Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Stock Gets Price Target Increase from JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) had its price target lifted by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $126.00 to $150.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 8.96% from the company’s current price.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on MTN. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on Vail Resorts in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. They issued a “sell” rating and a $132.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Vail Resorts from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on Vail Resorts from $138.00 to $132.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Stifel Nicolaus set a $157.00 price objective on shares of Vail Resorts and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $162.00 price target on shares of Vail Resorts in a report on Tuesday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Vail Resorts currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $147.15.

Vail Resorts Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of Vail Resorts stock traded down $0.43 on Tuesday, hitting $137.66. The company had a trading volume of 984,992 shares, compared to its average volume of 818,743. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.31, a P/E/G ratio of 9.44 and a beta of 0.69. Vail Resorts has a 1 year low of $118.51 and a 1 year high of $163.34. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $143.91 and a 200-day moving average of $136.92. 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) last announced its earnings results on Monday, September 28th. The company reported ($5.34) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($5.35) by $0.01. Vail Resorts had a net margin of 5.38% and a return on equity of 21.88%. The company had revenue of $278.07 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $269.30 million. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Vail Resorts will post 4.23 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vail Resorts

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bamco Inc. NY purchased a new stake in Vail Resorts in the second quarter worth about $889,971,000. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vail Resorts during the second quarter valued at approximately $464,712,000. Capital World Investors increased its holdings in shares of Vail Resorts by 6.1% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 3,196,445 shares of the company’s stock worth $424,488,000 after purchasing an additional 182,982 shares in the last quarter. Oasis Management Co Ltd. lifted its stake in Vail Resorts by 8.3% during the 4th quarter. Oasis Management Co Ltd. now owns 1,851,234 shares of the company’s stock valued at $245,844,000 after acquiring an additional 141,500 shares during the period. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its holdings in Vail Resorts by 26.0% in the first quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 976,732 shares of the company’s stock worth $125,334,000 after purchasing an additional 201,750 shares during the last quarter. 94.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vail Resorts News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Vail Resorts reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $278.1 million, ahead of analyst expectations, while its $5.34 per-share loss was slightly better than consensus. The results indicate that higher effective ticket prices and real-estate gains helped offset weather-related pressure. Vail Resorts fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management projected fiscal 2027 resort EBITDA of $805 million to $865 million and said it plans to recapture demand through lift-ticket pricing and improved guest experiences. Vail Resorts fiscal 2027 EBITDA outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The company launched Epic Ascent, a premium private-lesson offering with concierge services, upgraded gear rental and priority lift access at Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek. The initiative could increase revenue per guest, while broader Ski & Ride School app integration may support engagement. Epic Ascent launch
• Neutral Sentiment: Vail Resorts declared a quarterly dividend of $2.22 per share, equivalent to $8.88 annually and an indicated yield of about 6.4%, providing income support but also highlighting the stock’s sensitivity to cash generation.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinions remain mixed: Deutsche Bank cut its price target to $132 and maintained a Hold rating, while Stifel lowered its target to $157 and Wells Fargo raised its target to $130 but kept an Equal Weight rating. Stifel Vail Resorts price target
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal-year profit fell sharply after another difficult snow season. Pass-product sales declined 12% and visits dropped substantially, raising concerns about demand, skier behavior and the company’s ability to achieve its recovery forecast. Vail Resorts loss widens after difficult weather

About Vail Resorts

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.