NYSE$PRKS
United Parks & Resorts Inc · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. experienced significant declines in attendance and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but saw improvements in per capita spending.
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. reported a substantial decrease in revenue and attendance for the third quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, the company saw increases in admission per capita and in-park per capita spending. The company successfully re-opened three more parks during the quarter and maintained a focus on cost reduction and cash flow management.
- Attendance declined by 6.6 million guests compared to Q3 2019, totaling 1.6 million guests.
- Total revenue decreased by $367.5 million from Q3 2019, reaching $106.1 million.
- Net loss amounted to $79.2 million, a decline of $177.3 million from Q3 2019.
- Admission per capita increased by 22.4% to $40.39, and in-park per capita spending increased by 8.9% to $27.55.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
United Parks & Resorts · Revenue · Quarterly
$106M
Revenue by segment
United Parks & Resorts · $106M total across 2 segments · Q3 2020
- Admissions$63.1M-76.5%59.5%
- Food, merchandise & other$43M-79.1%40.5%
Forward guidance
The company expects continued challenges due to COVID-19, but anticipates improvements as parks return to a more normalized operating environment.
Tailwinds
- Actions taken related to costs, cash flow, balance sheet and liquidity have put the company in a strong position.
- Successful and safe re-opening of three more parks during the third quarter.
- Enhanced health and safety protocols implemented for employees, guests and animals.
- Monthly attendance improved throughout the quarter relative to prior year.
- Strong admissions and in park per capita performance during the quarter.
Headwinds
- The Company’s third quarter financial results were significantly impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- Parks operating with capacity limitations, modified/limited operations, reduced operating days and/or reduced operating hours.
- State mandated capacity restriction of 1,000 guests at a time which significantly restricted attendance for the Company’s Busch Gardens park in that state.
- Fewer operating days and hours versus the prior year.
- Limited marketing spend and a more limited events line-up.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.7%
Avg return
30 days after
48%
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