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United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026
United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) reported revenue of $506M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -1% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 27.8%, net earnings $80.0M (15.8% of revenue).
United Parks & Resorts, Q3 2026: revenue $506M (-1% year over year), operating margin 27.8%, net earnings $80.0M, operating cash flow $93.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $506M | +5% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $141M | +20% | -7% |
| Net earnings | $80.0M | +26% | -10% |
| Operating cash flow | $93.2M | -45% | -2% |
| Free cash flow | $23.5M | — | -38% |
What changed
Revenue was $506.5M in Q3 2026, down 1% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter. Admission was the largest line at 52% of revenue. Admission lost $4.0M year over year (down 2%), 75% of the total change.
Operating profit was $140.6M, a 27.8% margin (down 1.9 points year over year). Total costs grew 2% against a revenue fall of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+13%). Net earnings were $80.0M, down 10% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.6%.
Operating cash flow was $93.2M (down 2% year over year), 117% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $45.8M of depreciation and amortization and $5.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $37.8M. After capital expenditures ($69.7M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $23.5M.
Questions
What was United Parks & Resorts' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) reported revenue of $506M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -1% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was United Parks & Resorts profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $141M (27.8% of revenue) and net earnings $80.0M.