Ski resort chain Vail's Q4 loss per share misses estimates

Vail Resorts

29/09/2025 21:21

Overview

Q4 EPS misses analyst expectations, per LSEG data

Resort Reported EBITDA grows 2% to $844.1 mln despite 3% skier visit decline

Co repurchased 1.69 mln shares in fiscal 2025

Outlook

Vail Resorts expects fiscal 2026 net income between $201 mln and $276 mln

Company forecasts fiscal 2026 Resort Reported EBITDA of $842 mln to $898 mln

Vail Resorts anticipates $75 mln in fiscal 2026 cost efficiencies

Result Drivers

PASS SALES - Pass product sales for the upcoming ski season decreased 3% in units but increased 1% in sales dollars, driven by price increases

COST DISCIPLINE - Strong cost discipline and resource efficiency transformation plan contributed to $37 million in savings

SKIER VISITS DECLINE - 3% decline in skier visits impacted results, offset by increased ancillary spend per guest

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Resort Net Revenue
$271.20 mln
Q4 EPS
Miss
-$5.08
-$4.73 (9 Analysts)
Q4 Net Income
-$192.91 mln
Q4 Income from Operations
Miss
-$203.60 mln
-$198.20 mln (8 Analysts)
Q4 Basic EPS
-$5.08


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the leisure & recreation peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Vail Resorts Inc is $169.00, about 12.6% above its September 26 closing price of $147.74

The stock recently traded at 19 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 21 three months ago

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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)