Attendance at Six Flags' current park portfolio rose 4% to 13.1 million visits in the second quarter of 2026. The comparison excludes seven parks sold before the 2026 operating season and the former Six Flags America property in Bowie, Maryland, which ended park operations after 2025.
On that same-park basis, net revenue increased 2.4% to $864 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 7% to $249 million. Per-capita spending fell 1% to $62.88.
Season-pass visits helped lift attendance
The attendance gain came mainly from increased season-pass visits, which rose 10% on a same-park basis. Season-to-date pass sales were up 7%, and the active pass base grew 6% compared with the same point last year.
The company expanded its membership model to six additional parks in June. It also reported stronger demand for higher-tier pass products, which offer broader park access and additional benefits.
Reported results reflect a smaller portfolio
Results that include the parks sold or closed in the prior-year comparison moved in the other direction. Reported attendance fell 7% from 14.2 million to 13.1 million visits, while revenue declined 7% from $930 million to $865 million.
The second quarter produced a net loss attributable to the company of $203 million, compared with a $100 million loss a year earlier. Six Flags ended the quarter with $135 million in cash and cash equivalents and $4.9 billion in net debt.
The current portfolio includes 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Six Flags also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia.
Sources: Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's second-quarter earnings release and August 6 Form 8-K.
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