Eldred Rock Partners LLC Grows Stake in Vail Resorts, Inc. $MTN

Eldred Rock Partners LLC lifted its position in Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) by 7.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 87,702 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,915 shares during the quarter. Vail Resorts comprises approximately 2.6% of Eldred Rock Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest holding. Eldred Rock Partners LLC’s holdings in Vail Resorts were worth $11,941,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. BOKF NA grew its position in Vail Resorts by 833.3% during the third 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 raised its holdings in shares of Vail Resorts by 815.8% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 174 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vail Resorts by 83.3% in the 4th quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 220 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in shares of Vail Resorts during the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its position in shares of 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 valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 222 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.90% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MTN has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on shares of Vail Resorts from $143.00 to $134.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Vail Resorts from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Vail Resorts from $138.00 to $119.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of Vail Resorts from $212.00 to $195.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Vail Resorts in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $151.45.

Key Stories Impacting Vail Resorts

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research made marginal increases to its EPS forecasts for fiscal 2026, fiscal 2027, fiscal 2028, and the third quarter of 2028. However, the firm maintained a “Hold” rating, suggesting the revisions are unlikely to materially change investor sentiment. Zacks Research Has Weak Outlook for Vail Resorts Q2 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: The estimate changes were very small: fiscal 2026 EPS rose to $4.20 from $4.19, fiscal 2027 to $5.92 from $5.91, fiscal 2028 to $6.42 from $6.41, and third-quarter 2028 to $10.54 from $10.45. These forecasts remain broadly consistent with the current-year consensus estimate of approximately $4.31–$4.32 per share. Vail Resorts earnings estimate update
• Negative Sentiment: Vail Resorts, Alterra, and other major ski operators were sued over allegations that they coordinated to raise prices and limit competition. The claims have not been proven, but the litigation introduces legal costs, regulatory scrutiny, and potential reputational or pricing risks for MTN. Ski giants Vail, Alterra and others sued over alleged price-fixing
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research’s weak outlook for Vail Resorts’ upcoming second-quarter results signals concern about near-term earnings performance. That caution follows the company’s latest reported quarter, in which EPS missed estimates and revenue declined 7% year over year, increasing the risk that investors will focus on slowing operating momentum. Zacks Research Has Weak Outlook for Vail Resorts Q2 Earnings

Vail Resorts Price Performance

MTN opened at $148.64 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.78, a PEG ratio of 9.68 and a beta of 0.70. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $142.81 and a 200-day moving average price of $135.90. Vail Resorts, Inc. has a 12-month low of $118.51 and a 12-month high of $165.50.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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). The firm had revenue of $1.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.20 billion. Vail Resorts had a net margin of 5.38% and a return on equity of 21.88%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $10.54 earnings per share. Equities analysts predict that Vail Resorts, Inc. will post 4.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Vail Resorts Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were given a dividend of $2.22 per share. This represents a $8.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.0%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 25th. Vail Resorts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 201.82%.

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.