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Historical analyst accuracy
For Planet Fitness, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 43% were profitable, average return +13% (137 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (46% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 16 | 31% | +4% |
| Raymond James | 13 | 38% | +6% |
| Baird | 12 | 50% | +14% |
| RBC Capital | 11 | 46% | +17% |
| Piper Sandler | 10 | 50% | +13% |
Valuation
Is Planet Fitness overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Planet Fitness right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Planet Fitness's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Planet Fitness | Sector median (Consumer Discretionary) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 17.6 | 19.9 |
| Forward P/E | 14.1 | 14.4 |
| Net margin | 18% | 9% |
👉 Planet Fitness is valued in line with its sector (17.6 vs 19.9).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Planet Fitness a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Planet Fitness (PLNT) is "Buy" (32 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 43% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Planet Fitness's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $65.00 (+26% vs $51.70), ranging from $45.00 to $100 (14 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Planet Fitness?
Over 1 year, 43% of analyst targets on Planet Fitness were profitable, for an average return of +13% (across 137 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Planet Fitness stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $65.00 within 12 months, i.e. +26% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $100, the most cautious $45.00.
What is the Planet Fitness stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $65.00, +26%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (43%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Planet Fitness overvalued?
Its P/E is 17.6, forward P/E 14.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.