PLNT
Planet Fitness, Inc. Consumer Discretionary - Fitness Investor Relations →
Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) closed at $74.34 as of 2026-03-20, trading 8.0% below its 200-week moving average of $80.81. This places PLNT in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -8.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 11, PLNT is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.77 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 506 weeks of data, PLNT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PLNT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +35.8%.
With a market cap of $6.2 billion, PLNT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. The stock trades at -12.4x book value.
Over the past 9.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PLNT would have grown to $412, compared to $350 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.6% vs 13.7% for the index — confirming PLNT as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 22% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: PLNT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PLNT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying PLNT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.5% after 12 months (median +49.0%), compared to +24.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +46.8% vs +50.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PLNT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PLNT has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +35.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 20.9% | +130.9% | +119.1% |
| May 2022 | Jul 2022 | 7 | 7.5% | +3.9% | +14.0% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 11 | 22.3% | -6.3% | +13.0% |
| May 2023 | Dec 2023 | 33 | 37.7% | -14.4% | +6.9% |
| Jan 2024 | Jun 2024 | 22 | 18.9% | +52.0% | +7.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 1.1% | +48.6% | +2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 8.8% | Ongoing | -5.5% |
| Average | 11 | — | +35.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PLNT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) is trading 8.0% below its 200-week moving average of $80.81. The current price is $74.34.
What is PLNT's 200-week moving average price?
Planet Fitness, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $80.81 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when PLNT drops below its 200-week moving average?
PLNT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +35.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is PLNT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PLNT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 11 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Price-to-book is -12.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PLNT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.8 years, $100 invested in PLNT would have grown to $412, compared to $350 for the S&P 500. That's 15.6% annualized vs 13.7% for the index. PLNT has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20