Roller Coaster Revival: Cedar Fair's Q1 Sales Soar, Despite Hurdles, Eyes Set on Thrilling Season Ahead
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Cedar Fair, L.P. (NYSE:FUN) reported a 20% Y/Y increase in Q1 FY24 sales to $101.6 million, surpassing analyst expectations. Despite a slight net loss reduction to $(133) million, attendance rose by 27% Y/Y, driven by higher season pass sales and favorable weather. The company also announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.30 per LP unit. Cedar Fair and Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) are progressing with their proposed merger, working with the DOJ. FUN shares rose 6.97% following the announcement.
May 09, 2024 | 3:50 pm
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Cedar Fair reported a significant 20% Y/Y sales increase in Q1 FY24, with a slight reduction in net loss and a notable rise in attendance. The company also announced a quarterly cash distribution.
The positive earnings report, coupled with the announcement of a cash distribution and increased attendance, signals strong operational performance and shareholder value, likely boosting investor confidence and stock price in the short term.
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Cedar Fair and Six Flags Entertainment Corp are actively working with the DOJ on their proposed merger, indicating progress in the merger process.
The mention of constructive progress with the DOJ on the proposed merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags suggests a positive outlook for the merger's completion, potentially benefiting Six Flags' stock in the short term as uncertainties around the merger decrease.
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