United Parks (PRKS) Q2 EPS Falls 19%
United Parks Resorts (NYSE:PRKS), the operator of SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and related attractions, released its results for Q2 FY2025 on August 7, 2025. The headline: both GAAP earnings per share and revenue missed analysts’ forecasts. Earnings per diluted share (GAAP) landed at $1.45, short of the $1.80 GAAP consensus. Total revenue (GAAP) was $490.2 million, just under the $498.8 million GAAP estimate and down from $497.6 million (GAAP) in Q2 FY2024. Despite a modest increase in attendance of 0.8%, Per guest (in-park per capita) spending decreased 0.4%, and net income (GAAP) shrank. Free cash flow (non-GAAP) saw a large jump. Overall, the quarter showed areas of operational resilience, but the business faced clear pressure on margins and pricing power.
Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.
United Parks Resorts owns and operates 12 theme parks in the United States and licenses a SeaWorld-branded park in the United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio includes family entertainment parks as well as thrill-ride destinations, such as SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, and Sesame Place. These parks feature over 800 attractions, including animal habitats and a variety of rides.
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