NYSE:UTI Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $15.83 -0.71 (-4.29%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$15.77▼$16.8250-Day Range$15.83▼$19.4352-Week Range$7.78▼$19.79Volume449,502 shsAverage Volume576,285 shsMarket Capitalization$851.67 millionP/E Ratio43.97Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$21.60 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Universal Technical Institute alerts: Email Address Universal Technical Institute MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside36.4% Upside$21.60 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.12% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.42Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.19 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth29.58%From $0.71 to $0.92 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.21 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector57th out of 269 stocksEducational Services Industry6th out of 20 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUniversal Technical Institute has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageUniversal Technical Institute has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Universal Technical Institute's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.12% of the outstanding shares of Universal Technical Institute have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUniversal Technical Institute has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Universal Technical Institute has recently increased by 4.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldUniversal Technical Institute does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthUniversal Technical Institute does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 22.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Universal Technical Institute will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.70% next year. This indicates that Universal Technical Institute will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Universal Technical Institute's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for UTI. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUniversal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for UTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Universal Technical Institute to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Universal Technical Institute insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,192,040.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders27.60% of the stock of Universal Technical Institute is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions75.67% of the stock of Universal Technical Institute is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Universal Technical Institute's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Universal Technical Institute are expected to grow by 29.58% in the coming year, from $0.71 to $0.92 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 43.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 43.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.61.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 1.59. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUniversal Technical Institute has a P/B Ratio of 3.56. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Universal Technical Institute's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyWar on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.One company holds a near-total monopoly on it. About Universal Technical Institute Stock (NYSE:UTI)Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States. The company operates in two segments, UTI and Concorde. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. The company also 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. It serves students, partners, and communities by providing education and support services in various fields. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.Read More UTI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UTI Stock News HeadlinesAugust 24, 2024 | insidertrades.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) CEO Jerome Alan Grant Sells 68,000 SharesSeptember 6 at 11:36 AM | seekingalpha.comWhy Universal Technical Institute's Strategic Expansion Makes It A Top Pick For Future GrowthSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)The death of Nvidia?Today, I’m warning of another looming catastrophe. Only this time, it’s not in pot stocks, cryptos, or U.S. housing… it's in artificial intelligence. And unless you know what’s really going on in this sector, you could be wiped out. You see, while there is no doubt that the recent advancements in artificial intelligence are game-changing and will drive colossal innovation in every sector of the economy... There's also no escaping that The Big AI Die-Up is coming.September 4 at 4:15 PM | prnewswire.comUniversal Technical Institute Integrates EV Curriculum into BMW's Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) ProgramSeptember 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Q2 Earnings: Leading The Education Services PackSeptember 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comMarine Mechanics Institute announces that MarineMax has joined its Tuition Reimbursement ProgramSeptember 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) shareholders have earned a 26% CAGR over the last five yearsSeptember 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Target Price at $21.60September 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)The death of Nvidia?Today, I’m warning of another looming catastrophe. Only this time, it’s not in pot stocks, cryptos, or U.S. housing… it's in artificial intelligence. And unless you know what’s really going on in this sector, you could be wiped out. You see, while there is no doubt that the recent advancements in artificial intelligence are game-changing and will drive colossal innovation in every sector of the economy... There's also no escaping that The Big AI Die-Up is coming.August 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges Honors UTI-Dallas CampusAugust 30, 2024 | msn.comShould You Consider Adding Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to Your Portfolio?August 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges honors UTI-Sacramento CampusAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Shares Down 3.9% Following Insider SellingAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Technical Institute's (UTI) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at Rosenblatt SecuritiesAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) CEO Sells $1,192,040.00 in StockAugust 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) Gets a Buy from Lake StreetAugust 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: CEO Jerome Grant Sells 68,000 Shares of Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI)August 23, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Associated company joins Universal Technical Institute-Lisle's early employment programSee More Headlines Receive UTI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Universal Technical Institute and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2024Today9/07/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/20/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryEducation Services Current SymbolNYSE:UTI CUSIP91391510 CIK1261654 Webwww.uti.edu Phone(623) 445-9500Fax302-655-5049Employees3,000Year Founded1965Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$21.60 High Stock Price Target$22.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside+36.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.36 Trailing P/E Ratio43.97 Forward P/E Ratio22.30 P/E Growth1.59Net Income$12.32 million Net Margins3.82% Pretax Margin5.68% Return on Equity12.66% Return on Assets3.75% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.56 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$706.63 million Price / Sales1.21 Cash Flow$1.60 per share Price / Cash Flow9.87 Book Value$4.45 per share Price / Book3.56Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares53,801,000Free Float38,952,000Market Cap$851.67 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.35 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jerome A. Grant (Age 61)CEO & Director Comp: $1.47MMr. Troy R. Anderson (Age 56)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $838.99kMr. Christopher E. Kevane (Age 50)Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Comp: $736.44kMr. Sherrell E. Smith (Age 61)Executive VP & Chief Academic Officer Comp: $760.65kMr. Todd A. Hitchcock (Age 58)Executive VP and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer Comp: $728.61kMs. Christine Kline (Age 45)VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Matthew KemptonVice President of Corporate FinanceMs. Lori B. Smith (Age 57)Senior VP & Chief Information Officer Comp: $568.85kMs. Jody KentVice President of Communications & Public AffairsMs. Carolyn FrankSenior VP & Chief Human Resources OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsStrideNYSE:LRNAdtalem Global EducationNYSE:ATGEStrategic EducationNASDAQ:STRALincoln Educational ServicesNASDAQ:LINCAmerican Public EducationNASDAQ:APEIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJerome Alan GrantSold 68,000 sharesTotal: $1.19 M ($17.53/share)Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLCSold 101,209 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.528%Algert Global LLCBought 11,776 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.154%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Bought 3,482 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.028%Marshall Wace LLPSold 127,579 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.666%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions UTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have UTI shares performed this year? Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $12.52 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, UTI shares have increased by 26.4% and is now trading at $15.83. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter? Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 6th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.02. The firm earned $177.46 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $172.33 million. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 3.82% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.66%. What is Jerome Grant's approval rating as Universal Technical Institute's CEO? 7 employees have rated Universal Technical Institute Chief Executive Officer Jerome Grant on Glassdoor.com. Jerome Grant has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees. Who are Universal Technical Institute's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Universal Technical Institute include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.73%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.21%), American Century Companies Inc. (1.42%) and Hennessy Advisors Inc. (1.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L, Jerome Alan Grant, Troy R Anderson and Loretta Lydia Sanchez. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Universal Technical Institute? Shares of UTI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Technical Institute own? 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