Like a poorly maintained wooden roller coaster, Six Flags Entertainment (FUN +2.88%) is looking pretty rickety these days. Shares of the country's largest operator of regional amusement parks have plummeted 45% over the past month -- down more than 60% over the last three months -- as a high-profile deadly roller coaster accident became the latest public relations nightmare for a business that was already struggling this year.
I want to make sure that I don't gloss over the passing of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, the 42-year-old schoolteacher who died two weeks ago after falling out of the restraints of the Goliath hypercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. It's horrific. As a fellow coaster enthusiast who has been on that ride (and 275 other different roller coasters), I still can't get that accident out of my mind.
I still became a Six Flags shareholder on Monday of last week. Let me spell out why I think Six Flags makes sense for risk-tolerant investors at this point.
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1. Bargains aren't easy to find these days Bottom fishing is a dangerous sport, and in the near term, I'm an inept angler. Six Flags would go on to tumble another 17% last week.
Pessimism continues to run high when it comes to Six Flags. This week kicked off with Goldman Sachs slashing its price target on the shares from $15 to $6 on Monday morning, and it's not even the Street low. Mizuho earned that honor last week, cutting its earlier target to $5 a share.
"Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful," Warren Buffett says.
I should point out that I know the stock's 60% slide over the past three months doesn't mean Six Flags has shed three-fifths of its value. Six Flags' market cap has taken a 60% hit to $700 million, but this company's roughly $5 billion in long-term debt inflates the enterprise value to $6 billion. The actual enterprise value that a potential acquirer would take on has only fallen by just over 10% since this summer.
I'm not expecting a potential buyer or even a private equity firm to save the day here. I just think market sentiment can eventually stabilize and turn positive, offering a higher ceiling for public investors than the obvious floor of zero.
FUN Six Flags Entertainment$6.97+$0.20 (+2.88%)
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2. The seasonal timing of the stock slide is bullishly convenient This week's Goldman Sachs update may seem rattling. The fresh analyst note highlights weak attendance trends, operational issues, and the debt-heavy balance sheet. Goldman Sachs says foot traffic data point to a 16% year-over-year decline so far this quarter, which is relevant because October accounts for the lion's share of the fourth quarter's results.
Seasonality is actually Six Flags' friend here. Outside of a couple of parks in the South, most of the chain's gated attractions close for the season shortly after the Halloween-themed events end. This time of the year, it's more about haunted houses and scare mazes than the actual scream machines that Six Flags had to temporarily close following the accident. It's already working on the modifications to make them safer.
In the meantime, Six Flags historically sees its fourth-quarter revenue cut in half from its peak third-quarter performance. The first quarter that follows sees its revenue decline by more than two-thirds from the fourth quarter.
Put another way, Six Flags has the next five months to fortify its safety procedures, reshape its 2027 season pass marketing approach, and move away from bearish headline fodder.
3. The spring is set for the next bullish catalyst Remember when Six Flags spiked last October on news that an activist investor teamed up with NFL great Travis Kelce (and Mr. Taylor Swift) to make a play on the park operator? And investors warmed up to Six Flags after selling seven of its weaker-performing destinations to EPR Properties (EPR +0.26%) in a $331 million deal earlier this year?
Kelce was ultimately tapped as brand ambassador for Six Flags. Selling some of its lesser parks to the recreational and leisure real estate investment trust (REIT) came at an enterprise value discount to the overall attendance and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) they contributed, but it provided an important cash windfall. The deal also helps Six Flags focus on its more financially successful attractions.
Six Flags will have a busy offseason. There will be more noise in the coming months, and all it takes is the next bullish spark to get the shares coasting in the right direction again.
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop. If you invested in Six Flags securities, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
BFA Law is investigating whether Six Flags Entertainment Corporation committed securities fraud relating to statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 24, 2026) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the Six Flags ($FUN) Class Action Investigation:
Investigation Overview: Securities fraud relating to Six Flags' statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.Stock Decline: October 13, 2026 – 14.4% Stock DropAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rightsWhy is Six Flags Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?
Six Flags is the largest regional amusement resort operator in North America, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
BFA is investigating whether Six Flags misled investors about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
Why did Six Flags' Stock Drop?
On October 12-13, 2026, various news outlets reported that a man died and several others were injured aboard Six Flags' Goliath roller coaster in Georgia. After the fatal incident, Six Flags announced the temporary closure of 10 roller coasters, including Goliath, across various amusement parks.
Following the news, Six Flags shares fell approximately 14.4% on October 13, 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
What Can You Do?
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
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Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff's securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: "[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area," "[t]he interest of the client is always front and center," and "[t]here isn't a better firm in this space." One testimonial described the firm as "nimble and entrepreneurial," with a "relentless focus on adding value for clients."
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the Six Flags ($FUN) Class Action Investigation:
Investigation Overview: Securities fraud relating to Six Flags’ statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.Stock Decline: October 13, 2026 – 14.4% Stock DropAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights
Why is Six Flags Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?
Six Flags is the largest regional amusement resort operator in North America, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
BFA is investigating whether Six Flags misled investors about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
Why did Six Flags’ Stock Drop?
On October 12-13, 2026, various news outlets reported that a man died and several others were injured aboard Six Flags’ Goliath roller coaster in Georgia. After the fatal incident, Six Flags announced the temporary closure of 10 roller coasters, including Goliath, across various amusement parks.
Following the news, Six Flags shares fell approximately 14.4% on October 13, 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
What Can You Do?
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters.
Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP is investigating Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) to determine whether certain Six Flag's officers and directors violated securities laws and breached fiduciary duties to shareholders. Six Flags operates amusement parks and resort properties in North America.
Why Are We Investigating Six Flags?
On October 13, 2026, the Wall Street Journal published an article, 'Six Flags Closes Several Rides After Georgia Roller-Coaster Death," which stated that the Company "was shutting down similar attractions across its parks after several people were injured." Specifically, police found Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42 years old, under the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia just before 4 p.m. Monday. He was unresponsive and not breathing, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Investigators believe Kariem was ejected from the ride and struck other passengers before falling to his death, based on interviews with witnesses and theme-park employees.
Six Flags has recently faced scrutiny over the safety record associated with another of its attractions: the X2 coaster at its Magic Mountain park in Southern California. Multiple lawsuits alleged that the coaster caused serious brain injuries. Six Flags permanently closed that ride last month.
Shares in Six Flags fell approximately 14.4% on October 13, 2026.
What Can FUN Shareholders Do Now?
If you lost money investing in Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, contact Robbins LLP for more information by submitting an inquiry, emailing attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or calling (800) 350-6003.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
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A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $2 billion for shareholders.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FUN #NYSE--Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP has launched an urgent investigation into whether certain officers and directors of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) failed to manage Six Flags in an acceptable manner, breaching their fiduciary duties to Six Flags, and whether Six Flags and its shareholders have suffered damages as a result. Attorney Joseph A. Pettigrew is heading the investigation—what shareholders need to know:On October 12, 2026, a man died after bein.
BFA Law is investigating whether Six Flags Entertainment Corporation committed securities fraud relating to statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability. New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 22, 2026) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
A fatal roller coaster accident cast a shadow over one theme park operator, but now a second company with no connection to the ride is getting pulled down alongside it, raising questions about how far the damage spreads through the…
Theme park operators are absorbing the biggest selling in leisure stocks, while concert promotion and the large-cap benchmark hold firm. Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) shares are at $7.06, down 10% in afternoon trading, extending a slide that has erased more than half of the stock’s value since the start of the year. Such a decline compounds the pressure on a company whose results rest on guest traffic through its gates.
Meanwhile, United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) stock is at $30.13, down 5%; it’s a smaller decline that still marks a sharp move for the owner of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. United Parks doesn’t operate the Goliath coaster, but its stock is moving in the same direction as Six Flags stock.
Meanwhile, Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV | LYV Price Prediction) stock is at $175.10, up 0.2%, holding steady as Six Flags and United Parks shares fall. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) is at $773.92, up 0.6%. On the other hand, the Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (NYSEARCA:PEJ) trades at $66.21, down 0.3%. That split leaves theme park operators as laggards during a rising broad market.
Goliath Accident Puts Ride Safety Back in Focus Earlier this month, a rider died and several people were injured in an accident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to local police. Six Flags temporarily closed several similar rides at other parks out of an abundance of caution while an investigation is underway. The company hasn’t given a timeline for reopening those attractions.
Whether that tragedy is still driving the selling in Six Flags stock is an open question. Regional theme parks like the ones Six Flags operates depend on attendance and in-park spending, so a fatal accident and a set of closed rides land directly on the drivers that power its revenue.
What the Peer and Fund Figures Show Six Flags, North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator formed through the merger of legacy Cedar Fair and legacy Six Flags and home to brands such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics and PEANUTS, is falling harder than United Parks, which matters because it is the operator directly tied to the accident.
United Parks shares the same attendance-driven model, built on admissions and in-park spending at parks such as SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place. Together, the two declines point the selling directly at theme park safety and attendance.
Live Nation promotes concerts and sells event tickets, a business that sits apart from ride safety and park inspections. Steady trading in Live Nation stock shows the market drawing a line between theme parks and live entertainment.
It’s notable that the PEJ leisure and entertainment ETF is only down very slightly today. Spread across travel, hospitality, dining, gaming, sports and entertainment names, the fund doesn’t list Six Flags or United Parks among its positions. A mild dip in the leisure fund keeps the damage concentrated in the theme park corner of the market.
Strength in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, whose largest weights sit in big technology names, shows demand for large-cap stocks holding up. Against that background, Six Flags and United Parks shares stand out as the clearest leisure laggards. Theme park weakness alongside broad gains makes the move look tied to the sector itself.
Ride Reopenings Are the Next Test for Six Flags What comes next for Six Flags is whether the investigation concludes and the closed rides reopen. A clear finding and a reopening schedule could ease the safety overhang on Six Flags stock, while a drawn-out probe might keep attendance worries attached to it.
Traders can watch for whether United Parks stock separates from Six Flags stock once the Goliath investigation ends. Steadiness in Live Nation stock and a rising broad market leave theme park operators as the outliers among experience names.
Because the accident happened at one of its own parks and related rides remain closed, Six Flags carries the biggest burden of the two operators. Investors weighing their FUN stock exposure may choose to reduce their share positions until the Goliath investigation concludes.
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Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:FUN) stock fell more than 9% Wednesday after Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker maintained a Buy rating but lowered his price forecast from $28 to $17.
NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the Six Flags ($FUN) Class Action Investigation:
Investigation Overview: Securities fraud relating to Six Flags’ statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.Stock Decline: October 13, 2026 – 14.4% Stock DropAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights Why is Six Flags Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?
Six Flags is the largest regional amusement resort operator in North America, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
BFA is investigating whether Six Flags misled investors about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
Why did Six Flags’ Stock Drop?
On October 12-13, 2026, various news outlets reported that a man died and several others were injured aboard Six Flags’ Goliath roller coaster in Georgia. After the fatal incident, Six Flags announced the temporary closure of 10 roller coasters, including Goliath, across various amusement parks.
Following the news, Six Flags shares fell approximately 14.4% on October 13, 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
What Can You Do?
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters.
Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FUN #FUN--Robbins LLP is investigating the officers and directors of Six Flags Entertainment for breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of securities laws.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Securities Violation Investigation - Robbins LLP is Investigating the Officers and Directors of FUN for Breaches of Fiduciary Duty and Violations of Securities Laws
Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP is investigating Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) to determine whether certain Six Flags' officers and directors violated securities laws and breached fiduciary duties to shareholders. Six Flags operates amusement parks and resort properties in North America.
Why Are We Investigating Six Flags?
On October 13, 2026, the Wall Street Journal published an article, 'Six Flags Closes Several Rides After Georgia Roller-Coaster Death," which stated that the Company "was shutting down similar attractions across its parks after several people were injured." Specifically, police found Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42 years old, under the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia just before 4 p.m. Monday. He was unresponsive and not breathing, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Investigators believe Kariem was ejected from the ride and struck other passengers before falling to his death, based on interviews with witnesses and theme-park employees.
Six Flags has recently faced scrutiny over the safety record associated with another of its attractions: the X2 coaster at its Magic Mountain park in Southern California. Multiple lawsuits alleged that the coaster caused serious brain injuries. Six Flags permanently closed that ride last month.
Shares in Six Flags fell approximately 14.4% on October 13, 2026.
What Can FUN Shareholders Do Now?
If you lost money investing in Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, contact Robbins LLP for more information by submitting an inquiry, emailing attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or calling (800) 350-6003.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
Why Robbins LLP?
A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $2 billion for shareholders.
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BFA Law is investigating whether Six Flags Entertainment Corporation committed securities fraud relating to statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the Six Flags ($FUN) Class Action Investigation:
Investigation Overview: Securities fraud relating to Six Flags' statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
Stock Decline: October 13, 2026 – 14.4% Stock Drop
Action: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights
Why is Six Flags Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?
Six Flags is the largest regional amusement resort operator in North America, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
BFA is investigating whether Six Flags misled investors about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
Why did Six Flags' Stock Drop?
On October 12-13, 2026, various news outlets reported that a man died and several others were injured aboard Six Flags' Goliath roller coaster in Georgia. After the fatal incident, Six Flags announced the temporary closure of 10 roller coasters, including Goliath, across various amusement parks.
Following the news, Six Flags shares fell approximately 14.4% on October 13, 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
What Can You Do?
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named "Elite Trial Lawyers" by the National Law Journal, "Litigation Stars" by Benchmark Litigation, among the top "500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers" by Lawdragon, "Titans of the Plaintiffs' Bar" by Law360 and "Super Lawyers" by Thomson Reuters.
Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff's securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: "[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area," "[t]he interest of the client is always front and center," and "[t]here isn't a better firm in this space." One testimonial described the firm as "nimble and entrepreneurial," with a "relentless focus on adding value for clients."
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the Six Flags ($FUN) Class Action Investigation:
Investigation Overview: Securities fraud relating to Six Flags’ statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.Stock Decline: October 13, 2026 – 14.4% Stock DropAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights
Why is Six Flags Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?
Six Flags is the largest regional amusement resort operator in North America, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
BFA is investigating whether Six Flags misled investors about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
Why did Six Flags’ Stock Drop?
On October 12-13, 2026, various news outlets reported that a man died and several others were injured aboard Six Flags’ Goliath roller coaster in Georgia. After the fatal incident, Six Flags announced the temporary closure of 10 roller coasters, including Goliath, across various amusement parks.
Following the news, Six Flags shares fell approximately 14.4% on October 13, 2026.
Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
What Can You Do?
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters.
Most recently, The Legal 500 awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff’s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: “[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,” “[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,” and “[t]here isn’t a better firm in this space.” One testimonial described the firm as “nimble and entrepreneurial,” with a “relentless focus on adding value for clients.”
Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) may face a smaller financial hit from the fatal Georgia coaster accident than the market is pricing in, UBS said as it lowered its price target to $18 from $27.
A 42-year-old guest was ejected from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Oct. 12, and other guests were injured. The cause is under investigation.
Six Flags closed nine similar coasters across six parks as a precaution, and the Georgia park is expected to reopen Friday.
UBS said the accident is a rare safety event and that the direct effect on earnings will depend on whether investigators find a systematic restraint, design or safety failure. The bigger risk, it said, is reputational spillover into attendance and pass sales, which the company’s leverage could magnify.
The bank’s estimates assume a system-wide drop in October pass sales, equal to a 2 to 3 percentage point cut to 2027 visitation, or $40 million to $50 million of EBITDA. It said the real impact could be more muted. UBS lowered its 2026 EBITDA estimate to $763 million from $789 million and its 2027 estimate to $796 million from $868 million. At current valuation multiples, it said, the market is implying 2027 EBITDA of $700 million to $720 million.
UBS pointed to the 2013 New Texas Giant fatality at Six Flags Over Texas as the closest precedent. Third-quarter 2013 attendance still rose 2% to 11.8 million, and full-year 2014 adjusted EBITDA reached a record $439 million.
UBS also trimmed third-quarter visitation estimates on a softer August, partly offset by a stronger September. Its wait-time monitor showed average wait times at tracked Six Flags parks up 19% year over year in the quarter, versus 30% in the second quarter.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/six-flags-class-action-lawsuit.
Key Details of the Six Flags ($FUN) Class Action Investigation:
Investigation Overview: Securities fraud relating to Six Flags’ statements about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.Stock Decline: October 13, 2026 – 14.4% Stock DropAction: Contact BFA Law to discuss your rights
Why is Six Flags Being Investigated for Securities Fraud?
Six Flags is the largest regional amusement resort operator in North America, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
BFA is investigating whether Six Flags misled investors about its focus on safety, maintenance, and ride reliability.
Why did Six Flags’ Stock Drop?
On October 12-13, 2026, various news outlets reported that a man died and several others were injured aboard Six Flags’ Goliath roller coaster in Georgia. After the fatal incident, Six Flags announced the temporary closure of 10 roller coasters, including Goliath, across various amusement parks.
Following the news, Six Flags shares fell approximately 14.4% on October 13, 2026.
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What Can You Do?
If you invested in Six Flags securities, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.
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FUN fell sharply after reports of a fatal Goliath roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia developed overnight. SueWallSt notifies investors of a pending investigation into on behalf of shareholders who lost money.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN) fell $1.02 in overnight trading to open at $10.90, a decline of about 8.56%, following reports of a fatal incident that killed one rider and injured several others on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. By midday, the stock had fallen more than 15%. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to submit their FUN loss details here . You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (888) SueWallSt.
Six Flags suspended the Goliath's operations, along with eight similar attractions across its parks. This incident occurs just two weeks after the permanent closure of the X2 rollercoaster on September 29, 2026, following the publication of a CNN investigation and lawsuit filings alleging riders suffered injuries on the coaster. SueWallSt notifies investors of a pending investigation into potential securities law violations on behalf of FUN investors who suffered losses.
Shareholders who lost money when FUN fell after the Goliath incident may start a review of their FUN losses , or reach Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.
WHY SUEWALLST : SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About the FUN Investigation
Q: How much did FUN stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately $1.02 per share, or about 8.56% in overnight trading to pen at $10.90 on October 13, 2026. By midday, the stock had fallen further to a 15% decline. Investors who purchased shares at allegedly inflated prices and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.
Q: When did Six Flags Entertainment allegedly mislead investors? A: The investigation concerns statements made before October 12 incident.
Q: What do FUN investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery . No immediate action is required to remain eligible to participate in the investigation.
Q: What documents do I need to participate? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices.
Q: What if I already sold my FUN shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought FUN and sold at a loss may still participate in the investigation.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. Participating in the investigation does not require court appearances or depositions. If legal action is later pursued, the overwhelming majority of affected investors never appear in court either.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in any resulting action, these matters are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.
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FUN fell sharply after reports of a fatal Goliath roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia developed overnight. SueWallSt notifies investors of a pending investigation into on behalf of shareholders who lost money.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN) fell $1.02 in overnight trading to open at $10.90, a decline of about 8.56%, following reports of a fatal incident that killed one rider and injured several others on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. By midday, the stock had fallen more than 15%. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to submit their FUN loss details here . You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (888) SueWallSt.
Six Flags suspended the Goliath's operations, along with eight similar attractions across its parks. This incident occurs just two weeks after the permanent closure of the X2 rollercoaster on September 29, 2026, following the publication of a CNN investigation and lawsuit filings alleging riders suffered injuries on the coaster. SueWallSt notifies investors of a pending investigation into potential securities law violations on behalf of FUN investors who suffered losses.
Shareholders who lost money when FUN fell after the Goliath incident may start a review of their FUN losses , or reach Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.
WHY SUEWALLST : SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About the FUN Investigation
Q: How much did FUN stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately $1.02 per share, or about 8.56% in overnight trading to pen at $10.90 on October 13, 2026. By midday, the stock had fallen further to a 15% decline. Investors who purchased shares at allegedly inflated prices and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.
Q: When did Six Flags Entertainment allegedly mislead investors? A: The investigation concerns statements made before October 12 incident.
Q: What do FUN investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery . No immediate action is required to remain eligible to participate in the investigation.
Q: What documents do I need to participate? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices.
Q: What if I already sold my FUN shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought FUN and sold at a loss may still participate in the investigation.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. Participating in the investigation does not require court appearances or depositions. If legal action is later pursued, the overwhelming majority of affected investors never appear in court either.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in any resulting action, these matters are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004
[email protected]
Tel: (888) SueWallSt
Fax: (212) 363-7171
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
A fatal roller coaster accident at a Six Flags park has triggered closures across multiple locations, and the timing could not be worse for a company that depends on the next few weeks to salvage its year.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) stock is trading at $9.91, down 17% this afternoon. Behind the drop is a fatal accident on a Georgia roller coaster that led the company to close similar rides across its parks. This decline compounds a painful run that has left Six Flags stock down 50% over the past year.
Meanwhile, United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) stock is at $33.57, down 0.6%, a far smaller decline than its theme park rival is suffering. Also, Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV | LYV Price Prediction) stock trades at $172.99, up 2%, moving in the opposite direction from Six Flags stock.
For a sector sentiment gauge, the Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (NYSEARCA:PEJ) is up 0.7%. At the same time, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) is down 0.1%, indicating a slight slip for the broad market. With the PEJ ETF higher and the closest peer barely changed, the decline points to a setback specific to Six Flags.
Fatal Goliath Accident Forces Ride Closures A park visitor died and several others were injured Monday in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, in Austell in Cobb County. Police said detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are investigating. Authorities haven’t given a cause, and the victim hasn’t been identified.
In a statement, a Six Flags spokesperson said, “We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” adding that the company is cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation. Separately, the company stated, “Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed similar attractions across our parks.” No timeline for reopening those rides has been announced.
Halloween Season Raises the Stakes for Six Flags Six Flags operates regional amusement parks and depends on ride availability, single-day admissions and season pass renewals. Major roller coasters are what sell those tickets and passes through October, when the company’s Halloween events run, and management has described that season as its largest fourth-quarter opportunity. An extended closing of headline attractions would land directly in the most valuable stretch of the year, right when guests decide whether a pass is worth renewing.
Ride safety was already a live issue for the company before Monday. In September, Six Flags Magic Mountain in California said it would retire its X2 roller coaster following lawsuits alleging serious brain injuries. More recently, the company settled a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of a man who died after riding X2, and three further lawsuits alleging traumatic brain injuries were filed in the week before the Georgia incident.
The Invesco fund holds no shares of Six Flags or United Parks. Its largest weights sit in travel booking, lodging, cruise and restaurant names, so its move reads as a gauge of discretionary out-of-home spending across a much wider slice of the leisure economy.
What to Watch Next Six Flags options already reflect heavy defensive positioning, with a put/call ratio of 4.37 across the full chain, a sign that bearish contracts far outnumber bullish ones. Two questions remain open: what caused the accident and when the closed coasters can reopen. The focus will be on whether Six Flags restores the affected rides before its Halloween events wrap up, since every lost October weekend cuts into the season management has singled out.
In the bullish view, the closings are precautionary, so reopening the rides during Halloween could restore the quarter’s key revenue window. The bearish case is that an open-ended closings of major attractions compounds a long slide in Six Flags stock, with no cause established and separate ride litigation underway. Until the cause is known, keeping your position sizes modest could help to limit your risk.
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Shares of theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:FUN) have hit seven-year lows Tuesday as news of the death of a roller coaster rider Monday spreads. Here’s the latest and what the news could mean for an activist push for a sale of the company.
• Six Flags Entertainment stock is testing key support levels. Why did FUN hit a new low?
Death at Six Flags Over GeorgiaAlready facing pressure this year, Six Flags stock hit new lows Tuesday as more news surfaces about the company’s Six Flags Over Georgia theme park.
A 42-year-old man died Monday at the company’s Georgia theme park while riding the Goliath roller coaster, according to CNN.
The victim fell from the roller coaster and "hit the car three different times" before falling onto the roof of a nearby attraction, according to the report.
"Preliminary information gathered through witness and employee interviews indicates (the victim) was ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction," Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit said.
The male was found unresponsive and not breathing by police.
The theme park evacuated Monday and plans currently call for a reopening on Friday.
"The park is currently only open for weekends. Yesterday it was open due to the holiday," spokesperson Sara Gorgon told CNN.
The Goliath ride and other similar rides were closed at other Six Flags theme parks across the country. Goliath is a hyper coaster-style ride made by Bolliger & Mabillard, a Switzerland-based company. The manufacturing company said it was "actively investigating the accident."
CNN reports that the death comes several weeks after the X2 ride was closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California after a CNN investigation reported injuries and deaths from the ride.
Activist Puts Pressure on SaleThe timing of the death at the theme park could complicate a push for a sale of the theme park company by activist investor Jana Partners.
Jana Partners previously teamed up with NFL superstar Travis Kelce and other investors to take a stake in the theme park operator valued at around 9% of the company.
Jana took an initial stake in Six Flags Entertainment of 4,049,940 shares in the third quarter of 2025. That stake was worth an estimated $117.6 million at the end of the third quarter of 2025, out of a total of $200 million invested in the company by the announced group.
The activist stake comes after the stock price had fallen significantly since the merger of Six Flags and peer Cedar Fair in 2024.
Among the pushes by Jana were for changes to the board of directors, to push the chairman to leave the company, change financial guidance and consider a sale of the company. The activist investor was able to get the chairman replaced in March 2026. Six Flags also sold seven properties for $331 million in March 2026.
Six Flags separately named Kelce a brand ambassador in March, a 2026 partnership covering social content and the use of his name, image and likeness in broadcast, streaming and in-park marketing.
In September, Jana Partners again pushed for a sale of the entire Six Flags company. That push could face pressure now after the unfortunate news of the death at the theme park.
There will likely be legal challenges from the man’s family and from anyone else who was injured Monday. Others who witnessed the event could also push for legal challenges on items like emotional distress.
It is unlikely that a company or private equity investor will acquire Six Flags until the legal challenges come to fruition, as the current liability amounts are hard to estimate.
Six Flags Stock Price ActionSix Flags stock is down 16.5% to $9.96 on Tuesday, the stock’s lowest level since December 2009. Shares are down 35% year-to-date in 2026.
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Six Flags shares dropped more than 16% Tuesday after a man was killed after plunging from Georgia’s tallest roller coaster and several other passengers were injured in a horrific incident.
The stock slumped to $9.98 a share – its lowest level this year and on track for its worst closing price since 2009 – as Six Flags temporarily shuttered nine coasters across six of its parks following the tragedy.
On Monday, a parkgoer at Six Flags Over Georgia died after falling off the Goliath roller coaster, a 200-foot-tall ride; smashing into the coaster cars three times; and landing on the roof of a haunted house, according to local news reports.
Riders being escorted off the Six Flags Over Georgia Goliath roller coaster. 11Alive Police on Tuesday identified the victim as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old man whose family described him as “a passionate educator,” per reports.
He was riding the 3.5 minute ride with his son on Columbus Day, a federal holiday, while his wife and daughter watched from the ground, WXIA reported, citing an eyewitness.
A horrified parkgoer told the outlet the victim “started levitating in the air sideways,” while another witness said their souvenir picture caught the man plummeting to his death.
Yet another witness said she saw “somebody fly out and just fly into the woods” from about 150 feet away, adding that she “just broke down,” according to Fox5.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected,” a Six Flags Over Georgia spokesperson told The Post.
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old teacher from metro Atlanta, died after falling from the 200-foot-tall Goliath roller coaster at the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park on Monday. NY Post Design
The tragic incident occurred Monday. @elchumbito83/X “The park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.”
It is not yet known what caused the man to fall out of his seat.
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The amusement park’s stock was already struggling prior to the terrifying incident, falling after its second-quarter earnings were released in August. The company is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Nov. 5.
Six Flags shares fell to their lowest level so far this year on Tuesday. Timon – stock.adobe.com Over the past three years, Six Flags’ stock has lost two-thirds of its value, according to FactSet. Activist investor Jana Partners has been urging the company to explore a potential sale, the Wall Street Journal reported last month.
The man’s death Monday marks at least the seventh such incident at the Georgia amusement park, including one in 2006 in which a man likely had a heart attack on the same roller coaster, according to Doan Law Firm, which represents victims of amusement park accidents.
Following the shocking incident on Monday, riders were evacuated from the Goliath cars four at a time from one of the ride’s steep inclines, according to video footage online.
Goliath opened in 2006 and reaches top speeds above 70 miles per hour, making the “metal monster” a “hypercoaster” that challenges “even the bravest of the brave,” according to Six Flags’ website.
A fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia sent the stock tumbling after hours, but the ride closure spreading to parks nationwide may matter far more to investors than the tragedy itself, and the company has no financial cushion to…
A park visitor died, and four others were reported injured on October 12, 2026, in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Cobb County. Police said it happened just before 4 p.m. and that detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are looking into what they called “an incident involving a roller coaster.”
No cause has been given, and police have not identified the victim. Witnesses told a local station they saw a man fall from the coaster. Police have not confirmed that account.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) closed the regular session at $11.92, up 4.43%. That gain ended at the closing bell, around the time of the incident, so it says nothing about the news.
After hours, the stock fell to $10.69 at 7:58 p.m. Eastern, down 10.34%. It trimmed that loss to 8.8% by 8:39 p.m., trading at $10.87.
The stock was already near the bottom of its range, with a one-year low of $10.45, a high of $27.37, and a one-year change of -40.58%.
What Six Flags Has Confirmed
The ride stopped with a set of cars near the top, and staff evacuated riders four at a time. Goliath reaches 200 feet and 70 mph. It cost $20 million to build when it opened in 2006.
The company said, “We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” and added that “we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation.” It also said, “Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.” The company has not said anything about the cause.
A second statement said, “Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed similar attractions across our parks.” Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, is among the closed rides.
For investors, the closings matter more than the single incident. Marquee coasters are what sell admissions and season passes in October, when Halloween events run. In August, management called Halloween and Holiday in the Park the greatest opportunity in the fourth quarter. The company has not said how long the closings will last, and markets cannot price an open-ended shutdown.
A Balance Sheet With No Cushion
Debt stands at 44.95 times equity, and interest coverage is 0.87. A figure below 1 means operating earnings did not cover interest expense.
The trailing net loss is $1.75 billion on $3.06 billion of revenue. Against that stands a market value of $1.22 billion, below about $4.99 billion of debt, so any hit to demand lands on shareholders first. A park operator with a stronger balance sheet would likely weather a headline like this with less pressure on shareholders.
In September, Six Flags Magic Mountain in California said it would close its X2 coaster after lawsuits claiming serious brain injuries. The company recently settled a wrongful-death suit brought by the family of a 22-year-old who died after riding X2 in 2022. Three more suits claiming traumatic brain injuries were filed in the week before October 12.
Nobody knows yet what caused the Goliath incident. Still, plaintiffs, insurers and regulators were already watching this operator, and that scrutiny costs money the company can barely spare.
What Investors Should Weigh Before the Next Earnings Report
The human cost comes first, and nobody can measure the financial cost yet, but the balance sheet leaves shareholders little room if closings run through October.
Disney (NYSE:DIS | DIS Price Prediction) offers a useful comparison among theme park operators. Its debt is 0.41 times equity, and its interest coverage is 7.63. In its latest quarter, operating income in the parks and cruises division rose 20% to $3.02 billion. Disney trades at about 15 times earnings, and its balance sheet can weather a bad quarter in a way Six Flags cannot.
This view would be wrong if Six Flags reopens the closed coasters before Halloween and authorities release a cause. The next test is the third-quarter report, expected November 5, 2026, before the market opens (the date remains unconfirmed). A close below $10.45 would set a new one-year low.
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Shares of Six Flags Entertainment plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following reports of a deadly roller coaster incident at one of its amusement parks in Georgia, marking a sharp reversal from gains during the regular session.
The stock had closed 4.5% higher during regular trading before the after-hours sell-off.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the park's 200-foot-tall Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, according to the report, citing local police.
Police did not provide additional details about the incident, the report showed.
Witnesses told a local news station they saw a man fall from the roller coaster and strike the ride several times. Riders were later seen being evacuated from the roller coaster after it stopped near the top of the ride, the report said.
Six Flags said its park staff and local authorities responded immediately to the incident, adding that it was cooperating fully with the investigation, had temporarily closed similar attractions across its parks and would not release further details out of respect for the family's privacy, according to the report.
The company's shares have fallen 22% year to date.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest regional amusement park operator in North America, said today it will issue 2026 third-quarter results in the pre-market hours of Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Starting at 8 a.m. EST that day, Six Flags management will host a conference call for the investment community to provide additional details regarding third-quarter results and discuss the Company’s business outlook. Management participants on the call will include Six Flags CEO John Reilly and CFO Ash Walia.
Investors and all other interested parties can access a live, listen-only audio webcast of the call on the Six Flags investor website https://investors.sixflags.com under the tabs Investor Information / Events & Presentations. Those unable to listen to the live webcast can visit our investor website where we will post a playback shortly after the live call’s conclusion.
ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.
This news release and prior releases are available under the News tab at https://investors.sixflags.com
Six Flags Entertainment NYSE: FUN has launched Flex Pay by Upgrade. This is a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solution that offers consumers a pay-over-time option for eligible online purchases from $49, including season passes. Approved guests can activate their season pass right away and begin visiting parks while making fixed monthly payments.
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The initiative comes after the company announced disappointing Q2 2026 earnings in August. Six Flags posted earnings per share (EPS) of 14 cents, while analysts had expected EPS of 29 cents. Revenue also came in light at $864.92 million versus the $929.31 million that was forecast.
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In addition to coming in below expectations, both numbers were also lower year over year. Six Flags' net loss more than doubled to $202.6 million from $99.6 million a year earlier. That's troubling since the company's second and third quarters are typically its best based on seasonal factors. It also raises questions about what the health of the consumer could mean for its outlook.
FUN is down 45% in the past 12 months. Now an activist investor wants the board to consider selling the company. That leaves investors weighing a slow turnaround against a possible buyout premium.
Flex Pay Arrives at a Telling TimeThe theme park operator is announcing Flex Pay during the company's softer time of year. Many of its theme parks are about to close until next spring. That means investors shouldn't read too much into the initial numbers for Flex Pay.
The timing stands out for another reason. Flex Pay went live on Sept. 7, the same day promotional pricing on 2027 season passes was set to expire. Six Flags appears to be using financing to keep pass sales moving after the discount window closed.
Investors should understand what Flex Pay is. It isn't an in-house payment plan. It's a loan from Upgrade's lending partners. Approval depends on a credit check, and the APR ranges from 0% to 36% based on the borrower.
That's a sharp contrast with the industry's biggest names. Universal and Disney NYSE: DIS both let annual passholders pay interest-free over time, though Disney restricts its plan to Florida residents. Six Flags is marketing Flex Pay as a value tool. But budget-conscious families may feel differently if they have to pay interest on their purchases.
Can Financing Fix a Demand Problem?A larger concern is why the company is failing to attract consumers. Theme parks like Six Flags tend to be somewhat defensive. First, the theme parks are drivable for most of the guests. Second, they generally offer good value.
But higher gas prices are causing some consumers to put aside trips to theme parks, which come with their own on-site costs. That's where Flex Pay could make a difference. But is it too little too late for investors?
Six Flags May Go PrivateJANA Partners is leading a group of activist investors that are pressing Six Flags to explore a sale, which could include a take-private deal. On Sept. 22, JANA pushed the board to hire an investment bank to run that process, citing frustration with second-quarter results.
JANA isn't new to this story. The fund built a roughly 9% stake alongside co-investors last fall, worth around $200 million at the time. That group included Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who later signed on as a Six Flags brand ambassador. JANA's original demands covered marketing, park experience, technology, leadership changes, and a review of a possible sale.
The case for going private comes down to the balance sheet. Net debt stands at roughly $4.9 billion, while market capitalization is about $1.2 billion. With debt near four times equity value, a buyer's premium may look better than waiting on a multi-year turnaround.
There are reasons why investors may want to proceed with caution. The 2024 merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags promised synergies that haven't materialized. History also offers a warning. Red Zone's 2005 takeover of Six Flags promised a brand revival and ended in bankruptcy in 2009.
Investors Aren't ThrilledFlex Pay hasn't given Six Flags stock a lift. Shares fell about 26% in the month leading up to JANA's letter. The report then sparked a 5.4% after-hours pop. However, shares are still trading at five-year lows. A troubling sign for investors is that FUN keeps trending lower, even below a descending 50-day simple moving average (SMA).
Retail investors will have to overcome short interest that sits at around 21%. However, some factors are working in favor of buyers, such as the stock's relative strength index (RSI) tipping into oversold territory and a high percentage of institutional ownership.
Analyst price targets have been moving lower since the company's disappointing Q2 earnings report in August. However, the consensus price target for FUN is $21.50, which offers about 85% upside.
The fundamentals still point to a long, expensive turnaround. But the possibility of a sale gives FUN a potential floor it didn't have a month ago. If the board hires bankers, the debate shifts from attendance to takeover value.
Investors should watch two things. First, how FUN's board formally responds to JANA. Second, whether early season pass sales hold up in the next earnings report. Until the board acts, FUN remains a turnaround story with a takeover option attached, not a takeover story.
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SummarySix Flags Entertainment Corporation is rated Buy based on operational improvements, EBITDA normalization potential, and partial land monetization rather than buyout speculation.Adjusted EBITDA reached $801 million (26% margin), with a path to mid-30% margins and targeted 4x leverage, though net debt remains elevated at ~$4.9–5.2 billion.Activist Jana Partners (9% stake) is pressuring for asset sales or a company sale but lacks sufficient control; monetizing undeveloped land (~1,500 acres) could raise $300–450 million.Valuation scenarios suggest an equity value of ~$19.50 per share at $900 million EBITDA and an 8x multiple, but leverage risk warrants cautious position sizing. aozora1/iStock via Getty Images
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A proposed diesel export ban is testing the limits of supply-and-demand. (00:14) Six Flags' (FUN) next big attraction could be a sale. (01:36) Meta (META) is testing a human concierge for Muse. (02:32)
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Could there soon be a ban on U.S. diesel exports?
The Trump administration is looking into whether that is a feasible option.
The nationwide average of diesel prices has reached a record high $6.53/gal.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is "examining whether it's feasible in terms of the overall refining capacity and whether a full or partial ban would work."
Russia has restricted its own diesel shipments due to strikes on infrastructure in the war with Ukraine.
Refineries in the Middle East have also come under attack.
While a diesel export ban could, in theory, temporarily lower prices in parts of the U.S., it would tighten supplies further in Europe, which is structurally short on diesel and relies heavily on U.S. exports.
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright and Interior Secretary Burgum have argued against an export ban.
Wright said last week that a ban would lead to a glut of diesel on the U.S. Gulf Coast and cause U.S. refiners to cut production rates, which would lead to lower gasoline production.
Many analysts agree that an export ban could backfire.
Another complication is that some regions of the U.S., such as the Northeast, import diesel; if refiners limit shipments abroad, prices would increase globally, and those regions would wind up paying even more.
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) is up 3.6% in premarket action after jumping 5.4% after-hours Tuesday.
The movement comes following a Wall Street Journal report that activist hedge fund Jana Partners is pushing for the board to immediately hire an investment bank to explore a sale.
The activist investor was disappointed in Six Flags' (FUN) Q2 earnings, which included a net loss that widened to $202.6M from a loss of $99.6M in the year-earlier quarter; the company's shares are down 42% in the past 12 months.
Last fall, Jana and other investors, including football player Travis Kelce, together acquired a ~9% stake in Six Flags (FUN), valued at the time at ~$200M, and have pushed the company to make changes such as improving its marketing, modernizing its technology, and refreshing its leadership.
Meta Platforms (META) is testing internally the use of a “human concierge” for its new Muse app that has rocketed to the top of the App Store.
Reuters reported that Muse would use human contractors to place some of the phone calls that users ask of Muse.
The news outlet added that some of Meta's employees raised privacy concerns about humans handling the calls, given that sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers or credit card information, could be shared.
The new app, which has surged in popularity since it was released a few weeks ago, is an artificial intelligence agent that acts on consumers' behalf and does tasks such as filling out forms, online shopping, and more.
Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha.
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ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags parks and attractions earned 25 top 10 Golden Ticket Awards including five No. 1 honors in this year's prestigious industry awards.
On September 10, 2026, Six Flags Entertainment Corp
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shares fell 4.3% to a current price of $13.67, marking a significant decline from its 52-week high of $27.37. The stock has been quite volatile, with a 52-week range spanning from a low of $12.51 to its recent high.
GF Value™ verdict indicates the stock is currently 56.2% undervalued, with a fair value estimated at $31.24.GF Score™ of 57/100 suggests an average ranking in terms of overall quality and performance.Notable insider activity shows that insiders bought $6.4 million worth of shares over the past year, indicating confidence in the company.Is FUN Overvalued or Undervalued?The current price of Six Flags Entertainment Corp
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at $13.67 is significantly below the GF Value™ estimate of $31.24, suggesting the stock is undervalued by approximately 56.2%. However, this valuation must be approached with caution. The GF Valuation label indicates a "Possible Value Trap," which serves as a warning sign for potential investors. This label implies that while the stock appears cheap based on GF Value™, the underlying fundamentals do not necessarily support a strong recovery or performance, especially since the company is currently unprofitable and cash-flow-negative.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary estimate of intrinsic value, derived from a combination of historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. In the case of FUN, the significant discrepancy between its current price and GF Value™ may create an attractive opportunity for some investors, but it also suggests a higher level of risk due to the company's financial challenges.
How Does FUN's Valuation Compare to Its History?MetricCurrentHistoricalP/E (TTM)N/A13.3x (5-Year Median)Forward P/E395.4xN/AAs evidenced in the table, Six Flags currently does not have a trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio available, which can complicate traditional earnings-based valuations. The forward P/E ratio of 395.4x is extraordinarily high compared to the 5-year median P/E of 13.3x, indicating that the stock is currently trading well above its historical valuation metrics. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ conclusion that the stock may be undervalued but also highlights the risks associated with its current valuation environment.
What Does FUN's GF Score™ Tell Us?GF Score™ assesses the overall quality of a stock based on various factors, including financial strength, profitability, growth potential, valuation, and momentum. FUN's GF Score™ of 57/100 indicates an average performance across these metrics, with particularly strong profitability but weaknesses in financial strength and growth.
MetricRatingGF Score™57/100Financial Strength2/10Profitability8/10Growth2/10Valuation2/10Momentum5/10The strongest aspect of FUN's score is its profitability rank of 8/10, which suggests that the company has been able to generate profits in the past despite its current financial struggles. However, the financial strength rank of 2/10 and growth rank of 2/10 indicate significant vulnerabilities, particularly given the company's cash-flow negative status. These weaknesses could pose risks for future performance and recovery.
What Are Gurus and Insiders Doing with FUN?Currently, five gurus hold shares of Six Flags Entertainment Corp
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, with three increasing their positions and two reducing their stakes in recent quarters. This activity highlights a mixed sentiment among institutional investors, reflecting varying perspectives on the company's future.
In addition to the guru activity, insider buying has been notable, with insiders purchasing $6.4 million worth of shares over the past 12 months and no selling recorded. This trend suggests that insiders have confidence in the company's potential, which can be a positive signal for investors. However, it is essential to consider the overall context of the company's challenges and the potential for continued volatility in its stock price.
What This Means for InvestorsGiven the significant gap between the current price of Six Flags Entertainment Corp
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and its GF Value™ of $31.24, the stock appears undervalued. Nonetheless, the caveats presented by the GF Valuation label, coupled with the company's financial difficulties, suggest that investors should proceed with caution. While there may be an opportunity for potential recovery, the risks involved warrant a careful assessment of the company's fundamentals before making any decisions.
For further details on Six Flags Entertainment Corp
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, visit the Six Flags Entertainment Corp (FUN) stock page for a comprehensive analysis.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is FUN's GF Score™?
FUN's GF Score™ is 57/100, indicating an average performance in terms of overall quality and stock metrics.
Is FUN overvalued or undervalued?
Based on GF Value™, FUN is currently undervalued with a price of $13.67 compared to the fair value estimate of $31.24.
What is FUN's P/E ratio?
FUN currently does not have a trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio available, but its forward P/E is 395.4x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median of 13.3x.
This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].
Acclaimed roller coaster will debut at a Six Flags park during the 2028-2029 seasons, launching speculation among coaster fans worldwide
, /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN), North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator, has acquired ArieForce One, the celebrated steel roller coaster that captured the imagination of thrill-seekers around the world and quickly earned recognition as one of the most acclaimed coaster experiences of the modern era. Six Flags will introduce the attraction at one of its parks during the 2028-2029 operating seasons.
Six Flags acquires ArieForce One, one of the most acclaimed coasters of the modern era While the coaster's future home remains under wraps, today's announcement officially launches what is expected to become one of the most closely watched and passionately debated conversations in the theme park industry: Where will ArieForce One rise again?
For three years, ArieForce One built a devoted following among roller coaster enthusiasts who traveled from across the country and around the world to experience its signature blend of speed, airtime, inversions and nonstop intensity. Named in honor of Fun Spot America founder John Arie Sr. by the family-owned company that developed the attraction, ArieForce One represented both an ambitious investment and a personal legacy for the Arie family.
When the attraction closed in August, fans openly mourned the loss of a coaster many considered one of the finest steel roller coasters ever built. Since then, the question has echoed throughout enthusiast communities, online forums and social media channels: Can one of the world's most celebrated coasters be saved?
Today, Six Flags proudly answers that question.
"From the moment ArieForce One closed, we knew how much this coaster meant to the enthusiast community and to guests who traveled from around the world to experience it," said Mark Pauls, chief operating officer of Six Flags. "This is a ride that consistently generated excitement, acclaim and passionate fan support. We are thrilled to preserve its legacy, invest in its future and bring this extraordinary attraction to a new generation of guests. This acquisition represents our commitment to delivering world-class thrills and creating unforgettable experiences across the Six Flags portfolio."
"When we built ArieForce One, we wanted to create something truly special. Something that would put Fun Spot America on the map with coaster enthusiasts and families around the world and create memories that would last a lifetime," said John Arie Jr, CEO of Fun Spot America. "Seeing ArieForce One preserved and finding a new home with Six Flags means a great deal to me and my family. Its story isn't ending, it's beginning a new chapter, and we are excited that future generations will get to experience ArieForce One.
Pauls added that while fans now know ArieForce One's future is secure, one major mystery remains.
"Part of the excitement is that the story isn't over," Pauls said. "We know fans will immediately begin theorizing about which Six Flags park is the perfect fit. The passion surrounding ArieForce One is unlike anything we've seen in recent years, and when the time comes to reveal its new home, we believe that announcement will be just as exciting as the acquisition itself."
Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, ArieForce One quickly earned industry acclaim for its relentless pacing, massive airtime moments, innovative elements and unforgettable ride experience. The coaster became a bucket-list attraction for enthusiasts and a fixture on best-in-the-world rankings, making its closure one of the most discussed stories in the amusement industry. To honor that legacy, Six Flags plans to retain the classic ArieForce One name, honoring the coaster's history and preserving the identity that helped make it a fan favorite.
Now, its next chapter begins.
Since news of the closing began circulating, coaster enthusiasts have filled fan communities with theories about acquisitions and where the attraction might ultimately be installed. From parks already known for their world-class coaster collections to destinations seeking a marquee signature attraction, enthusiasts have begun making their cases for why their favorite park should become the new home of ArieForce One.
"The coaster enthusiast community has spent months wondering whether ArieForce One would be saved and where it might ultimately find a new home," said Derek Perry, president-elect of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE), the world's largest amusement ride enthusiast organization. "Preservation is central to ACE's mission, so enthusiasts everywhere were hopeful this remarkable coaster would have a future beyond its original park. Today's announcement answers one question and opens the door to another. The speculation about which park will receive ArieForce One is going to be enormous."
Perry added, "Its farewell brought enthusiasts together from across the globe to celebrate a ride they love, and now they'll be watching every clue and announcement as Six Flags prepares for its next chapter."
Once reassembled and enhanced at its new Six Flags destination, the attraction is expected to become one of the premier thrill experiences in North America, drawing coaster enthusiasts, vacationers and adrenaline seekers alike.
ArieForce One Ride Stats:
Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) Ride Type: Steel roller coaster Height: 154 feet (approximately 15 stories tall) First Drop: 146 feet Top Speed: 64 mph Track Length: Approximately 3,400 feet Inversions: 4 Duration: Approximately 2 minutes Signature Elements: World's largest zero-gravity stall Raven Truss Dive Outward-banked airtime hill Multiple high-intensity airtime (negative-G) moments Original location: Fun Spot America Atlanta, Fayetteville, Georgia Name origin: Honors Fun Spot America founder John Arie Sr. Opening date: March 31, 2023 Closing date: August 2, 2026 Additional details regarding the attraction's future location, construction timeline and reopening plans will be announced at a later date. Until then, the coaster community's biggest mystery remains unsolved.
Which Six Flags park will become the new home of ArieForce One?
Fans, enthusiasts and thrill-seekers around the world can begin making their predictions now.
"ArieForce One has already cemented its place among the most celebrated roller coasters of its generation," Pauls said. "Today we're thrilled to announce that its future is secure. Next, we'll reveal where its next chapter begins."
Six Flags is home to North America's largest collection of roller coasters with more than 250 across its portfolio, including some of the most iconic roller coasters in North America—like Fury 325, Top Thrill 2, Millennium Force, Leviathan, El Toro, The Beast and Tormenta.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America's largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.
About Fun Spot America Theme Parks
Fun Spot America Theme Parks is a family-owned and operated amusement park company known for delivering family-friendly fun, world-class thrills and memorable guest experiences. Founded by John Arie Sr., Fun Spot America operates theme parks in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. The company developed ArieForce One at its former Atlanta location as one of the most ambitious investments in its history, creating a coaster that earned worldwide recognition among enthusiasts.
About American Coaster Enthusiasts
With more than 7,000 members worldwide, ACE is the largest and longest-running ride enthusiast organization in the world. Members of ACE have access to exclusive park benefits and opportunities plus RollerCoaster! Magazine and the opportunity to attend national, local and even international tours at parks. ACE hosts more than 100 in-person and digital events around the world annually and has been prominently featured on various news programs and cable networks.
Editor's Notes: Media Kit available here: Six Flags Acquires ArieForce One. Please credit "Courtesy of American Coaster Enthusiasts" when assets are in use.
New payment option helps families secure Season Passes today, spread payments over time and start enjoying benefits immediately
, /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN), North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator, introduces Flex Pay by Upgrade, a new payment option that allows eligible guests to purchase Season Passes and other qualifying products and pay over time through fixed monthly installments. Available on eligible online purchases of $49 or more, Flex Pay gives approved guests the flexibility to secure their passes today and begin enjoying Season Pass benefits immediately while making scheduled payments over time.
Flex Pay logo
Flex Pay option helps families secure Season Passes today, spread payments over time and start enjoying benefits immediately The new offering provides guests with a convenient way to plan ahead for a season of thrills, family outings, seasonal events and unforgettable experiences across the Six Flags portfolio.
"Six Flags has long been committed to providing families with one of the best entertainment values available," said Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, chief marketing officer for Six Flags. "Flex Pay gives guests another way to maximize that value by locking in current pricing, breaking payments into manageable installments and enjoying a season of world-class rides, seasonal events and experiences from day one."
A More Flexible Way to Plan for Fun
Flex Pay helps guests secure eligible purchases while providing predictable monthly payments that can fit more easily into household budgets. Whether planning for spring break, summer adventures, Halloween events or holiday celebrations, guests can purchase eligible products today and start planning future visits with confidence.
Key Benefits of Flex Pay
Purchase eligible Six Flags products of $49 or more and pay over time through fixed monthly installments. Lock in current pricing when purchasing Season Passes. Begin using Season Pass benefits immediately after activation. Spread payments over time while planning future visits and family experiences. Pay off balances early with no prepayment penalty. Partnership with Upgrade
Flex Pay is powered by Upgrade, a leading financial technology company whose Flex Pay platform helps consumers pay for purchases over time through fixed installment payments. Upgrade's Flex Pay solution partners with hundreds of travel and retail brands across North America, providing flexible payment options designed to help consumers access the experiences and products that matter most to them.
"In a time when families are looking for ways to maximize value without sacrificing meaningful experiences together, flexible payment options can make a real difference," said Tom Botts, president, Flex Pay. "We're proud to partner with Six Flags to help guests plan ahead, lock in today's pricing and enjoy a full season of thrills and family fun with greater financial flexibility."
Guests can select Flex Pay during checkout on eligible online purchases of $49 or more. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and complete a brief application process. Loan approval and terms are determined by Upgrade's lending partners based on credit information and other eligibility factors. Flex Pay is not available in all states and U.S. territories.
For more information about Flex Pay, visit sixflags.com/flexpay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flex Pay?
Flex Pay is a payment option powered by Upgrade that allows eligible guests to purchase qualifying Six Flags products now and pay over time through fixed monthly installments. Can I pay for a Six Flags Season Pass over time?
Yes. Flex Pay is available on eligible online purchases of $49 or more, allowing approved guests to spread payments over time. Can I use my Season Pass before it is fully paid off?
Yes. Eligible guests can begin enjoying their Season Pass benefits while continuing to make scheduled payments. Who provides Flex Pay?
Flex Pay is powered by Upgrade, a financial technology company that offers flexible payment solutions through its Flex Pay platform. Who can apply?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and are subject to approval by Upgrade's lending partners based on eligibility requirements and credit review. Is Flex Pay available everywhere?
Flex Pay is available in every U.S. state where Six Flags parks are located. It is not currently available in some US territories. About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America's largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.
About Flex Pay
Flex Pay is a Buy Now, Pay Later solution offered by Upgrade, Inc. Upgrade is a financial technology company that offers affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to mainstream consumers. Since its inception in 2017, Upgrade has delivered over $50 billion in credit to over 8 million customers. Upgrade's core products include: BNPL, Home Improvement Financing, Personal Loans, Mobile Banking, Cards, and Auto Financing.
Upgrade is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an operations center in Phoenix, Arizona, a technology center in Montreal, Canada, and regional offices in Wilmington, Delaware, Atlanta, Georgia, New York City, New York, and Irvine, California. More information is available at: https://www.upgrade.com.
Editor's Notes: Visual assets available here: Six Flags Flex Pay Media Kit. Please credit "Courtesy of Six Flags" when assets are in use.
Disclosure:
Down payment may be required. Actual terms are based on your credit score and other factors and may vary. APRs range from 0% to 36%. Minimum $49 purchase required. Not everyone is eligible. Loans made through Flex Pay by Upgrade are offered by these Lending Partners. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use. Upgrade, Inc. (NMLS #1548935) holds the following state licenses and does business under the following DBAs.
275 Battery Street, 23rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Six Flags Introduces Flex Pay by Upgrade, Allowing Guests a New Way to Plan and Pay for Fun PR Newswire
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 7, 2026
New payment option helps families secure Season Passes today, spread payments over time and start enjoying benefits immediately
, /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation NYSE:FUN, North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator, introduces Flex Pay by Upgrade, a new payment option that allows eligible guests to purchase Season Passes and other qualifying products and pay over time through fixed monthly installments. Available on eligible online purchases of $49 or more, Flex Pay gives approved guests the flexibility to secure their passes today and begin enjoying Season Pass benefits immediately while making scheduled payments over time.
The new offering provides guests with a convenient way to plan ahead for a season of thrills, family outings, seasonal events and unforgettable experiences across the Six Flags portfolio.
"Six Flags has long been committed to providing families with one of the best entertainment values available," said Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, chief marketing officer for Six Flags. "Flex Pay gives guests another way to maximize that value by locking in current pricing, breaking payments into manageable installments and enjoying a season of world-class rides, seasonal events and experiences from day one."
A More Flexible Way to Plan for Fun
Flex Pay helps guests secure eligible purchases while providing predictable monthly payments that can fit more easily into household budgets. Whether planning for spring break, summer adventures, Halloween events or holiday celebrations, guests can purchase eligible products today and start planning future visits with confidence.
Key Benefits of Flex Pay
Purchase eligible Six Flags products of $49 or more and pay over time through fixed monthly installments.Lock in current pricing when purchasing Season Passes.Begin using Season Pass benefits immediately after activation.Spread payments over time while planning future visits and family experiences.Pay off balances early with no prepayment penalty.Partnership with Upgrade
Flex Pay is powered by Upgrade, a leading financial technology company whose Flex Pay platform helps consumers pay for purchases over time through fixed installment payments. Upgrade's Flex Pay solution partners with hundreds of travel and retail brands across North America, providing flexible payment options designed to help consumers access the experiences and products that matter most to them.
"In a time when families are looking for ways to maximize value without sacrificing meaningful experiences together, flexible payment options can make a real difference," said Tom Botts, president, Flex Pay. "We're proud to partner with Six Flags to help guests plan ahead, lock in today's pricing and enjoy a full season of thrills and family fun with greater financial flexibility."
Guests can select Flex Pay during checkout on eligible online purchases of $49 or more. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and complete a brief application process. Loan approval and terms are determined by Upgrade's lending partners based on credit information and other eligibility factors. Flex Pay is not available in all states and U.S. territories.
For more information about Flex Pay, visit sixflags.com/flexpay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flex Pay?
Flex Pay is a payment option powered by Upgrade that allows eligible guests to purchase qualifying Six Flags products now and pay over time through fixed monthly installments.Can I pay for a Six Flags Season Pass over time?
Yes. Flex Pay is available on eligible online purchases of $49 or more, allowing approved guests to spread payments over time.Can I use my Season Pass before it is fully paid off?
Yes. Eligible guests can begin enjoying their Season Pass benefits while continuing to make scheduled payments.Who provides Flex Pay?
Flex Pay is powered by Upgrade, a financial technology company that offers flexible payment solutions through its Flex Pay platform.Who can apply?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and are subject to approval by Upgrade's lending partners based on eligibility requirements and credit review.Is Flex Pay available everywhere?
Flex Pay is available in every U.S. state where Six Flags parks are located. It is not currently available in some US territories.About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America's largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.
About Flex Pay
Flex Pay is a Buy Now, Pay Later solution offered by Upgrade, Inc. Upgrade is a financial technology company that offers affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to mainstream consumers. Since its inception in 2017, Upgrade has delivered over $50 billion in credit to over 8 million customers. Upgrade's core products include: BNPL, Home Improvement Financing, Personal Loans, Mobile Banking, Cards, and Auto Financing.
Upgrade is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an operations center in Phoenix, Arizona, a technology center in Montreal, Canada, and regional offices in Wilmington, Delaware, Atlanta, Georgia, New York City, New York, and Irvine, California. More information is available at: https://www.upgrade.com.
Editor's Notes: Visual assets available here: Six Flags Flex Pay Media Kit. Please credit "Courtesy of Six Flags" when assets are in use.
Disclosure:
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Jana Partners teamed up with NFL superstar Travis Kelce and other investors to take a stake in theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:FUN). That stake is worth significantly less than it was when the news broke, leaving investors to wonder whether this will be a fumble rather than a successful activist battle.
Jana’s Six Flags StakeJana took an initial stake in Six Flags Entertainment of 4,049,940 shares in the third quarter of 2025. That stake was worth an estimated $117.6 million at the end of the third quarter 2025, out of a total of $200 million invested in the company by the announced group.
Jana, an activist investor, and its partners have pushed for changes at the company.
Six Flags stock had fallen significantly since the merger of the theme park company with its peer, Cedar Fair, in 2024.
Jana and others acquired an estimated 9% stake in the company to push for changes with the board of directors, to push the chairman to leave the company, change financial guidance, and consider a sale of the company or individual assets.
Six Flags separately named Kelce a brand ambassador in March, a 2026 partnership covering social content and the use of his name, image and likeness in broadcast, streaming and in-park marketing.
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Success or Failure?The success or failure of the stake in Six Flags is still too early to tell, as it has been just around a year since the investment stake was announced on Oct. 21, 2025.
Jana was able to get the Six Flags chairman replaced in March 2026. The hedge fund also announced it would apply full pressure on the company to consider a sale. The company has not been sold, but Six Flags sold seven properties for $331 million in March 2026.
Six months later, there are no bidders for Six Flags, and the stock has fallen to near five-year lows, previously set in November 2025.
A look at the one-year chart shows an uptick after the investment stake was announced, followed by a decline to multi-year lows. The stock then traded higher throughout the summer months of 2026, only to fall in recent months.
Six Flags reported second-quarter results last month and missed analyst estimates on both revenue and earnings per share. Attendance fell 7% to 13.1 million visits, though the decline reflected the divestiture of seven non-core parks, one park closure and fewer operating days. On a same-park basis, attendance rose 4%.
The company’s third quarter results, which will include the months of July, August and September, could be key in showing if attendance has improved and if financials are also improving after the asset sales and activist investor push.
Ultimately, Jana Partners will be judged on how the stock has performed, and so far, that is a major miss. Six Flags stock is down 30.3% from the opening price on Oct. 21, 2025, before the stake was announced.
Jana’s stake in Six Flags (4,116,099 shares) was valued at $87.7 million at the end of the second quarter, down from the $117.6 million initial value reported in the third quarter 2025, and that’s even after the company added to its initial stake.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags announces plans to move its corporate headquarters in 2027 from Charlotte, North Carolina to Arlington, Texas.
Strategic move positions company at the center of its North American operations while building on a legacy that began in Arlington
, /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator, today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Charlotte, N.C., to its current offices in Arlington, Texas in 2027.
The Arlington headquarters will serve as the primary hub for the company's corporate leadership and shared business functions. Choctaw Stadium has served as a corporate office since 2020 and is currently home to a portion of the company's corporate workforce. The relocation is expected to be completed by March 2027.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation headquarters in Choctaw Stadium, Arlington, Texas. Six Flags' return to the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex reflects its continued evolution, and positions the company in a central location to more efficiently support its network of 34 amusement and water parks and nine resorts across North America. Arlington's proximity to the company's five Texas parks brings leadership closer to many of its operations, while the city's robust transportation access, dynamic business environment and location within one of the nation's premier entertainment and tourism districts makes it an ideal home for the company's headquarters.
"Arlington is an outstanding location for our headquarters and supports our long-term vision for growth," said John Reilly, president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. "Its central location and business-friendly environment make it a strong base for our company. Bringing our corporate teams together in the office will improve collaboration, strengthen our culture, enhance support for our parks and resorts, and help us continue delivering exceptional experiences for guests across North America. We are grateful to the City of Arlington and local leaders for their partnership and support, and we are committed to contributing to the community's growth and success."
Arlington also holds a special place in the company's history as the home of Six Flags Over Texas, which opened in 1961. While the relocation decision is grounded in strategic business considerations, it also reconnects the company with the community where the Six Flags legacy began more than six decades ago.
"Arlington is a vibrant entertainment district where the Six Flags story began. With our office just next door to Six Flags Over Texas, one of our premier parks, we enable our leadership to have a meaningful on-the-ground presence at the park and greater connectivity to all five of our Texas properties," Reilly said.
Earlier this summer, Six Flags Over Texas celebrated the opening of Tormenta: Rampaging Run, the world's first giga dive coaster and a record-breaking new attraction that changed the city's skyline and further reinforces Arlington's position as a premier entertainment destination. The debut brought together local officials, community partners, tourism leaders and park guests in recognition of the attraction's economic and cultural significance to the region. The strong support and engagement surrounding Tormenta's opening reflects the connection between Six Flags and the Arlington community as the company continues to invest in experiences that drive visitation, tourism, and growth.
Six Flags remains committed to the communities it serves across North America. In the Charlotte region, the company will continue investing in Carowinds and Carolina Harbor, including the park's highly anticipated new attraction, Rip Roarin' Falls, scheduled to open in 2027. The company has several other major projects underway across its park footprint for the 2027 season which comprise one of its most ambitious capital attractions lineups in its history. These include:
Bakunawa, the world's tallest and fastest spinning coaster, opening at Six Flags Great Adventure Werewolf Gorge, the world's longest family launch coaster, debuting at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Camp Timber Trail, an expansive family adventure area anchored by Sky Hawk, the Midwest's longest, tallest and fastest suspended family coaster, coming to Six Flags Great America Coral Craze and Kelp Kraze, innovative new family raft slides featuring ride systems opening at Knott's Soak City "We are deeply grateful to our Charlotte-based and shared services team members whose dedication, passion and expertise have helped shape our company," Reilly added. "Their contributions have been invaluable, and we are committed to supporting them throughout this transition with respect, transparency and care. Many team members will have the opportunity to relocate to Arlington and continue helping drive our success into the future."
The company will continue to have an office in Sandusky, Ohio.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America's largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.
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New mazes inspired by Jason Universe™, Diablo®, Final Destination™ and The Blair Witch Project® join an expanded roster of fan-favorite horror brands, scare zones and live entertainment
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America's largest regional amusement park operator, today announced its most ambitious Halloween attraction lineup ever, introducing an unprecedented collection of globally recognized horror franchises, blockbuster entertainment brands and immersive original experiences for the 2026 Halloween season.
Six Flags will host North America's biggest Halloween party in 2026 with immersive haunted mazes, themed scare zones, live entertainment, thrills for kids and world-class rides in the dark in its parks from coast to coast.
Building on the success of its signature fall events, Six Flags is significantly elevating the fear factor in 2026 with 11 new haunted mazes inspired by some of the most recognizable names in gaming, film and horror entertainment. New additions include Diablo®, Jason Universe™, Final Destination™ and The Blair Witch Project®, joining returning fan-favorites from The Conjuring Universe™, SAW®, Army of the Dead®, The Strangers: Chapters 1 & 2 and Trick 'r Treat™.
Anchored by 29 new and returning licensed haunted attractions, the expanded portfolio also includes 196 themed scare zones and live entertainment plus nighttime ride experiences that will transform parks across North America after dark. Coast to coast, Six Flags parks will offer a total of 448 Halloween-themed experiences making it North America's biggest Halloween party at:
Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®
Halloween Haunt presented by SNICKERS®
HalloWeekends presented by SNICKERS®
SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS®
Knott's Scary Farm
Festival del Terror presented by FANTA®
The expanded lineup represents one of the most robust collections of licensed horror intellectual properties in the attractions industry, delivering deeper storytelling, cinematic environments, iconic characters and unforgettable scares designed for thrill-seekers and horror fans alike.
"We're taking Halloween to an entirely new level in 2026," said Kelly Daugherty, Six Flags' director of entertainment. "With legendary horror franchises, immersive haunted attractions, expanded scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences, we're delivering our most intense and most complete Halloween lineup ever. Guests won't just watch these stories unfold—they'll step inside them."
New for 2026: legendary franchises bring new nightmares to life
JASON: Blood Reign – SCarowinds, Kings Island's Halloween Haunt & Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest
Ignore every warning and step into the dark woods surrounding the legendary summer camp. Discover the secrets lurking in the trees and retrace the blood-soaked events that made Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th the most feared slasher ever. What should have stayed dead has returned. Become part of the story.
"It's incredible to see how fans' appetite for Jason Voorhees keeps growing," said Robbie Barsamian, executive vice president at Horror, Inc. "Partnering with Six Flags for Blood Reign lets us deliver the iconic slasher straight to our community on an immersive scale."
Final Destination: Death's Playground – Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure & Six Flags Magic Mountain
Enter your Final Destination, a haunted maze where death itself is the antagonist, and where a sudden premonition reveals a chain of catastrophic events just moments before they occur. Watch your step, because death isn't random — it's calculated — and you've unknowingly disrupted a design already set in motion. Based off New Line Cinema's Final Destination franchise.
Blair Witch: No Signal – Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest & Dorney Park's Halloween Haunt
Step into the legend of The Blair Witch Project and venture deep into the mysteries of the Black Hills Forest. In near-total darkness, you'll navigate environments inspired by the world of the franchise, including winding trails, abandoned camps, eerie ritual sites, and the infamous Rustin Parr House as the forest itself seems to close in. Reality unravels within — experience Blair Witch: No Signal.
DIABLO: The Infernal Path – Kings Dominion's Halloween Haunt & Cedar Point's HalloWeekends
Step into Blizzard Entertainment's legendary Diablo franchise and enter a dark gothic world consumed by Evil. Face Diablo, Lilith, Mephisto and Baal as you journey through cursed cathedrals, ancient rituals and unspeakable horrors. Every step along Diablo: The Infernal Path pulls you deeper into the nightmare. Do you dare enter? Experience Hell like you've never imagined.
Fan-favorite horror brands return in 2026
Following strong guest demand, Six Flags is bringing back several of its most popular horror franchise experiences across the portfolio.
The Conjuring: Beyond Fear – Canada's Wonderland's Halloween Haunt, SCarowinds, Cedar Point's HalloWeekends & Kings Island's Halloween Haunt
Dare to step into The Conjuring: Beyond Fear — an immersive terror experience where you take on the role of paranormal investigator. Encounter malevolent entities of New Line Cinema's The Conjuring Universe, including the infamous Annabelle, and lock away cursed artifacts before sinister forces consume the living realm. Take up the task before it's too late.
The Conjuring Universe – Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America & Six Flags Over Georgia
Based on New Line Cinema's iconic horror franchise: enter the Warrens' occult museum where cursed artifacts awaken ancient evil. Face Annabelle's malevolent stare, flee the Nun's unholy presence, and survive the Perron farmhouse's demonic forces. Investigate the horror at Six Flags.
SAW: Legacy of Terror – Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Over Georgia & Six Flags Over Texas
Welcome to the ultimate trial of survival in SAW: LEGACY OF TERROR. Plunge into the depths of Jigsaw's twisted mind as you traverse iconic scenes inspired by the SAW films. Think you can escape some of John Kramer's most diabolical contraptions before time runs out?
The Strangers: No Escape – Six Flags Over Texas' Fright Fest
Knock, knock: Embrace the fear within The Strangers: No Escape as you're terrorized with no mercy and no motive. Inspired by the films The Strangers: Chapters 1 & 2, iconic masked figures lurk in the shadows and engage in the ultimate hunt at Six Flags Over Texas.
Trick 'r Treat – Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest
Based on Legendary Entertainment's darkly comic Halloween classic: learn the season's rules within this twisted Candy Trail nightmare where tricks outnumber treats. This spine-chilling experience will test your bravery and make you think twice before trick-or-treating again at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Army of the Dead – Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest
Based on the infernal Netflix film. Las Vegas is sealed behind walls of steel and death, and hordes of zombies prowl within. The once-great city of casinos and neon-lit streets is now a quarantine zone, and you're trapped inside. The city of sin becomes a city of the dead — escape or join them at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Mexico
Knott's Berry Farm will pull back the curtain Aug. 18 as they host Nightmares Revealed—their annual, fan-favorite Halloween announcement event for Knott's Scary Farm, California's longest-running theme park Halloween event. Festival del Terror presented by FANTA® at Six Flags Mexico will feature new licensed horror experiences as part of the park's 2026 lineup. Additional franchise announcements and event details for the popular Halloween event will be shared in the coming weeks.
Haunted attraction pass options offer flexible access to the scares
Beyond the licensed horror franchises, guests will find a wide variety of original haunted mazes and Halloween attractions at participating Six Flags parks. These immersive scare experiences feature themes ranging from sinister clowns and fractured fairy tales to possessed puppets and holiday nightmares. To experience the haunted mazes, guests can choose from the following pass options:
Haunted Attractions Pass grants unlimited access to all haunted mazes for one evening (excludes Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Darien Lake and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear)
All Season Haunted Attractions Pass grants season passholders and members season-long scares in 2026 at their home park
The Conjuring: Beyond Fear single entry (advance purchase recommended)
Haunted Attractions Express Pass is a premium package that grants priority haunted maze access (excludes The Conjuring: Beyond Fear)
Guests must have a valid park admission ticket, season pass or membership, plus a Haunted Attractions Pass, to experience haunted mazes and select Halloween attractions at participating parks. Knott's Scary Farm is excluded from this admission structure.
Returning in 2026, Knott's Scary Farm will continue as a separately ticketed experience. Admission to Knott's Scary Farm includes access to its haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and other Halloween attractions, with no additional haunted maze fee required.
Each park's list of attractions, maze offerings and passes will be available on its website.
Beyond the mazes: a complete Halloween experience
While the new and returning horror franchises headline the 2026 season, guests will find that fear extends far beyond the walls of the haunted attractions.
Across the Six Flags Entertainment portfolio, themed scare zones will transform park midways into immersive worlds of horror, where roaming monsters, elaborate sets, atmospheric effects and unexpected jump scares create an outdoor haunt experience unlike any other. As darkness falls, guests will encounter terrifying characters lurking throughout the parks, turning pathways into parts of the story. New for 2026, Six Flags Over Texas will debut Varnum's Traveling Pit Show of Oddities, a premium scare-zone experience that blends immersive horror, live entertainment and themed offerings in an all-new environment.
Adding to the atmosphere, parks will feature a robust lineup of live entertainment, including Halloween-themed musical productions, monster bands, stunt performances, parades and nighttime spectaculars. Together, these experiences create a soundtrack for the season and extend the thrills beyond the haunted mazes.
The fear continues on world-class roller coasters and thrill rides as they take on a completely different personality after dark. Eerie lighting, dense fog, immersive soundscapes and the darkness of the night transform familiar attractions into unforgettable Halloween experiences.
Scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences are included with admission, giving guests more ways than ever to experience Halloween at Six Flags parks.
Family-friendly fall fun by day
Before the scares begin each evening, families can enjoy a full lineup of 141 daytime seasonal events and activities designed for guests of all ages.
Across participating parks, families will find kid-friendly Halloween experiences featuring trick-or-treat opportunities, pumpkin-themed activities, interactive entertainment and festive fall traditions. The atmosphere remains playful and family-focused throughout the day before transforming into a world of thrills and chills after sunset.
Popular offerings include:
Kids Boo Fest, Tricks and Treats, and Camp Spooky featuring family-friendly Halloween fun, seasonal activities and interactive entertainment.
Oktoberfest presented by Cash App, celebrating the season with festive food, specialty beverages and lively entertainment.
Each participating park will celebrate the season in its own unique way, with event details available on individual park websites. Daytime fall activities are included with park admission.
2027 passes offer lowest price of the season and biggest benefits
Six Flags is currently offering its lowest price on 2027 season passes this year and next, which includes regional access to multiple parks with just one pass. 2027 passholders gain free access to 2026 Halloween and winter holiday events, plus the entire 2027 season. Additional benefits include:
Free parking (Knott's Berry Farm and Canada's Wonderland offer free parking with Prestige passes only)
All renewing season passholders and new members will receive one bonus 2026 bring-a-friend-for-free ticket
Prestige season passholders and new Prestige members will receive a $20 in-park credit
Guests must purchase by Sept. 7, 2026, to receive these offers.
Halloween at Six Flags in 2026
The 2026 Halloween season will feature Six Flags Entertainment's largest lineup of licensed horror franchises ever, bringing guests face-to-face with some of entertainment's most iconic nightmares. Beyond the haunted attractions, parks will offer immersive scare zones, live entertainment, nighttime ride experiences and family-friendly daytime seasonal events, creating a full lineup of fall fun and thrills across North America.
Additional Halloween event details, operating dates and ticket information will be announced by participating parks. Each park's website details its offerings, and some restrictions apply. For more information about the fall season across Six Flags Entertainment Corporation amusement parks, visit www.sixflags.com
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.' world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's Revenue & Strategy division.
About Horror, Inc.
Horror, Inc., the creators of the Friday the 13th franchise, launched the Jason Universe in 2024 to usher in an era of expansion. Under the decades-long leadership of the Barsamian family, Horror, Inc. is currently developing a slate of new projects including the upcoming A24 prequel series "Crystal Lake" set to premiere on Peacock, Crave, Sky and Stan. Friday the 13th premiered in theaters May 9, 1980, and went on to spawn 11 additional films, along with a television series, video games, comic books, collectibles, apparel and more over the next four decades. As Jason became a household name, the franchise evolved into one of the most prolific and successful horror franchises of all time. For the latest news and information on upcoming launches, follow @JasonUniverse13 on social media and visit JasonUniverse.com.
John T. Reilly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN +3.33%), purchased 15,713 shares of common stock at $15.80 per share on August 12, 2026 per a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value~$248,265Shares purchased15,713Post-transaction shares (directly held)297,736Post-transaction value$4.89 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($15.80); post-transaction value based on August 12, 2026 market close ($16.44).
Key questionsWhat was the primary driver of this equity acquisition?
The purchase was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that John Reilly established on May 12, 2026, indicating the trade was scheduled in advance to meet personal portfolio management objectives.How does this transaction affect the CEO’s total equity stake?
By acquiring 15,713 shares, Reilly increased his direct holdings by 6%, bringing his total direct position to 297,736 shares of common stock.What is the current market valuation and concentration of the insider position?
The CEO’s direct holdings are valued at $4.89 million based on the August 12, 2026 market close, representing approximately 0.29% of the company's total market capitalization.What is the recent performance context for the stock?
The transaction was completed at a time when shares were priced at $15.80, following a one-year return of -36% as of the August 12, 2026 transaction date.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-08-11)$15.91Market Capitalization$1.6 billionRevenue (TTM)$2.7 billionNet Income (TTM)-$1.8 billionCompany SnapshotSix Flags Entertainment operates a diversified portfolio of amusement parks, water parks, and themed leisure destinations across North America, generating revenue through admission fees, food and beverage sales, merchandise, and ancillary services.The company's business model centers on delivering experiential entertainment to families and leisure consumers through iconic branded attractions featuring roller coasters, shows, and seasonal events that drive repeat visitation and season pass subscriptions.Six Flags serves a broad consumer base including families, thrill-seekers, and tourists across 17 U.S. states plus Canada and Mexico, with particular strength in metropolitan markets where population density supports high-traffic destination properties.Six Flags Entertainment stands as a prominent operator of amusement and resort properties across North America, maintaining an extensive network of 17 domestic locations supplemented by international operations. The company leverages its established brand portfolio and operational scale to deliver memorable experiences while managing capital-intensive theme park infrastructure.
Despite current profitability challenges reflected in its net losses, the company's substantial revenue base of $2.7 billion over the trailing 12 months demonstrates the enduring appeal of experiential leisure consumption across its geographic footprint.
What this transaction means for investorsThe August 12 acquisition of Six Flags shares by CEO John Reilly indicates he has a bullish outlook towards the stock, so much so that he scheduled the transaction in advance through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The purchase at $15.80 per share suggests this level presents a buy opportunity.
Six Flags stock fell after the company announced earnings for its fiscal second quarter ended June 28. Revenue dropped 7% year over year to $864.9 million due to the closure and sale of some of its amusement parks. Excluding these parks from the sales numbers results in a year-over-year increase to $864.5 million compared to $844.2 million in 2025.
While the comparable park sales growth is encouraging, the same can’t be said for the bottom line. Excluding the closed and sold parks, fiscal Q2’s net loss totaled $194.4 million compared to the prior year’s loss of $86.6 million. The widening net loss coupled with total debt of $5 billion was enough to drive shares down.
Robert Izquierdo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Six Flags Entertainment. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Cheap Thrills: Why These 3 Entertainment Stocks Are SoaringSix Flags Entertainment NYSE: FUN reported higher same-park attendance, revenue and adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2026, as the amusement park operator cited growth in season-pass visitation, improved operating discipline and progress at previously underperforming parks.
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On a same-park basis, which reflects the parks operated throughout the full second quarter of 2026, attendance rose 4% despite 44 fewer operating days than a year earlier. Net revenue increased more than 2%, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 7%. The company’s active pass base expanded 6% entering the peak summer season.
A New Leader at Six Flags: Is the Roller Coaster Over? Chief Executive Officer John Reilly said the company has made progress on strategic priorities established earlier in the year, including greater park-level accountability, more targeted marketing, ride-uptime improvements and disciplined capital allocation.
“In the second quarter, stronger local leadership, clearer accountability, focused resources, and improved commercial execution produced higher adjusted EBITDA and better margins” at underperforming parks, Reilly said.
Second-Quarter Financial Performance MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/27 - 10/31Chief Financial Officer Ash Walia said same-park net revenue increased 2% to approximately $864 million. Attendance increased by roughly 449,000 visits, or 4%, driven primarily by season-pass visitation and commercial initiatives.
Per-capita spending declined by less than 1%, which Walia attributed to a greater share of visits from season-pass and membership holders rather than weaker pricing. He said like-for-like pricing increased across admissions products and guest spending remained healthy in food and beverage, extra-charge attractions and other in-park experiences.
Same-park adjusted EBITDA increased approximately 7% to $249 million. Walia said the company maintained cost discipline despite a largely fixed or semi-fixed expense structure that includes labor, maintenance, utilities, insurance and overhead.
Excluding the seven parks sold in its portfolio transaction and one park closed after the 2025 season, Six Flags said first-half adjusted EBITDA rose about 63%, or $56 million. Trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA totaled $801 million, compared with $745 million for full-year 2025.
The company ended the quarter with approximately $135 million in cash, total liquidity of about $837 million and net debt of approximately $4.9 billion. Walia said deferred revenue increased on a current-operating-portfolio basis, reflecting membership growth and advance sales.
Passes, Memberships and Guest Spending Reilly said season-pass sales increased during the quarter, membership participation expanded and demand for higher-tier products remained strong. Both single-day tickets and combined season-pass and membership products produced higher average prices, according to the company.
Six Flags expanded its membership offering to six additional parks in June. Cross-park visitation also grew as guests used multi-park products to visit more locations. Reilly said passholders visit about four times per year on average, creating repeat opportunities for food, beverages, merchandise, parking, games and premium experiences.
The company plans to launch its 2027 passes on Aug. 7 with a best-price guarantee, enhanced benefits and flexible dining-plan options. Reilly said early results at parks where new dining products were tested showed double-digit growth in attachment rates, though he described those returns as early.
Management also highlighted potential to build in-park revenue through Fast Lane queue products, refreshed beverage concepts and improved Halloween-event upsells. Six Flags plans to add food-and-beverage events across its portfolio next year, pointing to Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival as an internal example of an event that drives visitation, per-capita spending and pass renewals.
Second-Half Outlook and Seasonal Events Six Flags expects adjusted EBITDA to grow year over year in the second half of 2026, including both the third and fourth quarters, although Reilly said the opportunity for growth is greater in the fourth quarter.
The company cited two early third-quarter headwinds: the July 4 holiday falling on a Saturday rather than a Friday in the prior year, and wildfire-related air-quality disruptions that affected parks from the Great Lakes region through Virginia and caused some closures. Still, Reilly said the company recorded its highest summer attendance day in five years on a same-park combined basis on a July day unaffected by those disruptions.
Six Flags plans 2,133 operating days in the third quarter, 66 more than a year earlier, primarily due to the timing of Labor Day and an additional week of summer operations at several Northern and Midwestern parks. Management said it expects modest growth in cash costs during the balance of the year.
Fourth-quarter demand drivers are expected to include the company’s Halloween programming, which management said will feature 448 Halloween-themed experiences, 107 haunted mazes and 11 new horror-franchise attractions. Six Flags also plans to restore Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Great Adventure, where the event was not offered in 2025.
Capital Plans, Portfolio and Leverage The company is investing in new and refreshed attractions, including Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas, Phantom Theater at Kings Island, Looney Tunes Land at Magic Mountain and Shoreline Pier at Six Flags Great Adventure. Its 2027 attraction pipeline includes projects at Great Adventure, Fiesta Texas, Carowinds and Six Flags Over Georgia, as well as Camp Timber Trail at Six Flags Great America in Chicago.
Reilly said Six Flags expects capital expenditures to be in a range of $400 million to $425 million over time and remains focused on reducing net leverage toward a long-term target of about four times EBITDA. He said the company has liquidity to manage upcoming Georgia-related payments.
The company does not expect additional changes to its park portfolio this year. Reilly said management will continue to evaluate opportunities to create shareholder value, but said there are no current plans for further divestitures. He reiterated that proceeds from asset sales would be used to repay debt.
Six Flags has a signed purchase agreement for land at the former park site in Bowie, Maryland, though Reilly said a closing could occur in late 2027 or early 2028 as the buyer completes due diligence. The company is also evaluating bids and interest for excess land in Richmond, Virginia.
About Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN)Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is a publicly traded regional theme park operator based in Arlington, Texas. The company develops, owns and operates amusement and water parks, offering a diverse portfolio of thrill rides, family attractions, live entertainment, food and beverage offerings, and retail merchandise. Its main revenue streams include single-day tickets, season passes, on-site accommodations, in-park retail sales, and food and beverage services.
Founded in 1961 by Angus G.
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