Earnings analysis · 10-Q
LTH earnings analysis
Filed May 5, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. reported Q1 2026 results, achieving revenue of $788.7 million and EPS of $0.39, both surpassing expectations. The company improved its full-year revenue outlook due to strong membership…
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Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. reported Q1 2026 results, achieving revenue of $788.7 million and EPS of $0.39, both surpassing expectations. The company improved its full-year revenue outlook due to strong membership growth and higher average dues, coupled with robust performance in in-center services.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.39
What stood out
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Record Revenue for Q1 2026
Revenue reached $788.7 million, up from $706.0 million in Q1 2025, representing a 11.6% increase year-over-year.
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Improved Gross Margin
Gross margin for the quarter improved to 48.5% compared to 47.5% in Q1 2025.
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Increased EPS
Diluted EPS increased to $0.39 from $0.34 in the prior year, reflecting a strong profit growth.
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Strong Membership Growth
Total memberships grew to 888,050, up from 879,751 a year ago.
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Centres Revenue Growth
Center revenue rose to $767.6 million, a significant increase of $81.9 million from Q1 2025.
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Significant Cash Availability
Total cash and cash equivalents reached $120 million, along with $616.9 million available under the credit facility.
What to watch
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Negative Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow was negative at $(61.2) million, a decrease from $41.4 million positive in Q1 2025.
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Increased Operational Expenses
Total operating expenses increased to $653.9 million, up from $598.4 million in the comparable quarter.
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Rising Interest Expenses
Interest expense decreased to $15.7 million, down from $25.1 million a year earlier but still represents a cost concern moving forward.
Management's outlook
Full-year revenue guidance increased to $3.320-$3.350 billion, up from a prior range.
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