Life Time Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Life Time Group Holdings reported a strong fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2022, with revenue increasing by 31.1% to $472.7 million compared to the previous year. The company's strategies, including strategic investments and pricing optimization, drove increased club usage and memberships. Net income was $13.7 million, a significant improvement compared to the net loss of $304.8 million in the same period last year.
Revenue increased due to strong growth in membership dues and in-center revenues.
Average monthly dues per center membership increased approximately 20% to $162.
Net center memberships declined approximately 3,500, consistent with typical seasonality.
Net income and Adjusted EBITDA improved significantly due to increased revenue and margin expansion efforts.
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Forward Guidance
Life Time provided guidance for the first quarter and full-year 2023, including revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA estimates. The company plans to open 10 new athletic country clubs in 2023 and expects full-year rent expense to include non-cash rent expense of $35 million to $40 million.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue for Q1 2023 is projected to be between $505 million and $510 million, representing a 29% increase compared to Q1 2022.
- Net income for Q1 2023 is expected to be between $10 million and $11 million, a significant improvement from the $(38) million loss in Q1 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2023 is forecasted to be between $108 million and $110 million, a 166% increase compared to Q1 2022.
- Full-year 2023 revenue is projected to be between $2.2 billion and $2.3 billion, a 23% increase compared to 2022.
- Full-year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $440 million and $460 million, a 60% increase compared to 2022.
Challenges Ahead
- Full-year 2023 rent expense is expected to be between $270 million and $280 million, including non-cash rent expense of $35 million to $40 million.
- The company is planning to execute sale-leaseback transactions to generate gross proceeds of $300 million.
- Targeting capital expenditures of $260 million to $280 million, net of the planned $300 million in sale-leaseback gross proceeds.
- Expect to achieve leverage of approximately four times net debt to adjusted EBITDA by year-end.
- Plan to open 10 athletic country clubs in 2023.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income