Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

NYSE:FUN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.8b

Six Flags Entertainment Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Six Flags Entertainment is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 134.9% and 2.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 133.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 5.6% in 3 years.

Key information

134.9%

Earnings growth rate

133.67%

EPS growth rate

Hospitality earnings growth18.0%
Revenue growth rate2.7%
Future return on equity5.60%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated06 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Apr 28

FUN: Slower Revenue And Margin Pressure Will Outweigh New Ride Openings

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Six Flags Entertainment to $14.54 from $14.00, reflecting updated assumptions around slower revenue growth, lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple in their valuation work. What's in the News Jana Partners LLC urged Six Flags Entertainment on March 17, 2026 to explore a sale, appoint a new head of the board, and engage with known buyer interest, citing concerns about leadership and past financial guidance (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 14

FUN: Governance Shakeup And New Leadership Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have reset their price target on Six Flags Entertainment to $29.00 from $38.08, reflecting updated views on slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Jana Partners LLC publicly urged Six Flags Entertainment on March 17, 2026 to explore a potential sale of the company and to immediately appoint a new head of the board of directors, citing concerns about the current board’s ability to deliver for shareholders (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 31

FUN: Saudi Expansion And Leadership Changes Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Six Flags Entertainment from about $25.23 to about $24.46. This reflects updated assumptions that balance higher projected revenue growth with lower expected profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Mar 17

FUN: International Expansion And New Rides Will Contrast With Weak Earnings Outlook

Analysts have kept their $14.00 price target on Six Flags Entertainment unchanged, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin, and a lower future P/E estimate that together leave their overall valuation view steady. What's in the News Six Flags Mexico opened Speedway Stunt Coaster, a new family boomerang roller coaster positioned as an accessible first step into coasters for younger guests while still appealing to entire families.
Seeking Alpha • Mar 13

Six Flags: Starting Its Cedar-Fication, But Debt Knocks The Door

Summary Six Flags remains a 'Hold' as operational leverage, debt, and weak asset sales limit near-term upside despite recent stock gains. Recent park divestitures fetched only 3x EBITDA, well below expectations, providing limited deleveraging and highlighting ongoing valuation challenges. The Cedar-fication strategy aims to boost per capita spending and margins, but falling attendance and negative free cash flow persist in the short term. FUN's upside hinges on achieving Cedar Fair-like margins, faster debt reduction, and operational improvements; a catalyst could double the stock, but risks remain. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 03

FUN: International Park Expansion Will Contrast With Weaker Profitability Outlook

Analysts have reduced their price target for Six Flags Entertainment from $17.00 to $14.00, reflecting updated assumptions regarding revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Six Flags Mexico opened Speedway Stunt Coaster, a new family boomerang roller coaster positioned as a gateway ride for younger guests and families seeking a shared coaster experience (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 17

FUN: Family Focus And International Expansion Will Offset Softer Profit Outlook

Analysts have revised their price target on Six Flags Entertainment from $23.00 to $17.00, citing updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, a lower profit margin profile, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Six Flags Mexico opened Speedway Stunt Coaster, a new family boomerang roller coaster positioned as a gateway ride for younger guests and families, themed around racing and stunt action and included with daily admission and Season Pass access (company announcement).
Narrative Update • Feb 03

FUN: Saudi Park Launch And Stronger Margins Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Six Flags Entertainment to about US$38.08 from roughly US$38.44, citing updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin profile, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia has opened as the company’s first theme park built outside North America, featuring 28 rides and attractions, including record-setting coasters such as Atlanta Flight, Iron Rattler, and Spitfire, with pricing that includes all rides and optional paid priority access.
Narrative Update • Jan 20

FUN: Saudi Park Launch And New CEO Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Six Flags Entertainment to approximately US$25.23 from about US$26.08, citing slightly softer assumptions for long term revenue growth and profit margins, even as their future P/E expectation remains broadly similar. What's in the News Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia has held its grand opening as the company’s first theme park designed and built outside North America.
Narrative Update • Jan 06

FUN: Activist Campaign And Saudi Park Expansion Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Six Flags Entertainment higher to about US$38.44 from roughly US$38.11, reflecting updated views on revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia has opened to guests, marking the company’s first theme park designed and built outside North America.
Narrative Update • Dec 18

FUN: Activist And Real Estate Moves Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for Six Flags Entertainment from approximately $43.00 to about $38.11, citing slightly slower expected revenue growth, a modestly lower long run profit margin, and a reduced future earnings multiple outlook. What's in the News A class action lawsuit alleges that the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger registration statement misled investors about chronic underinvestment, degraded operations, and large undisclosed capital needs, with shares dropping from above $55 to about $20 after the deal (Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, class action announcement).
Narrative Update • Dec 04

FUN: Activist And Leadership Shifts Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Six Flags Entertainment from approximately $26.92 to $26.08 per share. This reflects slightly softer expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples, while keeping the discount rate unchanged.
Narrative Update • Nov 20

FUN: Recent Investments And Long-Term Licensing Will Drive Future Upside

Narrative Update: Six Flags Entertainment Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have reduced their price target for Six Flags Entertainment from $31.08 to $26.92. They cite downward revisions in projected revenue growth and profit margins as primary factors for the more cautious outlook.
Narrative Update • Nov 05

FUN: Revitalization Plans and Activism Will Drive Long-Term Upside Momentum

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Six Flags Entertainment from $31.23 to $31.08. They cited modest adjustments to profit margin expectations and revenue projections as the reason for this change.
Narrative Update • Oct 22

Analysts Hold Price Target as Six Flags Faces Investor Pressure and Announces New Initiatives

Analysts have maintained their price target for Six Flags Entertainment steady at $31.23. They cite consistent assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward earnings multiples.
Narrative Update • Oct 08

Revamped Attractions And Digital Integration Will Boost Demand

Analysts have maintained Six Flags Entertainment's price target at $31.23 per share. They cite minor adjustments in growth and margin projections that do not materially alter their fair value estimate.
Narrative Update • Sep 22

Revamped Attractions And Digital Integration Will Boost Demand

With both consensus revenue growth and net profit margin estimates unchanged, there has been no meaningful adjustment to Six Flags Entertainment’s fair value, which remains at $31.23 per share. What's in the News Six Flags extended its exclusive Peanuts licensing agreement through 2030, adding new attractions, AR experiences, and expanded kids’ areas across multiple parks.
Narrative Update • Sep 07

Revamped Attractions And Digital Integration Will Boost Demand

Six Flags Entertainment’s consensus price target was revised downward, primarily reflecting a modest decrease in forecasted future P/E, with the new fair value set at $31.23. What's in the News Six Flags is launching expanded Halloween celebrations, including a new premium horror experience, "The Conjuring: Beyond Fear," at four locations and enhanced haunted maze offerings across seven parks, supported by multiple premium access pass options.
Narrative Update • Aug 23

Revamped Attractions And Digital Integration Will Boost Demand

With both consensus revenue growth and net profit margin forecasts unchanged, analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Six Flags Entertainment at $34.15. What's in the News Six Flags to launch expanded Halloween nighttime events across 25 parks, including a new premium interactive attraction, “The Conjuring: Beyond Fear,” and multiple new horror-themed mazes and scare zones.
Narrative Update • Aug 08

Revamped Attractions And Digital Integration Will Boost Demand

As both consensus revenue growth and net profit margin forecasts for Six Flags Entertainment remained stable, analysts maintained their fair value estimate, with the price target unchanged at $35.31. What's in the News CEO Richard A.
Narrative Update • Aug 08

Revamped Attractions And Digital Integration Will Boost Demand

The decrease in the Analyst Price Target for Six Flags Entertainment primarily reflects a notable decline in net profit margin and slightly softer revenue growth expectations, lowering fair value from $41.69 to $35.31. What's in the News CEO Richard A.
Seeking Alpha • Mar 23

Six Flags Entertainment: Merger Drives Top Line Growth, But Cautious Of High Debt And Integration Expenses

Summary The merger drove a 50% revenue jump and added 15 million visits. Integration costs and  high interest expense from debt are weighing on profitability. Management’s tentative outlook, citing macro headwinds like exchange rate volatility and weather, raises concerns over future performance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 07

Six Flags: We Don't Think 10x Is A Stretch

Summary Small and mid-cap equities are undervalued, offering a safeguard against excessive crowding with compelling upside potential due to limited global exposure. Theme parks, particularly Six Flags and Cedar Fair, present a significant recovery opportunity post-COVID, with management targeting $800 million in free cash flow by 2027. Strategic investments and improved guest experiences at legacy Six Flags parks could boost attendance by 50% over FY23 levels, enhancing revenue and reducing debt. The stock's valuation at less than 8x EBITDA, with potential to reach 10x, suggests shares could double, bolstered by a recent C-Corp conversion. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 04

Six Flags Entertainment: Positive Outlook After Q3 Hurricane Disruptions

Summary Six Flags' Q3, the first quarterly report as a consolidated entity, was stable underneath hurricane disruptions and fiscal year shifts. The company has seen strong trends in Q4 so far, with a strong attendance growth and initial 2025 season pass sales. Project Accelerate is targeted to push Six Flags' pre-tax FCF to $800 million by 2027, looking achievable with the company's rapid cost synergy implementation and heavy 2025-2026 investment plans. I estimate FUN stock to have a 34% upside to a fair value of $63.28. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Sep 02

Merger And Decisive Investments Position Company For Robust Growth Amid Operational Challenges

Merger with Cedar Fair, LP aims to reduce earnings volatility through a diversified portfolio and expanded geographic presence, enhancing revenue and net margins.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 22

Six Flags Entertainment: Merger Should Aid Legacy Six Flags' Weakness

Summary Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and Cedar Fair have now successfully merged under the FUN ticker. Legacy Cedar Fair showed great continued traffic trends in Q2, carrying well onto profitability as well. The legacy Six Flags showed a slower performance in Q2 again, but the management expertise and cost synergies from the merger should aid the legacy Six Flags in the midterm. The resulting Six Flags stock is still valued attractively, as the synergies pose great earnings upside in coming years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 30

Six Flags And Cedar Fair: 2024 Sets Up For A Major Re-Rating

Summary FUN and SIX are merging. Their joint Form S-4 proxy statement reveals management is targeting $1.5 billion of EBITDA in three years. A failed transformation at SIX, and lackluster performance at FUN, has left investors disenchanted, but a turnaround is imminent. Monthly third-party data, balance sheet analysis, and management commentary is supportive of three key catalysts resulting in a material positive inflection in EBITDA in ‘24/’25. At 9x EV/EBITDA, there's a clear path to 50% equity appreciation over the next 12 months, ramping to 100%+ by the end of 2025. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 03

Six Flags And Cedar Fair Decide To Ride Together

Summary Six Flags Entertainment and Cedar Fair have agreed to an all-stock merger to create a large standalone theme park operator. The new entity will have 42 parks and nine resort properties spread across 17 states, Canada, and Mexico. The merger aims to generate significant cost savings and additional value for shareholders, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2024. This is a reasonable deal based on all of the data made available at this time. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 01

Cedar Fair: Spectating The Debt Rollercoaster

Summary Cedar Fair operates amusement and water parks, with a long history and an impressive earnings recovery from the pandemic. While Cedar Fair has had solid revenue growth in the long term, recent decreases in Q1 and Q2 2023 as well as the company's leveraged balance sheet raise concerns. With a valuation that seems to reflect both the strengths and weaknesses, I have a hold rating for the stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 16

Cedar Fair: Pain Is Transitory And Shares Look Cheap

Summary Cedar Fair, L.P.'s recent financial performance has been weak, with revenue, profits, and cash flows showing signs of decline. The company attributes a decline in attendance to inclement weather and season pass visitation issues at its Knott's Berry Farm location from the prior year. Despite short-term concerns, Cedar Fair's stock appears undervalued compared to peers, and the company's long-term prospects remain positive due to continued investments and its season pass strategy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:FUN - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20283,356883677585
12/31/20273,2683126663511
12/31/20263,148-3317655911
12/31/20253,100-1,599-152327N/A
9/28/20253,138-1,782-169333N/A
6/29/20253,168-484-197314N/A
3/30/20252,809-328-98306N/A
12/31/20242,709-24253373N/A
9/29/20242,39323123402N/A
6/30/20241,886128167381N/A
3/31/20241,81612699322N/A
12/31/20231,799125105326N/A
9/24/20231,794147110325N/A
6/25/20231,79526463275N/A
3/26/20231,803262192396N/A
12/31/20221,817308224408N/A
9/25/20221,802268226384N/A
6/26/20221,71383271400N/A
3/27/20221,427-27111196N/A
12/31/20211,338-49142201N/A
9/26/20211,021-1274189N/A
6/27/2021355-411-304-250N/A
3/28/2021138-485-481-402N/A
12/31/2020182-590-546-417N/A
9/27/2020405-482-416-262N/A
6/28/20201,032-156-8485N/A
3/29/20201,4624019355N/A
12/31/20191,47517272403N/A
9/29/20191,467147N/A405N/A
6/30/20191,417170N/A364N/A
3/31/20191,361126N/A349N/A
12/31/20181,349127N/A351N/A
9/23/20181,327207N/A343N/A
6/24/20181,316185N/A329N/A
3/25/20181,328197N/A350N/A
12/31/20171,322215N/A331N/A
9/24/20171,286151N/A340N/A
6/25/20171,283135N/A348N/A
3/26/20171,279161N/A351N/A
12/31/20161,289178N/A358N/A
9/25/20161,264159N/A339N/A
6/26/20161,258148N/A367N/A
3/27/20161,247148N/A336N/A
12/31/20151,236112N/A346N/A
9/27/20151,230120N/A369N/A
6/28/20151,180118N/A358N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: FUN is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: FUN is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: FUN is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: FUN's revenue (2.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.3% per year).

High Growth Revenue: FUN's revenue (2.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: FUN's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (5.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/06 04:17
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/06 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is covered by 20 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Brandt MontourBarclays
Tyler BatoryBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)
James HardimanCitigroup Inc