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    Consumer Cyclical

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    Leisure
United Parks & Resorts Inc.

United Parks & Resorts Inc.

PRKS
United Parks & Resorts Inc.US flagNew York Stock Exchange
45.33
USD
+0.52
- -
2.14BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
16.68
15.8
15.97
15.83
14.72
15.93
17.41
5.52
19.2
24.87
27
28.97
30.47
32.24
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.59
0.57
0.57
-0.15
-2.36
0.52
1.11
-3.99
3.28
4.18
3.66
3.82
3.09
2.61
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
3.27
2.98
3.33
3.3
2.24
3.41
4.34
-1.54
6.42
8.11
7.89
8.06
6.97
8.02
Dividend per Share
0.41
0.83
0.84
0.77
0.02
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
7.33
6.73
6.02
5.4
3.34
3.19
2.69
-1.35
-0.45
-6.85
-3.25
-8.39
-8.53
-12.7
Tangible Book Value per Share
1.37
0.64
-0.19
-0.63
0.54
0.32
-0.16
-4.2
-3.4
-10.34
-6.76
-12.46
-12.92
-17.31
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
88
87
86
85
86
86
80
78
78
70
64
60
55
51
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,460
1,378
1,371
1,344
1,263
1,372
1,398
432
1,504
1,731
1,727
1,725
1,663
1,647
Operating Margin (%)
13.65
12.74
11.79
5.1
5.79
12.32
15.55
-55.31
28.83
29.32
26.68
26.89
22.07
19.34
Depreciation Expense
166
176
183
200
163
161
161
151
149
153
154
163
174
181
Net Income, GAAP
52
50
49
-13
-202
45
89
-312
257
291
234
227
168
134
Effective Tax Rate (%)
33.12
36.64
32.54
- -
- -
28.57
30.64
- -
- -
25.35
25.2
21.96
25.68
26.66
Profit Margin (%)
3.56
3.62
3.58
-0.93
-16.02
3.26
6.4
-72.33
17.06
16.82
13.56
13.19
10.13
8.11
Working Capital
-10
-79
-123
-110
-135
-164
-234
190
195
-176
-21
-142
-102
-266
LT Debt
1,633
1,569
1,549
1,531
1,504
1,495
1,607
2,297
2,222
2,214
2,206
2,344
2,329
2,388
Total Equity
648
580
504
461
287
265
211
-106
-34
-438
-208
-462
-436
-617
Return on Invested Capital (%)
5.83
4.98
5.13
- -
- -
6.64
8.16
- -
- -
19.02
18.21
18.52
14.27
12.39
Return on Capital (%)
4.92
4.56
4.4
- -
- -
5.64
8.01
- -
- -
18.97
18.07
18.31
14.05
12.22
Return on Common Equity (%)
9.46
8.13
9.07
-2.6
-54.06
16.21
37.59
- -
- -
- -
79.67
43.35
23.29
70.69

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
20
19
19
LT Borrowings
2,218
2,245
2,262
LT Finance Leases
111
124
126
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
51
49
49
Market Capitalization
1,855
1,587
2,319

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
283
241
244
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
100
29
19
Accounts Receivable, Net
77
91
100
Inventories
52
57
59
Total Current Liabilities
385
455
510
Payables & Accruals
199
210
252
ST Debt
20
19
19
Deferred Revenue
143
204
212

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
96.16%
237.23%
-5.58%
Free Cash Flow
-63.75%
-108.15%
-20.84%
Net Income, GAAP
70.11%
-43.41%
-26%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
19.28%
51.88%
-3.64%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
297
498
546
384
1,725
2025
287
490
512
374
1,663
2026
278
483
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-0.17
1.47
2.09
0.51
3.82
2025
-0.29
1.46
1.62
0.28
3.09
2026
-0.69
1.36
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Marc G. Swanson
Full Time Employees
3,300
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Leisure
Address
6240 Sea Harbor Drive Orlando FL United States of America 32821
IPO Date
Apr 19, 2013
CIK
0001564902
Website
unitedparks.com
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Business
United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) owns and operates SeaWorld parks and entertainment resorts, offering marine-themed attractions, animal presentations, rides, and educational experiences to families and tourists worldwide. The company provides core products and services including live animal shows featuring dolphins, orcas, and sea lions; thrilling roller coasters and water rides such as Mako and Journey to Atlantis; interactive animal encounters and rescue programs; dining and hospitality options; and annual memberships and pass programs for repeat visits. Its portfolio encompasses iconic brands like SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica water parks, serving as premier destinations for experiential entertainment and conservation education. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, United Parks & Resorts operates 12 parks across the United States, including locations in Florida, Texas, California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with primary markets in North America. The company targets leisure travelers, families, and corporate groups through seasonal events, Halloween and Christmas-themed festivals, and premium experiences like animal feeding tours and cabana rentals. It emphasizes wildlife conservation via its SeaWorld Rescue team and partnerships with zoological organizations. In recent developments, United Parks & Resorts reported record attendance and revenue growth in 2024 driven by new attractions and pricing strategies, alongside strategic expansions like the introduction of virtual reality experiences and enhanced mobile app features for guest engagement. The company completed a major acquisition of additional park assets in 2023 and announced partnerships with technology firms for augmented reality rides in early 2025. No significant name changes or reorganizations have occurred in the last two years, maintaining focus on operational efficiencies and sustainability initiatives amid post-pandemic recovery.

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