Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) Stock Has Average Target Price of $147.46 According to Analysts

Shares of Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) have earned an average rating of “Hold” from the fourteen research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $145.67.

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price objective on Vail Resorts from $138.00 to $132.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings downgraded Vail Resorts from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Monday, September 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Vail Resorts from $126.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Vail Resorts from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Truist Financial lowered their price objective on Vail Resorts from $195.00 to $191.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday.

Vail Resorts Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:MTN opened at $141.75 on Friday. Vail Resorts has a one year low of $118.51 and a one year high of $163.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.22, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.79. The company has a market cap of $5.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.24, a PEG ratio of 9.58 and a beta of 0.69. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $143.80 and a 200 day simple moving average of $136.94.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) last posted its earnings results on Monday, September 28th. The company reported ($5.34) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($5.35) by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $278.07 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $269.30 million. Vail Resorts had a net margin of 5.20% and a return on equity of 21.82%. Research analysts predict that Vail Resorts will post 5.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Vail Resorts Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 8th will be issued a dividend of $2.22 per share. This represents a $8.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 8th. Vail Resorts’s payout ratio is presently 201.82%.

Trending Headlines about Vail Resorts

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, above analyst expectations, while its $5.34 per-share loss narrowly beat consensus. Management also projected fiscal 2027 resort EBITDA of $805 million to $865 million, offering a potential recovery path if skier demand improves. Vail Resorts fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $150 from $126 while maintaining a neutral rating, suggesting some analysts see improving valuation or earnings potential despite near-term uncertainty.
• Positive Sentiment: Vail launched Epic Ascent, a premium private-lesson and concierge offering at Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek. The initiative could lift spending per guest, while Epic Pass prices increase after October 7. Vail Resorts launches Epic Ascent
• Neutral Sentiment: Vail reaffirmed plans to install new eight-person chairlifts at Park City Mountain, targeting the 2027–28 season. The upgrades may improve capacity and the guest experience, but benefits are several seasons away. Park City Mountain lift upgrades
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal 2026 profit fell sharply after an unusually difficult snow season. Vail posted a $190.2 million net loss, and management acknowledged continued risks heading into the next ski season. Vail Resorts loss widens after tough weather
• Negative Sentiment: Season-to-date pass-product sales are down 12%, raising concern about subscription demand, skier visits and revenue visibility. Analysts note that higher ticket prices and real-estate gains only partly offset weaker visitation. Vail Resorts reports reduced pass sales and profit
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank cut its price target to $132 from $138, and Wells Fargo raised its target only to $130 while retaining an equal-weight rating. The mixed analyst reaction underscores continued uncertainty around demand recovery.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vail Resorts

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Anchor Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Vail Resorts in the second quarter valued at $32,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. bought a new position in Vail Resorts during the 2nd quarter worth $36,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new position in Vail Resorts during the 2nd quarter worth about $40,000. Union Savings Bank acquired a new position in Vail Resorts during the 4th quarter worth about $46,000. Finally, Western Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vail Resorts in the 1st quarter valued at about $54,000. Institutional investors own 94.90% of the company’s stock.

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.