Q2 2026 Planet Fitness Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Aug 6, 2026 / 12:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: €44.48 (-8.42%)

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Key Points

Positve

Planet Fitness Inc (PLNT) reported a 3.6% increase in total members to 21.5 million, with system-wide same-club sales up 1.7% and adjusted EBITDA up 3.5% year-over-year.
The company is executing a strategic marketing pivot to better target the 70% of the U.S. population without a gym membership, with new creative and a planned campaign for the critical Q1 acquisition period.
Black Card penetration reached approximately 68%, up 210 basis points year-over-year, driving rate growth and enhancing average revenue per member.
The company is expanding its Black Card Spa recovery offerings, testing new modalities in 100 clubs, which could improve member value and retention.
Planet Fitness Inc (PLNT) completed a $200 million share repurchase in Q2, bringing year-to-date buybacks to $250 million, and raised its adjusted EPS growth outlook to approximately 6%.
The company welcomed a new franchisee, Ian McClure, to develop the west coast of Florida, signaling continued franchisee interest and system growth momentum.
The High School Summer Pass program has generated over 12 million workouts, building brand affinity with younger consumers and supporting future member acquisition.

Negative

System-wide same-club sales growth slowed to 1.7% in Q2, entirely driven by rate growth, with no contribution from member growth, indicating weak acquisition trends.
The company's adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 41.8% from 43.3% year-over-year, pressured by higher National Ad Fund contributions and equipment segment margin compression.
Planet Fitness Inc (PLNT) is testing a $10 Classic Card promotion nationally, which could risk diluting the brand's pricing power and potentially lead to trade-down concerns, despite management's reassurances.
The company's marketing initiatives are still in early stages, with management acknowledging that key efforts will take time to fully implement and gain traction, leaving near-term growth uncertain.
Interest expense is expected to rise by $4 million to approximately $115 million for the year, partially offsetting the benefits of share repurchases and pressuring net income growth.
The company's guidance implies a sequential moderation in same-club sales growth through the year, with no expectation of negative quarters but limited visibility on a rebound.
The sale of its Australia stake and potential future divestitures (e.g., Spain) indicate a strategic shift away from international ownership, which may limit direct control over global expansion.

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PLNT.N - Planet Fitness Inc
Q2 2026 Planet Fitness Inc Earnings Call
Aug 06, 2026 / 12:00PM GMT

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Good morning and thank you for joining today's Planet Fitness second quarter earnings conference call.

After today's prepared remarks by management, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. If you would like to ask a question, please press star one to raise your hand. To withdraw your question, press star one again. Please limit yourself to one question and one follow-up.

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I would now like to hand the call over to Brendan Fray for opening remarks. Please go ahead.

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