#7 - Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN)
If you’re looking for a seasonal stock to trade in the travel sector, Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE: MTN) may be a nice fit. The company is the largest and most recognizable publicly traded operator of mountain resorts and urban ski areas in the United States. The company has 34 ski resorts in North America alone.
And you don’t have to be a skier to appreciate the investment proposition. That’s because, in addition to the obvious revenue and earnings the company generates, it has an eye toward sustainability—something younger travelers are looking for. Vail Resorts invests in renewable energy and reducing waste.
In 2020 and 2021, the price action for MTN stock was an outlier both for its weakness in early 2020 and its strength throughout 2021. Since then, it has been a consistent seasonal stock. And historically, the end of the year is a good time to consider a short-term trade.
About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates mountain resorts and regional ski areas in the United States. It operates through three segments: Mountain, Lodging, and Real Estate. The Mountain segment operates 41 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas. This segment is also involved in the ancillary activities, including ski school, dining, and retail/rental operations, as well as real estate brokerage activities.
Read More - Current Price
- $177.94
- Consensus Rating
- Hold
- Ratings Breakdown
- 3 Buy Ratings, 5 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- $205.50 (15.5% Upside)
Many travel stocks are part of the consumer discretionary sector—which is expected to be one of the strongest growth sectors in 2025 as lower interest rates improve consumer sentiment. The seven stocks in this presentation give you a fair representation of a broad sector, but it's far from a comprehensive list.
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