United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) Down More Than 19% Since Q3, Here’s Why

​United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) is one of the Best Small Cap Value Stocks to Buy. United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) has declined more than 19.5% since the release of its fiscal Q3 2025 results on November 6. However, Wall Street maintains a positive outlook with analysts’ 12-month price target reflecting 25.6% upside from the current level. Recently, on December 4, Truist Financial maintained a Buy rating on the stock, while lowering the price target from $61 to $47.

The firm noted that the reduced price target reflects their updated price model for the industry following the Q3 earnings release. During fiscal Q3, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) reported a 6.24% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $511.85 million, which fell short of the expectations by $26.4 million. The EPS of $1.61 also fell short of the consensus by $0.65.

​Management attributed muted quarterly performance to unfavorable calendar shifts, poor weather during holiday seasons, and a decline in international visitation. All of these factors led to a decrease of 252 thousand guests compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2024.

​On the bright side, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) remains optimistic in its forward booking revenue trend into 2026, supported by its Discovery Cove property and our group business, both of which grew over 20% during the quarter. ​

That said, Voss Capital recently called United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) a “deep value stock” in its third quarter 2025 investor letter. Here’s what the fund said:

​“United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) is a deep value stock rightfully doing time in the “penalty box.” Holding the stock has cost us dearly recently with a quick ~45% drop post Q3 earnings. While attendance growth was resilient and positive in Q2 in the face of Universal Studio’s Epic Universe opening, the market yawned and looked past that. Fast forward to Q3 and -3.4% attendance growth and -6.3% Admissions Per Cap (ticket prices) satiated the bear case.

​The competitive environment has intensified significantly. With Disney aggressively discounting in Orlando to counter Universal’s newly opened Epic Universe, and Six Flags pressuring some of the regional markets, PRKS has been pressured to lower prices to protect volume. Negative operating leverage is biting—revenue is down 3.9% YTD while Adjusted EBITDA has fallen 11.8%…” (Click here to read the full text)”

​United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) owns and operates theme parks. The company’s portfolio includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, and Sea Rescue.

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