In this article, we will look at the 10 Best Health and Fitness Stocks to Buy Now.
Health and fitness stocks are getting a closer look as wellness spending expands beyond gym memberships and workout gear. The investable universe now stretches across fitness clubs, premium wellness clubs, boutique fitness, connected fitness, athletic footwear, performance apparel, protein nutrition, weight management, outdoor recreation, and plant-based wellness food. J.P. Morgan says “Health & Wellness is now experiencing a renaissance,” helped by “breakthroughs in wearable and fitness technology,” and points to categories such as “wearable technology, at-home fitness equipment, and organic food choices.” In summary, the investment theme is about consumers spending across a wider lifestyle ecosystem built around health, activity, nutrition, and personal performance.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management says younger consumers have their own definition of discretionary and non-discretionary spending, with categories such as “fitness memberships” and “Health & Wellness” becoming harder to cut. The firm adds that Americans spend more than “$500bn on health & wellness,” with growth “disproportionately driven by Gen-Z and Millennials.” Janus Henderson makes a similar point, saying “The global emphasis on health and wellness” is “reshaping consumer choices and impacting financial markets,” while “health apps and wearables” are helping consumers make more informed choices.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the 10 Best Health and Fitness Stocks to Buy Now.
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10. Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH)
On May 14, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) to $39 from $38 and kept an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said Q1 member engagement remained strong, while new disclosures around membership mix optimization should help ease investor concerns about the durability of pricing trends.
On May 6, 2026, Life Time announced the acquisition of the Phoenix 10K race. The company said the event, now entering its 51st year, marks a meaningful transition from founder Dr. Art Mollen to Life Time, positioning the race for continued long-term growth. Founded in 1976, the Phoenix 10K has been a longstanding part of the local running community, with Dr. Mollen expected to remain involved as founder and ambassador following the ownership transition.
Earlier in the month, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 42c, versus the consensus estimate of 38c. Revenue totaled $788.7M, versus the consensus estimate of $787.24M. Comparable center revenue increased 8.6% in the quarter. Founder, Chairman, and CEO Bahram Akradi said the company delivered strong execution and continued momentum across the business. Akradi added that Life Time remains on track to open 12 to 14 new clubs this year, primarily consisting of large-format athletic country clubs. Management also highlighted rising membership engagement, improving membership mix, and strong in-center performance, supported by a solid balance sheet, low leverage, and healthy cash generation.
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LTH), through its subsidiaries, operates health, fitness, and wellness centers across the United States and Canada.
9. Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:XPOF)
On May 18, 2026, Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:XPOF) announced that its Board of Directors appointed Danielle Porto Parra as President, effective immediately. Most recently, Parra served as President and Chief Brand Officer of McAlister’s Deli.
On May 8, 2026, Lake Street analyst Ryan Meyers downgraded Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:XPOF) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $6, down from $9. The firm said the first quarter largely represented a stabilization period for the company, though it believes the stock may struggle to gain traction until investors see more meaningful improvement across the comparable store base.
A day earlier, Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:XPOF) reported Q1 revenue of $60.7M, versus the consensus estimate of $63.75M. North America system-wide sales increased 2% to $436.9M, while North America same-store sales declined 6%. The company said it continued strengthening execution during the quarter, including the appointments of Robert Julian as interim Chief Financial Officer, Erik Quade as Chief Information Officer, and Steph So as incoming Chief Marketing Officer beginning in mid-May. Management added that the company is operating as a more unified organization by aligning marketing, operations, technology, and brand-building efforts to improve performance and support longer-term growth.
Xponential Fitness reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue outlook of $260M to $270M, compared to the consensus estimate of $266.16M.
Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:XPOF) operates boutique fitness and wellness franchise brands across North America through its portfolio of fitness concepts.
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