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Pursuit Attractions & Hospitality, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 9 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 4.4% to $251.5 million: Third quarter revenue was $251.5 million, up 4.4% year-over-year. The company attributed growth to continued growth across geographies and the Eagle Wing Tours contribution, partly offset by the Flyover sale. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 7%: Adjusted EBITDA was $125.5 million, up $8.1 million from the third quarter of 2025. The company attributed the increase to flowthrough of higher revenue with margin expansion. Source
  • Adjusted EPS reached $3.03: Adjusted net income was $85.0 million, or $3.03 per share, against $75.3 million, or $2.65 per share, in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 49.9%: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 49.9%, up 1.2 points from 48.7%. Nine-month margin was 32.8%, unchanged from the prior year. Source
  • Same-store pricing and RevPAR up 9%: Same-store attraction effective ticket prices and lodging RevPAR each rose 9% year-over-year. Source
  • Federal proposal filed October 1: Pursuit submitted a proposal on October 1, 2026 to develop and operate the Glacier View Tram. The company describes the project as incremental to Vision 2030. Source
  • Liquidity of $293.0 million: Liquidity at September 30, 2026 comprised $64.3 million of cash and $228.7 million of available capacity on the $300 million revolving credit facility. Source

“we are reaffirming our full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA midpoint expectation of $133 million”

David Barry, Pursuit president and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$130 million to $136 million (midpoint $133 million)Kept
Revenue Sourcefull year 2026$485 at the midpointKept
Maintenance capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$31 to $36 (about 7% of revenue at the midpoint)Kept
Growth capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$70 to $80Kept
Total capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$103 to $114Kept
Adjusted EBITDA from Tabacón and Eagle Wing Tours Sourcefull year 2026approximately $9 million to $11 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA from Flyover Source2026, through the sale date of July 31approximately $7 millionKept
Canadian dollar to U.S. dollar exchange rate assumption Sourcefourth quarter 2026$0.71Kept
Return on organic growth investments Sourceby 2030less than 7x effective Adjusted EBITDA multipleKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full year Adjusted EBITDA midpoint held at $133 million. The range was narrowed to $130 million to $136 million. Source
  • New: Proposal submitted on October 1, 2026 to develop and operate the Glacier View Tram, subject to federal review. Source
  • New: Prince of Wales Hotel room refresh added to the project list for completion in 2027. Source
  • New: Tabacón private outdoor terraces added to the project list, with 77 new terraces planned beyond 2027. Source

Third quarter results

  • Revenue rose 4.4% to $251.5 million: Third quarter revenue was $251.5 million, up 4.4% year-over-year. The company attributed growth to continued growth across geographies and the Eagle Wing Tours contribution, partly offset by the Flyover sale. Source
  • Growth excluding deals was 6%: Excluding the Eagle Wing Tours acquisition and the Flyover divestiture, revenue rose 6% year-over-year. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 7%: Adjusted EBITDA was $125.5 million, up $8.1 million from the third quarter of 2025. The company attributed the increase to flowthrough of higher revenue with margin expansion. Source
  • Adjusted EPS reached $3.03: Adjusted net income was $85.0 million, or $3.03 per share, against $75.3 million, or $2.65 per share, in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • GAAP net income also increased: Net income attributable to Pursuit was $82.8 million, against $73.9 million. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.95, against $2.60. Source
  • Nine-month revenue and Adjusted EBITDA up: Nine-month Adjusted EBITDA was $143.3 million, up 10.6%. Nine-month revenue was $436.7 million, up 10.5%. Source

Acquisition and divestiture effects

  • Eagle Wing Tours acquired in July: Eagle Wing Tours, a sightseeing attraction on Vancouver Island, was acquired on July 14, 2026 for approximately $16 million. Source
  • Flyover sold for about $75 million: The non-core Flyover business was sold on July 31, 2026, for approximately $75 million. Source
  • Flyover sale produced a loss: The company recorded a $2.8 million loss on the sale of Flyover, after a $3.1 million impairment recorded in the second quarter. Source

“we are on track to deliver full year growth in line with our prior guidance range”

David Barry, Pursuit president and chief executive officer

Costs, margins and tax

  • Operating expenses rose modestly: Third quarter operating expenses were $84.7 million, against $84.0 million. Nine-month operating expenses rose $20.6 million, mainly on Sky Lagoon remeasurement, Tabacón and variable costs. Source
  • Tabacón and labor added costs: Nine-month operating expenses included $5.1 million of incremental Tabacón expenses, $3.6 million of labor expense and $3.1 million of operating supplies and services. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 49.9%: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 49.9%, up 1.2 points from 48.7%. Nine-month margin was 32.8%, unchanged from the prior year. Source
  • Noncontrolling share of EBITDA fell: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Pursuit was $115.0 million, up from $101.6 million. The noncontrolling interest share fell to $10.5 million from $15.8 million. Source
  • Other expense compared with prior gain: Other expense was $1.8 million, against other income of $3.5 million last year, which included a $4.2 million business interruption gain. Source
  • Tax rate rose on Flyover sale: The effective tax rate was 19.7%, against 16.8%, which the company linked to tax impacts of the Flyover sale. Depreciation fell to $10.2 million from $12.0 million, and interest expense to $2.0 million from $2.8 million. Source

Demand and pricing

  • Same-store pricing and RevPAR up 9%: Same-store attraction effective ticket prices and lodging RevPAR each rose 9% year-over-year. Source
  • Yield and experiential demand cited: The company attributed the revenue growth excluding deals to yield optimization and demand for experiential travel in iconic destinations. Source
  • Ticket and lodging revenue grew faster: Ticket, rooms, transportation and other services revenue was $186.3 million, up 4.6%. Food, beverage and retail products revenue was $65.3 million, up 3.8%. Source

“we remain well positioned to advance our growth pipeline and create long-term shareholder value”

David Barry, Pursuit president and chief executive officer

Organic growth investment program

  • About $200 million of planned projects: Major planned investments carry a total commitment of approximately $200 million, as part of the Vision 2030 plan. Source
  • 2027 season projects listed: Projects for the 2027 season include the Denali relaunch, Tabacón villas, St. Mary cabins and a Prince of Wales room refresh ahead of its centenary. Source
  • Forest Park rooms lifted room rates: The first phase of Forest Park Hotel rooms, completed in 2025, drove a 22% ADR lift. The final phase was completed in 2026. Source
  • Lake cruise capacity expansion planned: A new 56-passenger boat at Maligne Lake, with an existing 38-passenger boat moved to Lake Minnewanka, is planned to meet demand by 2028. Source

Glacier View Tram proposal

  • Federal proposal filed October 1: Pursuit submitted a proposal on October 1, 2026 to develop and operate the Glacier View Tram. The company describes the project as incremental to Vision 2030. Source
  • Tram design and capacity: The proposal calls for two 100-passenger cabins climbing more than 3,000 vertical feet in about six minutes, building on the Glacier Park Collection. Source
  • Project awaits federal review: The project remains subject to federal review and permitting. Source

Liquidity and leverage

  • Liquidity of $293.0 million: Liquidity at September 30, 2026 comprised $64.3 million of cash and $228.7 million of available capacity on the $300 million revolving credit facility. Source
  • Debt and leverage reduced since June: Total debt was $134.2 million at September 30, 2026. At June 30, 2026, total debt was $250.7 million and net leverage was 1.5x. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Forest Park full transformation by year-end: Full hotel transformation, including dining and reception spaces, is expected by the end of 2026. Source
  • Hotel Whitefish transformation before 2027 season: Full hotel transformation, including dining and guest spaces, is expected ahead of the 2027 peak season. Source
  • Denali relaunch when road reopens in 2027: The Denali safari relaunch is planned for when park road access reopens in 2027. Projects are subject to approvals. Source
  • Tabacón villas completed in 2027: Three premium villas at Tabacón are to be completed in 2027, adding year-round capacity in the Arenal region. Source
  • Lake cruise capacity by 2028: Lake cruise capacity expansion is planned to meet demand at Jasper and Banff attractions by 2028. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Same-store attraction effective ticket prices, year-over-year Source+9%
Same-store lodging RevPAR, year-over-year Source+9%
Glacier Park Collection lodge rooms Sourcemore than 600

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: The Glacier View Tram proposal depends on federal review and permitting. Source
  • Financial: Management noted that reconciling items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA could significantly affect results as reported under GAAP. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said full-year growth is on track in line with the prior guidance range. Source
  • Met: Management said the 300-person event center opened in August. The prior release gave an August 15 opening date. Source
  • Ahead: Management said the final phase of rooms was completed in 2026 ahead of the peak summer season. Source
  • Not stated: The projects are described as part of the Vision 2030 plan to deploy more than $300 million into organic growth investments. Source

Other quarters

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