SeaWorld Entertainment

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the ownership and operation of theme parks. It operates through the following brands: SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, and Sea Rescue. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

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SeaWorld reports record financials, plans for growth and efficiency

SeaWorld achieved record financial performance in Q4 2022 and fiscal 2022 despite challenges like adverse weather impacting attendance. The company's strong balance sheet, focus on revenue growth, and cost management efforts position it for continued success.
With plans for new rides, attractions, and infrastructure enhancements, SeaWorld aims to drive growth and enhance guest experiences. Strategic investments in high-confidence ROI projects and operational optimization reflect a proactive approach to long-term value creation.
Despite facing challenges such as increased operating expenses and competitive pressures, SeaWorld has opportunities to capitalize on its strengths and drive improved operating and financial results. Confidence in the long-term strategy underscores the company's commitment to delivering value for stakeholders.

SeaWorld achieves record Q1 results, eyes growth amid challenges

SeaWorld's Q1 2023 performance reflects resilience amidst challenges, with a focus on operational efficiency and revenue enhancement strategies.
The company's strong balance sheet and optimism about growth opportunities position SeaWorld well for future success and guest experience improvements.
While facing cost pressures and construction delays, SeaWorld's strategic initiatives and financial discipline offer a promising outlook for sustained growth.

SeaWorld reports robust Q2 results, eyes growth through investments

SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS) delivered strong financial performance in Q2 2023, with attendance growth, increased per capita spending, and positive revenue trends. Despite challenges like labor shortages and weather impacts, the company remains focused on enhancing guest experience and driving revenue growth. With a solid balance sheet and strategic investments, SeaWorld is poised for future growth and value creation.

SeaWorld surpasses Q3 expectations with record in-park spending and strong 2024 bookings

SeaWorld's Q3 performance was resilient, with a focus on cost management, digital transformation, and long-term value creation. Despite challenges, the company remains optimistic about its outlook and growth prospects.

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United Parks & Resorts, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the ownership and operation of theme parks. Its portfolio includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, and Sea Rescue. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

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Become a 2024 Pass Member and be the first to experience the new attractions before they open to the public; 2024 passes on sale now DOWNLOAD MEDIA ASSETS HERE ORLANDO, Fla. , Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld is thrilled to announce it will open one-of-a-kind marine life themed rides and attractions in every SeaWorld park in Spring 2024.

SeaWorld to Open Exciting One-Of-A-Kind Marine Life Themed Rides and Experiences for the Whole Family in Every Park in 2024

SeaWorld Entertainment's shares have been negatively impacted by bad weather, causing a decline in revenue, profits, and cash flows. Despite the temporary setbacks, some metrics have held up relatively well, such as revenue and a marginal increase in total revenue per capita. The company's future performance is uncertain, but long-term investors may see an opportunity to buy a high-quality company at a discounted price.

SeaWorld Entertainment: Gauging The Impact Of Inclement Weather, Remains A Buy Long Term

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SeaWorld has been sued by the city in which it operates San Diego over allegations it owes $12.2 million in unpaid rent, penalties and interest on its 200 acres of city-owned property. The lawsuit was announced on Thursday after the San Diego City Council in May voted in favor of suing SeaWorld if it did not pay its outstanding rent.

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Over the weekend, intense rain and flooding stranded more than 70,000 people at Burning Man in the Nevada desert. It's the latest example of how extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change, impacted major North American attractions this summer.

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The theme park operator has updated its inclement weather policy to include days when the heat index tops 100 degrees. SeaWorld also began selling its year-ahead Fun Card passes a week earlier than the prior year and two weeks earlier than the year before that.

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Business is typically booming at theme parks over the summer. This year, the weather has consistently put a damper on operations.

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Peace of Mind Policy Invites Guests to Return Another Day Free of Charge if Extreme Weather, Including Heat, Ruins Their Fun ORLANDO, Fla. , Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As extreme heat and wild weather continue to batter regions across the country, SeaWorld is introducing "Weather-or-Not" Assurance: a new policy covering a wider range of weather conditions than ever before and the most generous in the theme park industry.

With Wild Weather on the Rise SeaWorld Launches Weather-or-Not Assurance - a New Standard for Giving Park Guests Confidence in Their Visits

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SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:SEAS ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Matthew Stroud - Investor Relations Marc Swanson - Chief Executive Officer Jim Forrester - Interim Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Steve Wieczynski - Stifel Michael Swartz - Truist James Hardiman - Citi Thomas Yeh - Morgan Stanley Chris Woronka - Deutsche Bank Eric Wold - B. Riley Securities Phil Cusick - JPMorgan Lizzie Dove - Goldman Sachs Robert Aurand - KeyBanc Capital Markets Barton Crockett - Rosenblatt Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the SeaWorld Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (SEAS) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

The headline numbers for SeaWorld (SEAS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About SeaWorld (SEAS) Q2 Earnings

SeaWorld (SEAS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.35 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.62 per share a year ago.

SeaWorld (SEAS) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates

ORLANDO, Fla. , Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2023.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and First Six Months 2023 Results

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. -- the parent company behind SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place -- saw a decrease in foot traffic and revenue in Q2, which it attributed to "adverse weather."

SeaWorld's revenue sinks as ‘adverse weather' saps attendance at theme parks

ORLANDO, Fla. , Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) (the "Company"), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced its preliminary second quarter financial results.

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SeaWorld is creating a week-long celebration of the sharks in its parks with an exclusive, limited time Ultimate Shark Experience ticket A full day of once-in-a-lifetime sharktastic, immersive opportunities await guests of all ages while also giving back a portion of every ticket to shark conservation DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES IMAGES HERE  ORLANDO, Fla. , July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld is giving shark fin-atics the ultimate encounter in its parks with a brand new 'Ultimate Shark Experience' ticket that goes on sale today, just in time for shark week.

SeaWorld Celebrates Shark Week with the First Ultimate Shark Experience for VIP Access to Our Ocean's VIPs (Very Important Predators!) While Helping Preserve Them for Generations to Come

ORLANDO, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) announced today that it will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

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ORLANDO, Fla. , July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that Chelle Adams, Chief Transformation Officer of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., intends to retire from SeaWorld in order to pursue personal opportunities effective August 4 th, 2023.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Announces the Retirement of Michelle ("Chelle") Adams

SeaWorld Entertainment has a pair of freebie promotions coming to an end on Friday, perhaps not so coincidentally at the end of the company's second quarter. Disney and Comcast have also stepped up their discounting activity in Central Florida.

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The "Ultimate VIP Tour" delivers exclusive behind the scenes access to its world-renowned animal care programs and conservation efforts through intimate animal encounters sure to captivate the entire family, igniting inspiration among the next generation of ocean enthusiasts Personal VIP Tour Guides shepherd a highly customized, thoughtfully paced experience and interactions with perks including front of the line access to rides, reserved seating for presentations, character meet-and-greets, unique culinary experiences, exclusive in-park VIP lounges and reserved VIP parking for ultimate convenience A day like no other begins with the newly created "VIP Concierge" program to help design highly detailed and tailored itineraries in advance of park visits for a carefree, relaxing journey that steers clear of delays, long lines and overly crowded experiences making the best use of family time, focusing solely on what matters – making memories DOWNLOAD HI-RES IMAGES HERE ORLANDO, Fla. , June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld today launched its reimagined, exclusive "Ultimate VIP Tour" at parks across the country.

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KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha becomes the new official outboard of Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) as the renowned research organization forms a new relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters™. Through the two-year agreement, HSWRI will power its research boat with an F70 Yamaha outboard. HSWRI is a non-profit scientific research organization committed to conserving and renewing marine life to ensure a healthier planet. HSWRI's team of experts provide innovative and objective scien.

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. theme park chain SeaWorld, mired in controversy in recent years over its treatment of killer whales and other marine mammals, has opened a massive new aquatic life park in the United Arab Emirates, its first outside the United States.

A decade after ‘Blackfish' controversy, SeaWorld launches orca-free park in UAE

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Orange County tourist tax collections declined in April for the first time in more than a year. A couple of conventions have also pulled out of the Orlando market.

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