revenue $483.3M, net income $63.3M. United Parks Q2 revenue down 1.4% as attendance falls 2.9%; buyback accelerates

Filed August 7, 2026 · Period ending June 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Aug 8, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Operating income fell 17% to $117.1M in Q2 2026 in Q2 2025, driven by a 2.9% attendance decline (179k fewer guests) due to unfavorable Easter timing and lower international visitation, plus $4.1M in non-recurring costs from a historic winter freeze in Florida parks.

  MD&A: Operating Results verify on EDGAR →
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  Sesame Workshop filed litigation in March 2026 in the Southern District of New York alleging the Company owes additional royalties and fees and has breached the License Agreement; Sesame seeks termination of the agreement. The Company disputes the materiality of the claimed amounts and has filed a motion to dismiss aspects of the claims.

  Notes: Commitments and Contingencies verify on EDGAR →
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  Share repurchases totaled $220.3M in the first half of 2026, up sharply from $9.2M in the same 2025 period, funded in part by a $50M draw on the revolving credit facility. The Company added a new $500M buyback program in September 2025, of which $129.9M remains as of June 30, 2026.

  MD&A: Cash Flows; Notes: Stockholders' Equity verify on EDGAR →