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UTI Stock Chart & Stats
$37.78
-$0.89(-2.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$37.78
-$0.89(-2.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.29 - $51.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume779.15K
Average Volume (3M)937.47K
Market Cap
$1.38B
Enterprise Value$2.58K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$170.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$359.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.7
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Nov 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.63
Shares Outstanding55,095,230
10 Day Avg. Volume1,067,084
30 Day Avg. Volume937,473
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.83Price Target Upside10.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$910.85M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue And Enrollment GrowthConsistent revenue and enrollment growth indicate durable demand for technician, healthcare and skilled-trade training. Expanding student volumes support operating scale and provide a foundation for continued growth as newer campuses mature.
Campus And Program ExpansionSuccessful campus launches and broad program additions expand UTI’s addressable market and geographic reach. Strong early starts suggest the company can convert unmet employer demand into longer-term enrollment and revenue growth.
Expanded Liquidity And Financing CapacityThe enlarged revolving facility improves financial flexibility for working capital, campus development, acquisitions and strategic initiatives. Its multi-year duration supports execution of UTI’s expansion plan while providing a larger liquidity buffer.
Bears Say
Recent Margin CompressionMaterial TTM margin deterioration shows that revenue growth is not currently translating proportionally into earnings. Higher costs, enrollment mix and growth investments could keep profitability below prior levels until operating execution improves.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Capital IntensityThe reversal to negative free cash flow limits internally funded expansion and increases reliance on liquidity or debt. Elevated capital spending for campuses and programs may continue to pressure cash conversion before new capacity generates returns.
Execution And Enrollment-Mix RiskOperational gaps and a shift toward shorter courses can reduce revenue and EBITDA per student even when starts grow. Remediation requires staffing, capacity and pricing changes, creating execution risk over the next several quarters.
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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 $51.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Technical Institute’s market cap?
Universal Technical Institute’s market cap is $1.38B.
When is Universal Technical Institute’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Technical Institute’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 25, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Universal Technical Institute’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Technical Institute released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.023 by $0.017.
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 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Technical Institute have?
Universal Technical Institute has 55,095,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Technical Institute’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Technical Institute reported an EPS of $0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.023. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -34.222%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Technical Institute?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UTI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Universal Technical Institute Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$41.83 (10.73% Upside)
$41.83 (10.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UTI Sentiment 60%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $124.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.21%
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
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and strategic picture: solid Q3 revenue (+7%), rising student counts (+~6% avg. FTE; new starts +11%), strong performance from new campuses and program launches, improved lead generation, and continued employer demand across transportation, skilled trades and healthcare. The primary near-term headwinds are execution-related (insufficient field rep coverage) and a faster-than-expected mix shift toward shorter skilled-trades programs that lowered FY26 revenue and EBITDA versus original expectations. Management has taken concrete remediation actions (added ~20% high-school admissions staff, accelerated CapEx, pricing/optimization efforts) and reiterated confidence in its multi-year North Star targets, keeping the long-term outlook intact. Given strong underlying demand, multiple growth achievements and corrective actions to address execution gaps, the highlights outweigh the lowlights.View all UTI earnings summariesUTI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.83
▲(10.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.58% Insiders
31.91% Mutual Funds
18.42% Other Institutional Investors
22.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors