The chart below shows how MTN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MTN sees a +1.16% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -3.27% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.13%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Consistent EBITDA Performance: Resort reported EBITDA was consistent with the prior year, driven by growth in our North American Summer business from increased activity spending and lodging results.
Season Pass Sales Surge: Our North American Season Pass sales have grown 59% in units and 47% in sales dollars for the 2024-2025 North American ski season.
Guest Commitment and Revenue: The company expects to have approximately 2.3 million guests committed to our 42 North American, Australian and European resorts in advance of the season in non-refundable advanced commitment products this year, which are expected to generate over $975 million of revenue and account for approximately 75% of all skier visits excluding complementary visits.
Quarterly Cash Dividend Announcement: The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.22 per share of Vail Resorts common stock payable on January 9, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2024.
Capital Return Strategy: The company has a strong balance sheet and remains focused on returning capital to shareholders while always prioritizing investments in our guest and employee experience, high-return capital projects, strategic acquisition opportunities and returning capital to our shareholders.
Negative
EBITDA Loss Reported: Resort reported EBITDA loss of $139.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, which included $2.7 million of one-time costs related to the previously announced two-year resource efficiency transformation plan and $0.9 million of acquisition and integration-related expenses.
Net Loss Comparison: Net loss attributable to Vail Resorts was $172.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to a net loss attributable to Vail Resorts of $175.5 million in the same period in the prior year.
EBITDA Decline Due to Weather: Resort reported EBITDA of $9 million compared to the prior year from our Australian resorts, due to record low snowfall and lower demand.
Cost Inflation and One-Time Expenses: Cost inflation, the inclusion of Crans-Montana, and approximately $2.7 million of one-time costs related to the two-year resource efficiency transformation plan and $0.9 million of acquisition and integration-related expenses.
Ski Pass Sales Trends: For the upcoming 2024-2025 North American ski season, Pass product sales through December 3, 2024, decreased approximately 2% in units and increased approximately 4% in sales dollars, as compared to the period in the prior year through December 4, 2023.
Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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