Six Flags Entertainment Corporation owns and operates regional theme and water parks under the Six Flags brand name. The company's parks offer various thrill rides, water attractions, themed areas, concerts and shows, restaurants, game venues, and retail outlets. It owns and operates 20 parks, including 17 parks in the United States; 2 parks in Mexico; and 1 park in Montreal, Canada. The company was formerly known as Six Flags, Inc. and changed its name to Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in April 2010. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation was founded in 1961 and is based in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Miscellaneous amusement & recreation services
Sub-IndustryLeisure Facilities
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Current SymbolNYSE:SIX
Previous Symbol
CUSIP83001A10
Phone972-595-5000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-3.10
Current Ratio0.55
Quick Ratio0.48
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio29.79
Forward P/E Ratio23.08
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.36 billion
Price / Sales3.92
Cash Flow$3.4773 per share
Price / Cash18.25
Book Value($6.03) per share
Price / Book-10.52
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.13
Net Income$273.81 million
Net Margins20.65%
Return on Equity-33.82%
Return on Assets8.23%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,000
Outstanding Shares84,050,000
Market Cap$5.58 billion
OptionableN/A
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Six Flags Entertainment's stock symbol?
Six Flags Entertainment trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SIX."
How often does Six Flags Entertainment pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Six Flags Entertainment?
Six Flags Entertainment declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 30th will be given a dividend of $0.78 per share on Monday, September 10th. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.92%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 29th. View Six Flags Entertainment's Dividend History.
How will Six Flags Entertainment's stock buyback program work?
Six Flags Entertainment announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, April 6th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $500,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 9.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Six Flags Entertainment's earnings last quarter?
Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) released its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 25th. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.05. The firm earned $445.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $438.80 million. Six Flags Entertainment had a negative return on equity of 33.82% and a net margin of 20.65%. The firm's revenue was up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.59 earnings per share. View Six Flags Entertainment's Earnings History.
When is Six Flags Entertainment's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Six Flags Entertainment's earnings call?
Six Flags Entertainment will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 24th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8558891976.
What price target have analysts set for SIX?
9 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Six Flags Entertainment's shares. Their predictions range from $58.00 to $80.00. On average, they expect Six Flags Entertainment's share price to reach $72.8571 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Six Flags Entertainment.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Six Flags Entertainment?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Six Flags Entertainment in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Six Flags Entertainment.
Who are some of Six Flags Entertainment's key competitors?
Who are Six Flags Entertainment's key executives?
Six Flags Entertainment's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James W. P. Reid-Anderson, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 58)
- Mr. Marshall Barber, Chief Financial Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Lance C. Balk, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 60)
- Mr. Brett Petit, Sr. VP of Marketing & Sales (Age 54)
- Ms. Catherine Aslin, Sr. VP of HR (Age 42)
Who are Six Flags Entertainment's major shareholders?
Six Flags Entertainment's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Scout Investments Inc. (0.47%), Advisors Capital Management LLC (0.43%), Cambridge Trust Co. (0.29%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.28%), Investment House LLC (0.15%) and SG Capital Management LLC (0.13%). Company insiders that own Six Flags Entertainment stock include Brett Petit, Catherine Aslin, James Reid-Anderson, John M Duffey, Jon L Luther, Lance C Balk, Mario L Centola, Marshall Barber, Richard Roedel, Usman Nabi and Wilson Taylor Brooks. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Six Flags Entertainment.
Which institutional investors are selling Six Flags Entertainment stock?
SIX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including SG Capital Management LLC, Bank of Montreal Can, Advisors Capital Management LLC, Texas Permanent School Fund, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Cambridge Trust Co. and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Six Flags Entertainment company stock in the last year include Catherine Aslin, James Reid-Anderson, Lance C Balk, Marshall Barber and Wilson Taylor Brooks. View Insider Buying and Selling for Six Flags Entertainment.
Which institutional investors are buying Six Flags Entertainment stock?
SIX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., UBP Investment Advisors SA, First Hawaiian Bank, Forte Capital LLC ADV, Investment House LLC and Visionary Asset Management Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Six Flags Entertainment stock in the last two years include John M Duffey, Jon L Luther and Richard Roedel. View Insider Buying and Selling for Six Flags Entertainment.
How do I buy shares of Six Flags Entertainment?
Shares of SIX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Six Flags Entertainment's stock price today?
One share of SIX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $63.46.
How big of a company is Six Flags Entertainment?
Six Flags Entertainment has a market capitalization of $5.58 billion and generates $1.36 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $273.81 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.13 on an earnings per share basis. Six Flags Entertainment employs 2,000 workers across the globe.
What is Six Flags Entertainment's official website?
How can I contact Six Flags Entertainment?
Six Flags Entertainment's mailing address is 924 AVENUE J EAST, GRAND PRAIRIE TX, 75050. The company can be reached via phone at 972-595-5000 or via email at [email protected]
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