The following is a summary of the United Parks & Resorts Inc (PRKS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
United Parks & Resorts Inc reported Q3 revenue of $545.9 million, a slight decrease of 0.4% from the previous year.
Net income for Q3 was lower at $119.7 million compared to $123.6 million in the previous year.
Adjusted EBITDA declined by $8 million to $258.4 million, reflecting increased operating expenses primarily from labor and third-party consulting costs.Attendance decreased by 100,000 guests or 1.4% primarily due to negative calendar shifts and adverse weather, adjusting for which attendance would have increased by 3%.
Per capita revenue increased by 1.0%, with admission per capita up by 0.5% and in-park spending per capita rising by 1.6%.
Business Progress:
Announced a lineup of new rides, attractions, and events for 2025, including immersive experiences at various parks and the overhaul of SeaWorld San Diego's Journey to Atlantis.
Advanced mobile app functionality leading to higher transaction values and better guest experience, with food and beverage transactions made through the app seeing approximately 35% higher average transaction value.
Progressed in international project discussions and strategic real estate development plans, expanding the company's operational and revenue-generating capabilities.
Opportunities:
Launched a new premium pass program with substantial benefits, seeing sales up over 10%, enhancing brand loyalty and revenue from committed customers.
Increased focus on group bookings, which are trending up significantly for 2025, representing a considerable growth opportunity for both revenue and profits.
Risks:
Experiences severe weather conditions such as hurricanes impacting operational days and overall attendance, particularly in Florida parks. Extended impacts from weather conditions pose ongoing operational disruptions.
Increased competition expected in Orlando with new theme park openings in 2025 could pressure attendance and revenue.
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