United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) Stock Price & Analysis
United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) closed at USD 32.75 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.86% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 32.47; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 32.26–33.3 on volume of 636,454 shares. Market capitalization is $1.48B, with a 52-week range of USD 28.77–53.28 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (PRKS)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.65B, net income $134M (8.1% margin), free cash flow $165M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 11.1x (avg 13.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 7.5x, net debt $2.26B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.67 on a 1–5 scale) (12 analysts), mean target USD 45.8 (range 34–55).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -37.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -44.7% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 2.04, revenue estimate $512M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PRKS)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.50B | $1.73B | $1.73B | $1.73B | $1.66B | $1.65B |
| Operating income | $432M | $508M | $460M | $463M | $365M | $317M |
| Net income | $257M | $291M | $234M | $227M | $168M | $134M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.22 | $4.14 | $3.63 | $3.79 | $3.06 | — |
| Free cash flow | $374M | $364M | $200M | $232M | $163M | $165M |
| Operating margin | 28.7% | 29.3% | 26.6% | 26.9% | 22.0% | 19.2% |
| Net margin | 17.1% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 13.2% | 10.1% | 8.1% |
| Revenue growth | +248.3% | +15.1% | -0.3% | -0.1% | -3.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $444M | $79.2M | $247M | $116M | $99.8M | — |
| Total debt | $2.12B | $2.11B | $2.11B | $2.24B | $2.23B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (PRKS)
P/E 11.1x · P/S 0.9x · EV/EBITDA 7.5x · EV/Sales 2.3x · P/FCF 9.0x · FCF yield 11.10% · Earnings yield 9.00% · Buyback yield (TTM) 25.02% · Net debt $2.26B · EV $3.74B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 11.9x, Dec 2024 14.8x, Dec 2023 14.5x.
Analysts (PRKS)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.67 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts; mean target USD 45.8 (low 34, high 55).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Neutral | $49 → $34 |
| 2026-09-10 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $53 → $49 |
| 2026-08-11 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $39 → $44 |
| 2026-08-05 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $46 → $49 |
| 2026-08-05 | Guggenheim | Target raised | Buy | $51 → $54 |
| 2026-08-05 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $37 → $41 |
| 2026-07-27 | Goldman Sachs | Target raised | Neutral | $37 → $41 |
| 2026-07-27 | Guggenheim | Target lowered | Buy | $54 → $51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $38 → $46 |
| 2026-06-29 | Citizens | Initiated | Market Perform |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PRKS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -37.1% | -44.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -37.2% | -11.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 52.2% | 39.8% |
| Max drawdown | -43.9% (Oct 2025→Mar 2026) | -59.3% (Apr 2022→Mar 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 32.75 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.86% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 32.47 |
| Open | USD 32.55 |
| Day Range | USD 32.26 – 33.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 28.77 – 53.28 |
| Volume | 636,454 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.48B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PRKS)
Nexqual's technical model rates PRKS "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.04 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 38.24) |
| MACD | -1.39 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PRKS)
Wall Street analysts rate PRKS "Hold" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 45.8 (range USD 34–55), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 45.8 |
| High Target | USD 55 |
| Low Target | USD 34 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 8 / 0 |
Earnings (PRKS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.04 |
| Revenue Estimate | $511.79M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.78 vs est 1.93 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.42 vs est -0.2 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.48 vs est 0.66 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.61 vs est 2.45 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PRKS)
| Total Revenue | $1.65B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -1.40% |
| Gross Margin | +46.01% |
| Operating Margin | +24.24% |
| Profit Margin | +8.11% |
| Current Ratio | 0.48 |
| Total Cash | $19.08M |
| Total Debt | $2.41B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $162.60M (9.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PRKS)
Nexqual rates United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -4% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 46%, operating 24% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $19M cash vs $2.41B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $163M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (PRKS)
| Insider Ownership | +2.54% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +135.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | 45.34M |
| Float | 17.17M |
| Short % of Float | +30.53% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (PRKS)
United Parks & Resorts Inc. is led by Marc G. Swanson C.P.A. (age 54), Chief Executive Officer, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Chief Executive Officer | Marc G. Swanson C.P.A. (age 54) |
|---|---|
| President | Kyle R. Miller (age 48) |
| Interim CFO & Treasurer | James W. Forrester (age 56) |
| Park President of SeaWorld Orlando | Jon Peterson |
| Park President of Aquatica Orlando & Discovery Cove | Bradley Gilmour |
Major Backers & Investors (PRKS)
Notable institutional backers of United Parks & Resorts Inc. include Nomura Holdings Inc., Voss Capital, LP, Goldentree Asset Management LP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 9.86% |
| Voss Capital, LP | 3.68% |
| Goldentree Asset Management LP | 3% |
| River Road Asset Management, LLC | 2.92% |
| Hawk Ridge Capital Management, LP | 2.61% |
| UBS Group AG | 2.6% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.32% |
| AMG Funds IV-AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund | 0.6% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 12.22% |
| Vanguard Group | 5.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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