Brokers Offer Predictions for Vail Resorts FY2026 Earnings

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Vail Resorts in a report issued on Tuesday, August 4th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $4.20 for the year, up from their previous forecast of $4.19. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Vail Resorts’ current full-year earnings is $4.31 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Vail Resorts’ Q4 2026 earnings at ($5.28) EPS, FY2027 earnings at $5.92 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $10.54 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at ($4.99) EPS and FY2028 earnings at $6.42 EPS.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Vail Resorts in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Vail Resorts from $212.00 to $195.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Mizuho set a $174.00 target price on shares of Vail Resorts in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Vail Resorts in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on shares of Vail Resorts from $172.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Vail Resorts currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $151.45.

Vail Resorts Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:MTN opened at $150.85 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.22, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.79. Vail Resorts has a 12 month low of $118.51 and a 12 month high of $165.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.28, a P/E/G ratio of 9.87 and a beta of 0.70. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $142.26 and its 200 day moving average price is $135.77.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, June 8th. The company reported $8.81 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $8.97 by ($0.16). Vail Resorts had a return on equity of 21.88% and a net margin of 5.38%.The company had revenue of $1.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.20 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $10.54 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Vail Resorts Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were paid a dividend of $2.22 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 25th. This represents a $8.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.9%. Vail Resorts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 201.82%.

Institutional Trading of Vail Resorts

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. BOKF NA raised its holdings in Vail Resorts by 833.3% in the third quarter. BOKF NA now owns 168 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted 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 valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the period. Golden State Wealth Management LLC increased 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 worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in shares of Vail Resorts during the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted 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 acquiring an additional 222 shares during the period. 94.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vail Resorts News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded Vail Resorts from “Strong Sell” to “Hold,” signaling that the firm sees less downside risk. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $165.50, leaving room for recovery if operating results improve. Zacks Research rating update
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks made small upward revisions to its EPS forecasts for fiscal 2026, fiscal 2027, fiscal 2028, and third-quarter 2028. Forecasts now stand at $4.20, $5.92, $6.42, and $10.54 per share, respectively, suggesting slightly improved longer-term earnings expectations. Vail Resorts analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintained a “Hold” rating, indicating that the modest estimate increases do not yet justify a bullish stance. Its current full-year EPS forecast of $4.31 remains the key benchmark for investors. Vail Resorts rating and estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: A Park City official disclosed holdings in Vail Resorts stock. The filing provides transparency but does not, by itself, indicate a change in the company’s outlook or operating performance. Park City official discloses Vail Resorts holdings
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered its second-quarter 2028 EPS estimate to $6.23 from $6.31 and trimmed its fourth-quarter 2028 estimate to a loss of $4.99 per share from $4.98. These reductions are small but temper the impact of the broader upward revisions. Vail Resorts revised earnings estimates

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.