Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
NYSE:UTI
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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 - $45.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.22K
Average Volume (3M)1.45M
Market Cap
$2.16B
Enterprise Value$2.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$161.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$316.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)47.1
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.79
Shares Outstanding55,061,382
10 Day Avg. Volume1,471,146
30 Day Avg. Volume1,452,502
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 Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.43
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.00Price Target Upside12.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$912.13M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Enrollment And Revenue GrowthSustained double-digit new-student starts and rising active-student counts indicate durable demand for UTI’s programs, improving campus utilization and revenue visibility. Strong enrollment growth supports predictable tuition cash flows and provides a larger base for placement and lifetime student services.
Industry Partnerships & OEM RelationshipsTies with OEMs and employers deliver differentiated curriculum, equipment access and hiring pipelines that enhance program relevance and graduate placement. These partnerships strengthen UTI’s competitive moat, bolster student recruitment, and increase long-term program stickiness with employers.
Liquidity & Capital Plan To Fund GrowthMeaningful available liquidity combined with an explicit capex plan gives UTI the financial flexibility to open campuses and invest in programs without immediate funding stress. This reduces refinancing risk, supports execution of the expansion roadmap, and enables deliberate scaling of capital-intensive initiatives.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionA severe decline in free cash flow undermines the company’s ability to self-fund capex and growth, increasing reliance on liquidity or external financing. Poor cash conversion vs. reported earnings raises sustainability concerns and heightens execution risk for capital-heavy campus rollouts.
Margin Compression From Growth InvestmentsIntentional growth spending is eroding margins materially; if new campuses or programs take longer to scale, lower margins will persist and reduce operating leverage. Sustained margin compression narrows the profitability buffer and makes the business more sensitive to enrollment or cost shocks.
Execution & Ramp Risk For New CampusesThe strategy relies on multiple campus openings and program launches achieving projected enrollment and utilization. Underperformance would impair expected revenue and EBITDA expansion and make heavy capex less accretive, elevating the risk that growth investments fail to yield planned returns.
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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 $45.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Technical Institute’s market cap?
Universal Technical Institute’s market cap is $2.16B.
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 56 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 0.03.
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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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$43.00 (12.42% Upside)
$43.00 (12.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UTI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $126.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.4%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 39%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.29%
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
$43.00
▲(12.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
10.15% Insiders
29.42% Mutual Funds
25.65% Other Institutional Investors
21.03% Public Companies and
Individual Investors