Why is PLNT Down Today?

PLNT
$49.64
▼ -2.30% ($-1.14)
Last updated: Sep 16, 2026 8:40 PM ET (367 min ago)

About Planet Fitness, Inc.

Planet Fitness Inc is a franchisor and operator of fitness centers in the United States. The company's reportable segments are Franchise, Corporate-owned stores, and Equipment. Franchise segment includes operations related to its franchising business in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama...

Sector: SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP SPORTS & RECREATION CLUBS
Market Cap: $8.65B
Forward P/E: 29.4
52-Week Range: $37.03 - $114.26
Employees: 4,173

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP SPORTS & RECREATION CLUBS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP SPORTS & RECREATION CLUBS sector is down 1.9% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP SPORTS & RECREATION CLUBS sector: -1.9%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP SPORTS & RECREATION CLUBS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

PLNT is underperforming the market (-1.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.44%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.03%
PLNT
This Stock
-2.30%
vs S&P 500: -1.86%
vs Nasdaq: -2.33%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, PLNT is expected to trade between:
$48.15 - $50.63

Key Level to Watch

$47.16 support
Watch for breakdown below $49.64

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Last updated: Sep 16, 2026 8:40 PM (367 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.36
Put/Call Ratio
79.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 6,631
Put Volume: 2,410
Total: 9,041
Unusual Activity: $55 CALL (1,180 vol)

Historical Context

PLNT has moved more than 3.0% down on 19 occasions in the past year.

52.6%
Continuation Rate
10/19 times continued down
+0.01%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Aug 31, 2026 (-3.2%) → Next day: -2.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is PLNT stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-MEMBERSHIP SPORTS & RECREATION CLUBS sector is down 1.9% on average.

Is PLNT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, PLNT shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the PLNT stock price target?

PLNT is currently trading at $49.64. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $48.15 - $50.63. See long-term price prediction →

Will PLNT stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that PLNT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $47.16 (support).

Is PLNT stock oversold or overbought?

PLNT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 43.2. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for PLNT stock?

PLNT's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.45. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is PLNT outperforming or underperforming the market?

PLNT (-2.30%) is currently underperforming the market (-1.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.44%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.03%.

What does MACD indicate for PLNT?

PLNT's MACD (-0.56) is currently below the signal line (-0.48), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 10.9) is weak.

Is PLNT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, PLNT is in a bearish trend. The price ($49.64) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($51.73) and 50-day SMA ($52.34). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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