NEW YORK - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) reported better-than-expected third-quarter results on Thursday, sending its shares up 3% in after-hours trading.
The fitness center operator posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.64, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.57. Revenue for the quarter came in at $292.2 million, beating the consensus forecast of $283.79 million and representing a 5.3% increase YoY.
Planet Fitness saw system-wide same club sales growth of 4.3% in Q3. The company opened 21 new clubs during the period, bringing its total to 2,637 locations as of September 30.
"We delivered solid results in the quarter, including more than 5 percent revenue growth, approximately 3 percent net income growth and approximately 10 percent Adjusted EBITDA growth, and are raising our outlook for certain key financial targets," said CEO Colleen Keating.
The company raised its full-year 2024 guidance, now expecting revenue growth of 8-9%, up from its previous forecast of 4-6%. It also increased its outlook for system-wide same club sales growth to 4-5%, from 3-5% previously.
Planet Fitness completed a $280 million accelerated share repurchase program in September and initiated a new $500 million share repurchase authorization.
The company's stock rose 3% following the earnings release, suggesting investors responded positively to the results and improved outlook.
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