Trailing Dividend / Share
$8.82
Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.0%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
MTN Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
MTN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.0%
Trailing DPS$8.82
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout114.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR5.1%
5Y CAGR38.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.0%
Total Shareholder Yield13.0%
1Y Total Return-1.6%
5Y Total Return-47.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,20810Y ago$14,19420Y ago$48,376
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MTN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
MTN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Vail Resorts, Inc. distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 114.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MTN has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.1% and 5-year CAGR of 38.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MTN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.0% dividend yield, 6.0% buyback yield, 13.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -47.9%, with dividends contributing 12.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,194 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MTN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$39.38
Avg/Payment$1.9690
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026Latest | $2.2200 | — | 6.82% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $2.2200 | — | 6.67% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $2.2200 | — | 5.92% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $2.2200 | — | 5.63% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $2.2200 | — | 5.52% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $2.2200 | — | 4.65% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $2.2200 | — | 5.12% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $2.2200 | — | 4.84% | Jul 10, 2024 |
MTN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.0%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
4Y
38.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.0%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st MTNVail Resorts, Inc. | $4.5B | 7.0% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
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2nd  EPREPR Properties | $4.3B | 6.7% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  FUNSix Flags Entertainm… | $2.0B | 1.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PLNTPlanet Fitness, Inc. | $5.3B | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MARMarriott Internation… | $95.1B | 0.7% | 27.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 HLTHilton Worldwide Hol… | $73.2B | 0.2% | 9.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
MTN Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.22 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $8.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.53 | 117.9% | 0.85x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $8.88 | 7.8% | 4 | $6.07 | 146.3% | 0.68x | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $8.24 | 7.9% | 4 | $6.69 | 123.2% | 0.81x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $7.64 | 334.1% | 4 | $8.55 | 89.4% | 1.12x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 2 | $3.13 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $1.76 | -75.0% | 1 | $2.42 | 72.7% | 1.38x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $7.04 | 19.7% | 4 | $7.32 | 96.2% | 1.04x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $5.88 | 39.6% | 4 | $9.13 | 64.4% | 1.55x | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $4.21 | 30.0% | 4 | $5.22 | 80.7% | 1.24x | 1.6% |
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Start ComparisonMTN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MTN stock.
How much dividend does MTN pay per share?
Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $8.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MTN's next ex-dividend date?
MTN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MTN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MTN's dividend safe?
MTN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +114.6%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MTN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Vail Resorts, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +38.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MTN pay dividends?
Vail Resorts, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $8.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MTN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MTN five years ago would be worth approximately $5,208 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MTN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MTN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.