Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is a leading provider of technical education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, as well as CNC machinists and welders. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company delivers hands-on training programs designed to meet the needs of students and employers in industries that depend on highly skilled technical professionals.

UTI’s curriculum emphasizes experiential learning in modern laboratories and workshops outfitted with manufacturer-approved equipment and tools. Through strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as BMW, GM, Ford, Honda, and Mercedes-Benz, the company offers specialized training pathways that align with the certifications and standards recognized across the automotive, heavy-duty, powersports and advanced manufacturing sectors.

The company operates a network of campuses across the United States and Canada, providing flexible scheduling options and online coursework to accommodate a diverse student population. In addition to its core UTI brand, the company also includes MIAT College of Technology, which offers focused programs in welding, machining and advanced manufacturing technologies, as well as custom workforce training services for industry partners.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Ed Straface, Universal Technical Institute continues to expand its relationships with industry stakeholders and refine its educational model to address evolving workforce demands. The company’s mission is to equip graduates with the technical proficiency, professional skills and industry credentials necessary to launch and advance careers in high-demand trades.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $32.08 to $33.06
• 50-Day Range: $31.26 to $35.86
• 52-Week Range: $15.14 to $36.32
• Volume: 561,016 shs
• Average Volume: 599,966 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.77 billion
• P/E Ratio: 31.26
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $35.83
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Universal Technical Institute Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Universal Technical Institute scored higher than 59% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 125th out of 293 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Universal Technical Institute has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.17, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Universal Technical Institute has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 3.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Universal Technical Institute are expected to grow by 3.00% in the coming year, from $1.00 to $1.03 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 31.26, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.54.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 31.26, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 21.32.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Universal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 2.05. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Universal Technical Institute has a P/B Ratio of 6.72. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Universal Technical Institute has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Universal Technical Institute has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Technical Institute has recently decreased by 99.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Universal Technical Institute does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Universal Technical Institute does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Universal Technical Institute has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Universal Technical Institute has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Technical Institute has recently decreased by 99.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.67

News Sentiment

Universal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for UTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 7 people have added Universal Technical Institute to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In 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 $1,108,440.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

15.10% 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 Institutions

75.67% 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.

UTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UTI shares performed this year?

Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $25.71 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UTI shares have increased by 26.4% and is now trading at $32.51.

How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter?

Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.07. The firm earned $207.45 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $196.63 million. Universal Technical Institute had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.40% and a net margin of 7.34%.
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Who are Universal Technical Institute's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Universal Technical Institute include Congress Asset Management Co. (3.43%), Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.64%), Westwind Capital (0.57%) and Annex Advisory Services LLC (0.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L, Jerome Alan Grant, Sherrell Smith, Kenneth R Trammell, Troy R Anderson, Todd A Hitchcock, George W Brochick and Loretta Lydia Sanchez.
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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 Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/20/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: SCHOOLS
• Sub-Industry: Education Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:UTI
• CIK: 1261654
• Web: www.uti.edu
• Phone: (623) 445-9500
• Fax: 302-655-5049
• Employees: 3,700
• Year Founded: 1965

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Universal Technical Institute: $35.83
• High Price Target: $40.00
• Low Price Target: $31.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.2%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.17
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.04
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.26
• Forward P/E Ratio: 32.51
• P/E Growth: 2.05
• Net Income: $42 million
• Net Margins: 7.34%
• Pretax Margin: 9.77%
• Return on Equity: 21.40%
• Return on Assets: 7.85%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.31
• Current Ratio: 1.07
• Quick Ratio: 1.07

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $732.69 million
• Price / Sales: 2.41
• Cash Flow: $1.73 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.78
• Book Value: $4.84 per share
• Price / Book: 6.72

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 54,410,000
• Free Float: 46,191,000
• Market Cap: $1.77 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.58