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Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Given New $132.00 Price Target at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

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  • Deutsche Bank cut Vail Resorts’ price target from $138 to $132 and maintained a “hold” rating, implying approximately 2.9% downside from the stock’s price at the time. The broader analyst consensus also remains “Hold,” with an average target of $145.31.
  • Vail Resorts shares fell 1.6% to $135.94, trading below their 50-day moving average. The company slightly beat quarterly expectations, reporting a $5.34 per-share loss versus the projected $5.35 loss and revenue of $278.07 million versus estimates of $269.30 million.
  • Weather and demand remain key risks: Pass-product sales declined 12% and visits fell after another difficult snow season, while the company ended fiscal 2026 with a $190.2 million net loss. Institutional investors nevertheless own a substantial 94.9% of the company’s outstanding shares.
  • MarketBeat previews top five stocks to own in October.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN - Get Free Report) had its target price reduced by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $138.00 to $132.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a "hold" rating on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft's price objective indicates a potential downside of 2.90% from the stock's current price.

A number of other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Vail Resorts from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Vail Resorts from $119.00 to $117.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. Mizuho set a $156.00 price target on shares of Vail Resorts in a report on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on shares of Vail Resorts in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. They issued a "sell" rating and a $132.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $157.00 price objective on Vail Resorts and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $145.31.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on MTN

Vail Resorts Trading Down 1.6%

MTN traded down $2.15 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $135.94. 390,435 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 813,894. The company's fifty day moving average price is $143.91 and its 200-day moving average price is $136.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.84 billion, a PE ratio of 30.76, a P/E/G ratio of 9.44 and a beta of 0.69. Vail Resorts has a fifty-two week low of $118.51 and a fifty-two week high of $163.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.22, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.91.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, September 28th. The company reported ($5.34) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($5.35) by $0.01. Vail Resorts had a return on equity of 21.88% and a net margin of 5.38%.The business had revenue of $278.07 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $269.30 million. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Vail Resorts will post 4.23 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Vail Resorts

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Bamco Inc. NY bought a new position in shares of Vail Resorts in the 2nd quarter worth $889,971,000. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Vail Resorts during the 2nd quarter valued at $464,712,000. Capital World Investors increased its stake in Vail Resorts by 6.1% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 3,196,445 shares of the company's stock valued at $424,488,000 after purchasing an additional 182,982 shares in the last quarter. Oasis Management Co Ltd. raised its holdings in Vail Resorts by 8.3% during the fourth quarter. Oasis Management Co Ltd. now owns 1,851,234 shares of the company's stock worth $245,844,000 after buying an additional 141,500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company acquired a new position in Vail Resorts during the second quarter worth $131,418,000. Institutional investors own 94.90% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about Vail Resorts

Here are the key news stories impacting Vail Resorts this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Revenue and guidance exceeded expectations: Fiscal fourth-quarter revenue reached approximately $278.1 million, ahead of analyst estimates, while the $5.34 per-share loss was slightly better than consensus. Vail also projected fiscal 2027 resort EBITDA of $805 million to $865 million, suggesting management expects a recovery in resort profitability. Vail Resorts Fiscal 2026 Results and Fiscal 2027 Outlook
  • Positive Sentiment: Shareholder return and resort investments provide support: Vail declared a quarterly dividend of $2.22 per share, or $8.88 annualized, while new Park City Mountain lifts are expected to be ready for the 2027–28 season. These developments may support long-term customer demand and the stock’s income appeal. Park City Mountain Lift Construction
  • Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target but maintained a cautious view: The firm increased its target from $125 to $130 while keeping an “equal weight” rating, indicating limited near-term upside based on its valuation assessment.
  • Negative Sentiment: Demand and weather remain the key risks: Pass-product sales fell 12% and visits declined sharply after another difficult snow season. Fiscal 2026 ended with a $190.2 million net loss, while cash used in operations totaled about $103 million. Analysts remain concerned that the positive outlook may not fully offset uncertainty heading into the next ski season. Vail Resorts Stock Outlook
  • Negative Sentiment: Bearish positioning increased: Investors purchased 4,660 put options on Monday, roughly five times average volume, signaling heightened hedging or speculation against further weakness.

Vail Resorts Company Profile

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Vail Resorts, Inc is a mountain resort company that operates a portfolio of ski and summer resorts, primarily in the United States, Canada and Australia. Its properties offer skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor recreational activities, along with lodging, dining, retail, equipment rentals, lessons and related guest services.

The company's resort portfolio includes well-known destinations such as Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia; and Perisher in New South Wales, Australia.

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