Vail Resorts Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results and Provides Updated Fiscal 2026 Guidance

Vail Resorts, Inc.� reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended January 31, 2026 and provided the Company's ski season-to-date metrics through March 1, 2026.

Highlights

Q2 fiscal 2026 net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. was $210.0 million compared to $244.4 million in the prior year.
Q2 fiscal 2026 Resort Reported EBITDA was $421.3 million compared to $459.7 million in the prior year.
The Company reduced its fiscal 2026 guidance and is now expecting net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. of $144 million to $190 million and Resort Reported EBITDA of $745 million to $775 million.
The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.22 per share of Vail Resorts' common stock that will be payable on April 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 26, 2026. In addition to the shares repurchased in November, the Company repurchased an additional approximately 0.1 million shares in December, resulting in a total of approximately 0.3 million shares repurchased during the quarter at an average price of approximately $139 per share for a total of $45.0 million in the fiscal year to date period.

Commenting on the Company's fiscal 2026 second quarter results, Rob Katz, Chief Executive Officer said, "This has been the most challenging winter across the Rockies that we have ever experienced with the lowest snowfall levels in more than 30 years for our Colorado and Utah resorts, combined with warmer temperatures, resulting in reduced terrain throughout the quarter and into February. Given that backdrop, we are pleased with the strength and stability shown by our operating model, as we reported only modest declines in lift revenue in what many would consider a worst-case weather scenario. While these conditions and the resulting visitation headwinds negatively impacted our quarterly results, we remained focused on the areas within our control. This includes our advanced commitment strategy, continued investments in our resorts and our employees, and progressing key initiatives to optimize visitation, including enhanced marketing and new products. I especially want to recognize the exceptional execution delivered by our teams over the course of the season, resulting in record high enterprise guest satisfaction scores, including increases over prior year in both Colorado and Utah despite conditions, along with continued progress on our transformation plan. I am confident that with our collective strength and focus, we will continue to elevate the guest experience and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders."

Second Quarter Operating Results

Resort Net Revenue decreased $53.2 million, or 4.7%, compared to the prior year, which was primarily driven by the unfavorable weather conditions that impacted visitation and ancillary spending for both local and destination guests during the period. Compared to the prior year, total lift revenue declined 2.9%, despite visitation being down 13%, primarily as a result of 2025/2026 North American Pass Sales Revenue increasing 3% heading into the season.
Resort Reported EBITDA decreased $38.4 million, or 8.3%, compared to the prior year, which was primarily driven by the weather-related headwinds, and were partially offset by disciplined cost management and continued Resource Efficiency Transformation cost savings.

Season-to-Date Metrics through March 1, 2026�

The Company reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through March 1, 2026, and for the same prior year period through March 2, 2025. The reported ski season metrics are for the Company's North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, excluding the results of the Australian and European resorts and ski areas in both periods. The data mentioned below is interim period data and is subject to fiscal quarter end review and adjustments.

Season-to-date total skier visits were down 11.9% compared to the prior year period.
Season-to-date total lift revenue, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue for each applicable period, was down 3.6% compared to the prior year period.
Season-to-date ski school revenue was down 8.2% and dining revenue was down 8.6% compared to the prior year period. Retail/rental revenue for North American resort and ski area store locations was down 5.7% compared to the prior year period.

Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

Commenting on Fiscal 2026 guidance, Katz said "Due to the persistent, historically challenging weather conditions in the Rockies, which continued to limit terrain availability, the Company is reducing its fiscal 2026 guidance. While we are lowering our estimates for the fiscal year, given the unprecedented weather in the Rockies, the impact from conditions was mitigated by our advance commitment strategy and resource transformation efforts. We are proud of the resilience of the business model and execution of our teams at our resorts that are delivering on the experience for our guests."

The Company now expects fiscal 2026 Net Income and Resort EBITDA guidance as follows:

Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. of $144 million to $190 million.
Resort Reported EBITDA of $745 million to $775 million. At the midpoint, the guidance implies an estimated Resort EBITDA margin for fiscal 2026 of 26.4%, or 26.9% before one-time costs from the Resource Efficiency Transformation plan.
Resource Efficiency Transformation plan remains on track to achieve an incremental $42 million of efficiencies over the prior year and the Company now expects to deliver $106 million of annualized cost efficiencies, representing a $6 million increase above the original two-year plan.

Given ongoing variable conditions in the Rockies, there may be greater variability of results; current guidance assumes (1) the Company's estimate of conditions between now and the remainder of the season staying consistent in North America; (2) normal weather conditions for the 2026 Australian ski season; (3) continuation of the current economic environment; and (4) foreign currency exchange rates as of March 6, 2026, including an exchange rate of $0.73 between the Canadian Dollar and U.S. Dollar related to the operations of Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, an exchange rate of $0.70 between the Australian Dollar and U.S. Dollar related to the operations of Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia, and an exchange rate of $1.28 between the Swiss Franc and U.S. Dollar related to the operations of Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans Montana in Switzerland, and does not include any potential impacts related to future fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, which may be impacted by tariffs, trade disputes, or other factors.

The following table reflects the forecasted guidance range for the Company's fiscal year ending July 31, 2026 for Total Reported EBITDA (after stock-based compensation expense) and reconciles net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. guidance to such Total Reported EBITDA guidance.

Liquidity and Return of Capital

Despite difficult conditions this year, the Company remains confident in the long-term strong cash flow generation capabilities of our Company and its stable business model.

As of January 31, 2026, the Company's total liquidity as measured by total cash plus revolver availability was approximately $1.1 billion.
Net Debt was 3.1 times trailing twelve months Total Reported EBITDA.
In addition to the shares repurchased in November, the Company repurchased approximately 0.1 million shares in December, resulting in approximately 0.3 million total shares repurchased during the quarter at an average price of approximately $139 per share for a total of $45.0 million.
In December, the Company drew on the $275.0 million delayed draw term loan within its credit facility to retire the convertible notes with cash at maturity on January 2, 2026.
On February 9, 2026, the Company entered into an amendment and restatement of the Ninth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 24, 2024 (as amended the "Tenth A&R Credit Agreement"). The Tenth A&R Credit Agreement, among other things, (i) replaces the existing term loan facility with a new $1,275.0 million senior term loan facility; (ii) extends the maturity date of the revolving credit facility and term loan facility; and (iii) reduces the interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Tenth A&R Credit Agreement.
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.22 per share payable on April 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 26, 2026.
The Company reaffirmed its calendar 2026 capital plan of approximately $215 million to $220 million in core capital, consistent with its long-term capital investment guidance. Including growth capital investments, at the Company's European resorts and in support of Resource Efficiency Transformation and real estate planning projects, the Company plans to invest a total of approximately $234 million to $239 million in calendar year 2026.

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