Markets·October 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM EDT·2 sources
Six Flags’ stock slumps near 17-year low after fatal incident
FUN -6.5%
FUN · last 30 trading days-43.2% since the news
News
One-year share declinemore than 50%
Share declinemore than 14%
What happened
- One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
- Six Flags shares fell more than 14%, their worst daily decline since August and lowest closing level since December 2009.
- Six Flags temporarily closed Georgia’s Goliath and nine similar attractions while authorities investigate.
Share decline
more than 14%
One-year share decline
more than 50%
Goliath height
200-foot-tall
Similar attractions temporarily closed
nine
Why it matters
The incident creates immediate operational, regulatory and reputational risk for Six Flags, with potential implications for park closures and investor confidence.
What to watch. Authorities’ investigation and the reopening decisions for Goliath and the nine similar attractions.
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 13Six Flags Closes Several Rides After Georgia Roller-Coaster Death
- First reported by MarketWatchOct 13Six Flags’ stock slumps near 17-year low after fatal incident
- CNBC reportsOct 13Six Flags shares decline following deadly roller coaster incident
Who is involved
Six Flags’ stock slumps near 17-year low after fatal incidentSix Flags EntertainmentFUNSix Flags Over GeorgiaCobb County Board of CommissionersLisa N. Cupid
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Related
- Yesterday · Six Flags to Add Seat Belts to Rides Following Death
- Oct 22 · FUN Shareholder Investigation - Robbins LLP is Investigating the Officers and Directors of FUN for Violations of Securities Laws and Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
- Oct 13 · Six Flags Closes Several Rides After Georgia Roller-Coaster Death
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