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Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
NYSE:UTI
UTI Stock Chart & Stats
$26.30
-$0.27(-1.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$26.30
-$0.27(-1.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.29 - $36.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.22K
Average Volume (3M)577.17K
Market Cap
$1.40B
Enterprise Value$1.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.81M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$459.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.3
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.23
Shares Outstanding55,020,508
10 Day Avg. Volume676,537
30 Day Avg. Volume577,173
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 Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$36.80Price Target Upside39.92% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$909.25M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Analyst EndorsementAnalyst reiterates an OUTPERFORM rating and a $36 price target implying substantial upside, which can attract new investor interest and buying pressure.
Management GuidanceManagement reaffirmed full‑year guidance, which signals confidence in execution and can support investor confidence in the near‑term outlook.
Quarterly ResultsAnalyst notes quarterly results topped expectations with contributions from both core divisions, signaling improved business momentum and revenue resilience.
Bears Say
Expansion SpendingPlanned investments in new programs and campuses are expected to increase operating costs and pressure earnings in the near term as scale benefits take time to materialize.
Mixed Guidance And Market ReactionInitial guidance shows revenue above expectations but GAAP EPS below expectations, and that disconnect prompted negative market reaction and investor concern.
Profitability PressureAdjusted EBITDA declined due to planned strategic growth investments, reflecting intentional near‑term profitability pressure that may weigh on valuation.
Universal Technical Institute News
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 $36.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Technical Institute’s market cap?
Universal Technical Institute’s market cap is $1.40B.
When is Universal Technical Institute’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Technical Institute’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were Universal Technical Institute’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Technical Institute released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2026. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.137 by $0.093.
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 >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Technical Institute have?
Universal Technical Institute has 55,020,508 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Technical Institute’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Technical Institute reported an EPS of $0.23 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.137. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.163%.
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:
$36.80 (39.92% Upside)
$36.80 (39.92% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UTI Sentiment 60%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 814.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $30.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation and technical training programs in the United States. The company provides postsecondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technicians. It also offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, and NASCAR Technical Institute. In addition, the company provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers, as well as offers programs for welding and computer numeric control machining. As of September 30, 2021, it operated 12 campuses. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
UTI Company Deck
UTI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive outlook driven by double-digit revenue growth, rising student metrics, repeatable campus ramp success (Austin, Miramar, Fort Myers), reiterated full-year guidance, and healthy liquidity. Near-term headwinds are primarily intentional: sizeable growth investments and elevated CapEx that depress reported EBITDA and free cash flow in the short term and create quarter-to-quarter lumpy profitability. Regulatory timing at the state level and modest short-term marketing and margin pressure are noted risks but are described as managed and transitory within management's execution plan.View all UTI earnings summariesUTI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$36.80
▲(39.92% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
10.44% Insiders
28.78% Mutual Funds
3.92% Other Institutional Investors
41.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors