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Sep 30, 2023

United Parks & Resorts Q3 2023 Earnings Report

SeaWorld Entertainment experienced a decrease in attendance and revenue for Q3 2023, but in-park per capita spending reached a record level.

Key Takeaways

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. reported a decrease in attendance and total revenue for the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Attendance was 7.1 million guests, a decrease of 2.8%. Total revenue was $548.2 million, a decrease of 3.0%. Net income was $123.6 million, a decrease of 8.2%. However, in-park per capita spending increased by 1.6% to a record $34.85.

Attendance decreased by 2.8% to 7.1 million guests due to adverse weather conditions.

Total revenue decreased by 3.0% to $548.2 million.

Net income decreased by 8.2% to $123.6 million.

In-park per capita spending increased by 1.6% to a record $34.85.

Total Revenue
$548M
Previous year: $565M
-3.0%
EPS
$1.92
Previous year: $1.99
-3.5%
Attendance
7.1M
Previous year: 7.3M
-2.7%
Total revenue per capita
$76.9
Previous year: $77.1
-0.2%
Admission per capita
$42.1
Previous year: $42.8
-1.6%
Gross Profit
$263M
Previous year: $271M
-2.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$215M
Previous year: $110M
+96.4%
Free Cash Flow
$74.9M
Previous year: $120M
-37.3%
Total Assets
$2.58B
Previous year: $2.36B
+9.3%

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United Parks & Resorts Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Looking beyond the holiday season into 2024, we are pleased to see 2024 revenue bookings trending up double-digit percentage ahead of prior year for both 2024 groups and our Discovery Cove property. In addition, we recently launched our best pass benefits program ever which we expect will help drive increases in pass sales and a strong pass base for next year.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income