Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara has maintained a Buy rating on Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) and raised the price target to $82 from the previous $80. The adjustment reflects an updated outlook on the stock's performance potential.

Rating and Price Target Details

The analyst's recommendation remains positive, emphasizing confidence in the company's growth trajectory. The new price target of $82 represents an increase from the prior target of $80.

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is investigating Planet Fitness, Inc. for potential securities fraud following a 31% drop in its stock price on May 7, 2026. The law firm is examining whether the company made false and misleading statements regarding the success of its marketing campaign, which allegedly alienated its core market and led to disappointing membership growth during the key Q1 sign-up period. The investigation focuses on whether investors were misled about the company's pivot to targeting "fitness-minded" members.

The stock decline occurred after Planet Fitness released its Q1 2026 financial results, revealing disappointing membership growth. The company cut its 2026 revenue growth guidance from approximately 9% to about 7% and reduced its adjusted EBITDA growth guidance from roughly 10% to approximately 6%. During the earnings call, management acknowledged that its marketing "may have pivoted too far" by shifting from a "lighthearted approachable tone" to one focused on increasing penetration with fitness-minded consumers.

The financial impact was immediate and severe. Planet Fitness stock fell $19.95 per share, closing at $44.01 on May 7, 2026, down from $63.96 per share on the previous day. The following table summarizes the key financial metrics and guidance changes disclosed in the Q1 2026 results.

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is encouraging investors who suffered losses to contact the firm to discuss their legal rights. The representation is on a contingency fee basis, meaning shareholders are not responsible for court costs or litigation expenses unless a recovery is obtained. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Planet Fitness operates as a large franchisor and operator of fitness centers across the United States, promoting a non-intimidating "Judgement Free Zone." The investigation seeks to determine if the company's public statements about its marketing strategy and growth prospects were materially misleading.