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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation reports news on its regional amusement-resort business, including amusement parks, water parks and resort properties in North America. Company updates cover park attendance, guest spending, season pass and membership activity, food and beverage sales, accommodations, games and merchandise, along with the seasonal earnings profile of its park portfolio.
Recurring developments also include new rides and park enhancements, such as coaster additions, marketing partnerships, licensed entertainment using brands such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics and PEANUTS, capital-structure commentary, and governance changes involving the board and senior leadership.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) announced that shareholders elected Richard Haddrill, Chieh Huang, and Marilyn Spiegel to three-year board terms expiring in 2029.
Shareholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche as independent auditor and approved an advisory vote on executive compensation.
Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) announced leadership transitions effective May 8 and June 3, 2026: Amy Martin Ziegenfuss will join as Chief Marketing Officer and Christopher Bennett as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer (both effective June 3). Brian Witherow will step down as CFO effective May 8, 2026; Dave Hoffman will serve as Interim Finance Lead until a successor is named. Chris Meyering is promoted to SVP, Commercial effective June 3, 2026. The company noted these changes support commercial, marketing, legal and finance capabilities during post-merger integration and ahead of the 2026 summer season.
Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) reported first quarter 2026 results: net revenues $225.6M (up 12%), attendance 2.9M (up 4%), and per capita spending $69.26 (up 6%). The company recorded a net loss $268.6M and an Adjusted EBITDA loss $123.0M (improved $48M). Total liquidity was $462M and net debt totaled $5.27B. Year-to-date through April, same-park attendance was up 4% and active pass base up 6%.
Six Flags New England (NYSE: FUN) opened a press preview for Quantum Accelerator on April 16, 2026; the ride debuts to the public April 17. The attraction is the park's 12th coaster and New England's first dual-launch straddle coaster, with a top speed of 45 mph and 59-foot height.
Crackaxle Canyon receives nearby retail and dining upgrades, and 2026 season passes now include expanded regional Gold access.
EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) closed on six U.S. parks as part of its previously announced $315 million acquisition of a seven-park portfolio from Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN). The six U.S. parks represent the substantial majority of the portfolio.
Enchanted Parks will operate the six U.S. properties under a long-term master lease; La Ronde in Montreal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 and will be operated by La Ronde Operations, Inc.
Six Flags (NYSE:FUN) completed the sale of six U.S. parks to EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) on April 6, 2026, as part of a portfolio optimization.
The parks transferred are Valleyfair, Worlds of Fun, Michigan's Adventure, Schlitterbahn Galveston, Six Flags St. Louis, and Six Flags Great Escape. La Ronde (Montreal) is expected to close in Q2 2026 pending approvals.
EPR will partner with Enchanted Parks to operate the properties and may use the Six Flags brand through the end of 2026; season passes remain valid through the 2026 season.
Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) will release 2026 first-quarter results in the pre-market hours on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Management will host a conference call beginning at 8:00 AM EDT to discuss results and the company outlook.
Participants include CEO John Reilly and CFO Brian Witherow. A live, listen-only audio webcast will be available on the Six Flags investor website under Investor Information > Events & Presentations, with a recorded version posted after the call.
Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) appointed Richard “Dick” Haddrill as Executive Chairman effective March 25, 2026, with Marilyn Spiegel named Lead Independent Director. The Board added seven new directors since last summer and will temporarily expand to 11 members until the 2026 Annual Meeting when it reverts to 10.
Management highlighted recent actions including John Reilly’s December 2025 CEO appointment, portfolio optimization and capital-structure improvements, and said Haddrill will focus on profitability and long-term value creation.
Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) announced a strategic partnership with NFL star Travis Kelce on March 12, 2026, naming him a brand ambassador for its North American parks.
Kelce will provide marketing and digital content across 2026 and Six Flags may use his name, image and likeness across approved broadcast, streaming and in-park channels. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) entered definitive agreements to sell seven parks to EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) for total cash consideration of $331 million, subject to adjustments. The seven parks generated ~4.5 million guests, roughly $260 million in net revenue and ~$45 million in Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025.
After taxes and transaction costs, cash proceeds will be used to pay down debt; net proceeds are expected to be slightly beneficial to Six Flags’ leverage ratio. Closing expected late Q1 or early Q2 2026, subject to customary conditions.