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Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) operates premier mountain resorts across North America, Australia, and Europe, offering year-round recreational experiences and luxury accommodations. This page provides investors and stakeholders with a centralized source for all official company announcements, financial updates, and industry developments.
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Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has reported mixed results for its North American ski season through April 20, 2025. Total skier visits decreased by 3.1% compared to the previous year, while total lift ticket revenue, including season pass revenue, increased by 3.4%. The company saw modest growth in ski school revenue (+2.7%) and dining revenue (+2.2%), but experienced a 4.0% decline in retail/rental revenue.
CEO Kirsten Lynch highlighted the stability provided by their season pass program and investments in guest experience, despite continued industry demand normalization. Due to lower than expected lift ticket visitation in spring, the company expects Resort Reported EBITDA for fiscal 2025 to be in the lower half of their previously issued guidance range.
For the 2025/2026 season's initial pass sales through April 13, 2025, pass product units showed a slight decline while sales dollars increased. Notably, renewals among loyal, tenured pass holders significantly improved compared to the prior period.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for the third consecutive year in 2025. The recognition is based on a survey of over 25,000 U.S. respondents, evaluating employee, customer, and investor trust.
The company reports significant achievements across key areas:
- Highest return rate of frontline talent in company history due to increased wages and benefits
- Improved guest satisfaction at nearly all destination resorts
- $2 billion invested in capital improvements over 10 years, including 30+ new lifts
- $100 million in snowmaking investments since 2015, extending Rockies resorts season by 12 days
- On track for zero net operating footprint by 2030
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for the third consecutive year in 2025. The recognition is based on a comprehensive survey of over 25,000 U.S. respondents, evaluating employee, customer, and investor trust.
Under CEO Kirsten Lynch's leadership, the company has achieved significant milestones:
- Highest frontline talent return rate in company history through enhanced wages and benefits
- Improved guest satisfaction across destination resorts with nearly $2 billion in capital improvements
- Extended ski season by 12 days in Rockies resorts through $100 million in snowmaking investments since 2015
- Implementation of digital innovations reducing lift line wait times
- Progress toward zero net operating footprint by 2030
The company has also received recognition as one of America's Most Admired Workplaces (2025), TIME's Best Mid-Sized Companies (2024), and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (2024).
Vail Resorts has announced 'My Epic Pro' for Ski and Ride School, a new technology launching in the 2025/26 winter season at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. The feature will be integrated into the My Epic app, offering:
- Direct-to-lesson digital check-in
- Real-time lesson updates and photo sharing
- Skills progression tracking with gamification elements
- Milestone badge achievements
Initially available for child and adult group lessons, Vail Resorts plans to expand the technology to more mountain resorts and lesson types, including private lessons. Future updates will include lesson booking capabilities and video sharing. This innovation follows other technological advancements like Mobile Pass, My Epic Gear, and My Epic Assistant, representing part of Vail Resorts' nearly $2 billion investment in guest experience improvements over the past decade.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) reported strong Q2 fiscal 2025 results with net income of $245.5 million, up from $219.3 million year-over-year. Resort Reported EBITDA increased 8% to $459.7 million.
Season-to-date metrics through March 2, 2025 showed mixed results: total skier visits declined 2.5%, while lift ticket revenue increased 4.1%. Ski school and dining revenues grew 3.0% and 3.1% respectively, though retail/rental revenue decreased 2.9%.
The company updated its FY2025 guidance, expecting net income between $257-309 million and Resort Reported EBITDA of $841-877 million. This includes $15 million in one-time costs for resource efficiency transformation and $1 million for Crans-Montana acquisition expenses.
The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $2.22 per share, payable April 10, 2025. The company also repurchased 0.1 million shares at approximately $196 per share for $20 million total.
Vail Resorts has launched its 2025/26 Epic Pass season, offering the lowest prices of the year starting at $1,051 for adults and $537 for children. The company announced expanded access to Verbier 4 Vallées in Switzerland, with Epic Pass holders now receiving five days of consecutive, unrestricted access to Switzerland's largest ski area.
The Epic Pass provides unlimited access to 42 owned and operated mountain resorts, while the Epic Local Pass ($783 adults) offers access to 29 resorts. Epic Day Passes are available from $47-$100 per day, providing up to 65% savings compared to lift tickets.
The company highlighted its $2.5B+ investments in mountain resort improvements over the past 15 years, including enhanced snowmaking, new lifts, and technology innovations like Mobile Pass and My Epic Assistant. Notable upcoming developments include a new 10-person gondola at Park City Mountain's Canyons Village and development of Vail Mountain's West Lionshead area.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has scheduled its fiscal 2025 second quarter earnings release for Monday, March 10, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. eastern time to discuss the financial results for the period ended January 31, 2025.
Investors can access the call via telephone or through the company's website at www.VailResorts.com. A replay will be available until March 17, 2025. Vail Resorts operates a network of 37 ski resorts across North America, Switzerland, and Australia, including prominent destinations like Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, and Whistler Blackcomb. The company also manages hotels under RockResorts brand and operates over 250 retail and rental locations.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) reported its ski season metrics through January 5, 2025, showing mixed performance across key indicators. Total skier visits decreased slightly by 0.3% compared to the prior year. However, total lift ticket revenue, including season pass revenue, increased by 4.5%. Ancillary services showed varied results with ski school revenue up 1.1% and dining revenue increasing 6.6%, while retail/rental revenue declined by 5.4%.
The company noted strong early-season conditions and improved local visitation, though destination guest visits at western North American resorts were below prior year levels. This decline is attributed to a shift in visitation patterns to later in the ski season. Despite these mixed results, management expects improved performance for the remainder of the season based on pre-committed guests and current booking trends.
The company also announced reaching an agreement with the Park City Mountain patrol union, resolving recent labor disputes that had affected operations.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) reported Q1 fiscal 2025 results with a net loss of $172.8 million, slightly improved from $175.5 million loss in the prior year. Resort Reported EBITDA loss was $139.7 million. Season pass sales through December 3, 2024, showed a 2% decrease in units but a 4% increase in sales dollars compared to the prior year.
The company updated its fiscal 2025 guidance, now expecting net income of $240-316 million and reaffirming Resort Reported EBITDA guidance of $838-894 million. Early season conditions have enabled improved terrain openings, particularly at Rockies resorts. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $2.22 per share and repurchased approximately 0.1 million shares at an average price of $174.
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) has been named one of America's Most Admired Workplaces of 2025 by Newsweek, based on a survey of over 250,000 U.S. employees and 1.5 million company reviews. The company, which employs 55,000 team members, is recognized for its strong workplace culture and career opportunities.
The company's initiatives include the Epic Service frontline talent development program, expanded mental health benefits offering up to 12 free therapy sessions annually, and sustainability efforts. Vail Resorts has also received recognition as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies in 2024 and 2023, and earned spots on TIME's Best Mid-Sized Companies and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies lists for 2024.
