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UBS cuts Six Flags stock price target on lower Q2 EBITDA

UBS reduced its price target for Six Flags (FUN) to $27 from $30, citing lower Q2 EBITDA and slower August trends. The company reported $794M EBITDA over the last 12 months. Other analysts have also lowered earnings estimates and price targets, with Mizuho downgrading the stock to Underperform. Six Flags shares have fallen 41% over the past year.

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Published Sep 4, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

Earnings miss and target cuts suggest near-term downside pressure.

02

Market read

Six Flags' earnings miss and multiple analyst downgrades may drive the stock lower.

03

What to watch

Rainy weather in Northeast may be temporary; longer operating season could improve results.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-earnings

Background

Six Flags reported Q2 2026 earnings below expectations and analysts adjusted price targets.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

UBS lowered its price target to $27 and reported Six Flags Q2 earnings miss, indicating weaker performance.

Expected impact

Potential further decline toward $27 target.

Evidence & confidence

Both earnings miss and analyst downgrade provide a clear short-term catalyst.

Market effects

Amusement park sector may face pressure as earnings miss highlights demand softness.

U.S. consumer discretionary sentiment could weaken.

Limited to U.S. leisure stocks.

Counterpoint

Potential upside if attendance rebounds in Q4 with extra operating days.

Key entities

  • UBS

    Reduced price target to $27.

  • Citizens

    Lowered target to $24.

  • Mizuho

    Downgraded to Underperform with $10 target.

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