United Parks 2025 Q2 Earnings Net Income Drops 12.1% Amid Revenue Decline

United Parks (PRKS) reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on Aug 08th, 2025. The company posted a modest revenue decrease and a more pronounced decline in net income, underscoring ongoing financial challenges. The results fell in line with the broader trend of sustained losses in the same quarter over the past 14 years.

United Parks reported total revenue of $490.21 million in Q2 2025, reflecting a 1.5% decline compared to the $497.59 million recorded in the same period in 2024. Admissions generated $255.74 million, while food, merchandise, and other revenue segments contributed $234.47 million.

Earnings per share (EPS) fell 0.7% to $1.46 in Q2 2025, from $1.47 in the year-ago period, while net income declined by 12.1% to $80.11 million compared to $91.12 million in the prior-year quarter. These figures highlight continued financial headwinds for the company, despite efforts to improve performance.

The stock price of United Parks edged down 2.11% during the latest trading day, though it had climbed 4.31% over the previous full trading week. Month-to-date, the stock was down 0.53%.

The post-earnings trading strategy of buying United Parks shares after a quarterly revenue increase and holding for 30 days yielded moderate returns. However, the strategy underperformed the benchmark with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.71%, 35.94% lower than the benchmark. With a Sharpe ratio of 0.22 and a maximum drawdown of 0.00%, the strategy exhibited low risk but conservative returns.

The CEO of United Airlines, which operates separately from United Parks, emphasized the company’s strong operational performance and customer satisfaction, citing improved on-time departures and enhanced service offerings as key growth drivers. Addressing challenges, the CEO acknowledged elevated fuel costs and competitive pressures in trans-Pacific markets but expressed confidence in United’s differentiated product strategy.

Looking ahead, United Airlines guided for full-year 2025 revenue growth driven by capacity expansion and higher yield management, with continued improvement in earnings per share expected. The CEO indicated a target EPS above $1.46 for the year, supported by cost discipline and network optimization. While no specific CAPEX figures were disclosed, the company reaffirmed its commitment to investing in aircraft modernization and ancillary service development to meet evolving traveler preferences.

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