Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) and its peers.

Leisure facilities companies often sell experiences rather than tangible products, and in the last decade-plus, consumers have slowly shifted their spending from "things" to "experiences". Leisure facilities seek to benefit but must innovate to do so because of the industry's high competition and capital intensity.

The 12 leisure facilities stocks we track reported a mixed Q3. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 0.8% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 2.4% on average since the latest earnings results.

Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT)

Founded by two brothers who purchased a struggling gym, Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) is a gym franchise that caters to casual fitness users by providing a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

Planet Fitness reported revenues of $292.2 million, up 5.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 2.2%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates and a decent beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

"We delivered solid results in the quarter, including more than 5 percent revenue growth, approximately 3 percent net income growth and approximately 10 percent Adjusted EBITDA growth, and are raising our outlook for certain key financial targets," said Colleen Keating, Chief Executive Officer.

The stock is up 23.6% since reporting and currently trades at $104.51.

Is now the time to buy Planet Fitness? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q3: Live Nation (NYSE:LYV)

Owner of Ticketmaster and operator of music festival EDC, Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) is a company specializing in live event promotion, venue management, and ticketing services for concerts and shows.

Live Nation reported revenues of $7.65 billion, down 6.2% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 2%. However, the business still had a very strong quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 23.4% since reporting. It currently trades at $152.97.

Is now the time to buy Live Nation? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Weakest Q3: Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY)

Founded by a former game parlor and bar operator, Dave & Buster’s (NASDAQ:PLAY) operates a chain of arcades providing immersive entertainment experiences.

Dave & Buster's reported revenues of $453 million, down 3% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 2.1%. It was a softer quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 33% since the results and currently trades at $24.68.

Read our full analysis of Dave & Buster’s results here.

Life Time (NYSE:LTH)

With over 150 locations and gyms that include saunas and steam rooms, Life Time (NYSE:LTH) is an upscale fitness club emphasizing holistic well-being and fitness.

Life Time reported revenues of $693.2 million, up 18.5% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 0.9%. Overall, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also logged a decent beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

Life Time pulled off the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is up 27.8% since reporting and currently trades at $32.35.

Read our full, actionable report on Life Time here, it’s free.

Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL)

Operating over 300 locations globally, Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL) is a contemporary bowling company merging classic lanes with entertainment and deluxe food offerings.

Bowlero reported revenues of $300.1 million, down 1.8% year on year. This result missed analysts’ expectations by 4.9%. It was a softer quarter as it also logged a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

Bowlero had the weakest performance against analyst estimates among its peers. The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $11.80.

Read our full, actionable report on Bowlero here, it’s free.

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