Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]

Summary Of Calculation On Basic And Diluted EPS

Presented below is basic and diluted EPS for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Nine Months Ended April 30,
	2016				2015
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Net income per share:
Net income attributable to Vail Resorts	$	215,027	$	215,027	$	184,896	$	184,896
Weighted-average shares outstanding	36,312		36,312		36,310		36,310
Effect of dilutive securities	—		1,016		—		1,052
Total shares	36,312		37,328		36,310		37,362
Net income per share attributable to Vail Resorts	$	5.92	$	5.76	$	5.09	$	4.95