Planet Fitness (PLNT) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Planet Fitness reported $330.35 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, marking a 13% year-over-year increase and a surprise of +1.69% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $324.86 million [1] - The EPS for the same period was $0.80, compared to $0.64 a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of +11.11% against the consensus estimate of $0.72 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total stores at the end of the period reached 2,795, exceeding the six-analyst average estimate of 2,790 [4] - Same-store sales increased by 6.9%, surpassing the 5.9% average estimate based on five analysts [4] - Franchise segment revenue was $113.68 million, slightly above the $113.52 million average estimate, reflecting an 11% year-over-year change [4] - Corporate-owned clubs generated $137.83 million in revenue, below the $141.25 million estimate, but still showing a +7.6% change year-over-year [4] - Equipment segment revenue was reported at $78.84 million, significantly higher than the $68.36 million average estimate, representing a +27.8% year-over-year increase [4] - National advertising fund revenue reached $21.43 million, exceeding the $21.07 million average estimate, with a year-over-year change of +9.7% [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Planet Fitness have returned +9.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]