Financial markets have reacted sharply to the safety concerns and legal scrutiny, with Six Flags shares falling to an all-time low of -88%, a drawdown that surpasses the company's collapse during the 2008 global financial crisis. Shares had already dropped 52% in the four months prior to the accident, and the company's long end unsecured bonds are now yielding over 12%. Industry experts warn that extreme 'hypercoasters' like the Goliath are often unregulated and carry higher risks than traditional rides.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Six Flags Shares Fall 88% in Largest Drawdown Since Founding
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The amusement park operator has neglected essential maintenance at its facilities for years, leading to hundreds of equipment malfunctions and guest injuries according to a CNN analysis of court filings and public records. These findings emerge after Hassan Kariem, a 42 year old Atlanta teacher, died on Monday after being thrown from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses reported the ride was shut down for maintenance hours before the incident, and some claimed restraints were loose or open during the trip. Six Flags has since closed 10 roller coasters across six theme parks, including the Nitro ride at Great Adventure and rides at Canada's Wonderland and La Ronde.
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