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PRKS Stock Forecast: United Parks & Resorts, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$31
−2.56% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering United Parks & Resorts, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $45 — +46.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$1.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
49/ 100
Median analyst target
$45
Analysts covering
12
Revenue$483.3M−1.4% y/y
Operating income$117.2M
Net income$63.3M
Free cash flow$101.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.6%
1M
−4.9%
YTD
−15.2%
1Y
−35.1%
From 52W high
−36.4%
From 52W low
+3.6%
$30
$48
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PRKS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores United Parks & Resorts, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 31 Oct 2026
49/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
95
Accruals
82
Issuance
74
Quality
73
Volatility
41
Size
40
Revisions
28
Growth
21
Momentum
16

Value (95): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (16): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

PRKS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PRKS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45$50$55Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PRKSHigh $55Median $45Low $34

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says12 analysts
4 Buy8 Hold0 Sell
Low $34Median $45High $55

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +46.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$49 → $34
10 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$53 → $49
10 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
11 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$39 → $44
5 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$37 → $41
5 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$46 → $49
5 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
5 Aug 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$51 → $54
27 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
27 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$37 → $41
27 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
27 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$54 → $51
10 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$38 → $46
10 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
29 June 2026CitizensInitiatesMarket Perform—
12 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
12 May 2026StifelDowngradeHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

PRKS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, United Parks & Resorts, Inc. returned −35.1% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PRKS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PRKSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PRKS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−12.9%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (PRKS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.3×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

Price / book
−2.3×

Cheaper than 96% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.4×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.4%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−21.0%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Gross margin
92.1%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Operating margin
24.2%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
8.1%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−38.6%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.8%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.3%

Higher than 74% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (PRKS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • United Parks & Resorts, Inc. has a market value of $1.4B and an enterprise value of $3.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter shrank 1.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $133.6M, a 8.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.54.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $164.8M, after $245.2M of capital spending.

  • United Parks & Resorts, Inc. spent $371.5M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 45.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 12.3×; forward P/E: 7.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.30%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • United Parks & Resorts, Inc. employs 3,300 people — $499K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PRKS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelLeisure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PRKSUnited Parks & Resorts, Inc.$1.4B49
PTONPeloton Interactive, Inc.$2.2B79
OSWOneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd.$3.1B83
TRONTron, Inc.$604.8M15
YETIYETI Holdings, Inc.$3.3B69
LUCKLucky Strike Entertainment Corp.$539.8M23
JOUTJohnson Outdoors, Inc.$472.4M88

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own United Parks & Resorts, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest PRKS news & analysis

BUSCH GARDENS' AWARD-WINNING CHRISTMAS TOWN RETURNS WITH MILLIONS OF LIGHTS, ALL-NEW ENTERTAINMENT AND FESTIVE FUN AT ITS TWO SPECTACULAR PARKS

PRNewsWire · 29 Oct 2026positive

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg will bring back Christmas Town beginning Nov. 13, featuring millions of lights, holiday shows, seasonal décor and family activities included with park admission.

Why it matters — The seasonal event is a guest offering at two Busch Gardens parks operated by United Parks & Resorts.

SEAWORLD'S AWARD-WINNING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION RETURNS IN ORLANDO, SAN DIEGO AND SAN ANTONIO WITH ALL-NEW FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND TIMELESS HOLIDAY JOY

PRNewsWire · 29 Oct 2026positive

SeaWorld announced the return of its Christmas Celebration in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio, featuring holiday traditions, millions of lights and new festive entertainment included with park admission.

Why it matters — The seasonal event is a promotional offering across three SeaWorld parks, relevant to PRKS watchers tracking its guest experiences.

United Parks & Resorts Announces Leadership Updates

PRNewsWire · 22 Sept 2026neutral

United Parks & Resorts announced the promotion of Kyle Miller to President and Scott Maupin to Chief Parks Operating Officer, effective September 22, 2026. The leadership changes were announced via a company press release.

Why it matters — A PRKS watcher would care because leadership changes at the executive level can signal strategic direction and organizational priorities for the company.

Implied Volatility Surging for United Parks & Resorts Stock Options

Zacks Investment Research · 19 Aug 2026neutral

The article notes that implied volatility is surging for United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) stock options, drawing investor attention to recent movements in the options market.

Why it matters — A PRKS watcher would care because rising implied volatility in the options market can signal increased uncertainty or shifting expectations around the stock.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PRKS stock

What is the PRKS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering United Parks & Resorts, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $45, with estimates ranging from $34 to $55. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PRKS stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering United Parks & Resorts, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks United Parks & Resorts, Inc. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PRKS?

As at 31 Oct 2026, United Parks & Resorts, Inc. ranks 49 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (95 of 100).

Will PRKS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +46.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks United Parks & Resorts, Inc. 49 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PRKS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering United Parks & Resorts, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PRKS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $34 to $55 over the next 12 months.

How has PRKS stock performed over the past year?

United Parks & Resorts, Inc. returned -35.1% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does United Parks & Resorts, Inc. do?

United Parks & Resorts Inc. is a theme park and entertainment company that operates a portfolio of family-focused attractions in the United States.

What is the latest news on PRKS?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 29 Oct 2026): "BUSCH GARDENS' AWARD-WINNING CHRISTMAS TOWN RETURNS WITH MILLIONS OF LIGHTS, ALL-NEW ENTERTAINMENT AND FESTIVE FUN AT ITS TWO SPECTACULAR PARKS". Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg will bring back Christmas Town beginning Nov. 13, featuring millions of lights, holiday shows, seasonal décor and family activities included with park admission.

Company

About United Parks & Resorts, Inc.

United Parks & Resorts Inc. is a theme park and entertainment company that operates a portfolio of family-focused attractions in the United States. Its brands include SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, and Adventure Island, spanning marine-life exhibits, roller coasters, water parks, and immersive animal and entertainment experiences. The company serves leisure travelers, families, and group visitors through destination parks and seasonal attractions designed around admission-based entertainment, dining, and guest services. United Parks & Resorts also supports animal rescue and rehabilitation activities connected to its marine and terrestrial operations, giving it a distinct role in the broader leisure and recreation market. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company focuses on owned and licensed park brands that combine recreation, education, and themed entertainment.

3,300 employees · United States · https://www.unitedparks.com