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May 11, 2026 4:00 PM

United Parks Stock Tumbles After Earnings Miss, Sharp Attendance Decline

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) reported Monday first-quarter 2026 results that missed analyst estimates on revenue and earnings as unfavorable weather and weaker international visitation pressured attendance.

Management said underlying demand trends remained healthy despite the softer quarter. Shares traded lower following the earnings release.

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Earnings and Attendance Pressure

The company reported a net loss of 69 cents per diluted share, compared with a loss of 29 cents a year earlier, missing estimates for a 30-cent loss.

Revenue fell 3% year over year to $278.3 million, below the $279.951 million analyst estimate. Adjusted EBITDA declined 14.1% to $58 million from $67.4 million.

Attendance dropped 5% to 3.22 million guests from 3.39 million, hurt by weather and lower international visitation.

Revenue per capita increased 2.1% to $86.43, driven by a record ...