Shares of Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) soared as much as 15.86% on Wednesday, November 7th, as the gym chain operator reported impressive third-quarter financial results and raised its full-year outlook, fueling investor optimism about its growth prospects.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Planet Fitness delivered better-than-expected performance, with revenue reaching $292.2 million, surpassing Wall Street's estimate of $285.3 million by 2.5%. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.64 also beat analysts' expectations of $0.58 by 9.3%, representing an 8.5% increase from the year-ago period.
Notably, Planet Fitness's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) reached $123.1 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $117 million by 5.2%. The company's operating margins expanded by 1.7 percentage points year-over-year to 27.8%, reflecting its robust cost management and operating leverage.
Buoyed by the strong quarterly performance, Planet Fitness raised its full-year 2024 revenue growth guidance to a range of 8% to 9%, up from its previous expectation of 4% to 6% growth. The company also announced a new $500 million share repurchase program, following the completion of a $280 million buyback, underscoring its commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
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