Planet Fitness Lowers Outlook Amid Tough Q1, Eyes Recovery
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Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) reported Q1 results with earnings and revenue missing analyst expectations, leading to a lowered outlook for FY24. Despite these challenges, shares rose 5.58% on Thursday. The company cited consumer focus on savings, increased COVID infections, and an ineffective national advertising campaign as reasons for the disappointing performance but remains optimistic about opening new stores.
May 09, 2024 | 2:31 pm
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Planet Fitness reported lower than expected Q1 earnings and revenue, leading to a reduced FY24 outlook. However, shares increased by 5.58% following the announcement.
Despite the negative news of missed earnings and revenue forecasts, the stock price of Planet Fitness increased, likely due to investor optimism about the company's future growth potential through new store openings. The lowered outlook reflects short-term challenges but does not seem to deter investor confidence significantly.
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