NYSE:PRKS United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $52.06 -1.35 (-2.53%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$51.82▼$53.8850-Day Range$46.35▼$59.0552-Week Range$40.87▼$60.36Volume978,943 shsAverage Volume939,056 shsMarket Capitalization$3.02 billionP/E Ratio13.99Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$65.90 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get United Parks & Resorts alerts: Email Address United Parks & Resorts MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside26.6% Upside$65.90 Price TargetShort InterestBearish10.51% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.89Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$677,054 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.26%From $4.36 to $4.72 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.33 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector122nd out of 269 stocksMiscellaneous Amusement & Recreation Services Industry9th out of 17 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUnited Parks & Resorts has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageUnited Parks & Resorts has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about United Parks & Resorts' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted10.51% of the float of United Parks & Resorts has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUnited Parks & Resorts has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in United Parks & Resorts has recently increased by 30.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldUnited Parks & Resorts does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthUnited Parks & Resorts does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PRKS. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUnited Parks & Resorts has a news sentiment score of 0.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for United Parks & Resorts this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for PRKS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, United Parks & Resorts insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $677,054.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.10% of the stock of United Parks & Resorts is held by insiders.Read more about United Parks & Resorts' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for United Parks & Resorts are expected to grow by 8.26% in the coming year, from $4.36 to $4.72 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of United Parks & Resorts is 13.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of United Parks & Resorts is 13.99, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.53.Read more about United Parks & Resorts' valuation and earnings. 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In addition, the company operates a reservations-only theme park in Orlando, Florida and a park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania; and theme park in Chula Vista, California. It operates a portfolio of theme parks under the SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Sesame Place brand name. The company was formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc. in February 2024. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.Read More PRKS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PRKS Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 6 at 8:35 AM | insidertrades.comUnited Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Director Yoshikazu Maruyama Sells 12,984 SharesAugust 30, 2024 | insidertrades.comJayson Maxwell Sells 545 Shares of United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) StockSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.September 7 at 5:41 AM | americanbankingnews.comYoshikazu Maruyama Sells 12,984 Shares of United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) StockSeptember 6 at 2:20 AM | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: Director Yoshikazu Maruyama Sells 12,984 Shares of United Parks & Resorts Inc ...September 5 at 8:10 AM | markets.businessinsider.comStrong Growth and Resilience Underpin Buy Rating for United Parks & ResortsSeptember 5 at 8:10 AM | finance.yahoo.comWe Think United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-BaggerSeptember 1, 2024 | morningstar.comUnited Parks & Resorts IncSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.August 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUnited Parks & Resorts: We Know A Good Roller Coaster When We See OneAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUnited Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsAugust 21, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUnited Parks & Resorts: Near-Term Performance Seems BleakAugust 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: PUMA SE NPV (OtherPMMAF), United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) and Coupang (CPNG)August 11, 2024 | msn.comGoldman Sachs Downgrades United Parks & Resorts (PRKS)August 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for United Parks & Resorts Amid Resilient Demand and Strategic Growth ProspectsAugust 9, 2024 | msn.comUnited Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Maintained for United Parks & Resorts Amidst Adjusted Price Target and Anticipated Record AEBITDAAugust 7, 2024 | marketwatch.comUnited Parks & Resorts 2Q Profit Climbs as Guests Spend MoreSee More Headlines Receive PRKS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for United Parks & Resorts and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/07/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Miscellaneous amusement & recreation services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:PRKS Previous SymbolNYSE:PRKS CUSIPN/A CIK1564902 Webwww.unitedparks.com Phone407-226-5011Fax302-655-5049Employees16,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$65.90 High Stock Price Target$84.00 Low Stock Price Target$48.00 Potential Upside/Downside+26.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.72 Trailing P/E Ratio13.99 Forward P/E Ratio11.94 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$234.20 million Net Margins14.06% Pretax Margin18.77% Return on Equity-92.07% Return on Assets9.26% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.82 Quick Ratio0.72 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.73 billion Price / Sales1.75 Cash Flow$6.52 per share Price / Cash Flow7.98 Book Value($3.26) per share Price / Book-15.97Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares57,950,000Free Float61,804,000Market Cap$3.02 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.01 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Marc G. Swanson (Age 53)Chief Executive Officer Comp: $538.13kMr. George Anthony Taylor Esq. (Age 59)Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $403.91kDr. Christopher M. Dold DVM (Age 51)Chief Zoological Officer Comp: $335.62kMr. Christopher Finazzo (Age 41)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $412.13kMr. James W. Forrester Jr. (Age 54)Interim CFO & Treasurer Ms. Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle (Age 36)Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Matthew V. Stroud (Age 59)Vice President of Investor Relations Ms. Marisa F. Thalberg (Age 53)Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Mr. James Hughes (Age 51)Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Mike DenningerSenior Vice President of AttractionsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVail ResortsNYSE:MTNMadison Square Garden SportsNYSE:MSGSInternational Game TechnologyNYSE:IGTRush Street InteractiveNYSE:RSISuper GroupNYSE:SGHCView All CompetitorsInsidersYoshikazu MaruyamaSold 12,984 sharesTotal: $650,108.88 ($50.07/share)Jayson MaxwellSold 545 sharesTotal: $26,944.80 ($49.44/share)Christopher DoldSold 32,518 sharesTotal: $1.68 M ($51.54/share)Jayson MaxwellSold 500 sharesTotal: $26,960.00 ($53.92/share)Kyle Robert MillerSold 1,000 sharesTotal: $53,870.00 ($53.87/share)View All Insider Transactions PRKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PRKS shares performed this year? United Parks & Resorts' stock was trading at $47.09 at the start of the year. Since then, PRKS stock has increased by 10.6% and is now trading at $52.06. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were United Parks & Resorts' earnings last quarter? United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The company reported $1.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.54 by $0.08. United Parks & Resorts's quarterly revenue was up .3% on a year-over-year basis. How do I buy shares of United Parks & Resorts? Shares of PRKS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:PRKS) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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