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5) Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH)

% Gain on a YTD Basis: ~30.1%

Market cap as on March 6: ~$6.1 billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 36

Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) offers health, fitness, and wellness experiences to a community of individual members. Analyst John Baumgartner from Mizuho Securities maintained a “Buy” rating on the company’s stock and has a $38.00 price target. The rating was backed by factors highlighting the company’s strong performance and growth potential. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) demonstrated healthy results, with Q4 EBITDA and revenue marginally exceeding expectations, reflecting strong operational efficiency and effective management strategies.

In Q4 2024, the company’s revenue rose 18.7% to $663.3 million, thanks to the continued strong growth in membership dues and in-center revenue, fueled by higher average dues, membership growth in its new and ramping centers, and increased member utilization of the in-center offerings. It saw adjusted EBITDA of $177.0 million in Q4 2024, reflecting 28.5% YoY growth. As per the analyst, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) has set records in member engagement, retention rates, and revenue per membership, demonstrating its ability to maintain customer loyalty in a competitive market. Furthermore, the strategic reinvestment in programming and enhanced analytics continue to aid Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH)’s growth trajectory, with the expansion of digital capabilities and new revenue streams further cementing its position, says Baumgartner.

White Brook Capital Partners, an investment management firm, released its Q4 2024 investor letter. Here is what the fund said:

“Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) had a terrific 2024 as the Company became free cash flow positive and operated at a high level, opening new locations and achieving very healthy margins. Here in January, the Company preannounced fourth quarter 2024 results and introduced better than expected 2025 guidance. The stock continues to outperform. Interestingly, in this fourth quarter, the Company achieved its long term leverage ratios ahead of schedule. Given the 25% EBITDA growth expected for 2025 and the capital lightness of its newer ventures, it’s likely there will be a stock buyback or a dividend announced early this year. Lifetime is no longer cheap, but it’s an almost perfect company that is well managed and has a solid future.”