Current Report · Items 2.02, 9.01 · 8-K

United Parks & Resorts Inc.

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Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Filed Aug 4, 2026Accepted Aug 4, 2026, 6:35 AM EDTCIK 1564902Accession 0001193125-26-331457

Company context

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) is a global theme park and entertainment company that owns or licenses a diverse portfolio of award-winning park brands and experiences, including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place®, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Aquatica®. The Company's seven world-class brands span 13 parks in seven markets across the United States and Abu Dhabi, offering experiences that matter with exhilarating thrill and family-friendly rides, coasters, and experiences, inspiring up-close and educational presentations with wildlife, and other various special events throughout the year. In addition, the Company collectively cares for one of the largest zoological collections in the world, is a global leader in animal welfare, training, and veterinary care, and is one of the leading marine animal rescue organizations in the world with a legacy of rescuing and caring for animals that spans over 60 years, including coming to the aid of over 43,000 animals in need. To learn more, visit www. UnitedParks.com.

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Items 2.02, 9.01

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Item 2.02Item 2.02 - Results of Operations

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 4, 2026, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the results of the Company’s operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 2.02. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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EX-99.1 (by filename) prks-ex99_1.htm

EX-99.1 2 prks-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 United Parks & Resorts Inc. Reports Second Quarter and First Six Months 2026 Results ORLANDO, FL, August 4, 2026 - United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme parks and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Highlights • Attendance was 6.1 million guests, a decrease of approximately 0.2 million guests or 2.9% from the second quarter of 2025. • Total revenue was $483.3 million, a decrease of $6.9 million or 1.4% from the second quarter of 2025. • Net income was $63.3 million, a decrease of $16.8 million or 21.0% from the second quarter of 2025. • Adjusted EBITDA[1] was $195.5 million, a decrease of $10.8 million or 5.2% from the second quarter of 2025. • Total revenue per capita[2] increased 1.5% to $79.82 compared to the second quarter of 2025. Admission per capita[2] decreased 1.8% to $40.31 while in-park per capita spending[2] increased 5.1% to a record $39.51 compared to the second quarter of 2025. First Six Months 2026 Highlights • Attendance was 9.3 million guests, a decrease of approximate…

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