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United Parks & Resorts Inc.

Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 7, 2026
$32.28−0.15 (-0.46%)

Close on Oct 19, 2026

Market cap
$1.52B
P/E (TTM)
12.7
Dividend yield
–

About United Parks & Resorts

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation, SIC 7990

The company operates theme parks and entertainment destinations that combine zoological exhibits with rides, theatrical shows, and educational presentations. Its portfolio features park brands such as SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, and Sesame Place. Revenue is primarily generated through park ticket admissions, alongside on-site sales of food, merchandise, and other items. It also provides consumer items including toys, apparel, and books. The business serves regional and destination visitors, catering to families, children, and individual guests.

The company's holdings include 13 theme parks, consisting of 12 owned locations in the United States and one licensed park in the United Arab Emirates. Its domestic properties span five states including California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia, covering roughly 2,000 acres of owned land and 190 leased acres. The combined portfolio encompasses over 800 attractions, including 209 rides, 154 programs, 75 animal habitats, and nearly 350 dining and retail venues. The text does not specify the company's headquarters.

Summary of the business section of United Parks & Resorts's latest annual report, written by StockData.

Company profile

Company

Legal name
United Parks & Resorts Inc.
Founded
1959
Headquarters
Orlando, FL
Address
6240 Sea Harbor Drive 32821
Phone
(407) 226-5011
Employees
3,300, Dec 31, 2025
Industry
Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation
Incorporated in
Delaware
Fiscal year ends
December 31
Auditor
KPMG LLP, Orlando, FL

Stock & identifiers

Ticker
PRKS
Exchange
NYSE
IPO date
Apr 19, 2013
Shares outstanding
45M, Jul 31, 2026
Public float
$1.27B, Jun 30, 2025
Filer category
Large accelerated filer
SEC CIK
1564902
CUSIP
81282V100
ISIN
US81282V1008
LEI
529900G0H4NV3IIK3269
EIN
27-1220297

Executives and directors

Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years

NamePositionShares owned
Kyle Robert MillerPresident66,834
Thomas Brian KellyChief Legal Officer57,166
James W. Forrester JrSee Remarks26,733
Marc SwansonChief Executive Officer387,930
Christopher L. FinazzoChief Commercial Officer123,663
Kevin M. ConnellyChief Accounting Officer5,029
Christopher DoldChief Zoological Officer52,062
Byron SurrettSee Remarks46,136
George Anthony TaylorSee Remarks95,661
James MikolaichikSee remarks72,406
William Earnest MyersChief Accounting Officer5,318
Michael RadySee remarks8,805
Nathaniel LipmanDirector20,316
Scott I. RossDirector27,309,362
James P. ChambersDirector65,558
Neha Jogani NarangDirector57,376
Timothy HartnettDirector81,378
William GrayDirector76,721
Kimberly SchaeferDirector42,740
Yoshikazu MaruyamaDirector53,145
Thomas E. MoloneyDirector86,399
Aayushi DalalDirector0
Ronald BensionDirector63,936

CEO pay and shareholder return

Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement

Fiscal yearCEO total payCEO pay actually paidOther executives (avg)Value of $100 investedPeer group
FY2025
Marc G. Swanson
$4.89M$3.81M$1.16M$115$155
FY2024
Marc G. Swanson
$1.08M$636.35K$2.58M$178$144
FY2024
Marc GSwanson
$1.08M$636.35K$2.58M$178$144
FY2024
Sergio Serge Rivera
$0$0$2.58M$178$144
FY2023
Marc G. Swanson
$1.11M$1.08M$813.23K$167$126
FY2023
Marc GSwanson
$1.11M$1.08M$813.23K$167$126

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Employees

Headcount reported in annual reports

“As of December 31, 2025, we employed approximately 3,300 full-time employees and approximately 12,900 part-time and seasonal employees.”

Corporate history

Events identified from SEC filings

DateEventDetails
Mar 3, 2026Late filingNotification of late filing
Jan 29, 2024Name changeName changed from SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. to United Parks & Resorts Inc.
May 17, 2023Auditor changeChange in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01)
Nov 10, 2021Late filingNotification of late filing
Apr 19, 2013IPOInitial public offering priced (424B4 prospectus)
Apr 16, 2013ListingRegistration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A)