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United Parks & Resorts Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a theme park and entertainment company in the United States. It operates SeaWorld theme parks in Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; and San Diego, California, as well as Busch Gardens theme parks in Tampa, Florida, and Williamsburg, Virginia. The company also operates water park attractions in Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; Chula Vista, California; Tampa, Florida; and Williamsburg, Virginia. In addition, it operates a reservations-only theme park in Orlando, Florida and a park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The company operates a portfolio of twelve theme parks under the SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Sesame Place brands. The company was formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to United Parks & Resorts Inc. in February 2024. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

United Parks & Resorts Dividend Announcement

• United Parks & Resorts announced a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2016-09-27
• United Parks & Resorts's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
• United Parks & Resorts's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 3.45%

United Parks & Resorts Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2016-09-27$0.10quarterly
2016-06-16$0.21quarterly
2016-03-10$0.21quarterly
2016-01-13$0.21quarterly
2015-09-25$0.21quarterly
2015-06-18$0.21quarterly
2015-03-11$0.21quarterly
2015-01-09$0.21quarterly
2014-09-25$0.21quarterly
2014-06-18$0.21quarterly
2014-03-18$0.20quarterly
2013-12-18$0.20quarterly
2013-09-18$0.20quarterly
2013-06-18$0.20quarterly

United Parks & Resorts Dividend per year

United Parks & Resorts Dividend growth

United Parks & Resorts Dividend Yield

United Parks & Resorts current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing United Parks & Resorts stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

United Parks & Resorts Financial Ratios

P/E ratio13.57
PEG ratio0.07
P/B ratio-7.14
ROE-75.36%
Payout ratio3.45%
Current ratio0.64
Quick ratio0.52
Cash Ratio0.19

United Parks & Resorts Dividend FAQ

Does United Parks & Resorts stock pay dividends?
United Parks & Resorts does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has United Parks & Resorts ever paid a dividend?
No, United Parks & Resorts has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. United Parks & Resorts is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't United Parks & Resorts pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why United Parks & Resorts would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will United Parks & Resorts ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While United Parks & Resorts has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is United Parks & Resorts a dividend aristocrat?
United Parks & Resorts is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is United Parks & Resorts a dividend king?
United Parks & Resorts is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is United Parks & Resorts a dividend stock?
No, United Parks & Resorts is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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