Merlin Properties Socimi

Merlin Properties reported Q3 2025 earnings per share of $0.14 (forecast met), while revenue of $133.5m missed the estimate of $136.41m by 2.13%. Despite the revenue shortfall, the stock climbed 7.09% to $13.30, accompanied by FFO growth of 6.4% and an increase in NAV per share of 5.7%. The occupancy rate remained high at 95.5%. The company is strategically focused on expanding data center capacity (300–350 MW at the Arasur campus) and is considering external partnerships and financing options for large projects. » More on de.investing.com

Despite an economic downturn, theme parks are seeing stable to rising visitor numbers, while investments in new attractions and higher operating costs are pushing up admission prices. Operators such as Europa-Park, Merlin Entertainments and international chains like Parques Reunidos are responding with price hikes, expansion plans and brand changes (for example Holiday Park becoming Plopsaland under Studio 100). The industry is shifting from day-trip destinations to short-break resorts with more overnight stays and specialised seasonal offerings. » More on welt.de

Merlin Entertainments has opened the world's largest Legoland in Shanghai, marking its entry into the highly competitive Chinese theme park market. The new facility is the first Legoland in China and aims to boost domestic tourism. The theme park will compete with established parks such as Shanghai Disneyland and planned projects from other international companies. » More on manager-magazin.de