United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) Stock Overview
Operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$35.25 |
| 52 Week High | US$56.95 |
| 52 Week Low | US$28.77 |
| Beta | 1.18 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.93% |
| 3 Month Change | -6.37% |
| 1 Year Change | -21.33% |
| 3 Year Change | -33.35% |
| 5 Year Change | -33.60% |
| Change since IPO | 5.16% |
Recent News & Updates
PRKS: Share Repurchases And Execution On Q4 Plans Will Support Multiple Recovery
Narrative Update The analyst price target for United Parks & Resorts has been revised to $54.00 from $60.71, as analysts update models following recent Q4 results, management commentary, and a broad wave of target reductions across the theme park group. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on United Parks & Resorts shows a mix of views, with both reductions and increases in price targets as analysts refresh their models around Q4 results and updated management commentary.
PRKS: Softer Q4 Execution And Lower Margins Will Pressure Future Returns
United Parks & Resorts' analyst price target is updated to $27 from $28, as analysts factor in recent Q4 results, management's outlook, and a reset of future P/E expectations along with revised revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on United Parks & Resorts show a mix of views, with several bearish analysts resetting expectations after the latest Q4 results and management commentary.PRKS: Buybacks And Execution Versus Softer Q4 Results Will Support Multiple Recovery
Analysts have trimmed United Parks & Resorts' average price target by a few dollars into a tighter $27 to $54 range. This reflects updated models after Q4 results and more cautious forward commentary on the theme park group.PRKS: Share Repurchases And Execution Improvements Will Likely Support Multiple Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on United Parks & Resorts by about $1 to reflect more cautious assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E following softer Q4 results and updated company commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are generally trimming their targets but still see room for execution and valuation to line up positively over time, even after softer Q4 data points and more cautious modeling assumptions.Recent updates
PRKS: Share Repurchases And Execution On Q4 Plans Will Support Multiple Recovery
Narrative Update The analyst price target for United Parks & Resorts has been revised to $54.00 from $60.71, as analysts update models following recent Q4 results, management commentary, and a broad wave of target reductions across the theme park group. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on United Parks & Resorts shows a mix of views, with both reductions and increases in price targets as analysts refresh their models around Q4 results and updated management commentary.PRKS: Softer Q4 Execution And Lower Margins Will Pressure Future Returns
United Parks & Resorts' analyst price target is updated to $27 from $28, as analysts factor in recent Q4 results, management's outlook, and a reset of future P/E expectations along with revised revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on United Parks & Resorts show a mix of views, with several bearish analysts resetting expectations after the latest Q4 results and management commentary.PRKS: Buybacks And Execution Versus Softer Q4 Results Will Support Multiple Recovery
Analysts have trimmed United Parks & Resorts' average price target by a few dollars into a tighter $27 to $54 range. This reflects updated models after Q4 results and more cautious forward commentary on the theme park group.PRKS: Share Repurchases And Execution Improvements Will Likely Support Multiple Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on United Parks & Resorts by about $1 to reflect more cautious assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E following softer Q4 results and updated company commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are generally trimming their targets but still see room for execution and valuation to line up positively over time, even after softer Q4 data points and more cautious modeling assumptions.
PRKS: Modestly Lowered Sector Views Will Support Longer Term Multiple Rebound
Narrative Update United Parks & Resorts' updated analyst price target edges down by about $1, as analysts modestly recalibrate fair value, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions while keeping future P/E expectations slightly higher. Analyst Commentary Recent price target moves on United Parks & Resorts point to a more cautious but still balanced view from the Street, with JPMorgan and others trimming targets as they reassess expectations ahead of upcoming earnings.PRKS: Q3 Miss And Discounted Multiple Will Support Longer Term Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on United Parks & Resorts by roughly $8 to $20, reflecting updated models, weaker demand trends, and fresh concerns about management credibility and the theme park consumer after the company's recent Q3 miss. Analyst Commentary Street research on United Parks & Resorts after the Q3 miss has been mixed, with most analysts trimming price targets and reassessing both execution and the health of the theme park customer.United Parks & Resorts: Troubles Under The Surface
Jan 26PRKS: Q3 Miss And Management Concerns Will Set Up Longer Term Rebound
Analysts trimmed their price targets for United Parks & Resorts and cited weaker demand, an "across the board miss" in Q3, and concerns around management credibility. These factors fed into a slightly adjusted fair value estimate of about $44.91 and a modestly higher assumed future P/E of roughly 14.15x in our updated model.We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS)
Jan 12
PRKS: Weaker Demand And Q3 Execution Issues Will Pressure Future Returns
Narrative Update Analysts have cut their blended price target for United Parks & Resorts from about $46 to roughly $28, reflecting weaker demand trends, Q3 execution concerns, higher required returns, and lower assumed profit margins and future P/E multiples in updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on United Parks & Resorts points to a broadly cautious stance, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and highlighting execution and demand risks.PRKS: Depressed Theme Park Multiple Will Likely Rebound As Execution Improves
The analyst's fair value estimate for United Parks & Resorts has been reduced from $76.89 to $62.00, reflecting recent cuts to price targets amid weaker demand trends, an across-the-board Q3 miss, higher perceived risk, and reduced long-term growth and profitability assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment on United Parks & Resorts has turned more cautious in the near term, with multiple firms cutting price targets following a weaker than expected Q3 and growing concerns about demand trends across the theme park segment.PRKS: New Orlando Park Will Drive Long-Term Recovery Despite Demand Concerns
The analyst price target for United Parks & Resorts has been reduced by approximately $2.36 per share, as analysts factor in weaker demand trends, an across the board Q3 miss, and reduced long term growth and margin expectations, partially offset by views that the current valuation already embeds much of the bad news. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on United Parks & Resorts reflects a divided but increasingly cautious stance, with multiple target cuts clustering in the high 30 dollar to low 50 dollar range, even as some coverage still highlights structural upside to earnings power.PRKS: New Orlando Park Will Drive Recovery Amid Consumer Weakness
Analysts have lowered the average price target for United Parks & Resorts by about $4, now projecting $47.18 per share. They cite weaker demand trends, conservative estimates following earnings misses, and ongoing uncertainty in the theme park consumer outlook.PRKS: New Orlando Park Developments Will Drive Incremental Demand Ahead
Analysts have lowered their average fair value estimate for United Parks & Resorts from $57.45 to $51.27. They cite concerns about management's credibility, reduced growth projections, and more conservative profit estimates, even though there is some optimism about structural improvements in the business.Take Care Before Jumping Onto United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Even Though It's 34% Cheaper
Nov 07An Intrinsic Calculation For United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Suggests It's 21% Undervalued
Aug 09United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively
Jul 02Potential Upside For United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Not Without Risk
Jun 02United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Just Released Its First-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
May 15Is There An Opportunity With United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s (NYSE:PRKS) 48% Undervaluation?
May 02Is There Now An Opportunity In United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS)?
Apr 14We Think United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger
Mar 27United Parks & Resorts: Near-Term Performance Is Murky
Mar 05Is United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Jan 29Should You Investigate United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) At US$57.26?
Jan 09United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Could Become A Multi-Bagger
Dec 19United Parks & Resorts: Very Little Visibility To Near-Term Demand
Dec 19It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS)
Nov 08United Parks & Resorts: Desirable Group Of Assets Finally Turning The Corner With Multiple Ways To Win
Sep 12
Critical Initiatives And Digital Transformation Set To Propel Theme Park's Revenue And Efficiency
Continued strong in-park spending and strategic investments indicate successful revenue growth strategies.Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS)
Sep 04United Parks & Resorts: We Know A Good Roller Coaster When We See One
Aug 27United Parks & Resorts: Near-Term Performance Seems Bleak
Aug 21Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS)
Jul 19Is United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Potentially Undervalued?
Jun 28Shareholders Will Likely Find United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s (NYSE:PRKS) CEO Compensation Acceptable
Jun 07United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Just Released Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
May 11United Parks & Resorts: EBITDA To See Healthy Growth In FY24
Apr 18Estimating The Fair Value Of United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS)
Apr 10Is There Now An Opportunity In United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS)?
Mar 22United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency
Feb 17SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:SEAS) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares
Jan 07Is There An Opportunity With SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.'s (NYSE:SEAS) 40% Undervaluation?
Dec 20SeaWorld Entertainment: Taking The Necessary Steps To Restore Its Good Reputation
Dec 20Shareholder Returns
| PRKS | US Hospitality | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | -21.3% | 4.4% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: PRKS underperformed the US Hospitality industry which returned 3.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PRKS underperformed the US Market which returned 27.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PRKS volatility | |
|---|---|
| PRKS Average Weekly Movement | 7.1% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 7.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: PRKS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: PRKS's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 9,750 | Marc Swanson | www.unitedparks.com |
United Parks & Resorts Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the United States. The company owns and licenses a portfolio of theme parks, such as a marine-life theme park in San Diego, Orlando, and San Antonio under the SeaWorld brand; family-oriented destination theme parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg under the Busch Gardens brand; and South Seas-themed tropical setting water parks in Orlando and San Antonio under the Aquatica brand. It also engages in the operation of reservations only and all-inclusive marine life theme park under the Discovery Cove brand; Sesame Street theme parks in Philadelphia and San Diego under the Sesame Place brand; Water Country USA, a family water park; and Adventure Island, a park which features water rides, dining, and other attractions.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| PRKS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.59b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$168.35m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.66b |
10.2x
P/E Ratio1.0x
P/S RatioIs PRKS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PRKS income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.66b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$868.69m |
| Gross Profit | US$793.87m |
| Other Expenses | US$625.52m |
| Earnings | US$168.35m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 11, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.46 |
| Gross Margin | 47.75% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.13% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -512.4% |
How did PRKS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 06:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
United Parks & Resorts Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Felicia Kantor Hendrix | Barclays |
| Brandt Montour | Barclays |
| Bryan Goldberg | BofA Global Research |