Should you buy MTN stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Vail Resorts Inc (MTN) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 1.09 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 7.27%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 22.24%
- 6.07% TTM dividend yield
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Strong return on equity of 49.6%
Vail Resorts Inc stock price ended at $146.26 on Monday, after losing 1.73%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Vail Resorts Inc stock price fell by -1.73% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $148.83 to $146.26. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.63% from a day low at $145.87 to a day high of $148.25. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -1.36% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 67 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 336 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $49.10 million.
Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 22.24% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $178.78 and $200.29 at the end of this 3-month period.
MTN Signals & Forecast
A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -8.59%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely. Some positive signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Vail Resorts Inc stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $148.75. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $145.89. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Vail Resorts Inc stock
Vail Resorts Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $144.78 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $2.38 between high and low, or 1.63%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.29%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $138.92 (-5.02%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 8 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MTN) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Vail Resorts Inc to open at $146.79, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $143.84 and $148.68, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$4.83 (+/-3.36%) up or down from last closing price. If Vail Resorts Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.36% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $144.78 (1.01%) than the resistance at $149.13 (1.96%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Vail Resorts Inc stock A Buy?
Several of the signals/indicators are negative, and we believe that this will affect on the development for the next days and maybe possible weeks. However, over time, we think that today's level holds a possible buying opportunity and that the price will be higher during or at the end of this 3-month period.
Current score:
1.091
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $146.79 ( 0.365%).
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MTN Performance
Trading levels for MTN
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 149.17 | 1.99% |
| R2 | 148.26 | 1.37% |
| R1 | 147.70 | 0.99% |
| Price | 146.26 | |
| S1 | 145.88 | -0.257% |
| S2 | 145.32 | -0.641% |
| S3 | 144.41 | -1.26% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 157.08 | 7.40% |
| R2 | 150.14 | 2.65% |
| R1 | 149.13 | 1.96% |
| Price | 146.26 | |
| S1 | 144.78 | -1.01% |
| S2 | 137.21 | -6.19% |
| S3 | 131.26 | -10.26% |
MTN Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jul 09, 2026 | $2.22 | 1.69% |
| 2 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Apr 09, 2026 | $2.22 | 1.64% |
| 3 | Dec 30, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $2.22 | 1.44% |
| 4 | Oct 09, 2025 | Oct 09, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $2.22 | 1.48% |
| 5 | Jun 05, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | Jul 09, 2025 | $2.22 | 1.43% |
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