Q3 EPS Estimates for Vail Resorts Cut by Zacks Research

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Vail Resorts in a research note issued on Monday, March 23rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will earn $9.65 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $10.38. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Vail Resorts’ current full-year earnings is $7.62 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Vail Resorts’ Q2 2027 earnings at $6.75 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $11.00 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.26 EPS and Q2 2028 earnings at $6.95 EPS.

A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on MTN. Mizuho cut their price target on Vail Resorts from $202.00 to $200.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. BNP Paribas Exane restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Vail Resorts in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Vail Resorts from $172.00 to $156.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. Wall Street Zen lowered Vail Resorts from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Vail Resorts from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Wednesday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $165.00.

Vail Resorts Stock Down 1.5%

Vail Resorts stock opened at $130.12 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $136.80 and a two-hundred day moving average of $142.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.43. The firm has a market cap of $4.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.23, a P/E/G ratio of 9.09 and a beta of 0.78. Vail Resorts has a twelve month low of $126.15 and a twelve month high of $175.51.

Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 9th. The company reported $5.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.06 by ($0.19). The business 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%. Vail Resorts’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $6.56 earnings per share.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vail Resorts

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MTN. BOKF NA boosted its stake in Vail Resorts by 833.3% in the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 168 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake 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 in the last quarter. NBT Bank N A NY raised its holdings in shares of Vail Resorts by 450.0% in the third quarter. NBT Bank N A NY now owns 176 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in shares of Vail Resorts in the third quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vail Resorts during the second quarter worth $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.90% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Vail Resorts news, CEO Robert A. Katz purchased 37,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $131.81 per share, for a total transaction of $4,942,875.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 285,312 shares in the company, valued at $37,606,974.72. This represents a 15.13% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Angela A. Korch purchased 190 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $131.85 per share, with a total value of $25,051.50. Following the acquisition, the chief financial officer owned 5,539 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $730,317.15. This represents a 3.55% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 1.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Vail Resorts Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 26th will be given a $2.22 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 26th. This represents a $8.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.8%. Vail Resorts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 144.86%.

Key Headlines Impacting Vail Resorts

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO signals strategic change — Vail’s CEO said it’s time to “think beyond” the ~$1,000 mega ski pass that helped build the business, suggesting management may pursue new pricing tiers or product diversification to drive broader demand and revenue growth. This could reassure investors looking for longer‑term revenue levers. Vail Resorts’ CEO says it’s time to think beyond the $1,000 ski pass that helped build the empire
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst estimate updates from Zacks are mixed and retain a Hold — Zacks trimmed some near-term (Q3 2026, FY2027) estimates but raised a few out-year quarterly forecasts; overall the firm keeps a Hold rating, leaving analyst sentiment broadly neutral rather than a catalyst for a re‑rating. Zacks Research MTN estimates and rating
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple lawsuits — Vail and Alterra face a cluster of legal actions (class-action and federal antitrust claims) alleging inflated pricing and anti-competitive conduct around Epic and Ikon passes and lift tickets; litigation risks could mean legal costs, potential settlements, or reputational damage that pressure demand and margins. Vail, Alterra sued over lift ticket prices
• Negative Sentiment: Operational risk from poor snowpack — Vail Mountain reported snowpack roughly 40% below its previous record low, raising the specter of softer skier visits, lower on-mountain spending, and more volatility in winter revenue if conditions persist or recur. Vail Mountain snowpack reaches new low of 40% below previous record

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.