Six Flags CEO John Reilly Buys Over 122,000 Shares

John Reilly, the President and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, has purchased 122,176 shares of the company. This transaction took place on June 25, 2026, and was not part of a pre-planned trading plan. The shares were acquired at no cost, according to the filing.

Insider Buying and Selling at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

In addition to John Reilly, several other top executives at Six Flags made significant share purchases on the same day. Tayfun Tastepe, the Chief Digital & Technology Officer, bought 13,032 shares. Ashok Walia, the Chief Financial Officer, acquired 40,595 shares. David Hoffman, the Chief Accounting Officer, purchased 13,032 shares, and Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, the Chief Marketing Officer, added 18,788 shares to her holdings. Christopher Lawrence Bennett, the Chief Legal Officer, also bought 37,337 shares.

Other Institutional Activity in Six Flags Entertainment

In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 217,092 shares, now holding 15,161,824 shares valued at approximately $269.1 million. UBS Group AG significantly increased its position by 3,834,958 shares, bringing its total to 9,114,678 shares worth about $161.8 million, a 72.6% increase. Darlington Partners Capital Management, LP also boosted its stake by 3,500,000 shares, ending with 8,700,000 shares valued at around $154.4 million, marking a 67.3% increase. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley cut its position by 3,549,105 shares, now holding 5,924,427 shares valued at roughly $105.2 million, a decrease of 37.5%. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 5,140,845 shares valued at approximately $91.2 million.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Stock Up 26.8%

Shares of NYSE:FUN traded near $22.01 on Tuesday. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has a market capitalization of about $2.25 billion. The company has a forward P/E ratio of 52.44 and a beta of 0.38, indicating relatively low volatility compared to the broader market. The stock has seen a 52-week low of $12.51 and a high of $33.50. Its 50-day moving average is $20.74, while the 200-day moving average stands at $18.74. The company has a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.28, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1075.60.

Recent Earnings

For its most recent earnings report, Six Flags Entertainment posted revenue of approximately $3.12 billion, reflecting a growth of 11.7%. However, the company reported a net margin of -52.8% and a return on equity of -123.4%, as it continues to face profitability challenges. The next earnings release is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 29, 2026, Citizens initiated coverage of Six Flags with a buy rating and set a price target of $29. Truist Securities maintained its buy rating with a $28 target on June 12, 2026. UBS also kept its buy rating, targeting $30, while Citigroup and Goldman Sachs maintained hold ratings with targets of $24 and $21, respectively.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation operates amusement parks and resort properties across North America, including in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The company, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a variety of entertainment experiences through its theme parks and water parks. Founded in 1983, Six Flags employs over 4,200 people and is led by CEO John T. Reilly.

Bottom Line

John Reilly's purchase of over 122,000 shares underscores his commitment to Six Flags Entertainment. Investors often track insider buying as a potential signal of confidence in a company's future. However, it's important to remember that insider transactions are just one piece of the puzzle. Shares of Six Flags continue to trade within a wide range, and analysts have varied opinions on its future prospects.