Nathaniel Lipman Buys Shares of United Parks & Resorts

Nathaniel Lipman, an insider at United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS), purchased 5,404 shares of the company on June 16, 2026. The shares were bought at an average price of $46.25 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $249,935. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Other Institutional Activity in United Parks & Resorts

Several institutional investors have also been active in United Parks & Resorts. Hill Path Capital LP holds a significant position with 27,205,306 shares valued at approximately $888.5 million. BlackRock, Inc. added 22,250 shares, bringing its total to 4,096,941 shares worth about $133.8 million. River Road Asset Management, LLC increased its stake by 23,855 shares, totaling 2,080,204 shares valued at $67.9 million. On the other hand, Nomura Holdings Inc. slightly reduced its holdings by 688 shares, now holding 4,475,669 shares valued at $146.2 million.

United Parks & Resorts Stock Snapshot

Shares of United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) were trading around $46.64. The company has a market cap of approximately $2.20 billion and a P/E ratio of 17.5. Its forward P/E is 9.9, and it has a beta of 1.183, indicating moderate volatility compared to the market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from $28.77 to $56.95. The company's 50-day moving average is $38.16, while the 200-day moving average is $39.54. United Parks & Resorts has a current ratio of 0.531 and a quick ratio of 0.264, reflecting its liquidity position.

Recent Earnings

United Parks & Resorts reported revenue of $1.65 billion, with a slight decline in growth of 3%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) stands at $2.66, with a net margin of 9.1%. Looking ahead, the company is expected to release its next earnings report on August 6, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Parks & Resorts Inc.

On June 16, 2026, several insiders, including Nathaniel Lipman, William Gray, and Kimberly Schaefer, each purchased 5,404 shares at $46.25 per share. These transactions were not part of any pre-arranged trading plans.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 12, 2026, Mizuho maintained its 'buy' rating for United Parks & Resorts with a price target of $48.0. Stifel downgraded the stock to 'hold' with a target of $40.0 on the same day. Deutsche Bank maintained its 'buy' rating with a higher target of $54.0 on April 10, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' rating, with a mean price target of $44.5 from 10 analysts.

About United Parks & Resorts

United Parks & Resorts Inc., based in Orlando, Florida, operates a portfolio of theme parks across the United States. These include marine-life parks under the SeaWorld brand, family-oriented parks under the Busch Gardens brand, and water parks under the Aquatica brand. The company also runs Sesame Street theme parks and other attractions. Founded in 1959, the company was formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. before changing its name in 2024. It employs around 3,300 people and is led by CEO Marc G. Swanson.

Bottom Line

Nathaniel Lipman's recent purchase of United Parks & Resorts shares highlights ongoing interest from insiders in the company. United Parks & Resorts, with its diverse theme park offerings, remains a notable player in the leisure industry. Investors and analysts continue to watch the company closely, with several maintaining a 'buy' rating. As always, it's important to remember that insider transactions and 13F filings reflect past actions and may not indicate current or future positions.