Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN – Get Free Report) had its price target boosted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $124.00 to $126.00 in a report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target suggests a potential downside of 4.20% from the company’s previous close.
Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Vail Resorts from $172.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Mizuho set a $174.00 price objective on shares of Vail Resorts in a research report on Tuesday. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Vail Resorts from $138.00 to $119.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Vail Resorts from $151.00 to $147.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Vail Resorts in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Vail Resorts presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $151.45.
View Our Latest Stock Report on MTN
Vail Resorts Stock Performance
Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June 8th. The company reported $8.81 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $8.97 by ($0.16). Vail Resorts had a net margin of 7.89% and a return on equity of 29.72%. The company had revenue of $1.21 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.20 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $10.54 earnings per share. Vail Resorts’s revenue for the quarter was down 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that Vail Resorts will post 4.76 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Vail Resorts
In related news, CEO Robert A. Katz purchased 37,500 shares of Vail Resorts stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was bought at an average price of $131.81 per share, for a total transaction of $4,942,875.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 285,312 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $37,606,974.72. This represents a 15.13% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Angela A. Korch purchased 190 shares of Vail Resorts stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was bought at an average price of $131.85 per share, with a total value of $25,051.50. Following the acquisition, the chief financial officer directly owned 5,539 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $730,317.15. This trade represents a 3.55% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 1.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vail Resorts
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MTN. BOKF NA lifted its position in Vail Resorts by 833.3% during the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 168 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Vail Resorts by 815.8% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 174 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC lifted 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 buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Vail Resorts during the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in Vail Resorts by 1,585.7% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 236 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 222 shares in the last quarter. 94.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
More Vail Resorts News
Here are the key news stories impacting Vail Resorts this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue came in slightly above expectations, and the company highlighted early season pass sales, cost controls, and its advance-commitment pass model as partial offsets to the weak quarter.
- Neutral Sentiment: Vail Resorts also declared a quarterly dividend of $2.22 per share, which may support income-focused investors but does not change the near-term operating story.
- Negative Sentiment: The company missed EPS estimates, reported revenue down 7% year over year, and said poor weather and low snowfall reduced visits across key resorts.
- Negative Sentiment: Management cut its fiscal 2026 outlook again, reinforcing fears that earnings momentum could remain under pressure if conditions do not improve.
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts responded by trimming price targets, including Deutsche Bank and Truist, signaling more caution on the stock’s near-term upside.
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.
Read More
- Five stocks we like better than Vail Resorts
- The J.M. Smucker Company’s Dividend: Too Sweet to Ignore?
- From Crypto to AI: Insiders Are Trading These 3 Stocks
- The Case for Intel Over Pure-Play Quantum Firms
- Apple’s Siri AI Was Finally Announced, So Why Is the Stock Tanking?
Receive News & Ratings for Vail Resorts Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Vail Resorts and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
