NYSE:UTI Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $19.43 +0.74 (+3.96%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.98▼$19.5050-Day Range$13.84▼$19.4352-Week Range$7.06▼$19.50Volume479,890 shsAverage Volume616,124 shsMarket Capitalization$1.05 billionP/E Ratio53.97Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$18.83 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/Downside3.1% Downside$18.83 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.36% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.83Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$95,703 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth26.76%From $0.71 to $0.90 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.3.87 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector122nd out of 279 stocksEducational Services Industry10th out of 21 stocks 2.5 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 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageUniversal Technical Institute has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Universal Technical Institute's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.36% 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 5.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 8.89% 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 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUniversal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.83. 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 0.51 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for UTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 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. 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 $95,703.00 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 26.76% in the coming year, from $0.71 to $0.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 53.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.60.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 53.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 16.17.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 1.77. 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 4.15. 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 Behind the MarketsRare signal predicts 50% market drop - before electionThe market is near all-time highs, we're told that unemployment is low, AI's a gift to humanity, and the FED will cut rates any day now. But there's one indicator that's flashing a BIG warning sign to investors.Take these 4 steps to protect your retirement here. 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 HeadlinesJuly 26 at 3:15 PM | msn.comTruist Securities Initiates Coverage of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) with Buy RecommendationJuly 26 at 10:07 AM | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Bullish on Top Industrial Goods Stocks: Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Knight Transportation (KNX)July 26, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)NEW AI developed by trader who won 1,129% (in 2 days)Earlier this year one legendary trader captured a 1,129% win (in just 2 days) ... 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LIVE in front of thousands of Americans...July 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comCrown Equipment Joins Universal Technical Institute's Early Employment ProgramJune 11, 2024 | prnewswire.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Investor Marketing Schedule for June 2024June 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comUniversal Technical Institute announces 2024 "Summer Ignite" program for automotive skilled trade trainingJune 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUniversal Technical Institute: An Anti-AI Growth StoryMay 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comHeartland Dental awards $45,000 in scholarships to Concorde Career Colleges' studentsMay 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comRush Enterprises joins Universal Technical Institute division's early employment programMay 25, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comUTI Jul 2024 15.000 putMay 20, 2024 | investorplace.comWall Street Favorites: 3 Under-$20 Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for May 2024May 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$19.40See 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 Earnings5/08/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/06/2024Fiscal 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$18.83 High Stock Price Target$22.00 Low Stock Price Target$11.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.36 Trailing P/E Ratio53.28 Forward P/E Ratio27.01 P/E Growth1.77Net Income$12.32 million Net Margins2.97% Pretax Margin4.80% Return on Equity10.55% Return on Assets2.81% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.60 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$607.41 million Price / Sales1.70 Cash Flow$1.74 per share Price / Cash Flow11.05 Book Value$4.68 per share Price / Book4.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares53,800,000Free Float38,952,000Market Cap$1.03 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.26 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for August 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.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 & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 7,112 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.225%Conestoga Capital Advisors LLCBought 77,790 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.145%Pullen Investment Management LLCBought 1,600 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.105%Bailard Inc.Bought 17,200 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.032%RiverPark Advisors LLCBought 2,703 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.005%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 stock has increased by 55.2% and is now trading at $19.43. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter? Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.01. The business earned $184.18 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $177.01 million. Universal Technical Institute had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.55% and a net margin of 2.97%. 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 investors of Universal Technical Institute include Hennessy Advisors Inc. (1.07%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.23%), Calamos Advisors LLC (0.15%) and Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (0.14%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L, Troy R Anderson, Jerome Alan Grant 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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