Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) Stock Price & Analysis
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) closed at USD 8.55 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 4.36% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.94; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 8.45–9.05 on volume of 9,576,506 shares. Market capitalization is $874.80M, with a 52-week range of USD 8.45–27.37 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (FUN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 28, 2026): revenue $3.06B, net income -$1.75B (-57.3% margin), free cash flow $150M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.36 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 20.38 (range 10–28).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -59.8% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -80.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 2.09, revenue estimate $1.17B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (FUN)
| USD | FY2024 | FY2024 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.82B | $1.80B | $2.71B | $3.10B | $3.06B |
| Gross profit | $1.65B | $1.64B | $2.48B | $2.83B | — |
| Operating income | $520M | $306M | $311M | -$1.38B | -$1.35B |
| Net income | $308M | $125M | -$231M | -$1.60B | -$1.75B |
| EPS (diluted) | — | $2.42 | -$3.22 | -$15.89 | — |
| Free cash flow | $224M | $105M | $52.6M | -$152M | $150M |
| Gross margin | 91.0% | 91.1% | 91.4% | 91.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 28.6% | 17.0% | 11.5% | -44.4% | -44.2% |
| Net margin | 16.9% | 6.9% | -8.5% | -51.6% | -57.3% |
| Revenue growth | — | -1.0% | +50.6% | +14.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $101M | $65.5M | $83.2M | $91.1M | — |
| Total debt | — | $2.28B | $4.93B | $5.18B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 28, 2026) (FUN)
P/S 0.3x · EV/Sales 1.9x · P/FCF 5.8x · P/B 7.6x · FCF yield 17.16% · Earnings yield -200.15% · Net debt $4.85B · EV $5.73B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2023 16.5x.
Analysts (FUN)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.36 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 20.38 (low 10, high 28).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Neutral | $17 → $13 |
| 2026-09-10 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $28 → $22 |
| 2026-08-11 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $26 → $22 |
| 2026-08-07 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $26 → $22 |
| 2026-08-07 | Oppenheimer | Target lowered | Outperform | $26 → $23 |
| 2026-08-07 | Citizens | Target lowered | Market Outperform | $29 → $24 |
| 2026-07-24 | Guggenheim | Target lowered | Buy | $33 → $28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Neutral | $24 → $19 |
| 2026-06-29 | Citizens | Initiated | Market Outperform | $29 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FUN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -59.8% | -80.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -59.9% | -27.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 70.3% | 46.4% |
| Max drawdown | -68.0% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -85.3% (Feb 2022→Oct 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.55 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 4.36% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.94 |
| Open | USD 9 |
| Day Range | USD 8.45 – 9.05 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.45 – 27.37 |
| Volume | 9,576,506 shares |
| Market Cap | $874.80M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (FUN)
Nexqual's technical model rates FUN "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 23.48 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 13.76) |
| MACD | -1.14 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (FUN)
Wall Street analysts rate FUN "Buy" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 20.38 (range USD 10–28), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 20.38 |
| High Target | USD 28 |
| Low Target | USD 10 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 8 / 5 / 1 |
Earnings (FUN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.09 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.17B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -1.41 vs est 0.33 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -2.09 vs est -2.74 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.58 vs est -0.23 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.07 vs est 2.09 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FUN)
| Total Revenue | $3.06B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -7.00% |
| Gross Margin | +38.20% |
| Operating Margin | +12.99% |
| Profit Margin | -57.25% |
| ROE | -143.16% |
| Debt / Equity | 14.55 |
| Current Ratio | 0.42 |
| Total Cash | $134.71M |
| Total Debt | $5.16B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | -$152.20M (-4.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FUN)
Nexqual rates Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +14% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 38%, operating 13% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $135M cash vs $5.16B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$152M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -143%, ROA 2.4% |
Ownership (FUN)
| Insider Ownership | +2.84% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +107.82% |
| Shares Outstanding | 102.32M |
| Float | 86.67M |
| Short % of Float | +27.15% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (FUN)
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is led by John T. Reilly (age 56), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | John T. Reilly (age 56) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Richard M. Haddrill (age 72) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Ashok Walia (age 61) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Mark Pauls (age 62) |
| Corporate Director of Investor Relations | Michael Russell |
Major Backers & Investors (FUN)
Notable institutional backers of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation include DARLINGTON PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP, Morgan Stanley, Sachem Head Capital Management, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| DARLINGTON PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP | 7.53% |
| Morgan Stanley | 5.92% |
| Sachem Head Capital Management, LP | 4.92% |
| Dendur Capital LP | 4.84% |
| H Partners Management, LLC | 4.79% |
| Jana Partners Management, Lp | 4.02% |
| UBS Group AG | 3.79% |
| Fidelity | 1.04% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 24.97% |
| Vanguard Group | 17.29% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
From Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation operates amusement parks and resort properties in North America.
- It operates amusement parks, water parks, and resorts in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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