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United Parks & Resorts Approves $500M Share Buyback

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  • United Parks & Resorts Inc. approved a $500 million share repurchase program on September 3, 2025.
  • The program allows strategic investment in company shares, reflecting confidence in financial health.
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United Parks & Resorts Approves $500M Share Buyback

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An update from United Parks & Resorts ( (PRKS) ) is now available.

On September 3, 2025, United Parks & Resorts Inc. held a Special Meeting of Stockholders to approve a $500 million share repurchase program. The proposal was approved by a majority of disinterested stockholders, allowing the company to buy back shares without exceeding a 70% ownership threshold by Hill Path Capital LP. This move is seen as a strategic opportunity to invest in the company’s own shares, leveraging its strong balance sheet and significant free cash flow to return capital to stockholders. The share repurchase program is flexible, with no time limit and can be executed through various means, reflecting the company’s confidence in its market positioning and financial health.

The most recent analyst rating on (PRKS) stock is a Buy with a $52.58 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on United Parks & Resorts stock, see the PRKS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on PRKS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PRKS is a Neutral.

United Parks & Resorts shows strong operational performance and positive technical indicators, but financial distress due to high leverage and negative equity poses significant risks. The mixed sentiment from the earnings call and the recent resignation of a key executive add to the uncertainty. The stock is reasonably valued, but the lack of a dividend yield may deter income-focused investors.

To see Spark’s full report on PRKS stock, click here.

More about United Parks & Resorts

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) is a global theme park and entertainment company that owns or licenses a diverse portfolio of award-winning park brands and experiences, including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place®, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Aquatica®. The Company’s seven world-class brands span 13 parks in seven markets across the United States and Abu Dhabi, offering experiences that matter with exhilarating thrill and family-friendly rides, coasters, and experiences, inspiring up-close and educational presentations with wildlife, and other various special events throughout the year. In addition, the Company collectively cares for one of the largest zoological collections in the world, is a global leader in animal welfare, training, and veterinary care, and is one of the leading marine animal rescue organizations in the world with a legacy of rescuing and caring for animals that spans nearly 60 years, including coming to the aid of over 42,000 animals in need.

Average Trading Volume: 813,528

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $2.99B

Find detailed analytics on PRKS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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