Arpine Kocharyan, an analyst from UBS, maintained the Hold rating on Vail Resorts. The associated price target is $169.00.
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Arpine Kocharyan’s rating is based on several key considerations regarding Vail Resorts’ financial outlook and market conditions. The analyst anticipates that Vail Resorts will report better-than-expected EBITDA for the fourth quarter, driven by a decent ski season in Australia and favorable year-over-year comparisons. Additionally, there is optimism about the company’s cost-cutting measures, which are expected to contribute to EBITDA growth in fiscal year 2026.
However, Kocharyan also notes potential challenges that could impact the company’s financial performance. Rising labor costs may offset the benefits of the cost-saving initiatives, and while there is some improvement in forward bookings for the second quarter, the first quarter shows a decline in occupancy rates. These mixed signals lead to a cautious outlook, resulting in a Hold rating as the market awaits further developments in pass sales and potential adjustments to cost-saving targets.
In another report released yesterday, Bank of America Securities also reiterated a Hold rating on the stock with a $175.00 price target.