The chart below shows how FUN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, FUN sees a -2.13% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.79% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.34%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Attendance Surge: 1. Record Attendance Growth: Over the past 5 weeks, Six Flags entertained 6.5 million guests, marking a 20% increase or over 1 million additional visits compared to the same period last year.
Season Pass Sales Surge: 2. Strong Season Pass Sales: Sales of 2025 season pass units increased by 8%, with the average pass price rising by 3%, indicating robust early demand for the upcoming season.
Strong Revenue Generation: 3. Solid Financial Performance: The company generated net revenues of $1.35 billion in Q3 2024, supported by attendance of 21 million visits, showcasing strong consumer demand.
Cost Synergy Achievement: 4. Cost Synergy Progress: Six Flags is on track to achieve $50 million in run-rate cost synergies by the end of 2024, contributing to improved operational efficiency post-merger.
Strong Liquidity Position: 5. Healthy Cash Position: As of September 29, 2024, Six Flags had $90 million in cash and cash equivalents, with total liquidity of $743 million, providing financial flexibility for future investments.
Negative
Attendance Decline Analysis: 1. Decreased Attendance: Legacy Cedar Fair parks experienced a decline of 660,000 visits compared to the previous year, with 460,000 of those attributed to a fiscal calendar shift and 200,000 due to extreme weather disruptions.
Decreased In-Park Spending: 2. Lower In-Park Spending: In-park per capita spending decreased by 2% compared to the previous year, primarily due to a planned decrease in average season pass pricing and a higher mix of season pass visitation.
Rising Operating Expenses: 3. Increased Operating Costs: Operating costs and expenses totaled $894 million for the third quarter, which included $368 million from legacy Six Flags operations, indicating significant financial strain post-merger.
Weather-Related Revenue Decline: 4. Negative Impact from Weather: Attendance and revenues at legacy Cedar Fair parks were negatively impacted by extreme weather events, resulting in a $15 million decrease in adjusted EBITDA due to these disruptions.
Debt Management Concerns: 5. High Debt Levels: The company reported approximately $4.8 billion in gross debt, raising concerns about financial stability and the ability to manage cash flow effectively amidst ongoing capital expenditures.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
FUN.N
3.22%