Peloton Interactive, Inc.

IMAX Corporation IMAX reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 47 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 23.68% and increased 34.3% year over year.
Total revenues of $106.7 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.16% and increased 16.6% year over year.
Category-wise, Technology Sales decreased 26.4% year over year to $19.4 million. Image Enhancement & Maintenance Services, Technology Rentals and Finance Income increased by 30.2%, 44.8% and 37.2% to $61 million, $23.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively.
Segment-wise, Content Solutions revenues increased 49% year over year to $44.8 million in the third quarter of 2025.
Technology Products and Services revenues rose 4% year over year to $60.4 million. All Other revenues declined 58.2% year over year to $1.4 million.
IMAX Corporation Price and Consensus
Content Solutions Business Details of IMAX
Within Content Solutions Business, Film Remastering and Distribution revenues increased 49% year over year to $44.8 million. The segment achieved a record gross margin of 71%, expanding 1,600 basis points from 55% in the third quarter of 2024. This remarkable margin expansion demonstrates the significant operating leverage in IMAX's business model as box office scales to higher levels.
The third quarter box office, including booking fees in China, reached $368 million, increasing 50% year over year. F1: The Movie was the highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year with $97 million worldwide to date, capturing more than 15% of the film's total box office on less than 1% of screens. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle became IMAX's biggest Japanese film of all time with $73 million to date and delivered IMAX's biggest September opening ever in North America. Four blockbuster openings, including Sinners, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, F1 and Tron Ares, generated at least 20% of the domestic opening weekend box office.
Technology Products and Services Details
Within the Technology Products and Services segment, System Sales were $19.4 million, down 7.4% year over year. System Rental revenues increased 34.4% year over year to $23.3 million.
Maintenance revenues were $16.7 million, up 5.4% year over year. Finance Income revenues were $2.9 million in the reported quarter, up 24.4% year over year.
Network Growth Statistics of IMAX
During the third quarter of 2025, IMAX installed 38 systems compared with 49 systems in the third quarter of 2024. The company is now at approximately 100 system installations.
As of Sept. 30, 2025, 1,829 IMAX Systems were operating in 89 countries and territories, including 1,759 commercial multiplexes, 10 commercial destinations and 60 institutional locations. The commercial multiplex network comprises 854 systems under sales arrangements, 119 hybrid joint revenue sharing arrangements and 786 traditional joint revenue sharing arrangements.
IMAX currently estimates a worldwide commercial multiplex addressable market of 3,619 locations, of which 1,759 IMAX Systems are operating as of Sept 30, 2025, representing a market penetration of 48%. Approximately 74% of IMAX System arrangements in backlog as of Sept. 30, 2025, are scheduled to be installed in international markets compared to 82% in the year-ago quarter.
System signings in the third quarter totalled 19 systems, including 15 sales arrangements and four traditional joint revenue-sharing arrangements.
Total system backlog as of Sept. 30, 2025, stood at 478 systems comprising 157 sales arrangements, 94 hybrid joint revenue sharing arrangements and 227 traditional joint revenue sharing arrangements.
Operating Details
Gross margin expanded 740 basis points (bps) to 63.1% in the third quarter of 2025. Content Solutions' gross margin expanded 1,600 bps to 71% while Technology Products and Services' gross margin expanded 250 bps to 58% in the third quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility was $48 million, up 35% year over year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 6% year over year to $34.2 million. Research and development expenses were down 24.1% to $1.5 million.
IMAX reported an operating income of $29 million, which surged 50% year-over-year, driven by strong box office performance and margin expansion.
Net cash provided by operating activities in the third quarter of 2025 reached $67.5 million, up more than 90% year over year, reflecting improvements in working capital driven by higher collections and the timing benefits from strong first-half box office titles.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months of 2025 increased 65% year over year to $98 million. Free cash flow before growth CapEx reached $87 million for the nine months, representing 68% adjusted EBITDA conversion rate.
As of Sept. 30, 2025, IMAX's available liquidity was $544 million. The company's liquidity includes $143 million in cash and cash equivalents, $346 million in available borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility and $55 million in available borrowing capacity under IMAX China's revolving facilities. Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs, was $261 million.
In July 2025, the company renewed and expanded its senior secured revolving credit facility from $300 million to $375 million with reduced borrowing costs. In 2021, the company issued $230 million of 0.500% Convertible Senior Notes due April 2026. IMAX entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with an initial cap price of $37.27 per share.
The weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding in the third quarter of 2025 were 53.8 million and 55.6 million compared with 52.7 million and 54.1 million in the third quarter of 2024, representing increases of 2.3% and 3.4%, respectively.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2025, IMAX China repurchased 1,495,900 common shares at an average price of HKD 7.56 per share for a total of HKD 11.3 million ($1.4 million), excluding commissions.
The company is authorised under its share-repurchase program, which was extended in June 2025, expiring June 30, 2027, to repurchase up to $500 million of its common shares, of which approximately $251 million remains available.
Growth CapEx for joint revenue sharing arrangements totalled $24 million year-to-date.
Guidance
IMAX expects to deliver a record box office of more than $1.2 billion in 2025, along with a total adjusted EBITDA margin in the low 40% range, and system installations of 150 to 160 (now tracking to the high end of this range).
The fourth quarter slate includes Avatar: Fire and Ash in December, Wicked: For Good and Zootopia 2 for Thanksgiving, Predator: Badlands and The Running Man in November and alternative content including Depeche Mode concert, League of Legends gaming tournament with 219 China locations, Stones at the Max re-release and Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein Netflix partnership event.
For 2026, IMAX highlighted four massive tentpoles: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with IMAX 70mm run, Greta Gerwig's IMAX Exclusive Narnia, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and Dune: Part Three with IMAX 70mm run. Additional 2026 titles include Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Toy Story 5 and Avatar: Fire and Ash carryover into the first quarter of 2026.
Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider
IMAX currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks that investors can consider in the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector are Fox FOX, Peloton Interactive PTON and Rush Street Interactive RSI.
Fox, Peloton Interactive and Rush Street Interactive currently flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Rush Street Interactive is set to report third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 29.
Fox and Peloton Interactive are set to report first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Oct. 30.
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IMAX Q3 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Increase Y/Y

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Chicago, IL – October 24, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article arePeloton Interactive, Inc. PTON, Remitly Global, Inc. RELY, Newmont Corp. NEM and Zumiez Inc. ZUMZ.
Bet on These 4 Top-Performing Liquid Stocks for Robust Returns
Building a portfolio with stocks that have robust liquidity levels will likely work for investors seeking healthy returns. Liquidity measures a company's capability to meet its short-term debt obligations. Stocks with high liquidity levels have always been in demand, owing to their potential to provide maximum returns.
Investors may want to consider adding four top-ranked stocks, such as Peloton Interactive, Inc., Remitly Global, Inc., Newmont Corp. and Zumiez Inc. to their portfolio to boost returns.
However, one should be careful about investing in a stock with high liquidity levels. High liquidity may also indicate that the company cannot competently utilize its assets.
Besides sufficient cash, an investor might also consider a company's capital deployment abilities before investing. A balanced assessment of both liquidity and efficiency can help identify truly promising investment opportunities.
Measures to Identify Liquid Stocks
Current Ratio: It measures current assets relative to current liabilities. The ratio gauges a company's potential to meet short- and long-term debt obligations. A current ratio — the working capital ratio — below 1 indicates that the company has more liabilities than assets. A high current ratio does not always suggest that the company is in good financial shape. It may also indicate that the firm failed to utilize its assets significantly. Hence, a range of 1-3 is considered ideal.
Quick Ratio: Unlike the current ratio, the quick ratio — the "acid-test ratio" or "quick assets ratio" — indicates a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It considers inventory, excluding current assets, relative to current liabilities. A quick ratio of more than 1 is desirable, like the current ratio.
Cash Ratio: This is the most conservative ratio among the three, considering cash and cash equivalents and invested funds relative to current liabilities. It measures a company's ability to meet existing debt obligations using the most liquid assets. Though a cash ratio of more than 1 may suggest sound financials, a higher number may indicate inefficiency in cash utilization.
A ratio greater than 1 is always desirable, but it may not always represent a company's financial condition.
Here are four of the 16 stocks that qualified the screen:
Peloton Interactive operates as an interactive fitness platform with nearly 6 million members. The brand's content is accessible through Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread and Peloton Digital, which provide a full slate of fitness offerings anytime, anywhere, through IOS and Android as well as most tablets and computers.
PTON is focused on becoming a full-spectrum wellness platform from a cardio fitness company. It is using advanced technologies like AI to boost its ability to serve as personalized coaches, recommendations and customized plans. It is also expanding its global footprint through hotel partnerships, retail expansion, and the launch of new markets. Including its partnerships with Hilton and Hyatt, Peloton is now present in more than 9,000 hotels globally.
Recently, the company unveiled the Peloton Pro Series, the all-new suite of commercial-ready equipment. It includes Peloton's first commercial treadmill, the Tread+ Pro.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 bottom line is pegged at 8 cents per share, unchanged in the past seven days. PTON has a Growth Score of A and a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 36.28%, on average.
Remitly Global offers digital financial and remittance services mainly for immigrants. It was established in 2011 and now has an international presence spanning over 170 countries. It is focusing on new products and services to boost its addressable market and strengthen its business model. The four core areas of product innovation include Remitly Business, Remitly One, Stablecoins and Agentic AI.
In September 2025, RELY unveiled Remitly One, an all-in-one financial membership that will aid clients in transferring, managing, and growing their money across borders. Before that, RELY made Remitly Business available to its U.K. customers. Remitly Business enables payment to international contractors and freelancers. It can also be used to make payments to international vendors and suppliers and carry out disbursements and one-time payouts.
RELY reported revenues of $411.9 million for the second quarter of 2025, up 34% year over year. Send volume was up 40% to $18.5 billion. Send volume per active customer jumped 12% year over year. Active customers grew 24% year over year to over 8.5 million, and the take rate came in at 2.23%. Adjusted EBITDA was an impressive $64 million, driven by top-line growth and cost discipline.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings is currently pegged at 12 cents per share, unchanged in the past 60 days. RELY has a Growth Score of A and a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 132.94%, on average.
Newmont Corp. is one of the world's largest producers of gold with several active mines in Nevada, Peru, Australia and Ghana. The company is the only gold producer listed on the S&P 500 Index. It also produces copper, silver, zinc and lead.
Newmont continues to invest in growth projects and remains focused on driving shareholder value. The company is pursuing several projects, including Tanami Expansion 2 in Australia, the Ahafo North expansion in Ghana and Cadia Panel Caves in Australia. Newmont also remains committed to divesting non-core businesses as it shifts its strategic focus to Tier 1 assets. The acquisition of Newcrest is expected to generate significant synergies.
NEM will report third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 23 after market close. Newmont's revenues for the second quarter were roughly $5.32 billion, up 20.8% from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings is pegged at $5.65 per share, up 8 cents in the past seven days. NEM has a Growth Score of B and a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 32.82%, on average.
Zumiez is a specialty retailer for a range of apparel, footwear and accessories. Its stores also feature a range of hard goods for youngsters that include items like snowboards, skateboards, bindings and other equipment.
North America remains the key catalyst of Zumiez's performance despite heightened macroeconomic uncertainty, influenced by evolving trade policy developments. In the fiscal second quarter, this region generated $180 million in sales, up 2.1% from the prior year. Total net sales of $214.3 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $211 million and increased 1.9% from the prior-year quarter.
Comps were up 2.5% year over year, representing the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. Comps in North America rose 4.2%, representing the sixth consecutive quarter of growth, while international comps declined 5.5%. Among product categories, the women's category saw the highest comps increase, followed by hard goods and accessories. Conversely, footwear was the largest negative comps category, followed by men's.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ZUMZ's fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at 42 cents per share, unchanged in the past seven days. The company has a Growth Score of B and a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 35.4%, on average.
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Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (Symbol: GS), where a total volume of 20,132 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 2.0 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 95.6% of GS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $770 strike call option expiring October 24, 2025, with 741 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 74,100 underlying shares of GS. Below is a chart showing GS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $770 strike highlighted in orange:
Metallus Inc (Symbol: MTUS) options are showing a volume of 1,805 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 180,500 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 73.6% of MTUS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 245,270 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $17.50 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, with 1,550 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 155,000 underlying shares of MTUS. Below is a chart showing MTUS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $17.50 strike highlighted in orange:
And Peloton Interactive Inc (Symbol: PTON) saw options trading volume of 107,677 contracts, representing approximately 10.8 million underlying shares or approximately 70.2% of PTON's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 15.3 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $8.50 strike call option expiring October 24, 2025, with 73,035 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 7.3 million underlying shares of PTON. Below is a chart showing PTON's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $8.50 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Tuesday Option Activity: GS, MTUS, PTON

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Chicago, IL – October 16, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are Hasbro HAS, Peloton Interactive PTON, Carvana CVNA, CVS Health CVS and Kinross Gold KGC.
Looking for Earnings Beats? Buy These 5 Top-Ranked Stocks
It is not surprising that before an earnings season, every investor looks for stocks that can beat market expectations. This is because investors always try to position themselves ahead of time and look to tap stocks that are of high quality in nature.
In this regard, we ran a screener that yielded stocks Hasbro, Peloton Interactive, Carvana, CVS Health and Kinross Gold as the likely winners on the earnings beat potential.
Why Is a Positive Earnings Surprise So Important?
Historically, stocks of companies with solid quarterly earnings (on a nominal basis) tank if they miss or merely meet market expectations. After all, a 20% earnings rise (though apparently looks good) doesn’t tell you if earnings growth has been exhibiting a decelerating trend.
Also, seasonal fluctuations come into play sometimes. If a company’s Q1 is seasonally weak and Q4 strong, then it is likely to report a sequential earnings decline. In such cases, growth rates are misleading while judging the true health of a company.
On the other hand, after much brainstorming and analysis of companies’ financials and initiatives, Wall Street analysts project earnings of companies. They in fact club their insights and a company’s guidance when deriving an earnings estimate.
Thus, outperforming that estimate is almost equivalent to beating the company’s own expectation as well as the market perception. And if the margin of earnings surprise is big, it typically drives the stock higher right after the release. Thus, more than anything else, an earnings surprise can push a stock higher.
How to Find Stocks that Can Beat?
Now, finding stocks that have the potential to beat on the bottom line may be investors’ dream but not an easy job. One way to do this is to look at the earnings surprise history of the company.
An impressive track in this regard generally acts as a catalyst in sending a stock higher. It indicates the company’s ability to surpass estimates. And investors generally believe that the company will apply the same secret sauce to execute yet another earning beat in its next release.
Here are five out of 18 stocks:
Hasbro: The Zacks Rank #2 company Hasbro is engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The average earnings surprise of HAS for the past four quarters is 43.75%.
Peloton Interactive: The Zacks Rank #1 company creates fitness products. The brand's content is accessible through the Peloton Bike, the Peloton Tread, and Peloton Digital, which provides a full slate of fitness offerings, anytime, anywhere, through IOS and Android as well as most tablets and computers. The PTON stock has a Zacks Rank #1.
The average earnings surprise of PTON for the past four quarters is 36.28%.
Carvana: The Zacks Rank #2 company is a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars.
The average earnings surprise of CVNA for the past four quarters is 107.32%.
CVS Health: This is a pharmacy innovation company with integrated offerings across the entire spectrum of pharmacy care. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2.
The average earnings surprise of CVS for the past four quarters is 22.57%.
Kinross Gold: Zacks Rank #2 Kinross Gold Corporation is involved in the exploration and operation of gold mines.
The average earnings surprise of KGC for the past four quarters is 22.50%.
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Key Points
Peloton Interactive surged during the early years of the pandemic as social distancing drove a sales boom for its exercise equipment.
The company's revenue has declined for four straight fiscal years.
Peloton just refreshed its entire lineup of exercise equipment, introducing new features powered by artificial intelligence.
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) went public at $29 per share in 2019, and by December 2020, it had soared by 462% to a record high of around $163. Pandemic-necessitated lockdowns and social-distancing efforts led to explosive demand for the company's connected exercise equipment, which sent its revenue soaring.
However, the boom was short-lived. Sales cratered after widespread inoculations with COVID vaccines allowed social conditions to gradually start returning to normal in 2022. The company's revenues still haven't recovered, but Peloton is now leaning into artificial intelligence (AI) to give its exercise equipment more capabilities, in the hope that this will attract new customers.
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Peloton stock is currently down 94% from its 2020 peak. Could the company's pivot into AI be the spark that ignites a recovery?
Refreshing its entire lineup
Peloton has two primary sources of revenue. First, it sells exercise equipment -- stationary bikes, treadmills, and rowing machines -- and second, it sells subscriptions that include digital classes and other tools designed to help people get more out of their workouts.
The company's total revenue peaked at $4 billion in its fiscal 2021, but it has since declined for four consecutive years, coming in at $2.5 billion in its fiscal 2025 (which ended June 30). Management's guidance suggests revenue will decline again to just $2.4 billion in fiscal 2026.
Most of the slump came from plunging equipment sales. After peaking at $3.1 billion in fiscal 2021, they came in at just $817 million in fiscal 2025. Management tried several things to reverse the decline. It introduced payment plans to make its offerings more accessible to less prosperous consumers, and it tapped into third-party sales channels like Amazon and Dick's Sporting Goods, to no avail.
However, Peloton noticed a growing number of its customers also enjoy strength training, yoga, Pilates, and other exercises, which could spell opportunity. On Oct. 1, the company launched a new lineup of bikes, treadmills, and rowing machines called the Cross Training Series, featuring an advanced AI and computer-vision system called Peloton IQ.
When users stand in front of this equipment during strength training exercises, Peloton IQ will serve as a digital personal trainer, counting their repetitions, correcting their form, and even suggesting appropriate weight levels. Peloton IQ also includes a revolutionary workout generator that can craft custom exercise plans based on the goals of each individual user.
But there's a catch: The new equipment comes at much higher prices than prior models. The Cross Training Bike+, for example, sells for $2,695. That probably won't help Peloton broaden its customer base.
Peloton's bottom line has significantly improved
Peloton thought its sales would continue to grow after fiscal 2021, and it expanded its production capacities accordingly. So when sales unexpectedly shrank in fiscal 2022, it was left with a staggering $2.8 billion loss at the bottom line. The prospect of bankruptcy was real, as it had limited cash left in the bank, so management had to slash costs quickly.
Peloton's operating costs were 62% lower in fiscal 2025 than they were in fiscal 2022, helping the company narrow its net loss to just $118 million. When excluding one-off and non-cash expenses, Peloton was actually profitable in fiscal 2025, generating $403 million in adjusted (non-GAAP) EBITDA.
Achieving profitability was essential to ensure the company's survival, but it won't be sustainable unless its revenue starts growing again, because management will eventually run out of costs to cut. Plus, pulling too much money out of areas like marketing or research and development will make it even harder for Peloton to attract new customers and boost sales.
Investing in a shrinking business is rarely a good idea
As mentioned earlier, Peloton stock is down 94% from its 2020 record high. Shrinking businesses tend to destroy shareholder value over the long term, so the stock is likely to trend lower until sales recover. There is no guarantee the new Cross Training Series equipment is the solution, especially because of its higher prices.
Therefore, I think investors should adopt a wait-and-see approach to this stock. Peloton needs to prove it can sustainably expand its business before its stock will be a viable investment, in my opinion. Taking a chance on the stock right now leaves investors exposed to the possibility of significant losses if the company's new strategy falls flat.
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Should You Buy Peloton Stock After Its Shift Into Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Peloton Interactive, Inc. PTON is enhancing its digital strategy and product portfolio with the launch of AI-powered personal coaching and an expanded range of wellness content. The company is also debuting the Peloton Cross Training Series, featuring a new line of base and premium equipment designed for cross-training, and introducing Peloton IQ, a cutting-edge AI and computer vision system that delivers personalized guidance.
These initiatives highlight how the company is leveraging AI and innovation to expand its wellness ecosystem, deliver personalized experiences and strengthen its position in the fitness industry.
Comprehensive Understanding of the New Equipment & Features
Management emphasized that this is the first time Peloton has updated its entire product lineup by launching the Cross Training Series, which includes five fitness machines: the Cross Training Bike, Bike+, Tread, Tread+ and Row+.
Peloton’s new equipment introduces several upgrades to enhance both performance and user experience. Each model now includes a swivel screen for effortless transitions between cardio, strength, yoga, pilates, barre and more — maximizing versatility in a single device. All models are further upgraded with faster processors, stronger WiFi and Bluetooth, enhanced sound, hands-free voice control (“Ok Peloton”) for easy adjustments and an integrated three-speed fan for added comfort.
Peloton IQ — the AI-powered system on the Cross Training Series Plus models (Bike+, Tread+, Row+) — delivers personalized fitness through adaptive weekly plans, performance estimates, real-time insights and progress summaries. A built-in camera provides form correction, rep counting and suggested weights, while tools like Workout Generator and Self-Paced Strength enable custom or on-demand workouts. Tailored class recommendations evolve with each session, helping members discover new workouts while staying aligned with their goals.
Through new collaborations, Peloton is broadening its wellness offerings to include recovery, mental health and specialty medical requirements in addition to fitness. Future partnerships include an eight-week program with Halle Berry's Respin Health that focuses on menopause, a musculoskeletal injury prevention program with the Hospital for Special Surgery and an extended Peloton x HYROX collection that will help members train for international events.
PTON's Share Price Performance
Shares of the company have gained 37.1% in the past three months against the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Products industry’s 0.2% decline. Investor sentiment surrounding Peloton has turned more optimistic, supported by the company’s hotel partnerships, retail expansion and the launch of new markets.
At the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, Peloton reported 552,000 Ending Paid App Subscriptions and $607 million in total revenues — $199 million from Connected Fitness products and $408 million from subscriptions — exceeding guidance by $21 million. Stronger-than-expected hardware sales of Peloton and Precor products drove the outperformance, while the launch of the “Repowered” marketplace for refurbished bikes and treadmills helped manage inventory and attract value-conscious consumers.
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Currently, Peloton carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Peloton Accelerates Growth With AI Upgrades & Cross-Training Series

The health and fitness industry has evolved from a niche pursuit to a global growth engine, fueled by a stronger cultural focus on healthier living. Consumers today want more than occasional workouts; they seek balanced nutrition, structured fitness routines, and comprehensive wellness solutions. Demand for gyms, supplements, and tailored programs continues to expand, while technology has made personal health management more accessible. Wearables, mobile apps, and online coaching provide real-time data, customized guidance, and ongoing motivation. Rising awareness of obesity, chronic illness, and mental well-being has only accelerated this movement toward proactive self-care.
Technology giants are playing a critical role in this evolution. Apple (AAPL), through the Apple Watch and its Fitness+ platform, blends health tracking with guided training experiences. Amazon (AMZN) is pushing deeper into healthcare with One Medical, combining artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools with virtual care to make health management more convenient. These innovations are transforming how people approach wellness, merging fitness, healthcare, and daily life in ways that amplify industry growth.
The scale of opportunity is underscored by numbers. The global health and wellness market is expected to reach $11 trillion by 2034, advancing at a 5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025. Preventive care initiatives, workplace wellness programs, and supportive government policies continue to reinforce this trend. At the same time, specialized offerings such as boutique studios and premium clubs highlight a more integrated view of physical, nutritional and mental health. This is opening new revenue channels for innovators like United Natural Foods (UNFI), American Well Corporation (AMWL), SunOpta (STKL) and Peloton Interactive (PTON).
For investors, the message is straightforward: wellness is here to stay. As consumers continue to prioritize their health, demand for fitness, nutrition, and digital health solutions should remain robust. Our Health & Fitness Screen is designed to highlight leading stocks in this space — including the four above — helping identify opportunities in a market set for sustained expansion.
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United Natural Foods places health and wellness at the core of its business, offering a broad portfolio of nearly 230,000 products. Its distribution spans natural, organic, wellness, and personal care items, as well as groceries and specialty foods. The Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company’s owned brands reinforce this positioning: WILD HARVEST features simple, wholesome ingredients; WOODSTOCK highlights organic and non-GMO choices; and Field Day delivers private-label natural products for co-ops and specialty retailers. These brands, along with a strong lineup of vitamins, supplements, and natural snacks, help United Natural meet the needs of consumers focused on healthier, fitness-oriented lifestyles.
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Over time, UNFI has grown from a distributor into a deeper participant in the wellness economy. Its Woodstock Farms Manufacturing unit packages organic staples such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and granola — core items in health-conscious diets. The company has also invested heavily in organic certification, with 33 U.S. distribution centers now registered as Organic Handlers under the National Organic Program, underscoring product integrity. By aligning its supply chain with certified standards and climate-friendly sourcing practices, United Natural ensures authenticity and sustainability across its offerings.
UNFI’s health and fitness orientation also extends into innovation and community impact. Its digital platforms, including a growing eCommerce marketplace, give emerging wellness brands a pathway to retail distribution. At the same time, the UNFI Foundation supports regenerative agriculture, food safety, and nutrition education. These efforts highlight the company’s evolution from distributor to wellness ecosystem partner — balancing product innovation, supply chain integrity, and social responsibility. This strategic shift positions United Natural as a vital contributor to healthier food choices and fitness-aligned living across North America.
American Well Corporation, popularly known as Amwell, is a digital healthcare platform dedicated to expanding the virtual delivery of care across diverse settings. Its core offerings include enterprise telehealth software, Amwell Medical Group clinical services, and the Converge platform, which brings patients, providers, and payers together in one connected system. By enabling services such as primary care, behavioral health, chronic condition management, and wellness coaching, Amwell positions itself at the crossroads of healthcare and the broader health and fitness movement. These solutions make medical guidance, mental health resources, and lifestyle support more accessible in a digital-first format.
Over time, Amwell has shifted from traditional telehealth to a more holistic digital care model. The introduction of Converge unified previously separate services, creating easier access for health systems, insurers and employers. This integration has supported growth into chronic disease programs, preventive care, and wellness initiatives. The Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has also expanded its specialty services, especially in behavioral health and remote monitoring, while building stronger partnerships with leading healthcare organizations. These efforts underscore Amwell’s evolution into a platform that not only meets acute care needs but also supports long-term health and wellness.
In recent years, Amwell has worked to improve its financial position while continuing to invest in innovation. Cost reductions, divestitures of non-core assets, and increased focus on scaling Converge have streamlined operations. At the same time, the company has rolled out new digital tools, partnered with third-party service providers, and strengthened patient engagement features. Together, these initiatives highlight Amwell’s commitment to holistic health solutions. By blending clinical care, lifestyle support, and advanced technology, the company has transformed into a leading enabler of digital wellness, aiming to stay at the forefront of the health and fitness-focused market.
SunOpta is a food and beverage company dedicated to products that align with health, wellness, and sustainability trends. Its portfolio focuses on plant-based and fruit-based categories, including oat, almond, soy, and coconut beverages, along with frozen and shelf-stable fruit offerings. The company also creates innovative, nutrient-rich snacks that cater to the growing demand for minimally processed foods. Serving both retail and foodservice channels, SunOpta supplies major brands, private-label programs, and its own lines. This strategy positions the company as a strong participant in the health and fitness space, offering plant-forward and clean-label options that resonate with today’s wellness-focused consumers.
Over time, SunOpta has transformed from a broad natural products company into a focused, growth-oriented platform centered on plant-based and fruit-based foods. Investments in production capacity, manufacturing efficiencies, and new product innovation have supported this transition. The Zacks Rank #2 company has emphasized oat-based beverages, tapping into the rapid expansion of the dairy alternatives market. In fruit-based products, it has built on long-term supplier relationships and advanced processing capabilities to ensure high-quality offerings year-round. These steps highlight its shift toward scalable, higher-margin categories tied to nutrition and wellness megatrends.
SunOpta’s strategy also blends sustainability with product innovation, reinforcing its alignment with consumer health values. The company prioritizes responsible sourcing, water stewardship, and waste reduction, while expanding its plant-based and organic product portfolio. Recent efforts include strengthening co-manufacturing partnerships, rolling out value-added fruit snacks, and enhancing its innovation pipeline to capture emerging wellness opportunities. By sharpening its focus, upgrading operations, and leaning into consumer demand for plant-based nutrition, SunOpta has reshaped itself into a more agile and brand-relevant business, well-positioned for sustained growth in the health and wellness sector.
Peloton Interactive has built a connected fitness platform that blends advanced equipment, immersive digital content, and a strong sense of community. Its core lineup includes the Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, and Row, alongside the Peloton App, which offers live and on-demand classes in cycling, running, yoga, strength and more. With features like performance tracking, instructor motivation and social interaction, Peloton creates an engaging fitness experience that stretches well beyond the hardware. This combination places Peloton firmly within the health and fitness space, bringing high-quality, interactive workouts to both homes and mobile users.
The #2 Ranked company’s model has gradually shifted from a hardware-first approach to a more balanced mix of product sales and recurring subscription revenues. Memberships — ranging from All-Access plans for hardware users to App-based subscriptions for digital-only members — now drive consistent income and higher engagement. The company has broadened its content library, rolled out fresh class formats, and added personalization features to keep members connected. Strategic moves such as lowering the cost of entry-level equipment, launching rental options, and expanding digital tiers have widened Peloton’s appeal across different demographics.
Innovation remains central as Peloton adapts to a changing fitness landscape. Partnerships with outside platforms and retailers have extended its reach, while international expansion has opened doors to new customers. The company has diversified into strength-focused hardware and expanded wellness offerings beyond cardio, complementing its core business. Efforts to streamline operations and improve supply chain management are aimed at boosting profitability. By combining premium equipment, versatile content, flexible subscriptions, and a loyal community, Peloton has transformed from a niche connected-bike maker into a broader fitness and wellness brand, well-positioned for the long-term growth of at-home and hybrid fitness markets.
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From Apps to Nutrition: Health & Fitness Stocks to Buy Now

Investors in Peloton Interactive Inc (Symbol: PTON) saw new options begin trading today, for the November 14th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the PTON options chain for the new November 14th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $8.50 strike price has a current bid of 59 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $8.50, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $7.91 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of PTON, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $8.61/share today.
Because the $8.50 strike represents an approximate 1% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 62%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 6.94% return on the cash commitment, or 58.86% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Peloton Interactive Inc, and highlighting in green where the $8.50 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $9.50 strike price has a current bid of 42 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of PTON stock at the current price level of $8.61/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $9.50. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 15.21% if the stock gets called away at the November 14th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if PTON shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for Peloton Interactive Inc, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing PTON's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $9.50 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $9.50 strike represents an approximate 10% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 48%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 4.88% boost of extra return to the investor, or 41.37% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 130%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 128%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $8.61) to be 80%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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