Richard M. Haddrill, Executive Chair of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:FUN), acquired 9,000 shares of the company's common stock on November 6, 2026, according to a regulatory filing. The transaction totaled $90,720, with shares purchased at a weighted average price of $10.08. Individual share prices for these acquisitions ranged from $10.07 to $10.09. Following this purchase, Mr. Haddrill directly holds 239,117 shares of Six Flags common stock.
The insider purchase comes as Six Flags stock has rebounded with a significant 28% return over the last week, according to InvestingPro data, though shares remain down roughly 50% over the past six months. The stock currently trades slightly above InvestingPro's Fair Value estimate, suggesting modest overvaluation. For investors seeking deeper insights, InvestingPro offers 10 additional exclusive tips on Six Flags, along with comprehensive financial health metrics.
In other recent news, Six Flags Entertainment reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results, revealing revenue of $1.17 billion, which aligned with Wall Street's expectations. Despite meeting revenue forecasts, the company posted a net loss of $3.59 per share, in contrast to the anticipated earnings of $1.98 per share. This loss was primarily attributed to a $688 million non-cash impairment charge. Additionally, Six Flags is actively engaging in discussions with unit holders of Six Flags Over Georgia to potentially defer a payment due in the first quarter of 2027. The company is also assessing its parks and real estate portfolio for potential asset sales. In line with these developments, Goldman Sachs raised its price target for Six Flags shares to $9.00 from $6.00, maintaining a Neutral rating. Meanwhile, Stifel lowered its price target to $15 from $23, citing concerns over the company's leverage. Stifel highlighted that Six Flags is now more actively pursuing asset sales to reduce its debt.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is a theme park operator, and its stock is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker FUN. The company's recent financial performance and strategic moves are closely watched by investors in the consumer discretionary sector.