Total Revenue: Increased 18.3% to $706 million. Membership Dues and Enrollment Fees: Increased 17.9%. Incentive Revenue: Increased 18.7%. Comparable Center Revenue: Increased 12.9% from the prior year period. Center Memberships: Increased 3.0% to over 826,000. Total Memberships: Approximately 880,000. Average Monthly Dues: Grew 11.8% year-over-year to $208. Average Revenue per Center Membership: Increased 13.3% to $844. Net Income: $76.1 million, an increase of 206%. Adjusted Net Income: $88.1 million, an increase of 189%. Adjusted EBITDA: $191.6 million, an increase of 31.2%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin: 27.1%, increased 260 basis points. Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Increased 103% to $184 million. Free Cash Flow: Approximately $41 million. Net Debt Leverage Ratio: 2.0 times. Visits in Comparable Centers: Up 4.7% versus the first quarter of last year.

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Release Date: May 08, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Total revenue increased by 18.3% to $706 million, driven by significant growth in membership dues and enrollment fees. Comparable center revenue rose by 12.9%, reflecting strong performance and strategic pricing adjustments. Net income surged by 206% to $76.1 million, with adjusted net income increasing by 189% from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 31.2% to $191.6 million, with an improved margin of 27.1%. The company achieved positive free cash flow for the fourth consecutive quarter, amounting to approximately $41 million.

Negative Points

The company faces uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, which could impact future financial performance. There is a potential risk of tariff exposure, although currently deemed minimal, it requires ongoing monitoring. Membership growth is slightly softer than previous years, partly due to higher retention rates limiting new join opportunities. Some clubs are at capacity, necessitating waitlists, which could limit immediate membership growth. The company is cautious about raising legacy membership dues, which could impact revenue growth if not managed carefully.

Q & A Highlights

Q: How many clubs have waitlists, and is there a way to increase capacity in clubs? A: Bahram Akradi, CEO, explained that many clubs are at or near optimal levels, leading to the use of waitlists to protect the member experience. The company focuses on full dues-paying customers and has no immediate plans to increase capacity through remodeling.

Q: What is the capacity for club expansion beyond the 10 to 12 clubs per year? A: Bahram Akradi, CEO, stated that while 10 to 12 clubs per year is the target for 2025, the company has the capacity to do more if economic conditions are favorable. They are carefully studying market conditions and have flexibility in their construction plans.

Story Continues

Q: Can you elaborate on the pricing strategy and its impact on legacy members? A: Erik Weaver, CFO, noted that no significant legacy price increases were planned for Q1, with most pricing benefits coming from new members joining at higher rates. The company uses sophisticated AI-driven strategies for pricing adjustments.

Q: How is the company handling potential tariff impacts on construction and equipment costs? A: Bahram Akradi, CEO, mentioned that the company does not expect significant tariff impacts. Most equipment is sourced from Italy and Sweden, and they are working on value engineering to mitigate any potential cost increases.

Q: How is Life Time Group Holdings managing its balance sheet and capital allocation strategy? A: Bahram Akradi, CEO, emphasized maintaining a strong balance sheet to navigate economic conditions. The company aims to achieve a BB credit rating and is focused on using cash flow and sale-leaseback proceeds for growth, rather than buybacks.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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