United Parks Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
United Parks (NYSE: prks) is a publicly traded leisure company in the Services-miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation sector. The company has a market capitalization of $1.7B, ranking #2,362 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
prks stock has declined 17.9% over the past year, placing it at #2,844 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $35.38.
On a trailing twelve-month basis, United Parks reported revenue of $1.7B with net income of $168.4M and diluted earnings per share of $3.06. The company operates at a net profit margin of 10.1%.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of prks stock, including real-time price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
United Parks (prks) stock last traded at $35.38, down 0.23% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 17.9%, ranking #1,803 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $1.7B, prks is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 48.6M shares outstanding.
prks Rankings
Latest News
United Parks has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published today. Of the recent coverage, 3 articles coincided with positive price movement and 6 with negative movement. Key topics include conferences, earnings date. View all prks news →
SEC Filings
United Parks has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 5 Form 4. The most recent filing was submitted on April 3, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all prks SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
United Parks generated $1.7B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, operating income reached $365.4M (22.0% operating margin), and net income was $168.4M, reflecting a 10.1% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $3.06. The company generated $380.1M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 0.73, short-term liquidity bears monitoring.
Upcoming Events
Ballislife All-American Games
Q1 2026 earnings release
Telephonic replay availability
Q1 2026 earnings call
Webcast replay posted
United Parks has 5 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Ballislife All-American Games", is scheduled for April 24, 2026 (in 2 days). Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the prks stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in United Parks (prks) currently stands at 7.7 million shares, up 10.6% from the previous reporting period, representing 38.5% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 22.7%. This high level of short interest suggests significant bearish sentiment among traders. The 8.4 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for United Parks (prks) currently stands at 8.4 days, up 8.5% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 2.9 to 9.9 days.
prks Company Profile & Sector Positioning
United Parks (prks) operates in the Leisure industry within the broader Services-miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation sector and is listed on the NYSE. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #1,925 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing prks often look at related companies in the same sector, including Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN), Yeti Holdings (YETI), Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON), Onespaworld Holdings Limited (OSW), and MADISON SQUARE GRDN ENTERTNMNT (MSGE). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate prks's relative position within its industry.