Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Now Covered by Analysts at Citizens Jmp

Equities researchers at Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on shares of Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, Briefing.com reports. The firm set a “market perform” rating on the stock.

MTN has been the subject of several other research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Vail Resorts from $126.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Vail Resorts from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Vail Resorts from $195.00 to $191.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Citigroup started coverage on shares of Vail Resorts in a research note on Thursday. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on shares of Vail Resorts from $138.00 to $132.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $150.00.

Vail Resorts Price Performance

Shares of NYSE MTN opened at $149.45 on Thursday. Vail Resorts has a twelve month low of $118.51 and a twelve month high of $163.34. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $142.50 and a 200 day simple moving average of $137.78. The company has a market capitalization of $5.32 billion, a PE ratio of 36.10, a P/E/G ratio of 11.20 and a beta of 0.76. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.57.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, September 28th. The company reported ($5.34) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($5.35) by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $278.07 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $269.30 million. Vail Resorts had a return on equity of 22.82% and a net margin of 5.20%. The company’s revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($5.08) earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Vail Resorts will post 5.52 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vail Resorts

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bamco Inc. NY purchased a new stake in Vail Resorts during the second quarter worth about $889,971,000. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Vail Resorts in the second quarter valued at about $464,712,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company purchased a new position in Vail Resorts in the second quarter valued at about $131,418,000. HighTower Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Vail Resorts by 22.7% in the second quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 712,430 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,997,000 after acquiring an additional 131,898 shares during the last quarter. Finally, River Road Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Vail Resorts by 37.9% during the fourth quarter. River Road Asset Management LLC now owns 508,498 shares of the company’s stock valued at $67,529,000 after purchasing an additional 139,828 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 94.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Vail Resorts

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ladenburg Thalmann initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and a $192 price target, implying substantial upside from the stock’s recent trading level. This is a favorable counterpoint to the recent estimate cuts. Ladenburg Thalmann coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its Q2 2028 EPS estimate to $6.33 from $6.23, while its longer-range forecasts still point to seasonal earnings strength, including $10.44 EPS for Q3 2028. Separately, research coverage continues to evaluate MTN as a potential value opportunity relative to other leisure stocks. LTH versus MTN value analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: A sector comparison highlights the differing risks of leisure dividends. Vail’s results remain sensitive to snowfall, skier visits and consumer spending, while its substantial leverage and seasonal cash flows are important considerations for income-focused investors. Vail Resorts versus Host Hotels comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut its FY2027 EPS forecast to $5.18 from $5.92 and reduced its FY2028 forecast to $6.05 from $6.42. It also lowered estimates for Q1 2027, Q4 2027, Q3 2028 and Q4 2028, although the firm maintained a “Hold” rating. Zacks earnings forecast for Vail Resorts
• Negative Sentiment: The revisions reinforce concerns that Vail Resorts’ earnings outlook is weakening despite its recent results beating quarterly revenue and EPS expectations. With the stock trading at a relatively elevated valuation and carrying significant debt, lower profit forecasts can pressure investor confidence.

Vail Resorts Company Profile

Vail Resorts, Inc is a mountain resort operator that owns and manages destination ski and summer resorts, regional ski areas, hotels and other hospitality businesses. Its operations are designed to serve visitors throughout the year, with activities including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, lodging, dining, retail and other resort experiences.

The company’s portfolio includes well-known resorts such as Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb and Stowe in North America, as well as Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia.