Vail Resorts (MTN) could be a compelling investment opportunity, with a high cash yield and good fundamentals.
Here's a detailed analysis examining the stock's potential for investors.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) operates premier mountain resorts across North America, Australia, and Europe, offering year-round recreational experiences and luxury accommodations. This analysis offers investors and stakeholders a centralized resource for official company announcements, financial updates, and industry developments.
Financial Performance and Key Metrics
In 2025, Vail Resorts's revenue was $2.96 billion, an increase of 2.74% compared to the previous year's $2.89 billion. Earnings were $280.00 million, an increase of 21.16%.
Here's an overview of key financial metrics for Vail Resorts (MTN):
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.02B |
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.98B |
| EBITDA (TTM) | $859M |
| Price / Earnings Ratio | 20.57x |
| Dividend & Yield | $8.88 (6.33%) |
As of December 27, 2025, the market cap for MTN stock is $5.02B. The current P/E ratio for MTN stock is 20.57. The 52-week high for MTN stock is $191.42. The current MTN stock price $undefined is 100.00% below its 52-week high. The 52-week low for MTN stock is $129.85. The current MTN stock price $undefined has increased 100.00% from its 52-week low.The current dividend yield is 6.33%.The target price for MTN stock is $176.30 based on the average of what a group of analyst think MTN stock could be worth at a future date.
Vail Resorts delivered 2.3% Resort Reported EBITDA growth for fiscal 2025 despite a 3% decline in North American skier visits. For the 2025/2026 season, 2.3 million passholders are committed, generating roughly $1 billion in advance revenue. While pass unit sales were down 2% through December 5, pricing adjustments resulted in a 3% revenue increase.
Analyst Ratings and Stock Performance
Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Hold" from the twelve analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company.
According to 11 analysts, the average rating for MTN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $174.18, which is an increase of 24.19% from the latest price.
A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on MTN shares. Wall Street Zen cut Vail Resorts from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Friday, October 3rd. Zacks Research raised shares of Vail Resorts from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on Vail Resorts from $153.00 to $151.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $169.00 price target on Vail Resorts in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Vail Resorts from $168.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th.
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MTN opened at $139.85 on Friday. Vail Resorts has a 1-year low of $129.85 and a 1-year high of $191.57. The company has a market capitalization of $5.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 10.74 and a beta of 0.81.
The company reported ($5.20) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($5.23) by $0.03. The company had revenue of $271.03 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $273.35 million. Vail Resorts had a net margin of 8.94% and a return on equity of 32.51%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($4.61) EPS. Research analysts predict that Vail Resorts will post 7.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Dividend Information
Yes, the MTN stock pays a dividend to its shareholders. The current dividend yield is 6.33%.
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 12th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 30th will be issued a dividend of $2.22 per share. This represents a $8.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 30th. Vail Resorts's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 130.21%.
Insider Transactions and Institutional Ownership
In related news, CFO Angela A. Korch bought 210 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 7th. The stock was bought at an average price of $155.00 per share, with a total value of $32,550.00. Following the purchase, the chief financial officer directly owned 4,905 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $760,275. This represents a 4.47% increase in their position. 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. 94.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Company Initiatives and Developments
Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) is rolling out new food and beverage experiences across its Colorado destinations for the 2025/26 winter season, including Breckenridge, Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek and Keystone.
Heavenly Mountain Resort (NYSE:MTN) celebrates its 70th anniversary this winter with a season-long lineup of events and music across South Lake Tahoe. Celebrations kick off Dec. 20, 2025 with a 70th Anniversary Party headlined by a Foster the People DJ set at Lakeview Lodge.
Skiers and riders are offered savings of up to $90 off per lift ticket when purchased online four or more weeks in advance.
New Epic Friend Tickets and My Epic App enhancements aim to boost visitation, alongside $254 million in 2025 resort improvements.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) appointed Celeste Burgoyne as Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, effective January 26, 2026. Burgoyne joins from lululemon, where she is President of the Americas and Global Guest Innovation and was directly responsible for over $7.5 billion in revenue.
Potential Risks
While MTN stock may be a compelling investment opportunity, it’s always helpful to be aware of a stock’s history of drawdown. MTN fell about 47% in the Dot-Com crash and plunged over 77% during the Global Financial Crisis. The 2018 correction dragged it down nearly 40%, while the Covid selloff triggered a 48% drop. Even the inflation shock knocked it back more than 44%. Strong fundamentals matter, but when the market turns sour, MTN still shows significant vulnerability.
Stocks fall even when markets are good - think events like earnings, business updates, outlook changes.
Individual stocks are unpredictable.
Conclusion
Vail Resorts (MTN) presents a mixed picture for investors. The company has strong fundamentals and growth initiatives, but also faces potential risks from market volatility and economic downturns.