Shares of Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) soared over 6% in premarket trading on Thursday after the gym chain operator reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter of 2024 and raised its full-year guidance.
Planet Fitness posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.64 for Q3 2024, surpassing the consensus analyst estimate of $0.58. The company's revenue for the quarter came in at $292.25 million, exceeding the projected $285.87 million.
Citing the strong quarterly performance, Planet Fitness now expects its full-year 2024 revenue to grow in the range of 8% to 9%, up from its previous guidance of 4% to 6% growth. The company also announced a new $500 million share repurchase program after completing a $280 million buyback.