Truist Financial Cuts Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Price Target to $217.00

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) had its price target reduced by Truist Financial from $234.00 to $217.00 in a research note released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. Truist Financial currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Vail Resorts from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 10th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $169.00 target price on shares of Vail Resorts in a report on Friday, January 16th. Barclays set a $140.00 target price on shares of Vail Resorts in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 target price on shares of Vail Resorts in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Vail Resorts from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $159.00 to $165.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $165.00.

Vail Resorts Stock Down 2.5%

MTN opened at $135.05 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.43, a quick ratio of 0.46 and a current ratio of 0.62. The company has a market capitalization of $4.83 billion, a PE ratio of 22.03, a P/E/G ratio of 8.56 and a beta of 0.78. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $137.69 and its 200-day moving average is $144.73. Vail Resorts has a one year low of $126.15 and a one year high of $175.51.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) last announced its earnings results on Monday, March 9th. The company reported $5.87 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $6.06 by ($0.19). The firm had revenue of $1.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.11 billion. Vail Resorts had a net margin of 7.89% and a return on equity of 29.72%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $6.56 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Vail Resorts will post 7.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vail Resorts Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 26th will be issued a $2.22 dividend. This represents a $8.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.6%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 26th. Vail Resorts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 144.86%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vail Resorts

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vail Resorts by 2.9% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 121,123 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,382,000 after acquiring an additional 3,440 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its stake in Vail Resorts by 1.9% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 148,235 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,721,000 after purchasing an additional 2,824 shares during the period. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its position in Vail Resorts by 222.7% during the 2nd quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 213 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 147 shares in the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its position in Vail Resorts by 196.8% during the 2nd quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 187 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP raised its stake in Vail Resorts by 19.5% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 717 shares of the company’s stock valued at $113,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.90% of the company’s stock.

More Vail Resorts News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Foundational strengths — management says Epic Pass sales and geographic diversification helped limit revenue downside this season, and Vail kept its quarterly dividend, which can support income-focused holders. Warm Winter Hit Vail’s Earnings. What Does It Mean for the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts still see medium-term upside: consensus 12‑month target cited by commentators remains materially above the current price, suggesting some analysts view the pullback as an opportunity if visitation normalizes. Warm Winter Hit Vail’s Earnings. What Does It Mean for the Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley trimmed its price target to $147 and kept an “equal weight” rating (target implies modest upside from current levels). This is a mild re‑rate rather than a cut to a negative stance. Benzinga: Morgan Stanley target cut
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an “equal weight” rating and $135 target — effectively signaling no near‑term catalyst from this coverage change. Benzinga: Wells Fargo initiates coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings miss and guidance cut: Vail reported Q2 results below expectations and lowered FY2026 net income guidance after one of the West’s weakest snowfall seasons — the primary near‑term driver of the stock decline. Vail Resorts Cuts 2026 Outlook After One of West’s Weakest Snowfall Seasons
• Negative Sentiment: Traffic/revenue pressure — skier visits and lift revenue fell sharply in the quarter (regional Rockies performance hit hardest), prompting headlines that visits “plummeted” and shares to fall on the results. Vail Resorts shares fall as weak snowfall hits quarterly results
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple analyst target downgrades and cautious notes (Barclays, Stifel, Truist, JPMorgan and others lowered expectations or targets), raising near‑term uncertainty and pressuring the stock. Barclays Lowers Expectations Stifel Nicolaus forecast Truist forecast JPMorgan target cut
• Negative Sentiment: Market skepticism rising — short interest has increased and analysts trimmed estimates after the weather‑driven miss, elevating downside risk until visitation and cash flow trends normalize. MarketBeat: Warm winter analysis

About Vail Resorts

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.