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Pursuit Attractions & Hospitality, Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 32% year over year: Revenue was $241.0 million, up $58.8 million or 32.2% from the third quarter 2024, the company reported. Source
  • Full-year EBITDA guidance raised: Management raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $116 million to $122 million, a $6 million increase at the midpoint. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 41.5%: Adjusted EBITDA was $117.4 million, up $34.4 million, with margin at 48.7% against 45.5%, reflecting operating leverage and cost discipline. Source
  • Jasper recovery led the increase: Management attributed much of the increase to Jasper properties temporarily closed during the prior year. Source
  • Operating costs rose with volume: Operating expenses rose $18.0 million, mainly variable costs tied to higher transaction volumes and revenue, plus inflationary increases. Source
  • Liquidity was $274.4 million: Liquidity at September 30, 2025 was $274.4 million: $33.8 million of cash plus $240.6 million available on the revolver. Source

“We delivered record third quarter results with strong revenue growth compared to the prior year across all geographies”

David Barry, Pursuit’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2025$116 million to $122 millionRaised from $108 million to $118 million
Revenue growth Sourcefull year 2025Up ~24% at the midpoint vs. 2024Raised from Up ~20% at the midpoint vs. 2024
Maintenance capex Sourcefull year 2025$30 to $35 (~7-8% of Revenue)Kept
Growth capex Sourcefull year 2025$38 million to $43 millionKept
Total capex Sourcefull year 2025$71 to $76Kept
Refresh and Build organic growth investments Source2025 to 2030more than $250 millionRaised from more than $200 million over the next five years
Adjusted EBITDA from acquisitions Sourcefull year 2025$8 million to $10 millionKept
Canadian dollar exchange rate assumption Sourcefourth quarter 2025$0.72Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted EBITDA range raised to $116 million to $122 million, from $108 million to $118 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Revenue growth guidance at the midpoint moved from about 20% to about 24% versus 2024. Source
  • Guidance raised: Identified Refresh and Build investments for 2025 to 2030 rose to more than $250 million from more than $200 million. Source
  • New: The remaining 20% minority interest in Glacier Park, Inc. was acquired for $13 million. Source
  • New: The revolving credit facility was increased to $300 million and its term extended to September 2030. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 32% year over year: Revenue was $241.0 million, up $58.8 million or 32.2% from the third quarter 2024, the company reported. Source
  • Growth excluding Jasper and new assets: Excluding Jasper and experiences not operated by Pursuit for all of both years, revenue rose $17.7 million, or 12%, on yield and visitation. Source
  • Full-year EBITDA guidance raised: Management raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $116 million to $122 million, a $6 million increase at the midpoint. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 41.5%: Adjusted EBITDA was $117.4 million, up $34.4 million, with margin at 48.7% against 45.5%, reflecting operating leverage and cost discipline. Source
  • Net income attributable to Pursuit up: Net income attributable to Pursuit was $73.9 million, compared with $48.6 million; the figure includes discontinued operations. Source
  • Diluted and adjusted EPS higher: Diluted EPS attributable to Pursuit was $2.60 against $1.65; adjusted EPS was $2.65 against $1.71. Source

Jasper recovery and regional demand

  • Jasper recovery led the increase: Management attributed much of the increase to Jasper properties temporarily closed during the prior year. Source
  • Canada and Sky Lagoon demand notable: Management cited particular demand strength across its Canadian operations and at Sky Lagoon. Source
  • Revenue grew in every geography: Management said revenue grew compared with the prior year across all geographies. Source

“With our exceptional third quarter results, we are raising our full year guidance by $6 million at the mid-point.”

David Barry, Pursuit’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Guest demand and experiences

  • New experiences added to growth: Revenue also rose from newer experiences and continued guest demand for distinctive experiences in iconic places. Source
  • Experiential travel trend cited: Management attributed demand to continued global trends toward experiential travel in iconic locations. Source
  • Millions of visitors this summer: Management said the company welcomed millions of visitors during the summer. Source
  • Forest Park renovated rooms priced higher: The first renovation phase at the Forest Park Hotel Woodland Wing was complete for the 2025 peak quarter; renovated rooms achieved higher ADR. Source

Costs, margins and one-time items

  • Operating costs rose with volume: Operating expenses rose $18.0 million, mainly variable costs tied to higher transaction volumes and revenue, plus inflationary increases. Source
  • Labor and commissions drove the increase: Labor expense rose $6.1 million, commission and other revenue-based fees $3.8 million, and operating supplies and services $2.0 million. Source
  • Transaction costs lifted SG&A: Selling, general and administrative expenses rose $2.9 million, including $1.1 million of transaction costs tied to the standalone transition and Tabacón. Source
  • Insurance gain lifted other income: Other income included a $4.2 million pre-tax gain on business interruption proceeds for lost 2024 profits from the Jasper wildfire. Source
  • Effective tax rate was 16.8%: The effective tax rate for the quarter was 16.8%, against 17.2% a year earlier. Source

“With our low net leverage ratio and recently upsized revolver, we have both the financial and operational capacity to invest in one-of-a-kind experiences”

David Barry, Pursuit’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Capital, liquidity and leverage

  • Liquidity was $274.4 million: Liquidity at September 30, 2025 was $274.4 million: $33.8 million of cash plus $240.6 million available on the revolver. Source
  • Revolver upsized and extended: The revolving credit facility was increased by $100 million to $300 million, and its term was extended. Source
  • Leverage below target range: Total debt was $129.8 million and net leverage 0.7x, below the 2.5x to 3.5x target range. The second quarter was 0.6x, or 1.5x pro forma for Tabacón. Source

Refresh, Build, Buy strategy

  • Refresh, Build, Buy strategy continues: Management said the Refresh, Build, Buy strategy continues to deliver results and enhance its collection of assets. Source
  • Organic pipeline raised to $250 million: Identified Refresh and Build investments for 2025 to 2030 are now more than $250 million, compared with more than $200 million over five years before. Source
  • Acquisition pipeline described as robust: Management said its pipeline remains robust, with targeted acquisition opportunities. Source

Acquisitions and integration

  • Tabacón acquisition closed in July: Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, a year-round attraction-focused resort in Costa Rica’s Arenal region, was acquired for $111 million. Source
  • Tabacón seen as path to value: Management said the acquisition presents a path to value creation through operational improvements and expansion potential. Source
  • Glacier Park minority stake bought: The company bought the remaining 20% minority interest in Glacier Park, Inc. for $13 million, giving full ownership of the subsidiary. Source
  • Glacier Park buyout removed liability: The purchase simplified the capital structure and removed a $22 million noncontrolling interest liability. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2025

  • Forest Park next phase before 2026 peak: The next renovation phase of the Forest Park Hotel Woodland Wing is commencing and is scheduled for completion ahead of the 2026 peak season. Source
  • Grouse Mountain Lodge refresh in 2026: The first phase of the Grouse Mountain Lodge refresh has started, with completion anticipated in 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Point-of-interest attractions Source17
Lodges Source29

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Forest Park renovation work is phased to limit disruption to guests during the busy summer season. Source
  • Financial: The Sky Lagoon finance lease obligation is remeasured for exchange rates, and the resulting gain or loss sits within operating expenses. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release said the next phase would start in the off-peak season; the third-quarter release says it is now commencing.
  • Ahead: Management said the record third-quarter results exceeded its expectations, with strength in Canadian operations and at Sky Lagoon. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.