Vail Resorts

MTN

時価総額 $53.8億

One leisure giant just survived a snow-starved winter on paper-thin margins while the other cashed in on World Cup crowds and Maui's comeback, but only one of their dividends looks built to survive the next downturn.

Investors interested in stocks from the Leisure and Recreation Services sector have probably already heard of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH) and Vail Resorts (MTN). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Vail Resorts is paying shareholders a 6.47% dividend while borrowing money to do it, and management is betting everything on normal snowfall to avoid a repeat of what the CEO called the worst weather the company has ever faced.

Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:MTN) on Monday reported mixed results for the fourth quarter.

Epic Ascent offers concierge services, white-glove gear rental, high-touch customer support and skip-the-lift-line access at Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek this winter Bookings accommodate individuals or groups of up to six participants, at the same price Plus, Company to expand connected Ski & Ride School in the My Epic app to 14 resorts Epic Pass Holders can save 20% on group lessons, equipment rentals and more; Pass prices go up after October 7 BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts today announced that Epic Ascent private lessons are now available to reserve at Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek for personalized mountain experiences, expert ski and snowboard instruction, and skip-the-lift-line access this winter.

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.1% on Tuesday.

Vail Resorts delivered Q4 FY26 revenue and EPS above expectations, but shares dipped as guidance, while positive, did not fully allay concerns about demand. MTN remains a 'hold' as I await stabilization in visit numbers, despite attractive forward valuation and management optimism for FY '27 growth. Pass product sales dropped 12% and visits fell sharply, but higher effective ticket prices and real estate gains partially offset weather-driven weakness.

With U.S. stock futures trading slightly lower this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Vail Resorts NYSE: MTN said fiscal 2026 results demonstrated the resilience of its advance commitment model despite what Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz described as an exceptionally challenging weather year across key markets.