NYSE:SIX

Six Flags Entertainment - SIX Stock Forecast, Price & News

$17.28

-0.42 (-2.37%)

(As of 10/3/2022 09:57 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $16.85
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$18.12
50-Day Range: $17.70
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$26.02
52-Week Range: $17.61
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$47.24

Volume: 29,798 shs
Average Volume: 2.51 million shs
Market Capitalization: $1.44 billion

P/E Ratio: 11.15
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $32.09

Six Flags Entertainment MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.64 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 81.3% Upside
$32.09 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
10.21% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -0.78
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.86
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$28.81 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 23.20%
From $1.94 to $2.39 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.14 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

12th out of 280 stocks

Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation Services Industry

1st out of 17 stocks

4.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Six Flags Entertainment has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $32.09, Six Flags Entertainment has a forecasted upside of 81.3% from its current price of $17.70.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Six Flags Entertainment has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
10.21% of the float of Six Flags Entertainment has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Six Flags Entertainment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Six Flags Entertainment has recently decreased by 2.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Six Flags Entertainment does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Six Flags Entertainment does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

4.4

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Six Flags Entertainment has received a 65.99% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Meaning & joy" impact, which is driven by its "Amusement park services" and "Waterpark services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Six Flags Entertainment is -0.78.

2.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Six Flags Entertainment has a news sentiment score of 0.86. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Six Flags Entertainment this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 25 people have searched for SIX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -26% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 6 people have added Six Flags Entertainment to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -76% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Six Flags Entertainment insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $28,809,899.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.41% of the stock of Six Flags Entertainment is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
92.10% of the stock of Six Flags Entertainment is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Six Flags Entertainment are expected to grow by 23.20% in the coming year, from $1.94 to $2.39 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Six Flags Entertainment is 11.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 110.00.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Six Flags Entertainment is 11.42, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 7.96.

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About Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) Stock

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation owns and operates regional theme and waterparks under the Six Flags name. Its parks offer various thrill rides, water attractions, themed areas, concerts and shows, restaurants, game venues, and retail outlets. The company also sells food, beverages, merchandise, and other products and services within its parks. As of February 28, 2022, the company operated 27 parks in the United States, Mexico, and 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 Arlington, Texas.

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SIX Stock News Headlines

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Walt Disney Theme Park Rival Unveils New Thrill Ride

September 28, 2022 | msn.com

Disney Theme Park Rival Launching New Thrill Ride

September 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Disney Theme Park Rival Unveils New Thrill Ride

September 28, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) Trading 3.8% Higher on Analyst Upgrade

September 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Six Flags Executive Elected to IAAPA Board

October 3, 2022 | Investing Trends (Ad)

"White Gold" is the New Oil

September 27, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Six Flags Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SIX) Receives $32.10 Average PT from Brokerages

September 26, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com

What 7 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Six Flags Entertainment

September 23, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) Stock Price Down 5%

September 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Six Flags Honored with Three Golden Ticket Awards

September 14, 2022 | msn.com

Fright Fest returns to Six Flags Over Georgia this weekend

September 14, 2022 | msn.com

Pumpkin Festival, Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags, and More Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend

September 14, 2022 | msn.com

Six Flags New England adds new experiences to Fright Fest

September 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Disney Theme Park Rival Launches Holiday Events

September 10, 2022 | msn.com

A busy weekend is ahead for Arlington during highway construction

September 8, 2022 | msn.com

A recipe for traffic? Bad Bunny, Texas Rangers, high school football — all the same night

September 8, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Six Flags: A Stock To Avoid

September 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 5, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) stock falls 6.7% in past week as three-year earnings and shareholder returns continue downward trend

September 1, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analyst Ratings for Six Flags Entertainment

August 30, 2022 | msn.com

Fright Fest returns for Halloween scares at Six Flags Great Adventure

August 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Six Flags and Cedar Fair Theme Parks Rival Returns

August 23, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Six Flags rallies after H Partners increases stake to over 12%

August 20, 2022 | msn.com

Six Flags gets treated like a ‘day-care center for teenagers.’ Its CEO is not happy

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SIX Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/11/2022
Today: 10/03/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/26/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Miscellaneous amusement & recreation services
Sub-Industry: Leisure Facilities
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Current Symbol: NYSE:SIX
CUSIP: 83001A10
CIK: 701374
Web: www.sixflags.com
Phone: (972) 595-5000
Fax: 212-354-3089
Employees: 1,970
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $32.09
High Stock Price Forecast: $52.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $20.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +85.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.64
Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.55
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.15
Forward P/E Ratio: 8.91
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $129.92 million
Net Margins: 8.83%
Pretax Margin: 15.44%
Return on Equity: -14.53%
Return on Assets: 5.12%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 0.41
Quick Ratio: 0.34

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.50 billion
Price / Sales: 0.96
Cash Flow: $2.87 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 6.03
Book Value: ($11.42) per share
Price / Book: -1.51

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 83,109,000
Free Float: 82,768,000
Market Cap: $1.44 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 2.15

Key Executives

Mr. Selim A. Bassoul (Age 65)
CEO, Pres & Exec. Director
Comp: $2.11M

Mr. Gary Mick (Age 60)
CFO, Interim Controller & Principal Accounting Officer

Mr. Stephen R. Purtell (Age 55)
Sr. VP of Corp. Communications & Investor Relations and Treasurer

Ms. Aimee Williams-Ramey (Age 49)
Chief Legal Officer & Corp. Sec.

Ms. Diana Martin
VP of Marketing & Revenue Management

Ms. Reyna Sanchez
VP of HR, Compensation & Benefits

Mr. Mario Centola (Age 51)
Sr. VP of In-Park Services

Ms. Sharon Parker
Park Pres of Six Flags Over Texas

Mr. Mark A. Kane
Gen. Mang. and Pres of Six Flags Zhejiang Park

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Insiders & Institutions

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SIX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Six Flags Entertainment stock right now?: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Six Flags Entertainment in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SIX shares.
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What is Six Flags Entertainment's stock price forecast for 2022?: 11 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Six Flags Entertainment's shares. Their SIX share price forecasts range from $20.00 to $52.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $32.09 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 81.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have SIX shares performed in 2022?: Six Flags Entertainment's stock was trading at $42.58 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SIX stock has decreased by 58.4% and is now trading at $17.70.
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When is Six Flags Entertainment's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 26th 2022.
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How were Six Flags Entertainment's earnings last quarter?: Six Flags Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SIX) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 11th. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.01 by $0.48. The business earned $435.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $518.50 million. Six Flags Entertainment had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.53% and a net margin of 8.83%. The business's revenue was down 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.81 EPS.
What is Michael Spanos' approval rating as Six Flags Entertainment's CEO?: 81 employees have rated Six Flags Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Michael Spanos on Glassdoor.com. Michael Spanos has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Six Flags Entertainment own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Six Flags Entertainment investors own include AT&T (T), Alibaba Group (BABA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), AbbVie (ABBV), Cedar Fair (FUN), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Tesla (TSLA), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Boeing (BA).
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 do I buy shares of Six Flags Entertainment?: Shares of SIX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Six Flags Entertainment's stock price today?: One share of SIX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.70.
How much money does Six Flags Entertainment make?: Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) has a market capitalization of $1.47 billion and generates $1.50 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $129.92 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.55 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Six Flags Entertainment have?: The company employs 1,970 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Six Flags Entertainment?: Six Flags Entertainment's mailing address is 1000 BALLPARK WAY SUITE 400, ARLINGTON TX, 76011. The official website for the company is www.sixflags.com. The company can be reached via phone at (972) 595-5000, via email at spurtell@sftp.com, or via fax at 212-354-3089.

This page (NYSE:SIX) was last updated on 10/3/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Six Flags Entertainment - SIX Stock Forecast, Price & News

Six Flags Entertainment MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) Stock

SIX Stock News Headlines

SIX Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

SIX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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