FY2026 EPS Estimates for Vail Resorts Increased by Analyst

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) – Analysts at Zacks Research boosted their FY2026 EPS estimates for Vail Resorts in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 4th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $4.20 for the year, up from their previous forecast of $4.19. Zacks Research currently 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.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Vail Resorts from $124.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Mizuho set a $174.00 price objective on Vail Resorts in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price objective on Vail Resorts from $172.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Vail Resorts in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on Vail Resorts from $143.00 to $134.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Five 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. According to data from MarketBeat, Vail Resorts currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $151.45.

Vail Resorts Stock Performance

Shares of MTN opened at $150.85 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $142.26 and its 200 day moving average price is $135.77. Vail Resorts has a 52 week low of $118.51 and a 52 week high of $165.50. The company has a market capitalization of $5.38 billion, a PE ratio of 34.28, a PEG ratio of 9.87 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.22, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.91.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) last released its earnings results on Monday, June 8th. The company reported $8.81 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $8.97 by ($0.16). The business 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 company’s revenue was down 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $10.54 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vail Resorts

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Vail Resorts by 21.5% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 424 shares of the company’s stock valued at $56,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Comerica Bank boosted its holdings in Vail Resorts by 0.4% during the third quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 17,552 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,625,000 after buying an additional 78 shares during the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of 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 during the period. State of Michigan Retirement System grew its position in shares of Vail Resorts by 1.2% during the 1st quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 8,600 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,104,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its stake in shares of Vail Resorts by 32.9% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.90% of the company’s stock.

Vail Resorts Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 25th were issued 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%.

Key Vail Resorts News

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.