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Mar 31, 2024

United Parks & Resorts Q1 2024 Earnings Report

United Parks & Resorts reported first quarter results with record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

United Parks & Resorts reported a record total revenue of $297.4 million, a 1.4% increase from Q1 2023. Attendance increased by 2.1% to 3.5 million guests. Net loss was $11.2 million, an improvement of $5.3 million from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $79.2 million, up 9.3% year-over-year.

Attendance increased by 2.1% year-over-year, reaching 3.5 million guests.

Total revenue reached a record $297.4 million, a 1.4% increase compared to Q1 2023.

Net loss improved by $5.3 million from the first quarter of 2023, totaling $11.2 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was a record $79.2 million, reflecting a 9.3% increase from the previous year.

Total Revenue
$297M
Previous year: $293M
+1.4%
EPS
-$0.17
Previous year: -$0.26
-34.6%
Attendance
3.45M
Previous year: 3.38M
+2.1%
Total revenue per capita
$86.2
Previous year: $86.8
-0.7%
Admission per capita
$48.1
Previous year: $48.5
-0.9%
Gross Profit
$70.3M
Previous year: $270M
-74.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$204M
Previous year: $54.8M
+272.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$15.8M
Previous year: -$19.5M
-18.6%
Total Assets
$2.67B
Previous year: $2.35B
+13.4%

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United Parks & Resorts Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company continues to expect to deliver new records in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Exceptional line-up of new, one-of-a kind rides, attractions and events
  • Improved in park venues and offerings across our parks
  • Launched SeaWorld Parks 60th anniversary celebration featuring special events, shows and attractions that will continue throughout the year
  • Encouraged by the booking trends at our Discovery Cove property
  • Group bookings which are running well ahead of 2023

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income