What's Going On With Planet Fitness Shares Today?
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Planet Fitness Inc (NYSE:PLNT) reported a 1.4% year-over-year sales growth for Q4 fiscal 2023, with revenues of $285.1 million slightly beating consensus estimates. The company saw increases in system-wide same-store sales, franchise segment revenue, and corporate-owned store revenue, while equipment revenue declined. Operating costs decreased, and both operating income and adjusted EBITDA rose. Planet Fitness opened 77 new stores, ending the year with 2,575 stores. The company provided a positive outlook for 2024, expecting revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS growth. CFO Tom Fitzgerald announced his retirement, and Christopher Rondeau resigned from the board due to disagreements. PLNT shares dropped 2.89% to $63.96.

February 22, 2024 | 5:28 pm
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Planet Fitness reported solid Q4 fiscal 2023 results with slight sales growth, operational improvements, and a positive outlook for 2024. However, shares fell 2.89% amid news of CFO retirement and board resignation.
The short-term negative impact on PLNT's stock price is likely due to the market's reaction to the CFO's retirement and the resignation of a board member, overshadowing the positive earnings report and outlook for 2024. Such executive changes often lead to uncertainty among investors, contributing to a decrease in stock price.
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