Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match.
The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.
While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 6.9% since October 2024, Planet Fitness has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 17.2% to $97.01 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Wellness stocks are thriving as Gen Z and millennials prioritize fitness and recovery. Bank of America card data shows fitness spending at record highs, with pickleball participation up 46% year-over-year.
Looking back on leisure facilities stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) and its peers.
Looking back on leisure facilities stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) and its peers.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how leisure facilities stocks fared in Q4, starting with Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR).
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Boutique fitness studio franchisor Xponential Fitness (NYSE:XPOF)
will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
Shares of inclusive gym franchise company (NYSE:PLNT)
fell 9.7% in the morning session after the company reported weak fourth-quarter earnings: The 2025 outlook raised concerns, with same-store sales growth projected at 5% to 6%, a slower pace than some investors anticipated. Overall, while the quarter delivered strong top- and bottom-line performance, the weaker-than-expected guidance overshadowed the results, contributing to investor uncertainty.
Inclusive gym franchise company (NYSE:PLNT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 19.4% year on year to $340.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share was 13.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
