keating, Chief Executive Officer. “While we are resetting near-term expectations, we expect that these actions will help set the stage for enhanced top and bottom-line results in 2027. The fitness industry continues to benefit from a number of secular tailwinds given the growing awareness of the vital role movement plays in health and well-being. Long-term, our thesis remains intact and as the leader in the high-value, low-price segment, Planet Fitness is well positioned to capitalize on our industry leadership.”
Operating Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
For the first quarter of 2026, total revenue increased $60.6 million or 21.9% to $337.2 million from $276.7 million in the prior year period. By segment:
Franchise segment revenue increased $19.3 million or 16.7% to $134.5 million from $115.2 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily attributable to a $10.3 million increase in National Advertising Fund (“NAF”) revenue from a 1% rate increase to NAF contributions from 2% to 3% for fiscal year 2026. There was also $6.0 million of higher royalty revenue, of which $2.8 million was attributable to a franchise same club sales increase of 3.5%, $2.2 million was attributable to new clubs opened since January 1, 2025 before they move into the same club sales base and $1.0 million was due to higher royalties on annual fees, and a $1.4 million increase in franchise and other fees.
Corporate-owned clubs segment revenue increased $7.0 million or 5.2% to $140.6 million from $133.7 million in the prior year period. This increase was primarily attributable to $6.9 million from the corporate-owned clubs in the same club sales base, of which of $4.3 million was attributable to a same clubs sales increase of 3.5% and $2.6 million was attributable to higher other fees, and $4.9 million was from new clubs opened since January 1, 2025 before they move
1 Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income per share, diluted and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. For reconciliations of Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA to U.S. GAAP (“GAAP”) net income and a computation of Adjusted net income per share, diluted, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” accompanying this press release.



into the same club sales base. This increase was partially offset by $4.8 million of lower revenue attributable to the 8 clubs located in California that the Company sold to a franchisee in August 2025.
Equipment segment revenue increased $34.3 million or 123.4% to $62.1 million from $27.8 million in the prior year period. This increase was primarily attributable to $32.0 million of higher revenue from equipment sales to existing franchisee-owned clubs and $2.3 million of higher revenue from equipment sales to new franchisee-owned clubs. In the first quarter of 2026, we had equipment sales to 14 new franchisee-owned clubs compared to 10 in the prior year period.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA represents our Adjusted EBITDA broken out by the Company’s reportable segments. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance of the Company’s core operations, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” accompanying this press release.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA was as follows:
Franchise Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $9.9 million or 11.6% to $94.7 million from $84.9 million in the prior year. This increase was primarily attributable to higher franchise segment revenue as described above, and $2.2 million of higher other gain, net, partially offset by $10.3 million of higher NAF expense and $1.2 million of higher selling, general and administrative expense.
Corporate-owned clubs Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.6 million or 1.4% to $46.5 million from $45.8 million in the prior year. This increase was primarily attributable to $4.3 million from clubs included in the same club sales base, partially offset by $2.1 million of higher expense from the 1% rate increase in NAF contributions and by $1.5 million of lower adjusted EBITDA attributable to the 8 clubs located in California that the Company sold to a franchisee in August 2025, as described above.
Equipment Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $12.0 million or 161.6% to $19.5 million from $7.4 million in the prior year. This increase was primarily driven by higher equipment sales to existing and new franchisee-owned clubs, as described above.
2026 Outlook
For the year ending December 31, 2026, the Company is reiterating the following expectations:
New equipment placements of approximately 150 to 160 in franchisee-owned locations.
System-wide new club openings of approximately 180 to 190 locations.
Based on lower net joins than planned in the first quarter, which has an outsized impact on full year results due to the seasonal nature of the Company’s subscription revenue model and the decision to pause the Black Card price increase, the Company is updating certain of its 2026 growth expectations over 2025 results as follows:
System-wide same club sales growth of approximately 1% (previously 4% to 5%).
Revenue to increase approximately 7% (previously approximately 9%).
Adjusted EBITDA to increase approximately 6% (previously approximately 10%).
Adjusted net income to decrease approximately 2% (previously an increase of 4% to 5%).
Adjusted net income per share, diluted to increase approximately 4% (previously 9% to 10%), based on adjusted diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of approximately 79.0 million (previously 80.0 million), inclusive of shares expected to be repurchased.
The Company now expects 2026 net interest expense to be approximately $111.0 million (previously $114.0 million). It also continues to expect capital expenditures to increase approximately 10% to 15% driven by additional clubs in our corporate-owned portfolio and depreciation and amortization to increase approximately 10% compared to 2025.




Presentation of Financial Measures
Planet Fitness, Inc. (the “Company”) was formed in March 2015 for the purpose of facilitating the initial public offering (the “IPO”) and related recapitalization transactions that occurred in August 2015, and in order to carry on the business of Pla-Fit Holdings, LLC (“Pla-Fit Holdings”) and its subsidiaries. As the sole managing member of Pla-Fit Holdings, the Company operates and controls all of the business and affairs of Pla-Fit Holdings, and through Pla-Fit Holdings, conducts its business. As a result, the Company consolidates Pla-Fit Holdings’ financial results and reports a non-controlling interest related to the portion of Pla-Fit Holdings not owned by the Company.
The financial information presented in this press release includes non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, to provide measures that we believe are useful to investors in evaluating the Company’s performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental measures of the Company’s performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with GAAP. These financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for GAAP financial measures such as net income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, in the future, the Company may incur expenses or charges such as those added back to calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted. The Company’s presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, should not be construed as an inference that the Company’s future results will be unaffected by similar amounts or other unusual or nonrecurring items. See the tables at the end of this press release for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
The non-GAAP financial measures used in our full-year outlook will differ from net income and net income per share, diluted, determined in accordance with GAAP in ways similar to those described in the reconciliations at the end of this press release. We do not provide guidance for net income or net income per share, diluted, determined in accordance with GAAP or a reconciliation of guidance for Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because we are not able to predict with reasonable certainty the amount or nature of all items that will be included in our net income and net income per share, diluted, for the year ending December 31, 2026. These items are uncertain, depend on many factors and could have a material impact on our net income and net income per share, diluted, for the year ending December 31, 2026, and therefore cannot be made available without unreasonable effort.
Same club sales refers to year-over-year sales comparisons for the same club sales base of both corporate-owned and franchisee-owned clubs, which is calculated for a given period by including only sales from clubs that had sales in the comparable months of both years. We define the same club sales base to include those clubs that have been open and for which monthly membership dues have been billed for longer than 12 months. We measure same club sales based solely upon monthly dues billed to members of our corporate-owned and franchisee-owned clubs.
Investor Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call at 8:00AM (ET) on May 7, 2026 to discuss the news announced in this press release. A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible at www.planetfitness.com via the “Investor Relations” link. The webcast will be archived on the website for one year.
About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2026, Planet Fitness had approximately 21.5 million members and 2,909 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business owners.
Investor Contact:
Brendon Frey, ICR
brendon.frey@icrinc.com
203-682-8216



Media Contact:
McCall Gosselin, Planet Fitness
mccall.gosselin@planetcsc.com
603-957-4650

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include the Company’s statements with respect to expected future performance presented under the heading “2026 Outlook,” those attributed to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer in this press release, the Company’s expected membership growth and club growth, share repurchases and the timing thereof, ability to deliver future shareholder value and other statements, estimates and projections that do not relate solely to historical facts. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “envision,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “goal,” “plan,” “prospect,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “assumption,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “contemplate,” “future,” “strategy” and similar references to future periods, although not all forward-looking statements include these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially include competition in the fitness industry, the Company’s and franchisees’ ability to attract and retain members, the Company’s and franchisees’ ability to identify and secure suitable sites for new franchise clubs, changes in consumer demand, changes in equipment costs, the Company’s ability to expand into new markets domestically and internationally, operating costs for the Company and franchisees generally, availability and cost of capital for franchisees, acquisition activity, developments and changes in laws and regulations, our substantial indebtedness and our ability to incur additional indebtedness or refinance that indebtedness in the future, our future financial performance and our ability to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness, our corporate structure and tax receivable agreements, failures, interruptions or security breaches of the Company’s information systems or technology, general economic conditions and the other factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and, once available, the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as well as the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s views only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, neither the Company nor any of its affiliates or representatives undertake any obligation to provide additional information or to correct or update any information set forth in this release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.


Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)20262025
Revenue:
Franchise$102,249 $93,240 
National advertising fund revenue32,218 21,940 
Franchise segment
134,467 115,180 
Corporate-owned clubs140,622 133,669 
Equipment62,147 27,813 
Total revenue337,236 276,662 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue45,341 22,485 
Club operations88,194 81,680 
Selling, general and administrative34,150 34,307 
National advertising fund expense32,218 21,944 
Depreciation and amortization40,251 38,281 
Other gains, net(1,587)(1,237)
Total operating costs and expenses238,567 197,460 
Income from operations98,669 79,202 
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income5,662 5,812 
Interest expense(32,967)(26,197)
Other income, net615 283 
Total other expense, net(26,690)(20,102)
Income before income taxes71,979 59,100 
Provision for income taxes19,309 16,216 
Losses from equity-method investments, net of tax(874)(805)
Net income51,796 42,079 
Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests242 212 
Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.$51,554 $41,867 
Net income per share of Class A common stock:
Basic$0.65 $0.50 
Diluted$0.65 $0.50 
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic79,575 84,170 
Diluted79,786 84,402 


Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$375,273 $345,652 
Restricted cash81,223 66,304 
Short-term marketable securities98,533 106,761 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts of $428 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
41,076 70,431 
Inventory4,809 7,581 
Restricted assets - national advertising fund15,376 — 
Prepaid expenses26,275 24,605 
Other receivables42,590 34,094 
Income tax receivable1,917 2,958 
Total current assets687,072 658,386 
Long-term marketable securities
96,963 88,263 
Investments, net of allowance for expected credit losses68,927 69,700 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $482,134 and $453,852, as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
452,201 466,747 
Right-of-use assets, net398,676 409,320 
Intangible assets, net278,389 286,409 
Goodwill712,340 712,450 
Deferred income taxes394,765 406,724 
Other assets, net15,308 5,396 
Total assets$3,104,641 $3,103,395 
Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt$25,750 $23,875 
Accounts payable33,094 39,683 
Accrued expenses68,789 75,371 
Equipment deposits7,414 10,165 
Deferred revenue, current86,373 58,593 
Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements, current55,508 55,518 
Other current liabilities54,810 49,285 
Total current liabilities331,738 312,490 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities2,453,337 2,458,379 
Lease liabilities, net of current portion406,984 419,120 
Deferred revenue, net of current portion29,133 29,657 
Deferred tax liabilities1,076 1,177 
Payable pursuant to tax benefit arrangements, net of current portion360,273 360,273 
Other liabilities4,892 5,677 
Total noncurrent liabilities3,255,695 3,274,283 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 300,000 shares authorized, 79,124 and 80,446 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 316 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
— — 
Additional paid in capital625,604 623,333 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(605)1,311 
Accumulated deficit(1,107,227)(1,107,429)
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.(482,220)(482,777)
Non-controlling interests(572)(601)
Total stockholders’ deficit(482,792)(483,378)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit$3,104,641 $3,103,395 


Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$51,796 $42,079 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization40,251 38,281 
Equity-based compensation expense2,981 2,631 
Deferred tax expense11,841 10,961 
Amortization of deferred financing costs1,536 1,314 
Accretion of marketable securities discount(131)(488)
Losses from equity-method investments, net of tax874 805 
Dividends accrued on held-to-maturity investment(603)(561)
Credit loss on held-to-maturity investment502 292 
Gain on re-measurement of tax benefit arrangement liability— (84)
Gain on insurance proceeds— (1,461)
Other(697)(260)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable29,404 38,490 
Inventory2,811 4,172 
Other assets and other current assets1,603 868 
Restricted assets - national advertising fund(15,380)(16,670)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(12,337)(13,934)
Other liabilities and other current liabilities(724)(918)
Income taxes6,661 4,967 
Payments pursuant to tax benefit arrangements(10)— 
Equipment deposits(2,751)637 
Deferred revenue27,298 17,805 
Leases2,596 5,001 
Net cash provided by operating activities147,521 133,927 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment(25,501)(23,055)
Insurance proceeds for property and equipment— 2,053 
Payment of deferred consideration for acquired clubs— (1,479)
Purchases of marketable securities(36,395)(42,334)
Maturities of marketable securities35,340 36,749 
Issuance of promissory notes to related parties
(20,647)— 
Other investing activities— (33)
Net cash used in investing activities(47,203)(28,099)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt(4,563)(5,625)
Payment of deferred financing and other debt-related costs(141)— 
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock613 655 
Repurchase and retirement of Class A common stock(51,105)(50,009)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations(45)(31)
Distributions paid to members of Pla-Fit Holdings(365)(349)
Net cash used in financing activities(55,606)(55,359)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(172)348 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash44,540 50,817 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period411,956 349,674 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$456,496 $400,491 
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest$21,485 $25,065 
Net cash paid for income taxes$329 $289 
Non-cash investing activities:
Non-cash additions to property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses$12,006 $10,645 


Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted (collectively, the “non-GAAP financial measures”). The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, are useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release are supplemental measures of the Company’s performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with GAAP. These financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for GAAP financial measures such as net income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, in the future, the Company may incur expenses or charges such as those added back to calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted. The Company’s presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, should not be construed as an inference that the Company’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items.
Adjusted EBITDA and Segment Adjusted EBITDA
We refer to Adjusted EBITDA as we use this measure to evaluate our operating performance and we believe this measure is useful to investors in evaluating our performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance of the Company’s core operations. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it eliminates the impact of other items that we believe reduce the comparability of our underlying core business performance from period to period and is therefore useful to our investors. Our Board of Directors uses Adjusted EBITDA as a key metric to assess the performance of management. Our Chief Operating Decision Maker also uses Segment Adjusted EBITDA, which is Adjusted EBITDA specific to each of our three reportable segments, to assess the financial performance of and allocate resources to our segments in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting. Corporate overhead costs not directly attributable to any individual segment are not allocated to the three segments and are included in Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA within Adjusted EBITDA.



Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

A reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted EBITDA is set forth below.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Net income$51,796 $42,079 
Interest income(5,662)(5,812)
Interest expense32,967 26,197 
Provision for income taxes19,309 16,216 
Depreciation and amortization40,251 38,281 
EBITDA138,661 116,961 
Severance costs(1)
— 597 
Executive transition costs(2)
842 1,041 
Loss on adjustment of allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity investment502 292 
Dividend income on held-to-maturity investment(603)(561)
Insurance recovery(3)
— (1,636)
Tax benefit arrangement remeasurement(4)
— (84)
Amortization of basis difference of equity-method investments(5)
240 240 
Other(6)
226 155 
Adjusted EBITDA$139,868 $117,005 
(1) Represents severance related expenses recorded in connection with a reduction in force during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
(2) Represents certain expenses recorded in connection with executive leadership transitions. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, amounts represent costs associated with the departure of the Chief Financial Officer and the search for a new Chief Financial Officer. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, amounts represent costs for stock-based compensation associated with certain equity awards granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and retention payments for certain key employees through the Chief Executive Officer transition.
(3) Represents insurance recoveries, net of costs incurred.
(4) Represents a gain related to the adjustment of our tax benefit arrangements primarily due to changes in our deferred state tax rate.
(5) Represents the Company’s pro-rata portion of the basis difference related to intangible asset amortization expense in its equity method investees, which is included within losses from equity-method investments, net of tax on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(6) Represents certain other gains and charges that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance.
A reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA is set forth below.
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Adjusted EBITDA
  
Franchise segment$94,721 $84,865 
Corporate-owned clubs segment
46,485 45,849 
Equipment segment19,467 7,442 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
160,673 138,156 
Corporate and other Adjusted EBITDA(1)
(20,805)(21,151)
Adjusted EBITDA(2)
$139,868 $117,005 
(1) Corporate and other Adjusted EBITDA includes adjusted corporate overhead costs, such as payroll and related benefit costs and professional services that are not directly attributable to any individual segment and thus are unallocated.
(2) Segment Adjusted EBITDA plus the Adjusted EBITDA of corporate and other is equal to Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a metric that is not presented in accordance with GAAP. Refer to “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share
Our presentation of Adjusted net income assumes that all net income is attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc., which assumes the full exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units for shares of Class A common stock of Planet Fitness, Inc., adjusted for certain non-cash and other items that we do not believe directly reflect our core operations. Adjusted net income per share, diluted, is


Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

calculated by dividing Adjusted net income by the total weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding plus any dilutive options and restricted stock units as calculated in accordance with GAAP and assuming the full exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units and corresponding Class B common stock as of the beginning of each period presented. Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, are supplemental measures of operating performance that do not represent and should not be considered alternatives to net income and earnings per share, as calculated in accordance with GAAP. We believe Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per share, diluted, supplement GAAP measures and enable us to more effectively evaluate our performance period-over-period.
A reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted net income, and the computation of Adjusted net income per share, diluted, are set forth below.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)20262025
Net income$51,796 $42,079 
Provision for income taxes19,309 16,216 
Severance costs(1)
— 597 
Executive transition costs(2)
842 1,041 
Loss on adjustment of allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity investment502 292 
Dividend income on held-to-maturity investment(603)(561)
Insurance recovery(3)
— (1,636)
Tax benefit arrangement remeasurement(4)
— (84)
Amortization of basis difference of equity-method investments(5)
240 240 
Other(6)
226 155 
Purchase accounting amortization(7)
8,020 9,178 
Adjusted income before income taxes80,332 67,517 
Adjusted income taxes(8)
20,886 17,487 
Adjusted net income$59,446 $50,030 
Adjusted net income per share, diluted$0.74 $0.59 
Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted(9)
80,102 84,744 
(1) Represents severance related expenses recorded in connection with a reduction in force during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
(2) Represents certain expenses recorded in connection with executive leadership transitions. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, amounts represent costs associated with the departure of the Chief Financial Officer and the search for a new Chief Financial Officer. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, amounts represent costs for stock-based compensation associated with certain equity awards granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and retention payments for certain key employees through the Chief Executive Officer transition.
(3) Represents insurance recoveries, net of costs incurred.
(4) Represents a gain related to the adjustment of our tax benefit arrangements primarily due to changes in our deferred state tax rate.
(5) Represents the Company’s pro-rata portion of the basis difference related to intangible asset amortization expense in its equity method investees, which is included within losses from equity-method investments, net of tax on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(6) Represents certain other gains and charges that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance.
(7) Represents the amount of actual non-cash amortization expense recorded, in accordance with GAAP, associated with intangible assets created in connection with historical acquisitions of franchisee-owned clubs.
(8) Represents corporate income taxes at an assumed effective tax rate of 26.0% and 25.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, applied to adjusted income before income taxes.
(9) Assumes the full exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units and corresponding shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock of Planet Fitness, Inc.




Planet Fitness, Inc. and subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

A reconciliation of net income per share, diluted, to Adjusted net income per share, diluted is set forth below:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
(in thousands, except per share amounts)Net incomeWeighted Average SharesNet income per share, dilutedNet incomeWeighted Average SharesNet income per share, diluted
Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc.(1)
$51,554 79,786 $0.65 $41,867 84,402 $0.50 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests(2)
242 316 212 342 
Net income51,796 42,079 
Adjustments to arrive at adjusted income before income taxes(3)
28,536 25,438 
Adjusted income before income taxes80,332 67,517 
Adjusted income taxes(4)
20,886 17,487 
Adjusted net income$59,446 80,102 $0.74 $50,030 84,744 $0.59 
(1) Represents net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. and the associated weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding.
(2) Represents net income attributable to non-controlling interests and the assumed exchange of all outstanding Holdings Units and corresponding shares of Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock of Planet Fitness, Inc. as of the beginning of the period presented.
(3) Represents the total impact of all adjustments identified in the adjusted net income table above to arrive at adjusted income before income taxes.
(4) Represents corporate income taxes at an assumed effective tax rate of 26.0% and 25.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, applied to adjusted income before income taxes.

FAQ

How did Planet Fitness (PLNT) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Planet Fitness posted strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue up 21.9% to $337.2 million and net income attributable to the company at $51.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $139.9 million, while Adjusted net income was $59.4 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, reflecting broad-based growth.

How did Planet Fitness (PLNT) update its 2026 outlook?

For 2026, Planet Fitness now expects about 1% system-wide same club sales growth, roughly 7% revenue growth and approximately 6% Adjusted EBITDA growth over 2025. It projects Adjusted net income to decline around 2%, while Adjusted diluted EPS is expected to grow about 4%.

Why did Planet Fitness (PLNT) lower its 2026 guidance?

The company cited slower-than-planned net member joins in Q1, which has an outsized impact because of its subscription model’s seasonality. It also decided to pause a planned national Black Card price increase pending a broader pricing review, which together reduce expected 2026 revenue and profit growth versus prior targets.

What is Planet Fitness (PLNT) doing with share repurchases in 2026?

In Q1 2026, Planet Fitness repurchased and retired 613,725 shares of Class A common stock using $50.0 million of cash on hand. Its 2026 outlook assumes adjusted diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of about 79.0 million, inclusive of additional shares it expects to repurchase during the year.

How strong is Planet Fitness (PLNT) liquidity and balance sheet?

As of March 31, 2026, Planet Fitness held $652.0 million in cash and marketable securities, including $375.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and $195.5 million of marketable securities. Long-term debt, net of current maturities, was $2.45 billion, highlighting both ample liquidity and significant leverage.

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