Shares of Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: SIX) were soaring today after the theme-park operator turned in a better-than-expected first-quarter earnings report.

As of 2:23 p.m. ET, the stock was up 20.6% on the news.

The first quarter is the seasonally slowest time of year for the regional amusement park operator, but it still counts on the bottom line, and the company has a number of warm-weather parks that are open year-round.

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