PRKS on NYSE
United Parks & Resorts Inc.
In its 2026 annual report the company says: “We are a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. We own or license a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Sesame Place.”3 It is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.1 Its shares trade on NYSE under the symbol PRKS.1
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- TickerPRKS on NYSE1
- IndustryServices-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation1
- HeadquartersOrlando, Florida1
- Incorporated inDE2
- Business address6240 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Fl 328212
- Filer categoryLarge accelerated filer2
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We are a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. We own or license a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Sesame Place. Over our more than 65-year history, we have developed a diversified portfolio of 13 differentiated theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States and in the United Arab Emirates. Many of our theme parks showcase our one-of-a-kind zoological collection and feature a diverse array of both thrill and family-friendly rides, educational presentations, shows and/or other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for our guests.3 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Selling, general and admin14¢$227.7M
- Other costs65¢$1.1B
- Interest8¢$134.1M
- Income tax3¢$58.2M
- Profit10¢$168.4M
Out of $1.7B in revenue.4
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2025
- Capital spending57¢$217.5M
- Share buybacks42¢$160.4M
- Kept or used elsewhere1¢$2.2M
Out of $380.1M of cash from operations.4
Financial statements
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B5 | $431.8M6 | $1.5B7 | $1.7B8 | $1.7B4 | $1.7B4 | $1.7B4 |
| Selling, general and admin | $261.7M5 | $94.9M6 | $184.9M7 | $200.1M8 | $221.2M4 | $216.9M4 | $227.7M4 |
| Operating expenses | $1.1B7 | $1.2B8 | $1.3B4 | $1.3B4 | $1.3B4 | ||
| Operating income | $213.2M5 | -$241.7M6 | $432.0M7 | $507.5M8 | $459.8M4 | $463.3M4 | $365.4M4 |
| Interest | $84.2M5 | $100.9M6 | $116.6M7 | $117.5M8 | $146.7M4 | $167.8M4 | $134.1M4 |
| Income before tax | $256.3M7 | $390.1M8 | $313.1M4 | $291.5M4 | $226.5M4 | ||
| Income tax | $39.5M5 | -$30.5M6 | -$164.0K7 | $98.9M8 | $78.9M4 | $64.0M4 | $58.2M4 |
| Net income | $89.5M5 | -$312.3M6 | $256.5M7 | $291.2M8 | $234.2M4 | $227.5M4 | $168.4M4 |
| Earnings per share | $1.115 | -$3.996 | $3.287 | $4.188 | $3.664 | $3.824 | $3.094 |
| Earnings per share (diluted) | $1.105 | -$3.996 | $3.227 | $4.148 | $3.634 | $3.794 | $3.064 |
| Shares (weighted, basic) | 78.3M shares7 | 69.6M shares8 | 64.0M shares4 | 59.5M shares4 | 54.6M shares4 | ||
| Shares (weighted, diluted) | 79.6M shares7 | 70.3M shares8 | 64.5M shares4 | 60.0M shares4 | 55.0M shares4 |
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $39.9M11 | $433.9M5 | $443.7M6 | $79.2M7 | $246.9M8 | $115.9M4 | $99.8M4 |
| Receivables | $76.9M6 | $71.0M7 | $73.8M8 | $79.4M4 | $77.3M4 | ||
| Inventory | $29.5M6 | $55.2M7 | $49.2M8 | $45.8M4 | $51.6M4 | ||
| Current assets | $169.1M11 | $507.4M5 | $567.4M6 | $233.7M7 | $390.2M8 | $270.4M4 | $282.8M4 |
| Property, plant and equipment | $1.6B6 | $1.7B7 | $1.8B8 | $1.9B4 | $1.9B4 | ||
| Goodwill | $66.3M6 | $66.3M7 | $66.3M8 | $66.3M4 | $66.3M4 | ||
| Total assets | $2.3B11 | $2.6B5 | $2.6B6 | $2.3B7 | $2.6B8 | $2.6B4 | $2.6B4 |
| Short-term debt | $12.0M6 | $12.0M7 | $12.0M8 | $15.4M4 | $15.4M4 | ||
| Current liabilities | $402.7M11 | $317.1M5 | $372.0M6 | $409.2M7 | $410.9M8 | $412.9M4 | $384.7M4 |
| Long-term debt | $1.5B11 | $2.2B5 | $2.1B6 | $2.1B7 | $2.1B8 | $2.2B4 | $2.2B4 |
| Total liabilities | $2.1B11 | $2.7B5 | $2.6B6 | $2.8B7 | $2.8B8 | $3.0B4 | $3.1B4 |
| Retained earnings | -$115.3M6 | $175.9M7 | $410.1M8 | $637.6M4 | $805.9M4 | ||
| Shareholders’ equity | $210.9M6 | -$105.8M7 | -$33.9M8 | -$437.7M4 | -$208.2M4 | -$461.5M4 | -$435.8M4 |
| Shares outstanding | 84.1M shares12 | 78.7M shares13 | 78.5M shares11 | 75.6M shares5 | 63.9M shares6 | 64.0M shares7 | 55.0M shares8 |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | $348.4M5 | -$120.7M6 | $503.0M7 | $564.6M8 | $504.9M4 | $480.1M4 | $380.1M4 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $148.7M7 | $152.6M8 | $154.2M4 | $163.4M4 | $174.5M4 | ||
| Stock-based compensation | $39.7M7 | $18.2M8 | $17.0M4 | $13.7M4 | $17.2M4 | ||
| Capital spending | $195.2M5 | $109.2M6 | $128.9M7 | $200.7M8 | $304.8M4 | $248.4M4 | $217.5M4 |
| Free cash flow | $153.2M | -$229.9M | $374.2M | $363.9M | $200.1M | $231.7M | $162.6M |
| Cash from investing | -$128.9M7 | -$200.7M8 | -$305.6M4 | -$248.5M4 | -$217.5M4 | ||
| Dividends paid | |||||||
| Share buybacks | $150.0M5 | $12.4M6 | $215.7M7 | $693.6M8 | $17.9M4 | $482.9M4 | $160.4M4 |
| Cash from financing | -$364.9M7 | -$726.0M8 | -$34.7M4 | -$362.7M4 | -$178.7M4 | ||
| Dividend per share |
Corporate structure
United Parks & Resorts Inc. sits at the top of its group. 1 entity, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of United Parks & Resorts Inc.
- Hill Path Capital LP Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on United Parks & Resorts Inc., latest Aug 11, 2026 (13 filings since Mar 2, 2022)
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on United Parks & Resorts Inc., latest Mar 27, 2026 (6 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- GOLDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on United Parks & Resorts Inc., latest Feb 17, 2026 (2 filings since Nov 20, 2025)
- BlackRock Filed SCHEDULE 13G on United Parks & Resorts Inc., latest Oct 17, 2025
- BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G on United Parks & Resorts Inc., latest May 14, 2025 (6 filings since Feb 11, 2022)
- Melvin Capital Management LP Filed SC 13G/A on United Parks & Resorts Inc., latest Feb 14, 2023 (2 filings since Feb 14, 2022)
- Nomura Holdings Filed SC 13G/A on United Parks & Resorts Inc., latest Feb 14, 2023 (2 filings since Feb 14, 2022)
- United Parks & Resorts Inc. Orlando, Florida
Built from major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What United Parks & Resorts Inc. reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $4.1B4 Dec 31, 2025 | $4.0B4 Dec 31, 2024 | +4.5% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $2.2B4 Dec 31, 2025 | $2.1B4 Dec 31, 2024 | +7.1% |
| Property and equipment, net | $1.9B4 Dec 31, 2025 | $1.9B4 Dec 31, 2024 | +1.6% |
| Finance-lease assets | $5.5M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $4.8M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +15.4% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $125.4M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $129.9M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −3.4% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $99.8M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $115.9M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −13.9% |
Intangibles and goodwill
Inventory
Properties, in its own words
The following table summarizes our principal properties as of December 31, 2025, which includes approximately 400 acres of land available for future development.
Location · Size · Use
The rest of Item 2
San Diego, CA · 190 acres(a) · Leased Land
Chula Vista, CA · 66 acres · Owned Theme Park(b)
Orlando, FL · 279 acres · Owned Theme Park and Corporate Headquarters
Orlando, FL · 58 acres · Owned All-inclusive Interactive Park
Orlando, FL · 81 acres · Owned Water Park
Tampa, FL · 56 acres · Owned Water Park
Tampa, FL · 306 acres · Owned Theme Park
Dade City, FL · 109 acres · Owned Breeding and Holding Facility
Langhorne, PA · 55 acres · Owned Theme Park
San Antonio, TX · 397 acres · Owned Theme Park
San Antonio, TX · 18 acres · Owned Water Park
Williamsburg, VA · 222 acres · Owned Water Park
Williamsburg, VA · 422 acres · Owned Theme Park
Williamsburg, VA · 5 acres · Owned Warehouse Space
Williamsburg, VA · 5 acres · Owned Seasonal Worker Lodging
Includes approximately 17 acres of water in Mission Bay Park, California.
Former site of Aquatica San Diego water park which was converted into Sesame Place San Diego theme park in 2022.
We believe that our properties are in good operating condition and adequately serve our current business operations.
Lease Agreement with City of San Diego
Our subsidiary, Sea World LLC (f/k/a Sea World Inc.), leases approximately 190 acres from the City of San Diego, including approximately 17 acres of water in Mission Bay Park, California (the “Premises”). The current lease term commenced on July 1, 1998 and extends for 50 years or the maximum period allowed by law. Under the lease, the Premises must be used as a marine park facility and related uses. In addition, we may not operate another marine park facility within a radius of 560 miles from the City of San Diego.
The annual rent under the lease is calculated on the basis of a specified percentage of Sea World LLC’s gross income from the Premises (the “Percentage Rent”), or the minimum yearly rent (the “Minimum Rent”), whichever is greater. Portions of the Percentage Rent are subject to adjustment every 10 years. The minimum yearly rent which was approximately $10.4 million for the each of the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, is adjusted every three years to an amount equal to 80% of the average accounting year rent actually paid for the three previous years. The current minimum yearly rent effective January 1, 2026 is approximately $10.7 million and is next subject to adjustment on January 1, 2029.
The Company’s gross income from the Premises was significantly impacted during the year ended December 31, 2020 due to the temporary park closures, limited reopenings, modified operations and capacity restrictions resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related government restrictions in San Diego. As a result, the Company deferred payment of $8.3 million of Minimum Rent for the year ended December 31, 2020 and accrued certain fees. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company reached a settlement with the City of San Diego and agreed to pay $8.5 million related to the Minimum Rent for the year ended December 31, 2020. The settlement amount was included in accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31, 2024 and was subsequently funded in the first quarter of 2025.
See further discussion in Note 13–Leases to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Mar 3, 2026.3
Leadership
Who has led United Parks & Resorts Inc., and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
President
Chief financial officer
Chief operating officer
- Chief executive officerSwanson Marc May 11, 2021 to now14
- Chief executive officerGustavo Antorcha Feb 20, 2019 to Mar 15, 201915
- Chief executive officerSergio Rivera Nov 12, 2019 to Feb 28, 202016
- Chief executive officerAlessandro David F. D. Jan 20, 2015 to Jan 20, 201517
- PresidentKyle Robert Miller Sep 24, 2026 to now18
- Chief financial officerSwanson Marc Aug 30, 2017 to Sep 4, 201919
- Chief financial officerPeter J. Crage Sep 3, 2015 to May 26, 201720
- Chief operating officerThomas Iven Jun 29, 2021 to Jun 29, 202121
- Chief operating officerWalter Bogumil Apr 14, 2020 to Jun 21, 202122
- Chief operating officerJohn T. Reilly Mar 4, 2019 to Mar 15, 201923
Board members and other officers (49)
- Chief Accounting OfficerKevin M. Connelly Sep 15, 2025 to now24
- OfficerJayson Maxwell Apr 25, 2024 to Aug 29, 202425
- OfficerMichael Rady Oct 29, 2024 to Nov 13, 202426
- OfficerJames Mikolaichik Nov 25, 2024 to now27
- OfficerByron Surrett Feb 8, 2023 to now28
- OfficerJames W. Forrester Jr. Feb 8, 2023 to now29
- OfficerKyle Robert Miller Feb 8, 2023 to now30
- Chief Accounting OfficerShekufeh Boyle Feb 8, 2023 to May 17, 202431
- OfficerDaniel C. Mayer Mar 15, 2022 to Aug 11, 202232
- OfficerMichelle F. Adams Jun 22, 2022 to Jun 20, 202333
- Chief Accounting OfficerChristopher Yarris Apr 26, 2021 to Feb 28, 202234
- Chief Human Resources OfficerSherri P. Nadeau Aug 16, 2019 to Mar 15, 202235
- Chief Strategy OfficerWalter Bogumil Jun 20, 2018 to Feb 28, 202036
- SVP, Human ResourcesKathleen A. Liever Nov 6, 2018 to Mar 15, 201937
- Chief Marketing OfficerDenise Godreau Jan 5, 2017 to Mar 1, 201838
- Chief Accounting OfficerElizabeth Gulacsy Aug 16, 2017 to May 11, 202239
- Chief Zoological OfficerChristopher Dold Apr 8, 2016 to now40
- Chief Parks Operations OfficerJohn T. Reilly Apr 8, 2016 to Oct 3, 201841
- OfficerMichelle Jill Kermes Jun 22, 2016 to Sep 2, 201642
- OfficerJoel Manby Apr 9, 2015 to Apr 11, 201743
- Chief Creative OfficerAnthony Esparza Sep 10, 2015 to Mar 1, 201844
- Chief Zoological OfficerBrad Andrews Apr 18, 2013 to Mar 7, 201645
- Chief Administrative OfficerDave Hammer Apr 18, 2013 to Apr 5, 201646
- OfficerDonald Mills Jr. Apr 18, 2013 to Dec 3, 201447
- OfficerGeorge Anthony Taylor Apr 18, 2013 to now48
- OfficerJames Atchison Apr 18, 2013 to Mar 7, 201449
- Chief Creative OfficerScott Helmstedter Apr 18, 2013 to Aug 7, 201550
- Chief Accounting OfficerSwanson Marc Apr 18, 2013 to Apr 15, 202151
- Board memberAayushi Dalal Jun 27, 2025 to now52
- Board memberKimberly Schaefer Dec 10, 2020 to now53
- Board memberTimothy Hartnett Dec 10, 2020 to now54
- Board memberGustavo Antorcha Feb 20, 2019 to Mar 15, 201915
- Board memberJames P. Chambers Jun 13, 2019 to now55
- Board memberCharles Koppelman Jul 22, 2019 to Oct 3, 202256
- Board memberNeha Jogani Narang Nov 12, 2019 to now57
- Board memberSergio Rivera Nov 12, 2019 to Feb 28, 202016
- Board memberYongli Wang Jun 23, 2017 to Oct 12, 201858
- Board memberYoshikazu Maruyama Jun 23, 2017 to now59
- Board memberRonald Bension Apr 18, 2016 to now60
- Board memberDonald C. Robinson Jun 17, 2016 to Jun 13, 201861
- Board memberThomas E. Moloney Jan 15, 2015 to now62
- Board memberJoel Manby Apr 9, 2015 to Apr 11, 201743
- Board memberEllen O. Tauscher Dec 12, 2014 to Jun 16, 201763
- Board memberAlessandro David F. D. Apr 18, 2013 to Jun 16, 201764
- Board memberBruce McEvoy Apr 18, 2013 to Apr 18, 201365
- Board memberJames Atchison Apr 18, 2013 to Apr 5, 201649
- Board memberJoseph Baratta Apr 18, 2013 to Apr 18, 201366
- Board memberDeborah Thomas Nov 13, 2013 to Jun 13, 201867
- General counselThomas Brian Kelly May 1, 2026 to now68
Former names
- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.Dec 27, 2012 to Jan 29, 20242
Timeline
- Sep 22, 20268-K Executive or director change; Bylaws or fiscal year changed69
- Aug 4, 20268-K Results of operations70
- Jun 23, 20268-K Shareholder vote71
- May 11, 20268-K Results of operations72
- Feb 26, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure73
- Jan 6, 20268-K Executive or director change74
- Dec 19, 20258-K Executive or director change75
- Dec 19, 20258-K Executive or director change76
- Nov 6, 20258-K Results of operations77
- Oct 28, 20258-K Executive or director change78
- Sep 5, 20258-K Shareholder vote; Regulation FD disclosure79
- Aug 19, 20258-K Executive or director change80
- May 11, 2021New chief executive Swanson Marc becomes CEO14
- Nov 12, 2019New chief executive Sergio Rivera becomes CEO16
- Feb 20, 2019New chief executive Gustavo Antorcha becomes CEO15
- Jan 20, 2015New chief executive Alessandro David F. D. becomes CEO17
Calendar
Coming up
- Nov 5, 2026 · Before the openReports results for the quarter ending Sep/2026 A year earlier it reported $1.61 a share, on Nov 6, 2025.81
When it reported results
- Aug 4, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results70
- May 11, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results72
- Feb 26, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results73
- Nov 6, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results77
- Aug 7, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results82
- May 12, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results83
- Feb 26, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results84
- Nov 7, 2024Reported quarterly or annual results85
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
733 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 58 major events, 544 insider forms, 32 large holders, 79 other. The latest 20:
- Oct 2, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 2, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 2, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 2, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 2, 20264 EDGAR
- Oct 2, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Oct 2, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Oct 2, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Oct 1, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 24, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 22, 20268-K EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 17, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 15, 2026144 EDGAR
- Sep 10, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 11, 2026SCHEDULE 13D/A EDGAR
- Aug 10, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 7, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Aug 6, 2026144 EDGAR
- Aug 6, 2026144 EDGAR
The 733 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
70 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 6 buys and 64 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Forrester James W JrSee Remarks | Sale | 1,150 | $35.71 | $41.1K | Form 4 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Finazzo Christopher L.Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 6,622 | $44.20 | $292.7K | Form 4 |
| May 22, 2026 | Finazzo Christopher L.Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 8,000 | $36.76 | $294.1K | Form 4 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Finazzo Christopher L.Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 7,200 | $35.12 | $252.9K | Form 4 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Finazzo Christopher L.Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 9,598 | $43.18 | $414.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Surrett ByronSee Remarks | Sale | 965 | $42.58 | $41.1K | Form 4 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Surrett ByronSee Remarks | Sale | 7,008 | $48.90 | $342.7K | Form 4 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Surrett ByronSee Remarks | Sale | 7,008 | $48.90 | $342.7K | Form 4 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Finazzo Christopher L.Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 13,000 | $55.62 | $723.1K | Form 4 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Mikolaichik JamesSee remarks | Buy | 34,000 | $57.29 | $1.9M | Form 4 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Taylor George AnthonySee Remarks | Sale | 23,837 | $52.94 | $1.3M | Form 4 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Maruyama YoshikazuDirector | Sale | 12,984 | $50.07 | $650.1K | Form 4 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Maxwell JaysonSee Remarks | Sale | 545 | $49.44 | $26.9K | Form 4 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Dold ChristopherChief Zoological Officer | Sale | 32,518 | $51.54 | $1.7M | Form 4 |
| May 15, 2024 | Miller Kyle RobertPresident | Sale | 1,000 | $54.44 | $54.4K | Form 4 |
| May 14, 2024 | Surrett ByronSee Remarks | Sale | 1,424 | $54.54 | $77.7K | Form 4 |
| May 10, 2024 | Maxwell JaysonSee Remarks | Sale | 500 | $53.92 | $27.0K | Form 4 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Miller Kyle RobertPresident | Sale | 1,000 | $53.87 | $53.9K | Form 4 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Miller Kyle RobertPresident | Sale | 1,000 | $52.50 | $52.5K | Form 4 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Surrett ByronSee Remarks | Sale | 5,083 | $50.50 | $256.7K | Form 4 |
All 70 trades can be filtered by person here when JavaScript is on.
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- Hill Path Capital LPSCHEDULE 13D/A, 13 filings Mar 2, 2022 to Aug 11, 202686
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 6 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Mar 27, 202687
- GOLDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT LPSCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Nov 20, 2025 to Feb 17, 202688
- BlackRockSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing Oct 17, 202589
- BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLCSCHEDULE 13G, 6 filings Feb 11, 2022 to May 14, 202590
- Melvin Capital Management LPSC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 14, 2022 to Feb 14, 202391
- Nomura HoldingsSC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 14, 2022 to Feb 14, 202392
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marc G. Swanson | 55 | $450.0K | $4.9M93 |
| 2025 | Byron Surrett | $250.0K | $1.6M93 | |
| 2025 | Christopher (Chris) Finazzo | 44 | $400.0K | $1.6M93 |
| 2025 | Kyle Miller | 49 | $250.0K | $1.4M93 |
| 2025 | James (Jim) W. Forrester Jr. | 57 | $285.0K | $910.4K93 |
| 2025 | James (Jim) Mikolaichik | $350.0K | $350.9K93 | |
| 2024 | Chief Commercial Officer | $400.0K | $5.3M93 | |
| 2024 | Former Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $55.6K | $4.7M93 | |
| 2024 | Chief Executive Officer | $450.0K | $1.1M93 | |
| 2024 | Chief Parks Operations Officer - Non-Florida Parks | $250.0K | $1.0M93 | |
| 2024 | Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $285.0K | $905.6K93 | |
| 2024 | Chief Parks Operations Officer - Florida Parks | $250.0K | $641.1K93 | |
| 2023 | Chief Executive Officer | $450.0K | $1.1M93 | |
| 2023 | Chief Parks Operations Officer - Non-Florida Parks | $245.8K | $948.3K93 | |
| 2023 | Chief Parks Operations Officer - Florida Parks | $247.5K | $944.5K93 | |
| 2023 | Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $275.9K | $823.6K93 | |
| 2023 | Chief Commercial Officer | $400.0K | $734.1K93 |
SEC filer profile
How United Parks & Resorts Inc. is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARUnited Parks & Resorts Inc.1
- CIK0001564902
- Employer ID (EIN)27-12202973
- Filer statusLarge accelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a smaller reporting company; not a shell company3
- Incorporated inDelaware3
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)7990 Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Trade & Services, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address6240 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 328211
- Phone(407) 226-50111
- Shares outstanding45,341,309 as of Jul 31, 202610
- Public float$1.3B as of Jun 30, 20253
- AuditorKPMG LLP, Orlando, FL PCAOB ID 185; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting3
- On EDGAR sinceDec 27, 20121
- Filings1,653 in all: 4 (1,038), 8-K (198), 3 (69), 144 (47), 10-Q (41), SC 13G/A (27), SC 13G (25), SC 13D/A (22)1
All 41 form types
DEFA14A (21), UPLOAD (17), DEF 14A (15), IRANNOTICE (15), CORRESP (14), 10-K (13), SD (11), 4/A (10), S-1/A (9), ARS (6), SCHEDULE 13D/A (5), SCHEDULE 13G (5), EFFECT (4), NO ACT (4), SC 13D (4), 424B4 (3), CT ORDER (3), PRE 14A (3), S-1 (3), SCHEDULE 13G/A (3), 8-K/A (2), S-3 (2), S-3/A (2), S-8 (2), S-8 POS (2), 10-K/A (1), 3/A (1), 8-A12B (1), CERTNYS (1), NT 10-K (1), NT 10-Q (1), RW (1), S-1MEF (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Mar 3, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 7, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Apr 30, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Sep 22, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | PRKS | New York Stock Exchange |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Mar 3, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).3
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks United Parks & Resorts Inc. names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Mar 3, 2026: 48 risks under these headings, as written.3
- Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry
- Various factors beyond our control could adversely affect attendance and guest spending patterns at our theme parks.
- If we fail to retain and/or hire employees, our business may be adversely affected.
- We could be adversely affected by a decline in discretionary consumer spending or consumer confidence, including any unfavorable impacts from Federal Reserve interest rate actions and inflation, which may influence discretionary spending, unemployment or the overall economy.
- Hill Path Capital LP and its affiliates could be able to significantly influence our decisions and their interests may conflict with ours or yours in the future.
- Increased labor costs and employee health and welfare benefit costs may negatively impact our operations.
- We are subject to complex federal and state regulations governing the treatment of animals, which can change, and to claims and lawsuits by activist groups before government regulators and in the courts.
- We are subject to scrutiny by activist and other third-party groups and/or media who can pressure governmental agencies, vendors, partners, guests and/or regulators, bring action in the courts or create negative publicity about us.
- Incidents or adverse publicity concerning our theme parks, the theme park industry or zoological facilities generally could harm our brands or reputation as well as negatively impact our revenues and profitability.
- A significant portion of our revenues are historically generated in the States of Florida, California and Virginia. Any risks affecting such markets, such as natural disasters, severe weather and travel-related disruptions or incidents, may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
- Technology interruptions or failures that impair access to our websites or information technology systems could adversely affect our business or operations.
- Cyber security risks and the failure to maintain the integrity of internal or guest data could result in damages to our reputation, the disruption of operations and/or subject us to costs, fines or lawsuits.
The other 37 risks
- We are implementing a new enterprise resource planning system, and challenges with the implementation of the system may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
- Because we operate in a competitive industry, our revenues, profits or market share could be harmed if we are unable to compete effectively.
- Featuring animals at our theme parks involves risks.
- Animals in our care are important to our theme parks, and they could be exposed to infectious diseases.
- The high fixed cost structure of theme park operations can result in significantly lower margins if revenues decline or we are unable to offset price increases.
- Our operating results are subject to seasonal fluctuations.
- Changes in consumer tastes and preferences for entertainment and consumer products could reduce demand for our entertainment offerings and products and adversely affect the profitability of our business.
- Adverse litigation judgments or settlements resulting from legal proceedings in which we may be involved in the normal course of our business could reduce our profits or limit our ability to operate our business.
- Our growth strategy may not achieve the anticipated results.
- We may not be able to fund theme park capital expenditures and investment in future attractions and projects.
- We may not realize the benefits of developments, restructurings, acquisitions or other strategic initiatives and we may incur significant costs associated with such activities.
- Our financial condition and results of operations have been previously, and may in the future be, adversely affected by public health events.
- Unionization activities or labor disputes may disrupt our operations and affect our profitability.
- Our intellectual property rights are valuable, and any inability to protect them could adversely affect our business.
- We may be subject to claims for infringing the intellectual property rights of others, which could be costly and result in the loss of significant intellectual property rights.
- If we lose licenses and permits required to exhibit animals and/or violate laws and regulations, our business will be adversely affected.
- If we are unable to maintain certain commercial licenses, our business, reputation and brand could be adversely affected.
- Our existing debt agreements contain, and future debt agreements may contain, restrictions that may limit our flexibility in operating our business.
- Failure to maintain our current credit ratings could adversely affect our cost of funds, related margins, liquidity, and access to capital markets.
- Our leverage could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, limit our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry, expose us to interest rate risk to the extent of our variable rate debt and prevent us from meeting our obligations under our indebtedness.
- Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that we could suffer, and our insurance costs may increase.
- We may be unable to purchase or contract with third-party manufacturers for our theme park rides and attractions, or construction and/or supply chain delays may occur and impact attraction openings.
- Tariffs or other trade restrictions could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
- Our operations and our ownership of property subject us to environmental requirements, and to environmental expenditures and liabilities.
- Delays, restrictions, or inability to obtain or maintain permits for capital investments could impair our business.
- We have previously identified and remediated a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. If we fail to maintain effective internal controls, we may conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective, which could adversely affect our ability to report our results of operations and financial condition accurately and in a timely manner.
- Financial distress experienced by our strategic partners or other counterparties could have an adverse impact on us.
- Actions of activist stockholders, and such activism could adversely impact the value of our securities.
- The policies of the U.S. President and his administration or any changes to tax laws may result in a material adverse effect on our business, cash flow, results of operations or financial condition and may impact our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards.
- Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock
- Our stock price may change significantly, and you may not be able to sell shares of our common stock at or above the price you paid or at all, and you could lose all or part of your investment as a result.
- We cannot guarantee that our allocation of capital to various alternatives will enhance long-term stockholder value, and in some cases, our Share Repurchase Program could increase the volatility of the price of our common stock.
- Future sales, or the perception of future sales, by us or our existing stockholders in the public market could cause the market price for our common stock to decline.
- Our indebtedness could limit our ability to make restricted payments such as share repurchases and/or pay dividends on our common stock in the future.
- Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents could delay or prevent a change of control.
- The concentration of ownership of our capital stock limits your ability to influence corporate matters.
- Non-U.S. holders who own or owned more than a certain ownership threshold may be subject to United States federal income tax on gains realized on the disposition of our common stock.
- The policies of the U.S. President and their administration or any changes to tax laws may result in a material adverse effect on our business, cash flow, results of operations or financial condition and may impact our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards.
Legal proceedings
This information is set forth under Note 14–Commitments and Contingencies to the consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.3
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