United Parks & Resorts
Operates SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and family water parks powered by admissions and in-park spending.
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Runs U.S. theme and water parks under SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, and Adventure Island, earning from admissions and in-park purchases. Owned parks are grouped in regional clusters, while SeaWorld Abu Dhabi contributes royalties and service fees through a partnership.
Operates twelve U.S. theme and water parks under SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, and Adventure Island. The parks combine rides, animal encounters, presentations, shows, seasonal events, and premium experiences. Revenue comes primarily from admission tickets and from food, merchandise, parking, and other purchases made during visits.
Geographic clusters around major population centers and tourism markets support multi-park packages, cross-marketing, and shared overhead. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi extends the portfolio through a licensing and services partnership rather than an owned park. The business reports all parks as one segment and depends on attendance, guest spending, regular attraction investment, and licenses and permits governing animals and third-party brands. Its fixed operating base includes labor, maintenance, animal care, utilities, property taxes, and insurance.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date +17.3% · Average volume (30d) 641.9K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Target | $56 | $55 | ||
| Aug 5, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | Target | $46 | $51 | ||
| Aug 5, 2026 | Barclays | Reiterate | Equal Weight | $39 | $41 | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterate | Buy | $54 | $51 | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Reiterate | Neutral | $44 | $41 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026Q2 FY26 | $1.67 | $1.34 | −19.8% | $492.1M | $483.3M | −1.8% | +1.45% |
| May 11, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$0.36 | −$0.69 | −91.7% | $279.9M | $278.3M | −0.6% | −3.78% |
| Feb 26, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.46 | $0.28 | −39.1% | $375.5M | $373.5M | −0.5% | −3.36% |
| Nov 6, 2025Q3 FY25 | $2.24 | $1.61 | −28.1% | $375.9M | $511.9M | +36.2% | +4.75% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $286.9M | $490.2M | $511.9M | $373.5M | $278.3M | $483.3M | |
| Gross profit | $61.3M | $453.0M | $471.9M | $115.7M | $40.3M | $445.3M | |
| Operating income | $17.2M | $140.9M | $152.2M | $57.1M | −$7.7M | $162.9M | |
| Net income | −$16.1M | $80.1M | $89.3M | $15.1M | −$34.1M | $63.3M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.29 | $1.45 | $1.61 | $0.28 | −$0.69 | $1.29 | |
| Gross margin | 21.4% | 92.4% | 92.2% | 31.0% | 14.5% | 92.1% | |
| Operating margin | 6.0% | 28.7% | 29.7% | 15.3% | -2.8% | 33.7% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $1.50B · FY22 $1.73B · FY23 $1.73B · FY24 $1.73B · FY25 $1.66B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $19.1M · Total debt $2.41B · Total assets $2.64B · Shareholders' equity −$617.0M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 47.14M · Float 45.83M · 97.2% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Path Capital Partners LP | 5.89M | 13.00% | 13D | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Nomura Holdings Inc | 4.47M | 9.49% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 3.59M | 7.62% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Voss Capital, LLC | 1.67M | 3.54% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Goldentree Asset Management LP | 1.36M | 2.89% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Christopher L. Finazzo | officer: Chief Commercial Officer | −6,622 | $44.20 |
| May 22, 2026 | Christopher L. Finazzo | officer: Chief Commercial Officer | −8,000 | $36.76 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Christopher L. Finazzo | officer: Chief Commercial Officer | −7,200 | $35.12 |
Peers
- Six Flags Entertainment
Closest listed peer across regional parks, water parks, and passes
- Walt Disney
Destination-park rival in Orlando and Southern California
- Comcast
Theme-park rival via Universal's destination parks and IP attractions
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Parks & Resorts | $42.49 | −0.02% | $2.00B | 17.1 | 11.5 | 1.2 | −1.4% |
| Six Flags Entertainment | $16.39 | +0.99% | $1.66B | — | — | 0.6 | −7.0% |
| Walt Disney | $108.09 | −0.01% | $187.72B | 22.3 | 14.6 | 1.9 | +7.1% |
| Comcast | $27.08 | +0.09% | $96.03B | 8.8 | 7.7 | 0.8 | −1.2% |
| Median | 15.5 | 11.1 | 0.8 | −1.2% |