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PLNTPlanet Fitness, Inc.Hold6.6·$51.01-0.91%
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Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

Hold(was: Strong Buy)DEATH CROSS (EXEMPT)AI GATE: BLOCKED , 1 concernModerate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Leisure

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $51.01, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Earnings estimates trending DOWN; Below 200-MA, MA slope -8.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Planet Fitness is one of the largest fitness center franchisors and operators globally by members, with 2,896 clubs (2,604 franchisee-owned) in all 50 U.S. states and internationally serving approximately 20.8 million members. Revenue of $1.3 billion in 2025 comes from... Read more

$51.01+17.6% A.UpsideScore 6.6/10#1 of 12 Leisure
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield3.99%
Entry $51.01(at market)Stop $47.69Target $59.98(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 2.2:1
Analyst target$66.64+30.6%18 analysts
$59.98our TP
$51.01price
$66.64mean
$133

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $51.01, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Earnings estimates trending DOWN; Below 200-MA, MA slope -8.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 44. News gate: 0 distinct critical events (0 MATERIAL_RISK articles) Score 6.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 9/11 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, positive momentum, news events none recent, earnings proximity 52d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear, sector concentration cap sector=consumer cyclical 1/10). Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-14
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202652d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Risks
Earnings estimates trending DOWN
Below 200-MA, MA slope -8.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)18.4
P/E (Fwd)14.1
Mkt Cap$4.1B
EV/EBITDA11.3
Profit Mgn17.8%
ROE
Rev Growth19.7%
Beta1.04
DividendNone
Rating analysts27

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.61bullish
IV70%elevated
Max Pain$105+105.8% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-09Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Jay Stasz, CFO, departed effective March 9, 2026; no reason cited. Tom Fitzgerald appointed interim CFO effective March 9, 2026 under 6-month employment agreement at $250,000/month. Permanent CFO search initiated with executive search firm.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-03-16Item 5.02LOW
    Board expanded from 9 to 10 members. Harmit Singh (EVP & CFO of Levi Strauss & Co.) appointed as independent director effective March 16, 2026. No successor named for any departing officer.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesDeath cross exempted (quality + momentum high enough)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.5>=5.5A.R:R 2.2 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 52d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSECTOR CONCENTRATION CAP sector=Consumer Cyclical 1/10RecoverySuitability: Aggressive
RSI
44 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $49.16Resistance $55.03

Price Targets

$48
$51
$60
A.Upside+17.6%
A.R:R2.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %2%
Max %3.9%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! News gate: 0 distinct critical events (0 MATERIAL_RISK articles)

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (52d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PLNT stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $51.01, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Earnings estimates trending DOWN; Below 200-MA, MA slope -8.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 44. News gate: 0 distinct critical events (0 MATERIAL_RISK articles) Target $59.98 (+17.6%), stop $47.69 (−7.0%), A.R:R 2.2:1. Score 6.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the PLNT stock price target?

Take-profit target: $59.98 (+17.6% upside). Target $59.98 (+17.6%), stop $47.69 (−7.0%), A.R:R 2.2:1. Stop-loss: $47.69.

What are the risks of investing in PLNT?

Earnings estimates trending DOWN; Below 200-MA, MA slope -8.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is PLNT overvalued or undervalued?

Planet Fitness, Inc. trades at a P/E of 18.4 (forward 14.1). TrendMatrix value score: 7.4/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about PLNT?

27 analysts cover PLNT with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $67.

What does Planet Fitness, Inc. do?Planet Fitness is one of the largest fitness center franchisors and operators globally by members, with 2,896 clubs...

Planet Fitness is one of the largest fitness center franchisors and operators globally by members, with 2,896 clubs (2,604 franchisee-owned) in all 50 U.S. states and internationally serving approximately 20.8 million members. Revenue of $1.3 billion in 2025 comes from royalties, equipment sales to franchisees, and corporate-owned club membership dues.

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