United Parks Profit, Sales Miss Estimates as Attendance Lags

United Parks and Resorts Inc. reported earnings and sales that trailed analyst estimates as the theme park operator struggled with dwindling attendance, especially from international park goers.

The Orlando, Florida-based operator of SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Sesame Place parks said in a Thursday statement that its fourth quarter earnings per share were 28 cents. Profit was impacted in part by a loss from a write-off of debt issuance costs and discounts, the company said. Analysts estimated 56 cents.