Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is under renewed safety scrutiny after two severe brain hemorrhages were reported in connection with its X2 roller coaster within a six-day span. Authorities have yet to determine a direct link.
| Q2 measure | Reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $864.9M | −7.0% |
| Attendance | 13.13M | −7.5% |
| Per-capita spending | $62.89 | +0.7% |
| Operating income | $88.6M | +19.0% |
| Net loss | −$202.6M | Wider |
| Same-park revenue | $864.5M | +2.4% |
| Analyst recommendation | Overweight |
| Average target | $21.71 |
| Coverage | 16 ratings |
| Target upside vs. Aug. 26 close | 34.6% |
| 52-week range | $12.51–$27.37 |
| Short interest | 18.62% of float · Aug. 14 |
| Reopening | A prompt X2 return would contain attendance risk. |
| Inspection | A design finding could raise repair and compliance costs. |
| Claims | Reserve increases would flow directly through earnings. |
| Reputation | Broader safety concern could affect passes and day tickets. |
| Leverage | $5.02B of gross debt reduces tolerance for cash shocks. |
