Q2 EPS Estimates for Vail Resorts Cut by Zacks Research

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Vail Resorts in a research report issued on Monday, February 10th. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $6.39 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $6.40. The consensus estimate for Vail Resorts’ current full-year earnings is $7.62 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Vail Resorts’ FY2027 earnings at $8.35 EPS.

Several other analysts have also weighed in on MTN. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on Vail Resorts from $250.00 to $247.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 10th. Mizuho lifted their price objective on Vail Resorts from $222.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 10th. StockNews.com raised shares of Vail Resorts from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 13th. UBS Group initiated coverage on Vail Resorts in a report on Thursday, November 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $185.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their target price on Vail Resorts from $185.00 to $196.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 9th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $204.50.

Vail Resorts Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:MTN opened at $166.06 on Wednesday. Vail Resorts has a 1-year low of $164.35 and a 1-year high of $236.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.22 billion, a PE ratio of 27.59, a PEG ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 1.11. The business’s 50 day moving average is $179.55 and its 200-day moving average is $178.00. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.64.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) last released its earnings results on Monday, December 9th. The company reported ($4.61) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($4.99) by $0.38. The firm had revenue of $260.28 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $251.45 million. Vail Resorts had a return on equity of 21.90% and a net margin of 8.07%. The company’s revenue was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($4.60) EPS.

Institutional Trading of Vail Resorts

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in MTN. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new position in Vail Resorts during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Capital Performance Advisors LLP acquired a new position in shares of Vail Resorts during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Heck Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vail Resorts during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Blue Trust Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vail Resorts by 246.7% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 208 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 148 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in shares of Vail Resorts by 123.5% in the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 219 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.94% of the company’s stock.

Vail Resorts Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 26th were paid a $2.22 dividend. This represents a $8.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.35%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 26th. Vail Resorts’s dividend payout ratio is currently 147.51%.

Vail Resorts Company Profile

Vail Resorts, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates mountain resorts and regional ski areas in the United States. It operates through three segments: Mountain, Lodging, and Real Estate. The Mountain segment operates 41 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas. This segment is also involved in the ancillary activities, including ski school, dining, and retail/rental operations, as well as real estate brokerage activities.