On Sep 28, major Wall Street analysts update their ratings for $Vail Resorts (MTN.US)$, with price targets ranging from $155 to $250.
BofA Securities analyst Shaun Kelley maintains with a hold rating, and maintains the target price at $195.
Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintains with a sell rating, and adjusts the target price from $161 to $155.
Mizuho Securities analyst Benjamin Chaiken maintains with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $222.
Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $223 to $216.
Truist Financial analyst Patrick Scholes maintains with a buy rating, and sets the target price at $250.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Vail Resorts (MTN.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
The initial fiscal 2025 guidance for Vail Resorts is construed as softer than anticipated, with potential for further downside risks should weather conditions be less favorable than usual. This outlook has reinforced the view that Vail Resorts faces inherent challenges to its organic growth.
Expectations are set for Vail Resorts' guidance for FY25 to fall short of the consensus, as estimations are adjusted to mirror the belief that the downward revisions seen over the past year stem more from a normalization in industry demand rather than adverse weather conditions. It's noted that the market may have already anticipated a lower guidance, but with stock seasonality and predictions of a La Nina weather pattern, there could be optimism influencing the stock following the earnings announcement.
Following Vail Resorts' announcement of a 'mixed' Q4 and the introduction of FY25 Resort adjusted EBITDA guidance slightly below consensus at the midpoint, the sentiment remains somewhat subdued. Despite the complexity of the guidance and the anticipation that it may not significantly affect the already low expectations, the attention is now turning towards the 2024/25 season. The key question is whether the company can meet the revised guidance and achieve a return to more normalized growth by FY26.
Here are the latest investment ratings and price targets for $Vail Resorts (MTN.US)$ from 5 analysts:
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