United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Key Points

• United Parks & Resorts is expected to release its Q2 2025 earnings on August 7th, with analysts predicting earnings of $1.79 per share and revenue of $505.20 million.
• In its last earnings report, United Parks & Resorts reported a loss of ($0.29) per share, falling short of analysts' estimates, and a revenue decrease of 3.5% year-over-year.
• Research reports indicate a mixed outlook for the stock, with price targets ranging from $49.00 to $60.00 and an average rating of "Hold" from analysts.

United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS - Get Free Report) is projected to issue its Q2 2025 quarterly earnings data before the market opens on Thursday, August 7th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.79 per share and revenue of $505.20 million for the quarter.

United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, May 12th. The company reported ($0.29) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.23) by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $286.95 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $294.28 million. United Parks & Resorts had a net margin of 12.98% and a negative return on equity of 51.46%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.17) earnings per share. On average, analysts expect United Parks & Resorts to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

United Parks & Resorts Stock Performance

Shares of PRKS traded down $1.43 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $47.35. 821,133 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 627,153. The business's 50-day moving average price is $46.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $47.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.63 and a beta of 1.44. United Parks & Resorts has a 12 month low of $37.68 and a 12 month high of $60.83.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently commented on PRKS shares. UBS Group assumed coverage on shares of United Parks & Resorts in a research note on Wednesday, April 9th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $49.00 price objective on the stock. Guggenheim dropped their price objective on United Parks & Resorts from $74.00 to $67.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 17th. Barclays cut their price objective on United Parks & Resorts from $50.00 to $49.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 11th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on United Parks & Resorts from $74.00 to $60.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 11th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price target on United Parks & Resorts from $48.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Parks & Resorts currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $57.38.

Institutional Trading of United Parks & Resorts

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PRKS. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in United Parks & Resorts by 11.7% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 12,220 shares of the company's stock worth $556,000 after purchasing an additional 1,282 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its position in shares of United Parks & Resorts by 3.1% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 102,317 shares of the company's stock worth $4,651,000 after buying an additional 3,047 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of United Parks & Resorts by 58.9% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 678,813 shares of the company's stock worth $30,859,000 after acquiring an additional 251,522 shares in the last quarter.

United Parks & Resorts Company Profile

United Parks & Resorts, Inc is a holding company, which engages in the ownership and operation of theme parks. Its portfolio includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, and Sea Rescue. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.