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.

SeaWorld (SEAS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 1.89% and 0.58%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

SeaWorld (SEAS) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. SEAS, +1.60% posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, but said COVID continued to weigh and the numbers do not yet represent a normalized environment as it works to improve execution. The company posted net income of $116.6 million, or $1.62 a share, for the quarter, down from $127.8 million, or $1.59 a share, in the year-earlier period.

SeaWorld posts better-than-expected Q2 earnings

ORLANDO, Fla. , Aug. 4, 2022 /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 2022[1] and announced that its Board of Directors approved a new $250.0 million share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program").

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and First Six Months 2022 Results; Announces New Share Repurchase Program

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Rescued by the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, SeaWorld San Antonio, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas State Aquarium, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Galveston Bay Foundation and Texas Authorities, the manatee completes eight months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld San Antonio and is returned to Florida waters by members of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership SeaWorld partner DHL Express provides air transportation for the manatee from Texas to Florida in a custom, state-of-the-art container built specifically for manatees This is the third manatee SeaWorld San Antonio has rehabilitated for cold stress, due to the uncommon presence of manatees in Texas DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES IMAGES HERE ORLANDO, Fla. and CINCINNATI , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld and DHL Express today announced that they have joined forces to transport a manatee from Texas to Florida via air after successfully being rehabilitated for eight months at SeaWorld San Antonio.

SeaWorld and DHL Express Partner to Move Rehabilitated Manatee from Texas to Florida for Return

Approximately 100 million sharks are killed every year in the wild, mainly for their fins, making education and conservation essential to species preservation SeaWorld parks enable the public to get up close to sharks by viewing, feeding, and interacting with more than a dozen species Visitors can learn more about what it takes to care for the more than 500 sharks at SeaWorld with tours and talks above the aquariums Guests can better understand what's being done for shark conservation at SeaWorld and see many species that are vulnerable and endangered Thrill seekers can experience what it's like to move like a shark on coasters Mako and Great White Shark lovers can dine next to their favorite species in Orlando's Sharks Underwater Grill and Bar and enjoy shark inspired cocktails in every park Committed to supporting shark conservation everywhere, SeaWorld partners with nonprofit OCEARCH and the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has donated more than $300,000 to shark research conservation projects DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES IMAGES HERE ORLANDO, Fla. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld celebrates Shark Awareness Day today with the ultimate shark experience for guests of all ages offering shark interactions, education, conservation, and inspired thrills that can be enjoyed all year round.

SeaWorld Offers the Ultimate Shark Experience with Interactions, Education, Conservation and Thrills as the Nation Celebrates Shark Awareness Day Today

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Caesars, SeaWorld downgraded on ‘waning' confidence in ability to withstand looming recession

Guadalupe fur seals are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act SeaWorld San Diego is one of only two facilities in the United States authorized to rehabilitate Guadalupe fur seals SeaWorld has rescued 36 Guadalupe fur seals in the last five years alone One rescued and rehabilitated elephant seal also returned Both species have a unique comeback story after being hunted to near extinction in the 1700s and 1800s DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES IMAGES HERE ORLANDO, Fla. , July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld San Diego today announced that it returned six rescued seals after their successful rehabilitation on Thursday, June 30th.

SeaWorld San Diego Returns Six Rescued and Rehabilitated Seals, Including Five Threatened Guadalupe Fur Seals

Experience the thrill of the all-new and now open Ice Breaker in Orlando, the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida; Tidal Surge, the world's tallest and fastest screaming swing in San Antonio; and Emperor, California's tallest and fastest floorless dive coaster in San Diego Ice cold free beer is back this summer Refreshing water flume and rafting rides help guests beat the heat USA Today 10BEST voted SeaWorld Orlando #1 Best Theme Park and as the coaster capital, the park offers more roller coasters in one place than anywhere else in Orlando including #1 New Theme Park Attraction -- the all-new Ice Breaker When the sun goes down, the night comes to life with the Electric Ocean featuring electrifying dance music, colorful lights, and a fireworks spectacular Exciting new concerts More ways to relax and fuel up with new restaurants, new drink venues and new craft cocktails ORLANDO, Fla., SAN ANTONIO and SAN DIEGO , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld is back this summer and guests can visit the parks now with no reservation requirements and no restrictions as the park, rides, attractions, food and beverage, and merchandise outlets are open.

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Theme park and entertainment company SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS) stock has sunk (-33%) for the year.

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ORLANDO, Fla. , June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that Michelle "Chelle" F.

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Mysterious illness creates a state of crisis for California brown pelicans as hundreds of sick, malnourished and injured juvenile birds need rescue and urgent care SeaWorld provides critical care to 30 California brown pelicans that join the more than 300 other seabirds helped this year alone SeaWorld operates the o nly seabird rescue facility from Tijuana to Camp Pendleton, working in partnership with the large community of local rescue organizations Since 1980, SeaWorld has rescued injured and sick seabirds and is the largest facility for seabird care in San Diego County with experience caring for 80 different species SeaWorld veterinarians and seabird specialists join California Department of Fish and Wildlife Incident Command for Emergency Response DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES IMAGES HERE SAN DIEGO , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld San Diego is providing critical care to 30 California brown pelicans as a mysterious illness has caused hundreds of juvenile birds to strand up and down the California coast since May 12. The pelicans under care at SeaWorld join hundreds of others admitted to other wildlife rehabilitation facilities after being found emaciated and often with secondary injuries, such as pouch lacerations, monofilament line entanglement or fractured limbs.

SeaWorld San Diego Responds to California Brown Pelican Crisis as Mysterious Illness Causes Hundreds of Juvenile Birds to Strand, Requiring Rescue and Critical Care

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SeaWorld Entertainment's investors have been hammered in recent months, despite continued strong fundamental performance for the business. The company is also buying back stock and tried to acquire Cedar Fair, which illustrates management's desire to add value to investors.

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ORLANDO, Fla. , May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) ("SeaWorld" or the "Company"), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that after a nine-year tenure with the Company, Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy intends to retire from SeaWorld in order to move on to the next chapter of her career effective on December 31, 2022 or upon the appointment of her successor, if earlier.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Announces CFO Transition

ORLANDO, Fla. , May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) ("SeaWorld" or the "Company"), a leading theme park and entertainment company, announced that its Board of Directors approved a $250.0 million share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program").

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program

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SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:SEAS ) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 5, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Matthew Stroud - Vice President, Investor Relations Marc Swanson - Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Gulacsy - Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Steve Wieczynski - Stifel James Hardiman - Citi Chris Woronka - Deutsche Bank Ben Chaiken - Crédit Suisse Barton Crockett - Rosenblatt Securities Michael Swartz - Truist Securities Paul Golding - Macquarie Philip Cusick - JPMorgan Operator Good day, and welcome to the SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (SEAS) CEO Marc Swanson on Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. SEAS, -0.41% reported Thursday a narrower first-quarter loss and revenue that rose above expectations, as attendance topped pre-pandemic levels. The theme park operator's stock was still inactive in premarket trading.

SeaWorld loss narrows and revenue beats, as attendance tops pre-pandemic levels

ORLANDO, Fla. , May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2022.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

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Rescue and rehabilitation are a vital first step in species preservation Dozens of species, including many threatened and endangered animals, have been helped by SeaWorld since 1965 One of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, SeaWorld has rescue and rehabilitation operations located at each of its three parks SeaWorld is a professionally accredited zoo and e xpertise from 50+ years of animal care and study is what makes successful rescue and rehabilitation possible Providing critical and specialized care to rescued animals provides knowledge that cannot be replicated by the study of animals outside of human care alone   SeaWorld provides long term care in its parks to rescued animals deemed non-returnable by wildlife authorities  A portion of proceeds from SeaWorld tickets and in park purchases goes toward funding rescue and rehabilitation operations DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES IMAGES HERE   ORLANDO, Fla. , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld has surpassed the milestone of rescuing 40,000 injured, sick, and orphaned animals, underscoring the unrelenting need to help animals in need.

SeaWorld Surpasses 40,000 Animal Rescues Underscoring the Ongoing Need to Help Sick, Injured and Orphaned Animals

Busch Gardens parks in Tampa and Williamsburg provide complimentary one-day admission to military veterans and their families April 25 through May 15 Active-duty military members and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long Busch Gardens has offered free admission to U.S. military for more than 20 years More than 10 million U.S. military guests and their families have visited the park at no charge through the Waves of Honor program WILLIAMSBURG, Va. and TAMPA BAY, Fla.

Busch Gardens Honors Military Appreciation Month with Free Park Admission to Active-Duty U.S. Military, Veterans and Their Families Through Annual Waves of Honor Program

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