Planet Fitness shares could soar as new weight loss drugs become popular and users flock to the gym, according to Evercore ISI.
Shares of Planet Fitness have dropped about 30% in 2023, plunging 16% in a single day last month when the company announced the surprise ousting of CEO Chris Rondeau .
Although GLP-1 drugs aid weight loss by suppressing appetite, it's still essential for patients to adopt healthy habits for long-term success.
This is a positive development for Planet Fitness, resulting in a rush of new gym memberships, Cheng said.
He estimated that one million new members would amount to roughly 15% upside in earnings per share for Planet Fitness by 2025.
Persons:
Warren Cheng, Evercore, Chris Rondeau, Cheng, Citi's Peter Verdult, —, Christina Cheddar, Berk, Michael Bloom
Organizations:
Fitness, ISI, GLP, Planet Fitness, Planet