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Dec 31, 2023

United Parks & Resorts Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported record attendance and in-park per capita spending despite adverse weather impacts and an unfavorable calendar shift.

Key Takeaways

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported a slight decrease in total revenue and net income for Q4 2023, despite record attendance and in-park per capita spending. The company hosted 5.0 million guests, with total revenue of $389.0 million and net income of $40.1 million.

Attendance was a record 5.0 million guests, an increase of approximately 23,000 guests from Q4 2022.

Total revenue was $389.0 million, a decrease of $1.6 million or 0.4% from Q4 2022.

Net income was $40.1 million, a decrease of $9.0 million from Q4 2022.

Total revenue per capita decreased 0.9% to $78.42, while in-park per capita spending increased 1.5% to a record $33.96.

Total Revenue
$389M
Previous year: $391M
-0.4%
EPS
$0.62
Previous year: $0.76
-18.4%
Attendance
4.96M
Previous year: 4.9M
+1.2%
Total revenue per capita
$78.4
Previous year: $79.1
-0.9%
Admission per capita
$44.5
Previous year: $45.6
-2.6%
Gross Profit
$135M
Previous year: $147M
-8.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$247M
Previous year: $79.2M
+211.8%
Free Cash Flow
$35.8M
Previous year: $45.7M
-21.6%
Total Assets
$2.63B
Previous year: $2.33B
+12.9%

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United Parks & Resorts Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company expects meaningful growth and new records in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for 2024, driven by new rides, attractions, events, and improved in-park venues.

Positive Outlook

  • Incredible line-up of new, one-of-a kind rides, attractions and events
  • Improved in park venues and offerings across our parks
  • Celebrating SeaWorld Parks 60th anniversary this year
  • New rides and attractions are all currently scheduled to open before the peak summer season
  • 2024 bookings trending ahead of prior year for both group sales and our Discovery Cove Property

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income