Why United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) is in focus after Q1 earnings

United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) is drawing fresh attention after first quarter 2026 earnings showed revenue of US$278.29 million, a wider net loss of US$34.07 million, and weaker attendance tied to weather and lower international visitation.

The Q1 miss on earnings and revenue came against a share price that has risen about 7% over the past 90 days but sits lower on a 1 year total shareholder return basis. This suggests some recent momentum after a weaker longer term experience for investors.

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With United Parks & Resorts stock down about 26% over 1 year, but trading roughly 22% below the average analyst price target and around 34% below one estimate of intrinsic value, is there genuine upside here or is the market already pricing in future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 18.7% Undervalued

United Parks & Resorts' most followed narrative pegs fair value at about $44.09 per share, which sits above the recent close of $35.86 and frames the stock as undervalued based on discounted future cash flows.

The analysts have a consensus price target of $57.455 for United Parks & Resorts based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $81.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $46.0.

Curious what sits behind that gap between fair value, current price, and those widely spread targets? The narrative leans on steady revenue growth, firmer margins, and a higher earnings multiple on future profits. The real driver is how those three inputs interact across several years of projected cash flows, all pulled back to today using an 11.41% discount rate.

Result: Fair Value of $44.09 (UNDERVALUED)

However, this depends on attendance and in-park spending stabilising, with weather disruption and weaker recurring revenue both capable of undermining those cash flow assumptions.

Next Steps

With mixed signals on value, risks and rewards, it makes sense to look through the data yourself and pressure test the assumptions before you move on. To see how the risk and reward picture lines up in one place, review the 3 key rewards and 1 important warning sign

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