Should I buy or sell United Parks & Resorts stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parks & Resorts in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" PRKS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PRKS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View PRKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is United Parks & Resorts' stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for United Parks & Resorts' shares. Their PRKS share price targets range from $48.00 to $73.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $59.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PRKS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have PRKS shares performed in 2024?

United Parks & Resorts' stock was trading at $47.09 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, PRKS shares have increased by 13.9% and is now trading at $53.62. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is United Parks & Resorts' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 13th 2024. View our PRKS earnings forecast .

How were United Parks & Resorts' earnings last quarter?

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company reported ($0.17) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.26) by $0.09. The company earned $297.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $286.88 million. United Parks & Resorts had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 85.71% and a net margin of 13.84%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted ($0.26) EPS.

What ETFs hold United Parks & Resorts' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) stock in their portfolio include Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) , Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF (GSC) , Direxion Daily Travel & Vacation Bull 2X Shares (OOTO) and MicroSectors Travel 3x Leveraged ETN (FLYU) . MicroSectors Travel -3x Inverse Leveraged ETN (FLYD) .

How do I buy shares of United Parks & Resorts?

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United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$54.42

+0.80 (+1.49%)

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Today's Range: $53.79
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$54.60
50-Day Range: $48.93
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$58.20
52-Week Range: $40.87
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$61.30

Volume: 46,479 shs
Average Volume: 842,394 shs
Market Capitalization: $3.40 billion

P/E Ratio: 14.63
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $59.80

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United Parks & Resorts MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.20 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 11.5% Upside
$59.80 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.60
Based on 31 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$420,927 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.50%
From $4.40 to $4.73 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.19 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

162nd out of 269 stocks

Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation Services Industry

14th out of 18 stocks

3.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
United Parks & Resorts has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
United Parks & Resorts has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.
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N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for PRKS.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
United Parks & Resorts does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
United Parks & Resorts does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for PRKS.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
United Parks & Resorts has a news sentiment score of 0.60. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 31 news articles for United Parks & Resorts this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for PRKS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, United Parks & Resorts insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $420,927.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.10% of the stock of United Parks & Resorts is held by insiders.
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1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for United Parks & Resorts are expected to grow by 7.50% in the coming year, from $4.40 to $4.73 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of United Parks & Resorts is 14.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.28.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of United Parks & Resorts is 14.41, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 13.15.
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About United Parks & Resorts Stock (NYSE:PRKS)

United Parks & Resorts Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the United States. It operates and licenses SeaWorld theme parks in Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and San Diego, California, as well as Busch Gardens theme parks in Tampa, Florida, and Williamsburg, Virginia. The company also operates water park attractions in Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; Chula Vista, California; Tampa, Florida; and Williamsburg, Virginia. In addition, the company operates a reservations-only theme park in Orlando, Florida and a park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania; and theme park in Chula Vista, California. It operates a portfolio of theme parks under the SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Sesame Place brand name. The company was formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc. in February 2024. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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PRKS Stock News Headlines

April 16, 2024 | insidertrades.com

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Insider Sells $53,870.00 in Stock

May 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

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May 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Analysts Set Expectations for United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s Q2 2024 Earnings (NYSE:PRKS)

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United Parks & Resorts Outperforms with Strong Q1 Revenue and Robust Growth Prospects

May 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

United Parks & Resorts's (NYSE:PRKS) Q1: Strong Sales

May 8, 2024 | msn.com

What's Going On With United Parks & Resorts Shares Wednesday?

May 8, 2024 | msn.com

United Parks & Resorts tops Q1 expectations, points to strong bookings trend

May 8, 2024 | prnewswire.com

United Parks & Resorts Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

May 7, 2024 | benzinga.com

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May 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Truist Financial Cuts United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Price Target to $58.00

May 6, 2024 | prnewswire.com

SeaWorld Unleashes Monstrous Mayhem Sale on Howl-O-Scream Tickets

May 6, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Unleashes Monstrous Mayhem Sale on Howl-O-Scream Tickets

May 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

May 4, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/08/2024
Today: 5/13/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Miscellaneous amusement & recreation services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:PRKS
Previous Symbol: NYSE:PRKS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1564902
Web: www.unitedparks.com
Phone: 407-226-5011
Fax: 302-655-5049
Employees: 16,500
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $59.80
High Stock Price Target: $73.00
Low Stock Price Target: $48.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +11.5%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.20
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.72
Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.41
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.19
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $234.20 million
Net Margins: 13.84%
Pretax Margin: 18.13%
Return on Equity: -85.71%
Return on Assets: 9.32%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 0.95
Quick Ratio: 0.83

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.73 billion
Price / Sales: 1.96
Cash Flow: $6.17 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.69
Book Value: ($3.26) per share
Price / Book: -16.45

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 63,220,000
Free Float: 62,528,000
Market Cap: $3.39 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.83

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Key Executives

Mr. Marc G. Swanson (Age 53)
Chief Executive Officer
Comp: $538.13k
Mr. George Anthony Taylor Esq. (Age 59)
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Comp: $403.91k
Dr. Christopher M. Dold DVM (Age 51)
Chief Zoological Officer
Comp: $335.62k
Mr. Christopher Finazzo (Age 41)
Chief Commercial Officer
Comp: $412.13k
Mr. James W. Forrester Jr. (Age 54)
Interim CFO & Treasurer
Ms. Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle (Age 36)
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Matthew V. Stroud (Age 59)
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Marisa F. Thalberg (Age 53)
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Mr. James Hughes (Age 51)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Mike Denninger
Senior Vice President of Attractions

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PRKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell United Parks & Resorts stock right now?: 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Parks & Resorts in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" PRKS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PRKS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View PRKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is United Parks & Resorts' stock price target for 2024?: 5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for United Parks & Resorts' shares. Their PRKS share price targets range from $48.00 to $73.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $59.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for PRKS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have PRKS shares performed in 2024?: United Parks & Resorts' stock was trading at $47.09 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, PRKS shares have increased by 13.9% and is now trading at $53.62.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is United Parks & Resorts' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 13th 2024.
View our PRKS earnings forecast.

How were United Parks & Resorts' earnings last quarter?: United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company reported ($0.17) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.26) by $0.09. The company earned $297.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $286.88 million. United Parks & Resorts had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 85.71% and a net margin of 13.84%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted ($0.26) EPS.
What ETFs hold United Parks & Resorts' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) stock in their portfolio include Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU), Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF (GSC), Direxion Daily Travel & Vacation Bull 2X Shares (OOTO) and MicroSectors Travel 3x Leveraged ETN (FLYU).MicroSectors Travel -3x Inverse Leveraged ETN (FLYD).
How do I buy shares of United Parks & Resorts?: Shares of PRKS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:PRKS) was last updated on 5/13/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

United Parks & Resorts MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield

Dividend Growth

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

Percentage Held by Insiders

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

About United Parks & Resorts Stock (NYSE:PRKS)

PRKS Stock Price History

PRKS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

PRKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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