SEAS - SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
| Previous Close | 27.42 |
| Open | 27.50 |
| Bid | 27.63 x 1300 |
| Ask | 27.64 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 27.27 - 28.00 |
| 52 Week Range | 21.36 - 34.72 |
| Volume | 316,607 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,490,498 |
| Market Cap | 2.177B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.32 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 23.25 |
| EPS (TTM) | 1.19 |
| Earnings Date | Nov 4, 2019 - Nov 8, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2016-09-27 |
| 1y Target Est | 33.82 |
- American City Business Journals
SeaWorld work on new Aquatica attraction picks up steam
The company filed for approval with Orange County after pulling permits with the state earlier this year.
- American City Business Journals
SeaWorld: Still 'on track' to revamp killer whale shows this year
The marine theme park company announced in 2016 it would update its iconic killer whale shows for a different education-style attraction by the end of this year.
- American City Business Journals
SeaWorld gets new SA leader as chain deals with turmoil
The interim park president of the Alamo City theme park takes over at a difficult time for the company.
- Zacks
SeaWorld Sees Hammer Chart Pattern: Time to Buy?
SeaWorld Entertainment has been struggling lately, but the selling pressure may be coming to an end soon.
- American City Business Journals
TripAdvisor cuts ties with SeaWorld, other attractions with whales and dolphins
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.'s ability to reach consumers globally took a hit after TripAdvisor unveiled a new policy that hampers the marine theme park's exposure to millions of users. The Needham, Massachusetts-based travel platform announced it "will no longer sell tickets to, or generate revenue from, any attraction that continues to contribute to the captivity of future generations of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises)," said a news release. SeaWorld Entertainment is one of the more widely-known marine theme park operators built on animal-based entertainment, despite its efforts in recent years to begin diversifying its offerings.
- Bloomberg
Great Wolf Water Parks Are a Buyout Dream
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Private equity managers sure love water slides. The chlorine must smell like money. On Wednesday, Blackstone Group Inc. became the third private equity firm in just seven years to splash down at Great Wolf Resorts Inc., a chain of indoor water parks and lodging with more than a dozen locations around the U.S. The investor is taking a 65% controlling stake in the business through a $2.9 billion joint venture alongside Centerbridge Partners LP, Great Wolf’s most recent private equity owner.Blackstone, which has $545 billion of assets under management, has been on a “family-fun” streak: The firm helped take Merlin Entertainment, the owner of Legoland, private this year (its second go-round with Merlin), following a seven-year lucrative investment in SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., which it exited in 2017. Great Wolf, whose mascot is Wiley the Wolf (a talented dancer, according to fan pages), was first taken private in a leveraged buyout by Apollo Global Management Inc. in May 2012 for $740 million, plus debt. It was one of the most heated LBO bidding wars in recent memory. Private equity firms were “tripping over themselves to bid,” one analyst said to me at the time. In the end, Apollo was forced to raise its offer by 69% to beat out rival suitor KSL Capital Partners LLC. The transaction valued Great Wolf at nearly 10 times trailing 12-month Ebitda, a rich valuation as far as these kind of deals go. It’s not your typical private equity situation, though. The term LBO often conjures images of wilting businesses being bled dry. But Blackstone – like Centerbridge and Apollo before it – sees Great Wolf as a growth opportunity. In 2012, Great Wolf had 11 properties, from the Pocono Mountains, to Grapevine, Texas, as well as its original location in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, which traces its roots to a predecessor water park owned by a family-owned business that first opened in the 1970s.(1) A stay in the Poconos later this month for two adults and two children costs about $400 to $500 a night, according to the booking site. Passes to the water park – where guests can take a plunge down Coyote Cannon and try to cross Big Foot Pass – are included in the price.Under Apollo’s ownership, Great Wolf added a resort in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and began building another in southern California. Apollo then sold the chain to Centerbridge in March 2015 in what’s known as a secondary buyout. At the time, Reuters reported that the deal was valued at $1.35 billion, including debt, and that Apollo stood to make two-and-a-half times its investment. With Centerbridge, Great Wolf opened five more resorts, including locations in Georgia and Illinois last year. It’s also been investing in room renovations. “We are enthusiastic about partnering with Blackstone to continue accelerating the growth of the company,” William Rahm, a senior managing director at Centerbridge, was quoted as saying in Wednesday’s press release. Blackstone’s Tyler Henritze, head of U.S. acquisitions for its real estate arm, said: “We look forward to investing in these properties to further deliver for guests and grow the company.” You don’t normally see the word “grow” so often in private equity talk. Then again, you don’t often see suit-and-tie-wearing dealmakers so passionate about water slides. (1) The last name of the family thatfounded the water parks is, rather appropriately, Waterman.To contact the author of this story: Tara Lachapelle at tlachapelle@bloomberg.netTo contact the editor responsible for this story: Beth Williams at bewilliams@bloomberg.netThis column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Tara Lachapelle is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the business of entertainment and telecommunications, as well as broader deals. She previously wrote an M&A column for Bloomberg News.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinion©2019 Bloomberg L.P.
- Zacks
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Guess', NRG Energy, Cardtronics, AngloGold Ashanti and SeaWorld Entertainment
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Guess', NRG Energy, Cardtronics, AngloGold Ashanti and SeaWorld Entertainment
- Skift
TripAdvisor to End Ticket Sales to Attractions Featuring Captive Marine Mammals
TripAdvisor just sent a clear message about its stance toward animals’ role in tourism. The online travel platform announced Wednesday that it would expand its animal welfare policy first introduced in 2016. By the end of this year, TripAdvisor and its subsidiary Viator will no longer sell tickets to venues contributing to the captivity of […]
- Zacks
This 'Jinx'ed Month, These Are Your 5 Best Bets
From a historical perspective, October has seen the end of more bear markets than any other month. Thus, it is suitable for contrarian buying.
- Zacks
Vail Resorts (MTN) Incurs Narrower-Than-Expected Loss in Q4
Vail Resorts (MTN) fourth-quarter fiscal 2019 results gain from growth in each segment. The company also benefited from the robust performance at Whistler Blackcomb.
- PR Newswire
Busch Gardens® Williamsburg Retains Prestigious Title As World's Most Beautiful Park
WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens® Williamsburg was recently honored with the title of "World's Most Beautiful Park" by the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA). "This award exemplifies Busch Gardens Williamsburg's longstanding commitment to ensuring a world-class guest experience in a beautiful setting," said Jeff Thomas, interim park president at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. The award was announced as part of the release of the 33rd annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey, the oldest of its kind. NAPHA is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, documentation and enjoyment of the amusement and theme park industry—past, present and future.
- Zacks
Carnival (CCL) Q3 Earnings Top, Stock Down on Soft '19 View
Carnival's (CCL) top-line growth in third-quarter fiscal 2019 can be attributed strength in passenger tickets, and onboard and other as well as tour and other businesses.
- Zacks
Vail Resorts Completes Peak Resorts Buyout, Boosts Portfolio
Vail Resorts (MTN) seals the acquisition of Peak Resorts for $11 per share.
- Zacks
RCI Hospitality (RICK) Looks Good: Stock Adds 8.3% in Session
RCI Hospitality (RICK) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 8% on the day, amid huge volumes.
- Zacks
Zacks.com featured highlights include: Garmin, Eagle Pharmaceuticals, BMC Stock, SeaWorld and Zumiez
Zacks.com featured highlights include: Garmin, Eagle Pharmaceuticals, BMC Stock, SeaWorld and Zumiez
- Benzinga
Analyst: Investors Can Have The Most Fun With These Theme Park Stocks
The amusement park sector likely emerged from a "difficult" second quarter with momentum from improving trends in July and a "particularly strong" August, Wedbush analysts wrote last ...
- Zacks
5 Momentum Picks Screened on Driehaus Strategy
Richard Herman Driehaus used the "buy high and sell higher" rule to create an investment approach.
- Zacks
Leisure & Recreation Services Industry Prospects Look Dim
Leisure & Recreation Services Industry Prospects Look Dim
- Benzinga
3 Takeaways From SeaWorld CEO's Surprise Resignation
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc (NYSE: SEAS ) announced Monday evening that Gustavo Antorcha resigned as CEO and board member due to a "difference of approach." What Happened Antorcha's resignation ...
