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Six Flags Entertainment vs Accel Entertainment: FUN and ACEL compared
Six Flags Entertainment is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $364M for Accel Entertainment (Q3 2026). Accel Entertainment is growing faster (+10% against -11% a year earlier). Accel Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.9% against -25.6%.
Where the money goes: FUN and ACEL
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) · Q3 2026
Six Flags Entertainment, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (-11% year over year), operating margin -25.6%, net loss $341M, operating cash flow $346M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) · Q3 2026
Accel Entertainment, Q3 2026: revenue $364M (+10% year over year), operating margin 7.9%, net earnings $20.6M, operating cash flow $79.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) | Accel Entertainment (ACEL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.2B | $364M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -11% | +10% |
| Operating margin | -25.6% | 7.9% |
| Net earnings | −$341M | $20.6M |
| Net margin | -29.1% | 5.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $346M | $79.4M |
| Free cash flow | $254M | $62.0M |
| Market value | $1.0B | $1.1B |
| P/E | — | 18.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $15.00 | $15.71 |
Where the revenue comes from
Six Flags Entertainment
- Admissions: $584M (50%)
- Food, merchandise and games: $394M (34%)
- Accommodations, extra-charge products and other: $196M (17%)
Accel Entertainment
- Net gaming: $343M (94%)
- ATM fees and other: $14.2M (4%)
- Amusement: $5.0M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Six Flags Entertainment or Accel Entertainment?
Six Flags Entertainment is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $364M for Accel Entertainment (Q3 2026).
Is Six Flags Entertainment or Accel Entertainment growing faster?
Accel Entertainment is growing faster (+10% against -11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Six Flags Entertainment or Accel Entertainment?
Accel Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.9% against -25.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.