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UTI Stock Chart & Stats
$38.25
-$0.27(-1.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$38.25
-$0.27(-1.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.29 - $51.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.22K
Average Volume (3M)1.50M
Market Cap
$2.72B
Enterprise Value$2.36B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$161.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$316.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)62.7
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.79
Shares Outstanding55,061,382
10 Day Avg. Volume874,829
30 Day Avg. Volume1,495,833
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.55
Price to Book (P/B)5.39
Price to Sales (P/S)2.12
P/FCF Ratio31.93
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.09
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.67Price Target Upside14.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$910.40M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Enrollment And Revenue GrowthSustained student-start and active-student growth indicates durable demand for UTI's programs and greater campus utilization. Persistent enrollment expansion supports multi-year revenue visibility, provides scale for campus economics, and underpins the company’s plan to reach its revenue targets if enrollment trends continue.
Improving Leverage And Balance SheetMaterial reduction in leverage strengthens financial flexibility to fund capex and campus expansion without excessive refinancing risk. A healthier balance sheet improves capacity to absorb growth investments and supports longer-term strategic plans while lowering vulnerability to interest-rate or covenant shocks.
Industry Partnerships & Structural DemandDeep OEM and employer partnerships validate curriculum, boost placement pipelines and create recurring demand for graduates. These relationships strengthen program relevance, support student recruitment and long-term placement outcomes, aligning UTI with structural labor shortages in skilled trades.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionSeverely reduced FCF undermines the firm's ability to internally fund large capex and growth investments, increasing reliance on external financing or liquidity buffers. Until cash conversion recovers, sustained expansion and margin recovery carry higher financing and execution risk over the next several quarters.
Margin Compression From Growth InvestmentsSharp decline in margins signals that recent revenue gains are not translating into proportional profit or cash. If elevated growth spending persists without operating-leverage gains, long-term returns and ROE will be impaired and the company may struggle to restore prior profitability levels.
Execution And Ramp Risk For New CampusesThe business model depends on multi-year maturation of new campuses and program launches. Large ongoing capex and uncertain marketing dynamics (changing digital acquisition) raise the chance that some sites underperform, delaying expected returns and stressing cash flow if projected enrollments aren't achieved.
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UTI FAQ
What was Universal Technical Institute’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Technical Institute lowest stock price was $21.29 and its highest was $51.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Technical Institute’s market cap?
Universal Technical Institute’s market cap is $2.72B.
When is Universal Technical Institute’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Technical Institute’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Universal Technical Institute’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Technical Institute released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.002 by $0.012.
Is Universal Technical Institute overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Technical Institute’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Universal Technical Institute pay dividends?
Universal Technical Institute pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Universal Technical Institute dividends here
What is Universal Technical Institute’s EPS estimate?
Universal Technical Institute’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Technical Institute have?
Universal Technical Institute has 55,061,382 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Technical Institute’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Technical Institute reported an EPS of $0.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.002. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.977%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Technical Institute?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UTI
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Universal Technical Institute Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$43.67 (14.16% Upside)
$43.67 (14.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UTI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $125.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
57.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) is an American educational provider specializing in technical and transportation training programs. The institute offers postsecondary education designed to equip students for professional careers in various trades, including automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technology. Students attending UTI can earn certificates, diplomas, or degrees through its diverse brand portfolio, which includes Universal Technical Institute, the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, and the NASCAR Technical Institute. In addition to its core offerings, UTI provides advanced, manufacturer-specific training courses, available both as student-paid electives at its campuses and as sponsored programs for manufacturers or dealers at various sites and dedicated centers. The curriculum also encompasses vocational training in welding and computer numeric control (CNC) machining. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute operated 12 campuses as of September 30, 2021.
UTI Company Deck
UTI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong operational momentum—solid enrollment growth, revenue expansion, confirmed liquidity, successful early campus ramps, and reaffirmed full-year and long-term targets—supported by robust industry partnerships and structural demand tailwinds. At the same time, near-term profitability is being intentionally reduced by meaningful growth investments and higher operating spending, creating short-term margin and execution risk that management believes will pay off as new campuses and programs scale. Overall the positives around demand, growth trajectory, guidance reaffirmation, and balance sheet strength outweigh the temporary profitability pressures.View all UTI earnings summariesUTI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$43.67
▲(14.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.57% Insiders
31.93% Mutual Funds
5.45% Other Institutional Investors
35.20% Public Companies and
Individual Investors