NYSE:UTI Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $40.40 +0.34 (+0.85%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$39.01 -1.39 (-3.44%) As of 05/22/2026 06:28 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Universal Technical Institute Stock (NYSE:UTI) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get UTI alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$38.91▼$41.4250-Day Range$35.18▼$41.4352-Week Range$21.29▼$41.53Volume3.35 million shsAverage Volume717,851 shsMarket Capitalization$2.22 billionP/E Ratio52.47Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$44.25Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is a leading provider of post-secondary education for students pursuing careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, as well as in welding and CNC machining. The company designs and delivers hands-on training through a blend of classroom instruction and experiential lab work, preparing graduates for entry-level positions in the transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors. UTI’s curriculum emphasizes industry-recognized credentials and proprietary coursework developed in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure alignment with evolving employer needs. Through a network of campus locations across the United States and select centers in Canada, Universal Technical Institute offers diploma and certificate programs ranging from 36 to 74 weeks in length. The company maintains strategic partnerships with leading OEMs—such as Ford, GM, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Caterpillar—to provide students with manufacturer-specific training and access to the latest diagnostic tools and technologies. In addition to technical instruction, UTI offers career services support, including resume development, interview preparation and job placement assistance, to help graduates transition smoothly into the workforce. Founded in the mid-1960s and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute has grown from a single campus to a multi-state training network serving tens of thousands of students. The company is led by an experienced management team with deep roots in both education and industry, focused on maintaining rigorous academic standards while adapting to shifts in technology and employer requirements. By continuously updating its facilities, forging new industry alliances and expanding program offerings, UTI aims to meet ongoing demand for skilled technicians in an increasingly complex technical environment.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Universal Technical Institute Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks61st Percentile Overall ScoreUTI MarketRank™: Universal Technical Institute scored higher than 61% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 117th out of 270 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.9 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingUniversal Technical Institute has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for Universal Technical Institute is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.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. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth14.47% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Universal Technical Institute are expected to grow by 14.47% in the coming year, from $0.76 to $0.87 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 52.47, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.03.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 52.47, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.59.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 3.51. 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 6.55. 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. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted5.67% of the float of Universal Technical Institute has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUniversal Technical Institute has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.62.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Universal Technical Institute has recently decreased by 3.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend0.8 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A 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 SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Universal Technical Institute will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.20% next year. This indicates that Universal Technical Institute will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. News and Social Media3.6 / 5News Sentiment0.71 News SentimentUniversal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 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 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Universal Technical Institute to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.8 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares 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 $5,744,337.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders9.80% of the stock of Universal Technical Institute is held by insiders.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. 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. 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UTI Stock News HeadlinesWhat Universal Technical Institute (UTI)'s S&P SmallCap 600 Addition Means For ShareholdersMay 24 at 7:54 PM | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute and Peloton Interactive Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600May 21, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comTicker Revealed: Pre-IPO Access to "Next Elon Musk" CompanyWe’ve found The Next Elon Musk… and what we believe to be the next Tesla. It’s already racked up $26 billion in government contracts. Peter Thiel just bet $1 Billion on it.May 25 at 1:00 AM | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)Universal Technical Institute and Peloton Interactive Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600May 21, 2026 | prnewswire.comiHeartMedia, Universal Technical Institute, and The Real Brokerage Shares Plummet, What You Need To KnowMay 21, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsMay 16, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comWhy The Story Around Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Is Shifting After Fresh Analyst RevisionsMay 14, 2026 | uk.finance.yahoo.comInsider Selling: Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Director Sells 15,000 Shares of StockMay 14, 2026 | insidertrades.comSee More Headlines UTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have UTI shares performed this year? Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $26.11 at the start of the year. Since then, UTI stock has increased by 54.7% and is now trading at $40.4010. How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter? Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 6th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.00 by $0.01. The business earned $221.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $221.61 million. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 4.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.02%. Read the conference call transcript. Who are Universal Technical Institute's major shareholders? Universal Technical Institute's top institutional investors include Wasatch Advisors LP (3.60%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.36%), Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (2.35%) and Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. (1.96%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L, Jerome Alan Grant, Sherrell Smith, Kenneth R Trammell, Linda J Srere, Todd A Hitchcock, Troy R Anderson, Carolyn Ann Frank, George W Brochick, Shannon Lei Okinaka 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Technical Institute own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Universal Technical Institute investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), TotalEnergies (TTE), The RMR Group (RMR) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/06/2026Today5/25/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/05/2026Fiscal Year End9/30/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (3m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 UTI's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. UTI has been in this zone for over 3 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry SCHOOLS Sub-IndustryEducation Services Current SymbolNYSE:UTI CIK1261654 Webwww.uti.edu Phone(623) 445-9500Fax302-655-5049Employees4,100Year Founded1965Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Universal Technical Institute$44.25 High Price Target$49.00 Low Price Target$41.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.77 Trailing P/E Ratio52.47 Forward P/E Ratio53.16 P/E Growth3.51Net Income$63.02 million Net Margins4.91% Pretax Margin6.50% Return on Equity13.02% Return on Assets5.25% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38 Current Ratio1.17 Quick Ratio1.17 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$835.62 million Price / Sales2.66 Cash Flow$2.22 per share Price / Cash Flow18.20 Book Value$6.17 per share Price / Book6.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares55,060,000Free Float49,665,000Market Cap$2.22 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.28 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? 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