Six Flags Entertainment
Operates regional amusement parks, water parks, and resorts across North America.
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Operates amusement parks, water parks, and resorts across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, earning from admissions, passes, in-park spending, accommodations, and premium products. A predominantly seasonal, outdoor portfolio makes summer attendance, weather, and discretionary consumer spending central to results.
Operates 20 amusement parks alongside water parks and resort properties across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, while managing a branded park in Saudi Arabia. The portfolio includes Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farm, Canada's Wonderland, Kings Island, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and Six Flags Great Adventure. Admissions and season passes bring guests through the gates; food, beverages, merchandise, games, accommodations, and premium access generate additional spending.
Combines destination-scale flagships with regional parks serving nearby population centers, using recurring pass products, new attractions, and resort stays to extend visits and spending. Warner Bros., DC Comics, and Peanuts licenses support themed attractions, while the Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor names tie much of the network together. Most revenue and attendance arrive in summer, while outdoor operations expose results to weather and discretionary consumer spending.
Company facts
Categories
Key statistics
Year to date +4.8% · Average volume (30d) 2.1M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Stifel Nicolaus | Target | $70 | $23 | ||
| Aug 7, 2026 | Oppenheimer | Reiterate | Outperform | $40 | $23 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Target | $21 | $15 | ||
| Aug 6, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | Target | $25 | $10 | ||
| Jul 24, 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterate | Buy | $31 | $28 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.37 | $1.99 | +441.8% | $928.4M | $864.9M | −6.8% | −16.00% |
| May 7, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$2.71 | −$2.20 | +18.8% | $207.5M | $225.6M | +8.7% | −3.30% |
| Feb 19, 2026Q4 FY25 | −$0.31 | −$0.91 | −193.5% | $605.6M | $650.1M | +7.4% | +3.75% |
| Nov 7, 2025Q3 FY25 | $2.24 | $3.28 | +46.4% | $602.7M | $1.32B | +118.7% | −9.32% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $202.1M | $930.4M | $1.32B | $650.1M | $225.6M | $527.4M | |
| Gross profit | −$221.4M | $214.8M | $529.2M | $101.3M | −$169.9M | $527.4M | |
| Operating income | −$296.5M | $96.0M | $436.4M | $14.9M | −$238.3M | $88.6M | |
| Net income | −$219.7M | −$99.6M | −$1.19B | −$92.4M | −$268.6M | −$202.6M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$2.20 | −$0.99 | −$11.80 | −$0.91 | −$2.65 | −$2.00 | |
| Gross margin | -109.5% | 23.1% | 40.2% | 15.6% | -75.3% | 100.0% | |
| Operating margin | -146.7% | 10.3% | 33.1% | 2.3% | -105.6% | 16.8% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $1.34B · FY22 $1.82B · FY23 $1.80B · FY24 $2.71B · FY25 $3.10B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 28, 2026Cash & short-term investments $134.5M · Total debt $5.16B · Total assets $7.44B · Shareholders' equity $114.7M
Dividends
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5 | Jul 1 | $0.30 | |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 6 | Mar 20 | $0.30 | |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 6 | Dec 20 | $0.30 | |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 6 | Sep 20 | $0.30 | |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 7 | Jun 21 | $0.30 | |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 7 | Mar 21 | $0.30 | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 1 | Dec 15 | $0.30 | |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Aug 31 | Sep 15 | $0.30 |
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 102.20M · Float —
Float — provider float is below the insider stake.
The provider's float is smaller than the insider stake it should exclude, so it is not shown.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 15.92M | 15.57% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Darlington Partners Capital Management, LP | 7.70M | 7.53% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | 6.06M | 5.93% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.43M | 5.31% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Sachem Head Capital Management LP | 5.03M | 4.92% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | John T. Reilly | director, officer: President & CEO | +15,713 | $15.80 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Rehan Jaffer | director | +125,000 | $23.69 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Rehan Jaffer | director | +125,000 | $23.41 |
| May 21, 2026 | Marilyn G. Spiegel | director | +2,500 | $19.10 |
| May 12, 2026 | Richard M. Haddrill | director, officer: Executive Chair | +10,000 | $19.08 |
Peers
- United Parks & Resorts
Closest listed regional peer with direct Virginia and Southeast market overlap
- Walt Disney
Premium destination-resort scale benchmarks family leisure spending
- Comcast
Deep IP and a $7B Orlando gate outclass regional day-trip economics
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Flags Entertainment | $16.39 | +0.99% | $1.66B | — | — | 0.6 | −7.0% |
| United Parks & Resorts | $42.49 | −0.02% | $2.00B | 17.1 | 11.5 | 1.2 | −1.4% |
| Walt Disney | $108.09 | −0.01% | $187.72B | 22.3 | 14.6 | 1.9 | +7.1% |
| Comcast | $27.08 | +0.09% | $96.03B | 8.8 | 7.7 | 0.8 | −1.2% |
| Median | 17.1 | 11.5 | 1.2 | −1.2% |