United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Core Insights - United Parks & Resorts reported revenue of $384.38 million for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.2$0.53, down from $0.62 in the same quarter last year, indicating a surprise of -14.52$0.62 [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $377.31 million by 1.88$78.75, slightly below the four-analyst average estimate of $79.26 [4] - Attendance figures reached 4,881, surpassing the average estimate of 4,839 based on four analysts [4] - Admissions per capita stood at$43.61, lower than the three-analyst average estimate of $44.52 [4] - In-Park per capita spending was$35.14, exceeding the average estimate of $34.70 from three analysts [4] - Food, merchandise, and other revenue totaled$171.52 million, above the three-analyst average estimate of $167.76 million [4] - Admissions revenue was reported at$212.86 million, slightly below the three-analyst average estimate of $215.31 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of United Parks & Resorts have returned +5.2% over the past month, contrasting with a -2.3% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]