United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) on Thursday posted its third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations.

The company operates 13 theme parks across the U.S. and Abu Dhabi under brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Sesame Place, offering thrill rides, family attractions, wildlife experiences, and year-round events.

The theme park operator reported earnings of $1.61 per share, missing analysts’ estimates of $2.27 and down from $2.08 a year earlier.

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Quarterly revenue dropped 6.2% to $511.85 million, below the consensus forecast of $537.36 million.

Guest Metrics & Per-Capita Trends

Total revenue per capita fell 2.9% to $75.39 from the prior-year quarter. Admission revenue per capita declined 6.3% to $39.57, partially offset by a 1.1% increase in in-park spending per capita to $35.82.

The decrease in total revenue of $34.1 million compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a decline in attendance and a decrease in total revenue ...