Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Analysts have a consensus “Hold” rating on Vail Resorts, with two sell, seven hold and five buy recommendations. The average 12-month price target is $151.45, modestly above the stock’s $148.64 opening price.
• Vail Resorts’ latest quarter showed mixed results: EPS of $8.81 missed estimates of $8.97, while revenue of $1.21 billion exceeded expectations but declined 7% year over year. Analysts expect full-year EPS of approximately $4.32.
• The company pays a quarterly dividend of $2.22, equivalent to an annualized yield of about 6.0%, but its 201.82% payout ratio raises sustainability concerns; institutional investors own 94.9% of outstanding shares.

Shares of Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Hold" by the fourteen ratings firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $151.4545.

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on MTN shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on Vail Resorts from $143.00 to $134.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. UBS Group reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of Vail Resorts in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Vail Resorts from $124.00 to $126.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Vail Resorts from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Mizuho set a $174.00 price objective on shares of Vail Resorts in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vail Resorts

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in MTN. Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vail Resorts by 21.5% in the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 424 shares of the company's stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the period. Comerica Bank grew its holdings in shares of Vail Resorts by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 17,552 shares of the company's stock worth $2,625,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares during the period. Golden State Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Vail Resorts by 83.3% during the 4th quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 220 shares of the company's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System raised its holdings in Vail Resorts by 1.2% in the first quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 8,600 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,104,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. lifted its position in Vail Resorts by 32.9% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 440 shares of the company's stock valued at $58,000 after buying an additional 109 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.90% of the company's stock.

Vail Resorts Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of NYSE MTN opened at $148.64 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $5.30 billion, a PE ratio of 33.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 9.68 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.22. Vail Resorts has a 52-week low of $118.51 and a 52-week high of $165.50. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $142.81 and a 200 day moving average price of $135.90.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June 8th. The company reported $8.81 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $8.97 by ($0.16). Vail Resorts had a return on equity of 21.88% and a net margin of 5.38%.The firm had revenue of $1.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.20 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $10.54 EPS. The company's quarterly revenue was down 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts forecast that Vail Resorts will post 4.32 earnings per share for the current year.

Vail Resorts Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were paid a dividend of $2.22 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 25th. This represents a $8.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.0%. Vail Resorts's dividend payout ratio is 201.82%.

Key Headlines Impacting Vail Resorts

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research made marginal increases to its EPS forecasts for fiscal 2026, fiscal 2027, fiscal 2028, and the third quarter of 2028. However, the firm maintained a “Hold” rating, suggesting the revisions are unlikely to materially change investor sentiment. Zacks Research Has Weak Outlook for Vail Resorts Q2 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: The estimate changes were very small: fiscal 2026 EPS rose to $4.20 from $4.19, fiscal 2027 to $5.92 from $5.91, fiscal 2028 to $6.42 from $6.41, and third-quarter 2028 to $10.54 from $10.45. These forecasts remain broadly consistent with the current-year consensus estimate of approximately $4.31–$4.32 per share. Vail Resorts earnings estimate update
• Negative Sentiment: Vail Resorts, Alterra, and other major ski operators were sued over allegations that they coordinated to raise prices and limit competition. The claims have not been proven, but the litigation introduces legal costs, regulatory scrutiny, and potential reputational or pricing risks for MTN. Ski giants Vail, Alterra and others sued over alleged price-fixing
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research’s weak outlook for Vail Resorts’ upcoming second-quarter results signals concern about near-term earnings performance. That caution follows the company’s latest reported quarter, in which EPS missed estimates and revenue declined 7% year over year, increasing the risk that investors will focus on slowing operating momentum. Zacks Research Has Weak Outlook for Vail Resorts Q2 Earnings

Vail Resorts Company Profile

Vail Resorts, Inc is a leading mountain resort company that owns and operates an integrated network of ski areas, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets. The company's signature Epic Pass program offers skiers and snowboarders season‐long access to its portfolio of resorts, while ancillary services such as ski and snowboard schools, equipment rental and retail drive additional revenue.

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Vail Resorts was formed in 1997, building on the legacy of Vail Associates, which opened the Vail ski area in 1962.

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