United Parks & Resorts Inc.
- PRKS ยท NYSE
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation
- Orlando, FL
- 3,300 employees
- CIK 0001564902
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Marc Swanson Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-09-22
- James W. Forrester, Jr. Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) 10-Q, 2026-11-06
- Kyle Robert Miller President 4, 2026-09-24
- Kyle Miller President 8-K, 2026-09-22
- Thomas Brian Kelly Chief Legal Officer 4, 2026-09-17
- Christopher L. Finazzo Chief Commercial Officer 4, 2026-08-10
What leadership is saying
“We are pleased with the underlying performance of our business, despite significantly unfavorable weather, calendar impacts and international headwinds during the quarter”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 5, 2026
United Parks & Resorts Inc. is a U.S. public company in services-miscellaneous amusement & recreation (SIC 7990), headquartered in Orlando, FL. It trades as PRKS on NYSE. Revenue was $1.7B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -3.6% from the year before. It reported about 3,300 employees. Marc Swanson is Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.7B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $1.7B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $1.7B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $1.7B 10-K, 2025-03-03 | $1.5B 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
| Operating income | $365M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $463M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $460M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $508M 10-K, 2025-03-03 | $432M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
| SG&A | $228M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $217M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $221M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $200M 10-K, 2025-03-03 | $185M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
| Net income | $168M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $227M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $234M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $291M 10-K, 2025-03-03 | $257M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Swanson Chief Executive Officer - United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS); f/k/a SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) | Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-09-22 |
| James W. Forrester, Jr. | Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) | 10-Q, 2026-11-06 |
| Kyle Robert Miller | President | 4, 2026-09-24 |
| Kyle Miller | President | 8-K, 2026-09-22 |
| Thomas Brian Kelly | Chief Legal Officer | 4, 2026-09-17 |
| Christopher L. Finazzo | Chief Commercial Officer | 4, 2026-08-10 |
| Christopher Dold | Chief Zoological Officer | 4, 2026-05-01 |
| Kevin M. Connelly | Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-05-01 |
| Aayushi Dalal | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-30 |
| James Chambers | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-30 |
| Nathaniel J. Lipman | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-30 |
| Scott Ross | Board member (per proxy) bio: Chairman of the Board | DEF 14A, 2026-04-30 |
| Timothy Hartnett | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-30 |
| William Gray | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-30 |
| Yoshikazu Maruyama | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-30 |
What United Parks & Resorts Inc. does
We are a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. We own or license a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Sesame Place. Over our more than 65-year history, we have developed a diversified portfolio of 13 differentiated theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States and in the United Arab Emirates.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 45.4 million (as of October 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.3B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, March 3, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending December 31, 2025) | 10-K, March 3, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting April 30, 2026 (filed April 30, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 30, 2026 |
| Auditor | Kpmg LLP (Orlando, FL) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | James W. Forrester Jr See Remarks | Sale | 1,150 | $41K | Form 4, September 17, 2026 |
| August 6, 2026 | Christopher L. Finazzo Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 6,622 | $293K | Form 4, August 10, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | Christopher L. Finazzo Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 8,000 | $294K | Form 4, June 12, 2026 |
| December 15, 2025 | Christopher L. Finazzo Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 7,200 | $253K | Form 4, December 17, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-22
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- 8-K filed 2026-08-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-23
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-11
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-26
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-01-06
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-12-19
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-11-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-10-28
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
Frequently asked questions about United Parks & Resorts Inc.
- What does United Parks & Resorts Inc. do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "We are a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. We own or license a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Sesame Place. Over our more than 65-year history, we have developed a diversified portfolio of 13 differentiated theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States and in the United Arab Emirates."
- What is United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s revenue?
- $1.7B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 3, 2026.
- Is United Parks & Resorts Inc. profitable?
- United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported net income of $168M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does United Parks & Resorts Inc. have?
- About 3,300 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of United Parks & Resorts Inc.?
- Marc Swanson, Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed September 22, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of United Parks & Resorts Inc.?
- James W. Forrester, Jr., Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer), as named in a 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- Where is United Parks & Resorts Inc. headquartered?
- Orlando, FL.
- What is United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s stock ticker?
- PRKS on NYSE.
- What industry is United Parks & Resorts Inc. in?
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation, SIC code 7990.
- What is United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s website?
- unitedparksinvestors.com.
- When does United Parks & Resorts Inc. report earnings next?
- January 21, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is United Parks & Resorts Inc. a public company?
- Yes. United Parks & Resorts Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 0001564902 and trades as PRKS.
- Who audits United Parks & Resorts Inc.?
- Kpmg LLP, Orlando, FL, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of United Parks & Resorts Inc. are outstanding?
- 45.4 million shares as of October 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- What is United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s public float?
- $1.3B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 3, 2026.
- How many business segments does United Parks & Resorts Inc. report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 3, 2026.
- When is United Parks & Resorts Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting?
- April 30, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 30, 2026.
- Have United Parks & Resorts Inc. insiders traded stock recently?
- Since December 15, 2025, officers and directors reported 4 open-market sales worth about $881K and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: James W. Forrester Jr (See Remarks) sold 1,150 shares on September 15, 2026.