Vail Resorts: The Short-Term Avalanche Of Pain Will Clear Up

Vail Resorts remains a "Buy" despite recent underperformance, with shares down 18.7% as revenue and cash flows declined due to weather-driven visit drops. MTN is aggressively pursuing advanced ticketing, price incentives, and digital initiatives to boost loyalty, guest lifetime value, and high-margin ancillary revenues. Management is executing international expansion, especially into Europe, and expects significant cost savings—$64 million in 2026 and $126 million by 2028.