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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Vail Resorts reports season-to-date metrics: lift ticket revenue up 4.5%, skier visits down 0.3%
VAIL RESORTS INC
- Season-to-date skier visits down 0.3% vs prior year; lift ticket revenue (incl. allocated pass revenue) up 4.5%.
- Ski school revenue +1.1%, dining +6.6%, but retail/rental revenue -5.4% vs prior year period.
- CEO cites stable season pass program, shift of destination guests to later season, and improved local visitation.
- FY 2025 Resort Reported EBITDA guidance range reaffirmed (as of Dec 9, 2024), assuming normal weather and current economy.
- Reached agreement with Park City Mountain patrol union ending strike; no financial terms disclosed.