Six Flags stock hits 52-week low at $28.00 amid challenging year

Published 15/07/2025, 14:38
Six Flags stock hits 52-week low at $28.00 amid challenging year

Six Flags (NYSE:SIX) Entertainment Corp’s stock reached a 52-week low of $28.00, marking a significant downturn for the amusement park operator. With a market capitalization of $2.87 billion and an overall Financial Health Score of "Fair" according to InvestingPro, the company faces notable challenges, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.99. Over the past year, the company’s stock has experienced a substantial decline, with a 1-year change of -45.91%. This drop reflects ongoing challenges in the entertainment and leisure industry, as well as broader economic factors impacting consumer spending and travel. The recent low underscores investor concerns about the company’s ability to navigate these hurdles and regain its previous market position. Despite current challenges, analysts maintain a consensus price target range of $33-60, suggesting potential upside. InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about Six Flags’ financial outlook, available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Six Flags Entertainment has faced a series of developments impacting its financial outlook and operational performance. UBS has lowered its price target for Six Flags to $40, citing weaker attendance in June and during the July 4th weekend, which could affect the company’s quarterly results. Guggenheim also reduced its price target to $48 due to weather-related challenges that impacted the parks, and adjusted its second-quarter revenue forecast to $1.045 billion from $1.072 billion. S&P Global Ratings revised Six Flags’ credit outlook to negative, highlighting weaker-than-expected operating performance and delayed debt reduction efforts.

Oppenheimer maintained its Outperform rating with a $60 price target, despite adjusting its Q2 2025 EBITDA estimate to $336 million due to weather impacts. UBS analyst Arpine Kocharyan kept a Buy rating with a $49 price target, acknowledging the company’s financial prospects but noting that some projections fall short of Six Flags’ targets. The company plans to invest $1 billion in capital spending on new rides and technology infrastructure between 2025 and 2026, and aims to reduce leverage below its policy target by 2026. Despite these challenges, Six Flags management remains focused on improving guest experiences to drive attendance and spending.

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