United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) News Today

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) saw its shares rise today after mixed Q2 results and analyst commentary. While earnings per share beat street expectations, revenue fell short year-over-year, prompting divergent analyst views on the stock’s near-term outlook.

• Positive Sentiment: Shares climbed roughly 6.5% following the earnings release, reflecting investor focus on strong cash generation and margin resilience despite the topline miss. Misses Q2 Revenue, Stock Soars
• Neutral Sentiment: Several brokerages set price targets in the mid-$50s (e.g., $57.15), suggesting limited upside from current levels. Brokerages Set PT at $57.15
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary in the Q2 earnings call transcript emphasized attendance gains, cost controls, and strategic investments while maintaining full-year guidance. Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: PRNewswire detailed the quarter’s $1.45 EPS and $490.2 million revenue, a 1.5% decline year-over-year, with net margin near 13%. Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlighted key metrics—attendance growth offset by lower per-cap spending—calling for close monitoring of modular pricing and promotional strategies. Zacks Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: GuruFocus reports corroborated the second-quarter and first-half 2025 results without adding new insight into guidance or strategic shifts. GuruFocus Report
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 revenue of $490.2 million missed the $505.2 million consensus, marking a year-over-year decline in ticket pricing or guest spending. Earnings PDF
• Negative Sentiment: EPS of $1.45 fell short of the $1.76 estimate and slightly below last year’s $1.46, raising concerns about near-term profitability. Zacks Earnings & Revenue Lag
• Negative Sentiment: SeaWorld Orlando attendance rose, but overall revenue dipped, hinting at promotional pressures or discounting to drive park visits. Orlando Sentinel
• Negative Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus lowered its price target to $63 from $65, signaling more cautious growth expectations despite retaining a buy rating. Benzinga