Life Time Reports Strong Revenue Growth for Q3 2026
The fitness company sees quarterly revenue rise to $893.5 million amid increased member utilization of in-center services.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Health and Wellness
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Life Time Group Holdings announced a 14.2 percent increase in revenue to $893.5 million for the third quarter of 2026 ending September 30. Net income for the period rose by 4.0 percent to $106.5 million, supported by business performance and a sale-leaseback transaction.
Why it matters
The company's financial growth reflects rising demand for premium fitness experiences and higher average dues. This performance underscores a continued consumer focus on in-center health services as the brand expands its national footprint.
Life Time reported 858,747 total center memberships as of September 30, 2026, an increase of 18,125 compared to the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA reached $256.3 million, marking a 16.5 percent increase.
The players
Life Time Group Holdings
This is a national fitness and athletic lifestyle company that operates a large network of luxury health clubs across the United States.
The details
Growth was driven by higher member utilization of in-center offerings and improved average dues across club locations. The company also completed one sale-leaseback transaction, contributing a $2.3 million gain to net income.
Timeline
September 30, 2025: The prior period used for year-over-year membership and subscription comparisons.
September 30, 2026: The closing date for the third quarter fiscal period reporting.
October 2026: One additional new club was scheduled to open.
Q4 2026: The company plans to open six new clubs.
Industry Dynamics
Life Time's growth strategy mirrors the post-2020 fitness industry consolidation trend, where premium operators have successfully captured market share. The company's expansion highlights a focus on capital-efficient growth through sale-leaseback transactions.
The company's expansion to six new club locations in the fourth quarter may increase facility availability for prospective members. Consumers should note that the firm is actively adjusting its roster of medically-administered memberships.
The takeaway
The company's reliance on sale-leaseback transactions remains a key strategy for funding rapid facility growth. Members may see more consistent service quality as the chain leverages higher utilization rates to maintain its revenue growth trajectory.
What happens next
Life Time Group Holdings is scheduled to open six new clubs during the fourth quarter of 2026 and expects to complete $135 million in additional sale-leaseback transactions within the same period.
Further reading
Explore broader industry trends in the Health and Wellness section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sgbonline.
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