NYSE:UTI Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The only AI company you should be looking at (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free UTI Stock Alerts $14.53 +0.01 (+0.07%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$14.37▼$14.6250-Day Range$12.51▼$16.2052-Week Range$5.63▼$16.37Volume687,963 shsAverage Volume698,579 shsMarket Capitalization$495.18 millionP/E Ratio55.88Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$15.20 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Universal Technical Institute alerts: Email Address Universal Technical Institute MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.83 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.6% Upside$15.20 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.17% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.50Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth18.57%From $0.70 to $0.83 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.2.09 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector198th out of 277 stocksEducational Services Industry16th out of 21 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUniversal Technical Institute has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $15.20, Universal Technical Institute has a forecasted upside of 4.6% from its current price of $14.53.Amount of Analyst CoverageUniversal Technical Institute has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.17% 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 2.4, 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 19.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUniversal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for UTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -22% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows22 people have added Universal Technical Institute to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 38% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 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 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Universal Technical Institute are expected to grow by 18.57% in the coming year, from $0.70 to $0.83 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 55.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.94.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 55.88, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 14.06.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 1.38. 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 3.10. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) five years ago would have delivered you a 350% gainMarch 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comMileOne Autogroup joins Universal Technical Institute's Early Employment Program at Exton and Mooresville CampusesMarch 18, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)My next big prediction isn’t a predictionI believe this could change your life forever. 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When they wake up to this situation, billions of dollars will flood in.March 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comUTI, Inc. to Participate in the 36th Annual ROTH ConferenceMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders Would Not Be Objecting To Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s (NYSE:UTI) CEO Compensation And Here's WhyFebruary 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comUnited Service Organizations (USO) and Universal Technical Institute partner to support military service members' career transitionsFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) Price Target Increased by 20.55% to 17.95February 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We Think Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Is Well Worth WatchingMarch 18, 2024 | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)AI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on EarthThis orb represents the largest untapped energy source in the world… And although this energy resource is unknown by 99% of the public… It makes gas, coal, oil, wind, hydropower, solar, fusion… February 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical (UTI) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons WhyFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFast-paced Momentum Stock Universal Technical (UTI) Is Still Trading at a BargainFebruary 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUTI: Robust Growth Drivers But Weak ValuationFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFederal Aviation Administration approves Universal Technical Institute-Miramar's Airframe and Powerplant Technician programFebruary 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comFederal Aviation Administration approves Universal Technical Institute-Miramar's Airframe and Powerplant Technician programFebruary 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Upwork (UPWK) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI)February 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat To Expect From Grand Canyon Education’s (LOPE) Q4 EarningsFebruary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBright Horizons Earnings: What To Look For From BFAMFebruary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Acushnet, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival, Universal Technical Institute and CorsairFebruary 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Estimates Moving Higher for Universal Technical (UTI): Time to Buy?February 9, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.: Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter ResultsFebruary 9, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. Just Recorded A 300% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting NextFebruary 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Evolv Technologies Holdings (EVLV), Universal Technical Institute (UTI)February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical (UTI) Tops Q1 Earnings Estimates, View UpFebruary 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Universal Technical Institute Inc Earnings CallFebruary 7, 2024 | msn.comUniversal Technical Institute GAAP EPS of $0.17 beats by $0.13, revenue of $174.7M beats by $6.37MFebruary 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter ResultsFebruary 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Delivers Impressive Q1, Provides Encouraging Full-Year GuidanceSee 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 Earnings2/07/2024Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/14/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get 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$15.20 High Stock Price Target$18.00 Low Stock Price Target$11.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.83 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.26 Trailing P/E Ratio55.88 Forward P/E Ratio20.76 P/E Growth1.38Net Income$12.32 million Net Margins2.41% Pretax Margin4.15% Return on Equity9.25% Return on Assets2.20% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.72 Current Ratio1.09 Quick Ratio1.09 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$607.41 million Price / Sales0.82 Cash Flow$1.70 per share Price / Cash Flow8.55 Book Value$4.68 per share Price / Book3.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares34,080,000Free Float24,670,000Market Cap$495.18 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.20 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. 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 CompetitorsLincoln Educational ServicesNASDAQ:LINCAmerican Public EducationNASDAQ:APEIAdtalem Global EducationNYSE:ATGEVitruNASDAQ:VTRUNerdyNYSE:NRDYView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Sold 385,150 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 4.499%Greenwood Capital Associates LLCSold 7,260 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.299%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDSold 7,726 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.088%Public Employees Retirement System of OhioBought 17,230 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.051%Voya Investment Management LLCSold 874 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.043%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions UTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Universal Technical Institute stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Universal Technical Institute in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 target for 2024? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Universal Technical Institute's shares. Their UTI share price targets range from $11.00 to $18.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $15.20 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.6% 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 2024? Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $12.52 at the start of the year. Since then, UTI shares have increased by 16.1% and is now trading at $14.53. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Universal Technical Institute? Universal Technical Institute saw a increase in short interest in February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 1,420,000 shares, an increase of 19.3% from the February 14th total of 1,190,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 591,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.4 days. 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 Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our UTI earnings forecast. How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter? Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.11. The firm earned $174.70 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $168.19 million. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 2.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.25%. What guidance has Universal Technical Institute issued on next quarter's earnings? Universal Technical Institute issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.670-0.720 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.590. The company issued revenue guidance of $710.0 million-$720.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $708.8 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). Who are Universal Technical Institute's major shareholders? Universal Technical Institute's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Washington University (8.41%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.40%), Park West Asset Management LLC (5.32%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.50%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.50%) and Private Management Group Inc. (2.25%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L, Jerome Alan Grant, Loretta Lydia Sanchez and Troy R Anderson. 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. 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