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Vail Resorts Reports Weaker Early-Season Metrics, Cuts Outlook

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Vail Resorts Reports Weaker Early-Season Metrics, Cuts Outlook

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An announcement from Vail Resorts ( (MTN) ) is now available.

On January 15, 2026, Vail Resorts reported season‑to‑date ski metrics for its North American destination resorts and regional ski areas for the period ended January 4, 2026, showing a 20% decline in skier visits compared with the prior-year period, along with drops of 1.8% in lift revenue, 14.9% in ski school revenue, 15.9% in dining revenue and 6% in retail/rental revenue. Chief Executive Rob Katz attributed the weaker performance to one of the worst early season snowfall patterns in over 30 years in the western U.S., which sharply limited available terrain—particularly in the Rockies and Tahoe—although stronger early conditions in the eastern U.S. partially offset the impact, and he indicated that, given these conditions, the company now expects full‑year Resort Reported EBITDA to come in just below the low end of its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance range, underscoring how weather volatility is pressuring near-term financial performance while reinforcing the strategic importance of Vail’s geographically diversified resort network and advance commitment model for guests and shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (MTN) stock is a Buy with a $157.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vail Resorts stock, see the MTN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on MTN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MTN is a Outperform.

Vail Resorts shows strong financial performance with robust revenue growth and profitability. The technical indicators suggest a bullish trend, supported by reasonable valuation metrics. The earnings call highlighted strategic initiatives for sustainable growth, despite some challenges. Overall, the stock is well-positioned for future growth, but attention to financial stability and market conditions is essential.

To see Spark’s full report on MTN stock, click here.

More about Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) is a global mountain resort operator that runs a network of destination and local ski resorts, including major properties such as Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe and dozens of additional resorts across North America, Switzerland and Australia. The company also owns and manages hotels and vacation rentals near its mountain destinations, operates the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Wyoming, and runs more than 240 retail and rental locations across North America, focusing on providing integrated ski, lodging and retail experiences while pursuing a goal of a zero net operating footprint by 2030.

Average Trading Volume: 866,914

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: $5.1B

Learn more about MTN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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