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.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool