The CEO of United Parks thinks growth will be much better in 2027, even though fewer people visited this year.

Nov 5, 2026, 1:59 PM ETResultsRead the original at Benzinga

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PRKS reported fewer guests and lower profit, though each guest spent more and 2027 pass sales and bookings grew. The weaker quarter and signs of future improvement point in different directions, so the report does not change the outlook.

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Fewer guests and rising costs weakened the quarter, and cash left after spending fell sharply. Higher spending per guest, more pass sales, and larger 2027 bookings point toward improvement. The CEO expects stronger results in 2027, but that expectation does not erase the declines already reported.

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