Vail Resorts Shares Purchased by Ceredex Value Advisors

Institutional investor increases stake in ski resort company amid mixed analyst sentiment

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Ceredex Value Advisors LLC increased its stake in Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) by 42.8% in the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing. The institutional investor now owns 59,550 shares of the company's stock, worth $8.9 million. This comes as analysts remain divided on the stock, with some firms trimming price targets but coverage still including buy ratings.

Why it matters

Vail Resorts is a major player in the ski resort industry, operating an integrated network of mountain destinations. Institutional investors like Ceredex taking larger positions can signal confidence in the company's long-term prospects, even as near-term factors like warm weather and reduced skier visits have weighed on recent results.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Ceredex Value Advisors increased its stake in Vail Resorts by purchasing an additional 17,850 shares during the third quarter. This brings the firm's total ownership to 59,550 shares, or 0.17% of the company's outstanding stock. The move comes as Vail Resorts has faced some headwinds, including a warm winter that led to a 12% decline in skier visits at key resorts. This has put pressure on the company's revenue and earnings, leading to a guidance cut for fiscal year 2026.

  • Ceredex Value Advisors increased its stake in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Vail Resorts reported Q2 2026 results on March 9, 2026.

The players

Ceredex Value Advisors LLC

An institutional investor that increased its stake in Vail Resorts by 42.8% in the third quarter of 2026.

Vail Resorts, Inc.

A leading mountain resort company that owns and operates an integrated network of ski areas, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The increased stake by Ceredex Value Advisors in Vail Resorts suggests the institutional investor sees long-term value in the company, despite near-term headwinds. However, the mixed analyst sentiment and recent guidance cut indicate the market is still weighing the impact of weather-related challenges on the company's performance.