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Six Flags shares tumble after fatal roller‑coaster crash at its Georgia park
A rider died and several others were injured on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12, 2026. The park operator said it is cooperating with Cobb County authorities and has temporarily shut similar rides across its locations. The news sent Six Flags Entertainment stock sharply lower in after‑hours trading.
Why it matters
The incident triggered an after‑hours decline of about 8.8% to $10.87 and a 10.34% drop to $10.69, erasing the day's gains. With debt at 44.95 times equity and interest coverage of 0.87, the company has little cushion for any prolonged revenue impact.
Key facts
- 1The accident occurred on October 12, 2026 at the Goliath roller coaster in Austell, Georgia. 247wallst.com
- 2One person died and several others were injured. investing.com
- 3Shares fell 8.8% to $10.87 in after‑hours trading by 20:39 ET. investing.com
- 4Shares fell to $10.69, down 10.34%, in after‑hours trading at 7:58 p.m. ET. 247wallst.com
- 5Six Flags said it is cooperating fully with local authorities. asktraders.com
- 6The company temporarily closed similar attractions across its parks. asktraders.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 4 of 4 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.