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Oasis Management now owns 9.6% of Vail Resorts (MTN) and is pushing for four board seats, including two Park City residents. The hedge fund cites issues like long lines and high food prices, and seeks changes in pricing, marketing, and resort usage. Vail's net income fell 47% last fiscal year, and pass sales are down 12% this season, according to Oasis.

Oasis Management, a Hong Kong-based investment firm, filed with the SEC criticizing Vail Resorts' management and CEO Rob Katz, citing poor performance, overcrowding, and high prices. Oasis seeks shareholder support for its four director nominees, including former Disney CEO Bob Chapek. Vail's stock is down 50% over five years, while the S&P 500 gained 74%. Oasis owns 9.6% of Vail Resorts.

Stifel raised Vail Resorts' (MTN) price target to $172 from $157, citing confidence in its turnaround under CEO Rob Katz. The firm highlighted initiatives like pass pricing and marketing modernization. MTN trades at a P/E ratio of 35.74 and offers a 6.08% dividend yield. Other analysts have mixed reactions to recent earnings and guidance.

Vail Resorts (MTN) rose 5.8% post-earnings, trading at $146.16. Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) reported 11% revenue growth, beating estimates, but its stock fell 23.5% to $107.22. Xponential Fitness (XPOF) saw revenues drop 13.4%, missing EPS and guidance, with its stock down 23.9% to $4.84. United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) missed revenue and EPS estimates, with its stock down 28% to $32.79. Planet Fitness (PLNT) reported 7.1% revenue growth, beating estimates, but its stock fell 23.5% to $43.27.

Vail Resorts faces a shareholder derivative lawsuit targeting its board, alleging failure to oversee antitrust risks. The suit follows multiple federal lawsuits accusing the company of anti-competitive behavior in ski pass pricing. Vail's net income dropped to $147.5M in the latest fiscal year, down from $280M. The company denies wrongdoing, but the legal challenges pose governance and financial risks.

Vail Resorts (MTN) faces a derivative suit alleging price-fixing, raising governance concerns. Shares are up 7.59% in 30 days to $145.20, but down 47.19% over 5 years. Analysts' consensus price target is $143.85, with a range of $117 to $191. A DCF model suggests a $207.76 fair value, indicating a potential discount.

Vail Resorts Inc (MTN) shares rose 4.2% to $145.20. GF Value™ estimates fair value at $167.14, suggesting 13.1% undervaluation. Insiders bought $5.0M in shares. P/E ratio is 35.0x, higher than 5-year median. GF Score™ is 74/100, with strong valuation but weak financial strength.

Vail Resorts (MTN) stock rose 4.1% to $145.05 after activist investor Oasis Management sought board seats, citing strategic missteps. Despite a recent profit drop, season passes and on-mountain spending support demand. The company's revenue and earnings missed estimates but maintained full-year guidance, projecting net income between $201M and $276M. MTN is up 8.3% YTD but down 10.3% from its 52-week high.

Vail Resorts (MTN) reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.88B and EBITDA of $745.7M, but net income fell to $147.5M due to poor weather. Management expects a rebound in fiscal 2027, with net income guidance of $158M-$233M. Pass sales declined, and margins are pressured by rising costs. Short interest is high at 29.16% of float, and the stock trades at 21.93x forward earnings.

Oasis Management increased its stake in Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) to 9%, or 3.2 million shares, worth $456 million, according to an SEC filing. The firm is seeking board representation and has nominated four candidates for the 2026 annual meeting. Oasis is now the fourth-largest institutional shareholder, aiming to influence company strategy and operations.