Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.60 EPS

Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported ($0.91) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.31) by ($0.60), Zacks reports. Six Flags Entertainment had a negative net margin of 56.44% and a positive return on equity of 9.64%. The company had revenue of $650.09 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $602.68 million. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 5.4% compared to the same quarter last year.

Six Flags Entertainment Stock Up 9.2%

Shares of NYSE FUN opened at $17.71 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.80 billion, a P/E ratio of -1.00 and a beta of 0.39. Six Flags Entertainment has a 1 year low of $12.51 and a 1 year high of $48.80. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $16.19 and a 200-day moving average price of $19.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.16, a current ratio of 0.58 and a quick ratio of 0.48.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

FUN has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Guggenheim decreased their price objective on shares of Six Flags Entertainment from $35.00 to $31.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Citigroup lowered shares of Six Flags Entertainment from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their target price for the company from $25.00 to $20.00 in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Morgan Stanley set a $18.00 price target on shares of Six Flags Entertainment in a research note on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Six Flags Entertainment from $24.00 to $20.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $23.00 price target on shares of Six Flags Entertainment and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $27.00.

More Six Flags Entertainment News

Here are the key news stories impacting Six Flags Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy on Six Flags, supporting investor confidence that the shares have upside from current levels given the firm’s view on recovery and valuation. UBS Remains a Buy on Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN)
• Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim had earlier issued a Buy on FUN (supporting momentum and buy-side interest). That earlier positive analyst action likely boosted sentiment heading into the session. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) Gets a Buy from Guggenheim
• Positive Sentiment: Management reported adjusted EBITDA rose in Q4 despite weather disruptions — a profitability signal investors often favor because it points to operating resilience even when top-line trends are mixed. Six Flags gains after seeing adjusted EBITDA rise in Q4 despite weather disruptions
• Neutral Sentiment: A Yahoo analysis of FUN valuation examines recent share volatility and where the stock sits vs. historical multiples — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. A Look At Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Volatility
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 2025 earnings release and management commentary provide detail on revenue mix, cost actions and guidance elements that traders will parse for forward signals. (See the company release for specifics.) Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and analyst write-ups provide color on seasonality, weather impacts, and cost levers — useful for longer-term investors but not an immediate directional trigger on their own. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector/peer news (e.g., Dorney Park parent coverage) is being watched for comparable visitation trends; this is background color rather than a direct company catalyst. Dorney Park parent company upbeat despite poor results
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed estimates sharply (reported ($0.91) vs. consensus ($0.29)), and revenue was down year-over-year despite topping analyst revenue estimates — the EPS miss is a clear near-term negative that weighs on valuation multiples. Six Flags Entertainment Trading Up 8.3% (MarketBeat summary)
• Negative Sentiment: After earlier bullish coverage, Guggenheim later lowered expectations for FUN’s stock price, injecting caution from a previously supportive analyst and tempering some of the buy-side enthusiasm. Guggenheim Has Lowered Expectations for Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) Stock Price

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Six Flags Entertainment

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in Six Flags Entertainment in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in Six Flags Entertainment by 259.7% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 722 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new stake in Six Flags Entertainment in the fourth quarter valued at $45,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC grew its position in Six Flags Entertainment by 26.3% during the 3rd quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 3,588 shares of the company’s stock worth $82,000 after purchasing an additional 748 shares during the period. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Six Flags Entertainment by 26.1% during the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 2,830 shares of the company’s stock valued at $86,000 after buying an additional 586 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.65% of the company’s stock.

Six Flags Entertainment Company Profile

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.