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On April 10, 2018, Peak Resorts, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per outstanding share of its common stock. The cash dividend is payable on May 11, 2018, to common shareholders of record as of April 26, 2018, and represents an annualized yield of 5.7% based on the $4.93 per share closing price of the Company's stock on April 10, 2018.

Peak Resorts' indicated dividend represents a yield of 5.77%, which was more than double compared to the average dividend yield of 2.07% for the Services sector.

Dividend Insight

Peak Resorts has a dividend payout ratio of 254.5%, which indicates that the Company spends approximately $2.55 for dividend distribution out of every $1.00 earned. The dividend payout ratio reflects how much amount a company is returning to shareholders versus how much money it is keeping on hand to reinvest in growth. As evidenced from the high payout ratio, the Company should either reduce its dividend payout or increase its earnings in order to sufficiently cover its dividend payout. The Company wrapped up a highly successful 2017/2018 ski season and is expecting to be an active summer, during which it will continue to invest across a number of major return-focused projects, with focus on long-term prospects for growth.

According to analysts' estimates, Peak Resorts is forecasted to report earnings of $0.02 per share for the next year compared to the Company's annualized dividend of $0.28 per share.

As of January 31, 2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $19.1 million and total outstanding debt of $181.5 million, including $12.4 million drawn against its revolving line of credit and long-term debt of $165.0 million. During Q3 FY18, the Company completed $8.1 million of capital improvements across its property portfolio, including $5.6 million on the completion of the West Lake Water project and continued construction on the new Carinthia Ski Lodge at Mount Snow. The Company's strong financial position indicates its ability to absorb any fluctuations in earnings and cash flow and to sustain the dividend distribution for a long period.

About Peak Resorts, Inc.

Headquartered in Missouri, Peak Resorts is a leading owner and operator of high-quality, individually branded ski resorts in the US. The Company operates 14 ski resorts primarily located in the Northeast and Midwest, 13 of which are company owned.

The majority of the resorts are located within 100 miles of major metropolitan markets, including New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and St. Louis, enabling day and overnight drive accessibility. The resorts under the Company's umbrella offer a breadth of activities, services and amenities, including skiing, snowboarding, terrain parks, tubing, dining, lodging, equipment rentals and sales, ski, and snowboard instruction and mountain biking and other summer activities.

Stock Performance Snapshot

April 23, 2018 - At Monday's closing bell, Peak Resorts' stock was marginally up 0.74%, ending the trading session at $4.89.

Volume traded for the day: 2.18 thousand shares.

After yesterday's close, Peak Resorts' market cap was at $68.30 million.

The stock has a dividend yield of 5.73%.

The stock is part of the Services sector, categorized under the Sporting Activities industry.

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