Vail Resorts Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Vail Resorts' CEO is Rob Katz, appointed in May 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $3.95M, comprised of 28.4% salary and 71.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.69% of the company’s shares, worth $34.75M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4 years and 12.4 years respectively.
Key information
Rob Katz
Chief executive officer
US$4.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 28.43% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.7% |
| Management average tenure | 4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 12.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) Full-Year Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Oct 02
Vail Resorts: Disappointing Guidance Is Already Reflected In Valuation
Sep 29Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Sep 08Is It Time To Consider Buying Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN)?
Jul 30Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jun 27Investors Will Want Vail Resorts' (NYSE:MTN) Growth In ROCE To Persist
May 22Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN)?
Apr 17Pinning Down Vail Resorts, Inc.'s (NYSE:MTN) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
Apr 01Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $2.22
Mar 14Vail Resorts: Q2 Results Better Than Feared
Mar 11An Intrinsic Calculation For Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) Suggests It's 36% Undervalued
Feb 14Vail Resorts' (NYSE:MTN) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Jan 29Is Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Using Too Much Debt?
Jan 14Vail Resorts: Bull Outlooks Premature, Post Strike-Related Headwinds Far From Resolved
Jan 07Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Dec 29Vail Resorts: Shares Are Worth Considering On Better Results, Higher Guidance
Dec 10Vail Resorts: Bet On This Turnaround Plan And Collect A 5%+ Yield While Waiting
Oct 27
Decisive Moves And Seasonal Recoveries Poised To Boost Growth And Margins In Hospitality Sector
Strategic cost-efficiency measures and global expansion efforts aim to significantly reduce operational costs and improve net margins.Vail Resorts: Strategic Transformation Amidst Weather Woes And Market Pressures
Sep 27Vail Resorts: Poised For A Strong Rebound With Improved Ski Conditions Next Year
Sep 08Vail Resorts: No Positive Developments In Sight
Jun 19Vail Resorts: With Yields Approaching 5%, Buy And Look Ahead To Next Season
Jun 07Vail Resorts: Attractive 4.6% Yield With Growth Potential
May 01Vail Resorts: Optimism Remains Heading Into Q2 Earnings
Mar 08CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 2025 | US$4m | US$1m | US$280m |
| Apr 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$290m |
| Jan 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$259m |
| Oct 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$233m |
| Jul 31 2024 | US$2m | US$1m | US$231m |
| Apr 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$277m |
| Jan 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$240m |
| Oct 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$230m |
| Jul 31 2023 | US$2m | US$1m | US$266m |
| Apr 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$288m |
| Jan 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$336m |
| Oct 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$350m |
| Jul 31 2022 | US$2m | US$1m | US$348m |
| Apr 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$316m |
| Jan 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$218m |
| Oct 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$142m |
| Jul 31 2021 | US$4m | US$809k | US$128m |
| Apr 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$115m |
| Jan 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Oct 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$52m |
| Jul 31 2020 | US$3m | US$689k | US$99m |
| Apr 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$163m |
| Jan 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$303m |
| Oct 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$302m |
| Jul 31 2019 | US$4m | US$962k | US$301m |
Compensation vs Market: Rob's total compensation ($USD3.95M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.22M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Rob's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Rob Katz (58 yo)
Mr. Robert A. Katz, also known as Rob, is the Executive Chairperson of the Board of Vail Resorts, Inc. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Vail Resorts, Inc. since May 2025. Mr. Katz served as Chai...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Chairman | less than a year | US$3.95m | 0.69% $ 34.7m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 2.9yrs | US$2.56m | 0.014% $ 687.6k | |
| Executive VP | 1.8yrs | US$1.49m | 0.0048% $ 242.0k | |
| Executive VP | 8.5yrs | US$2.31m | 0.026% $ 1.3m | |
| President of Mountain Division | 6.2yrs | US$2.08m | 0.026% $ 1.3m | |
| VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | 5.2yrs | no data | 0.0048% $ 244.0k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Information Officer | 1.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Retail | 9.1yrs | US$975.72k | 0% $ 0 |
Experienced Management: MTN's management team is considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Chairman | 29.4yrs | US$3.95m | 0.69% $ 34.7m | |
| Independent Director | 10.2yrs | US$328.06k | 0.026% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 17.7yrs | US$322.82k | 0.066% $ 3.3m | |
| Independent Director | 15.7yrs | US$340.95k | 0.048% $ 2.4m | |
| Independent Director | 32.8yrs | US$369.06k | 0.13% $ 6.5m | |
| Independent Director | 1.8yrs | US$317.82k | 0.0053% $ 267.2k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 12.8yrs | US$394.32k | 0.062% $ 3.1m | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$325.73k | 0.0051% $ 258.6k | |
| Independent Director | 12.4yrs | US$360.02k | 0.024% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 9.1yrs | US$317.82k | 0.023% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 5.9yrs | US$348.88k | 0.016% $ 790.9k |
Experienced Board: MTN's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 12.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/11/30 16:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/28 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/07/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/07/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Vail Resorts, Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Felicia Kantor Hendrix | Barclays |
| Brandt Montour | Barclays |
| Brennan Matthews | Berenberg |