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

Company Overview

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is a leading provider of post-secondary education and technical training programs for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, CNC machining, welding and marine technicians. Through partnerships with major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industry leaders—including BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Harley-Davidson—the company’s curriculum is designed to meet evolving workforce needs. UTI’s campuses feature hands-on labs, state-of-the-art equipment and instructor-led training that combines classroom theory with experiential learning.

Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute has grown from a single vocational school into a national network of campuses. The company completed its initial public offering in 1995 and has since expanded both organically and through strategic acquisitions to broaden its program offerings and geographic reach. Over the decades, UTI has introduced specialty training in areas such as electronic fuel injection diagnostics, advanced welding processes and industry-recognized certifications in partnership with leading manufacturers.

Today, UTI operates multiple campuses across key regions of the United States, serving students from urban centers and rural communities alike. The Institute continually evolves its curriculum to reflect the latest technological advancements in vehicle design, alternative energy propulsion and precision manufacturing. In addition to on-campus instruction, UTI provides online resources and career support services aimed at helping graduates secure employment with dealerships, repair facilities, fleet operators and manufacturing firms.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Brandon O’Hara, Universal Technical Institute emphasizes strong industry relationships, rigorous academic standards and student outcomes. The company’s governance team and board of directors bring extensive experience in education, workforce development and corporate management. Through ongoing collaboration with employers, UTI remains committed to preparing a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of transportation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $31.02 to $32.62
• 50-Day Range: $27.94 to $35.86
• 52-Week Range: $15.14 to $36.32
• Volume: 408,134 shs
• Average Volume: 606,987 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.76 billion
• P/E Ratio: 31.06
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $35.83
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Universal Technical Institute Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Universal Technical Institute scored higher than 41% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 194th out of 289 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 31.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 31.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 21.25.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Universal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 2.04. 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 6.67. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.04% 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 2.8, 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 increased by 8.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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

5.04% 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 2.8, 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 increased by 8.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.66

News Sentiment

Universal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.66. 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 2 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for UTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% 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 $1,116,995.00 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 2025. Since then, UTI shares have increased by 25.6% and is now trading at $32.30.

How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter?

Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $207.45 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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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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: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• 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 Stock Price Target: $35.83
• High Stock Price Target: $40.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $31.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.9%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.17
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.04
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.06
• Forward P/E Ratio: 32.30
• P/E Growth: 2.04
• 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: 2.40
• Cash Flow: $1.73 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.65
• Book Value: $4.84 per share
• Price / Book: 6.67

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 54,410,000
• Free Float: 46,191,000
• Market Cap: $1.76 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.58