NYSE$PRKS
United Parks & Resorts Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong financial results with increased revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA, driven by pricing strategies and strong guest spending.
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. reported a strong third quarter, with significant increases in total revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA compared to both 2020 and 2019. The company generated among its highest revenue and net income ever reported and another quarter of record Adjusted EBITDA. Total revenue was $521.2 million, net income was $102.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $265.3 million.
- Attendance was 7.2 million guests, an increase of 5.7 million guests from Q3 2020, but a decrease of 0.9 million guests compared to Q3 2019.
- Total revenue increased to $521.2 million, a $415.1 million increase from Q3 2020 and a $47.5 million increase from Q3 2019.
- Net income reached $102.1 million, a $181.3 million increase from Q3 2020 and a $4.1 million increase from Q3 2019.
- Adjusted EBITDA was a record $265.3 million, a $276.5 million increase from Q3 2020 and a $58.4 million increase from Q3 2019.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
United Parks & Resorts · Revenue · Quarterly
$521M
Revenue by segment
United Parks & Resorts · $521M total across 2 segments · Q3 2021
- Admissions$297M+370.3%56.9%
- Food, merchandise & other$225M+421.8%43.1%
Forward guidance
The company anticipates a significant and exciting lineup of new rides, attractions, events, and upgrades in 2022, including the opening of Sesame Place San Diego in March 2022. These initiatives are expected to drive meaningful attendance and revenue growth.
Tailwinds
- New rides and attractions across all parks.
- Expansion of popular Christmas events.
- Opening of Sesame Place San Diego.
- Strong consumer demand environment.
- Continued focus on pricing and product strategies.
Headwinds
- Limited international guest attendance.
- Limited group-related attendance.
- Unfavorable calendar shift.
- Weather-impacted days.
- COVID-19 pandemic impacts.
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 2021
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.7%
Avg return
30 days after
48%
27 / 56 earnings
Positive
+21.1%
Q2 2018
Best reaction
-36.1%
Q2 2014
Worst reaction
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| Q1 2026 | -7.2% | -8.0% | +12.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | +6.2% | +1.5% | -12.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -24.2% | -25.7% | -23.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +3.8% | +4.3% | -10.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -3.2% | -7.0% | -15.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.1% | +0.0% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.7% | +1.2% | +11.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +9.2% | +9.5% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.2% | +9.8% | +15.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -3.1% | -0.5% | +9.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.9% | -5.3% | -11.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.5% | +1.5% | +2.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.6% | +4.1% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.3% | +0.3% | -6.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +7.5% | +7.8% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.6% | -16.3% | -19.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +7.1% | -1.4% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -6.0% | -7.7% | -6.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +19.6% | +16.0% | +8.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.9% | -0.5% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | +20.1% | +17.0% | +22.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.9% | +16.5% | +27.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +7.2% | +12.4% | +27.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.4% | -17.2% | +30.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -7.0% | -11.1% | -54.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +13.5% | +14.0% | +14.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.9% | +12.9% | -1.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.8% | +4.1% | +17.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.6% | +7.7% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.1% | -5.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +21.1% | +18.3% | +42.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.6% | +7.8% | +28.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -7.1% | -6.9% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +8.8% | +8.6% | +15.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.1% | -6.2% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +8.7% | +4.9% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.6% | -3.1% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +15.1% | +19.3% | +30.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -11.0% | -12.5% | -11.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -10.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -8.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -36.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | — | — | — |
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