Xponential Fitness (XPOF) Appoints Danielle Porto Parra as President

Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:XPOF) is one of the 10 Best Health and Fitness Stocks to Buy Now.

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 (XPOF) Appoints Danielle Porto Parra as President

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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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