NYSE:UTI Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Stock Forecast, Price & News $8.63 +0.11 (+1.29%) (As of 01:25 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.54▼$8.8150-Day Range$7.12▼$8.6152-Week Range$5.33▼$8.90Volume99,919 shsAverage Volume108,197 shsMarket Capitalization$294.02 millionP/E Ratio215.80Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$10.67 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Universal Technical Institute MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.5% Upside$10.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.04Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth435.71%From $0.14 to $0.75 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.21 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector182nd out of 270 stocksEducational Services Industry17th out of 23 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUniversal Technical Institute has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $10.67, Universal Technical Institute has a forecasted upside of 22.5% from its current price of $8.71.Amount of Analyst CoverageUniversal Technical Institute has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.16% 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 7.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Universal Technical Institute has recently decreased by 10.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 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. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for UTI. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUniversal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 1.04. 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 0.71 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 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 Follows81 people have added Universal Technical Institute to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 8,000% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Universal Technical Institute insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.10% 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Universal Technical Institute are expected to grow by 435.71% in the coming year, from $0.14 to $0.75 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 217.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 114.72.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 217.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 14.61.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 4.23. 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 1.98. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) StockUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation and technical training programs in the United States. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and 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, as well as offers programs for welding and CNC machining. As of September 30, 2022, it operated 16 campuses. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.Read More UTI Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UTI Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating for Universal Technical Institute: Promising Q3 Results and Positive Future OutlookSeptember 20, 2023 | msn.comUniversal Technical's (UTI) UTI Division Partners With TASeptember 27, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. September 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comATGE vs. UTI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?September 19, 2023 | prnewswire.comUniversal Technical Institute to Help Students Launch Careers at TravelCenters of AmericaSeptember 13, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comUniversal Technical Institute and Peterbilt Celebrate 1000th Graduate Joining Skilled Trades WorkforceAugust 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute to Participate in the 14th Annual Midwest IDEAS ConferenceAugust 20, 2023 | msn.comUniversal Technical Institute: A Complicated TaleSeptember 27, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is Gold Really Boring?Many investors perceive gold as a "boring" investment. But according to MoneyWeek, that's a good thing. Gold helps investors sleep soundly as it preserves wealth and creates a hedge against inflation. Today, there's a unique way to invest in gold, with real advantages over coins and mining stocks. August 9, 2023 | msn.comLake Street Maintains Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Buy RecommendationAugust 9, 2023 | msn.comRosenblatt Maintains Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Buy RecommendationAugust 9, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.: Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter ResultsAugust 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comRosenblatt Maintains Buy Rating for Universal Technical: Here's What You Need To KnowAugust 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue EstimatesAugust 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter ResultsAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGrand Canyon Education (LOPE) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesAugust 3, 2023 | msn.comNew welding program accepting students at Sacramento trade schoolAugust 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Executing on Major Program ExpansionsJuly 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute to Hold Fiscal Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ETJuly 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical (UTI) Stock Jumps 5.8%: Will It Continue to Soar?July 6, 2023 | msn.comBarrington Research Reiterates Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Outperform RecommendationJune 28, 2023 | insidermonkey.comHedge Fund and Insider Trading News: Seth Klarman, Steve Cohen, Davidson Kempner Capital Management, Saba Capital, Two Sigma Advisors, CARN Capital, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (MSGE), Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), and MoreJune 27, 2023 | 247wallst.comBroker Downgrade and Activist Add-On Investment Send Mixed Signals on Universal Technical InstituteJune 23, 2023 | fool.comUniversal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI)June 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Airlines Sponsors MIAT College of Technology Aviation Maintenance Students at Recent Aerospace Maintenance CompetitionJune 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute to Participate in the 13th Annual East Coast IDEAS ConferenceMay 31, 2023 | msn.comBloomfield Auto Repair School Brings Back Summer Program For StudentsSee 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 UTI Company Calendar Last Earnings8/08/2023Today9/27/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)12/11/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryEducation Services SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNYSE:UTI CUSIP91391510 CIK1261654 Webwww.uti.edu Phone(623) 445-9500Fax302-655-5049Employees1,950Year Founded1965Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$10.67 High Stock Price Forecast$11.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$10.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+25.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.04 Trailing P/E Ratio213.05 Forward P/E Ratio60.86 P/E Growth4.12Net Income$25.85 million Net Margins1.31% Pretax Margin2.17% Return on Equity9.86% Return on Assets2.20% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.04 Current Ratio1.09 Quick Ratio1.09 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$547.75 million Price / Sales0.53 Cash Flow$2.06 per share Price / Cash Flow4.13 Book Value$4.41 per share Price / Book1.93Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares34,069,000Free Float32,331,000Market Cap$290.27 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.92 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jerome A. Grant (Age 60)CEO & Director Comp: $931.28kMr. Troy R. Anderson (Age 55)Exec. VP & CFO Comp: $670.9kMr. Christopher E. Kevane (Age 49)Sr. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. Comp: $576.86kMr. Sherrell E. Smith (Age 60)Exec. VP of Campus Operations & Services Comp: $684.15kMr. Bart H. Fesperman (Age 54)Sr. VP & Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $570.34kMr. Matthew KemptonVP of Corp. Fin.Ms. Lori B. Smith (Age 56)Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer Ms. Jody KentVP of Communications & Public AffairsMs. Sonia Claire Mason (Age 44)Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer Mr. Eric A. Severson (Age 59)Sr. VP of Admissions More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLincoln Educational ServicesNASDAQ:LINCAmerican Public EducationNASDAQ:APEIiHumanNYSE:IHQuantaSing GroupNASDAQ:QSGVitruNASDAQ:VTRUView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCSold 10,239 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.055%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 1,401 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.032%Black Maple Capital Management LPSold 5,139 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.205%Wells Fargo & Company MNBought 6,851 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.128%Royal Bank of CanadaBought 7,022 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.063%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions UTI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Universal Technical Institute stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Universal Technical Institute in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UTI shares. View UTI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Universal Technical Institute's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Universal Technical Institute's shares. Their UTI share price forecasts range from $10.00 to $11.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $10.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 25.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for UTI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have UTI shares performed in 2023? Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $6.72 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, UTI shares have increased by 26.8% and is now trading at $8.52. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Universal Technical Institute? Universal Technical Institute saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 810,800 shares, an increase of 25.5% from the July 31st total of 646,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 100,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 8.1 days. Approximately 2.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Universal Technical Institute's Short Interest. When is Universal Technical Institute's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, December 11th 2023. View our UTI earnings forecast. How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter? Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.08) by $0.03. The company earned $153.29 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $149.85 million. Universal Technical Institute had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.86% and a net margin of 1.31%. Is Universal Technical Institute a good dividend stock? Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 200.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, UTI will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for UTI. What guidance has Universal Technical Institute issued on next quarter's earnings? Universal Technical Institute issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $602.00 million-$605.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $601.21 million. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Technical Institute own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Universal Technical Institute investors own include Dynavax Technologies (DVAX), General Electric (GE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), Ardelyx (ARDX) and A10 Networks (ATEN). What is Universal Technical Institute's stock symbol? Universal Technical Institute trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UTI." Who are Universal Technical Institute's major shareholders? Universal Technical Institute's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.08%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.98%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.43%), AWM Investment Company Inc. (3.30%), Coliseum Capital Management LLC (2.73%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (1.95%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L and Jerome Alan Grant. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Universal Technical Institute's stock price today? One share of UTI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.52. How much money does Universal Technical Institute make? Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) has a market capitalization of $290.27 million and generates $547.75 million in revenue each year. The company earns $25.85 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.04 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Universal Technical Institute have? The company employs 1,950 workers across the globe. How can I contact Universal Technical Institute? Universal Technical Institute's mailing address is 4225 EAST WINDROSE DRIVE SUITE 200, PHOENIX AZ, 85032. The official website for the company is www.uti.edu. The company can be reached via phone at (623) 445-9500, via email at investors@uti.edu, or via fax at 302-655-5049. This page (NYSE:UTI) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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