Six Flags Stock: Is the Theme Park Operator a Thrill Ride for Long-Term Investors?​

These days, it may be an understatement to say the outlook for the U.S. economy is mixed. The Atlanta Federal Reserve is forecasting fourth-quarter GDP growth of 5.3%, which, if accurate or exceeded, could spark a surge in animal spirits among investors. On the other hand, some macroeconomic indicators paint less rosy pictures, especially among consumers and on the jobs front. Those factors cannot be ignored when it comes to evaluating consumer cyclical stocks such as Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN). Yes, the share price is up nearly 6% to start 2026, but that may be a mirage, as the stock has shed almost two-thirds of its value over the past 12 months, and consumer data points aren't supportive of owning spending-dependent names like Six Flags.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool