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Mar 31, 2022

United Parks & Resorts Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported record financial results in Q1 2022, with attendance and revenue increases, and the smallest net loss reported in a first quarter.

Key Takeaways

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. reported record financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Attendance increased by 53.7% compared to Q1 2021, reaching 3.4 million guests. Total revenues reached a record of $270.7 million, a 57.5% increase from the previous year. The net loss was $9.0 million, the smallest net loss the Company has reported in a first quarter.

Attendance increased by 53.7% from the first quarter of 2021, reaching 3.4 million guests.

Total revenues was a record $270.7 million, up 57.5% from the first quarter of 2021.

Net loss was $9.0 million, an improvement of 80.0% from the first quarter of 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA was a record $65.9 million, an increase of 161.8% from the first quarter of 2021.

Total Revenue
$271M
Previous year: $172M
+57.5%
EPS
-$0.12
Previous year: -$0.57
-78.9%
Attendance
3.4M
Previous year: 2.21M
+53.6%
Total revenue per capita
$79.5
Previous year: $77.6
+2.5%
Admission per capita
$44.3
Previous year: $43.3
+2.5%
Gross Profit
$56.1M
Previous year: $49.2M
+14.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$380M
Previous year: $431M
-11.7%
Free Cash Flow
$35.7M
Previous year: $3.1M
+1053.0%
Total Assets
$2.58B
Previous year: $2.57B
+0.2%

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United Parks & Resorts Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Forward demand indicators are encouraging, the pass base is at a record high, international and group business is returning, and pricing power and efficiency initiatives are expected to offset cost pressures and expand margins. New rides and attractions have been well-received, and the new Sesame Place San Diego park is showing promising early results. The company expects to continue delivering operational and financial improvements, leading to meaningful increases in shareholder value.

Positive Outlook

  • Forward demand indicators are encouraging.
  • Pass base is at a record high.
  • International and group business is returning.
  • Pricing power and efficiency initiatives are expected to offset cost pressures and expand margins.
  • New rides and attractions have been well-received.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income