Cedar Fair Reports Mixed Q3 Results - Cedar Fair (NYSE:FUN)

Cedar Fair LP FUN reported third-quarter FY22 sales growth of 12% year-on-year to $843.06 million, missing the consensus of $864.67 million.
During Q3, the parks had 1,088 operating days compared to 1,035 in 3Q19.
In-park per capita spending was $62.62, representing a 3% decrease over 3Q21 spending levels and a 25% increase from 3Q19.
Attendance totaled 12.3 million guests, an increase of 14% from 3Q21 and down by 7% from 3Q19.
The operating margin was 52.4%, and operating income for the quarter was $442.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $362 million.
The company held $288.4 million in cash and equivalents as of September 25, 2022.
Earnings per unit of $5.86 beat the analyst consensus of $3.86.
The Board has also authorized repurchase of up to $250 million of Cedar Fair units.
During the third quarter of 2022, the company fully repaid its term loan, reducing total outstanding debt on September 25, 2022, to $2.3 billion.
Price Action: FUN shares closed higher by 1.43% at $41.79 on Tuesday.