NYSE:UTI Universal Technical Institute Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $7.26 +0.13 (+1.82%) (As of 07/1/2022 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$7.08▼$7.3150-Day Range$6.88▼$10.9652-Week Range$5.34▼$11.45Volume184,425 shsAverage Volume264,809 shsMarket Capitalization$239.88 millionP/E Ratio12.31Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.60 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Universal Technical Institute Stock Forecast (MarketRank)Analyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside59.8% Upside$11.60 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.98% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.77Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$181.60 K Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth66.13%From $0.62 to $1.03 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.2.70 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector58th out of 404 stocksEducational Services Industry1st out of 51 stocks 3.5 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 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $11.60, Universal Technical Institute has a forecasted upside of 59.8% from its current price of $7.26.Amount of Analyst CoverageUniversal Technical Institute has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.98% 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 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Universal Technical Institute has recently decreased by 29.11%, 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 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for UTI. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUniversal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.77. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 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 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 2.5 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 $181,600.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.50% of the stock of Universal Technical Institute is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions70.66% 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 4.4 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Universal Technical Institute are expected to grow by 66.13% in the coming year, from $0.62 to $1.03 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 12.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 51.78.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 12.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 16.57.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 0.74. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUniversal Technical Institute has a P/B Ratio of 1.99. 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 View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 About Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI)Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation and technical training programs in the United States. The company provides postsecondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technicians. It also offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, and NASCAR Technical Institute. In addition, the company 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 computer numeric control machining. As of September 30, 2021, it operated 12 campuses. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.Read More UTI Stock News HeadlinesJune 29, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2022 EPS Estimates for Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Raised by AnalystJune 28, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Buy"June 22, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comHead to Head Comparison: Nerdy (NYSE:NRDY) versus Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI)June 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comMIAT College of Technology's Aviation Maintenance Students Earn Top 5 Placement at Their First Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Dallas, TexasJune 16, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2022 EPS Estimates for Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Reduced by AnalystJune 9, 2022 | benzinga.comUniversal Technical Institute Adds 15 New ProgramsJune 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Will Add 15 New Programs in Transportation and Skilled Trades Across Its National UTI/MIAT Campus FootprintJune 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDo Institutions Own Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Shares?May 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Opening Its Campuses to High School Juniors Interested in Automotive Technician TrainingMay 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Celebrates Opening of Austin CampusMay 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDespite shrinking by US$93m in the past week, Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) shareholders are still up 133% over 3 yearsMay 8, 2022 | seekingalpha.comUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) CEO Jerome Grant on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptMay 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesMay 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2022 Second Quarter ResultsMay 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comScottsdale automotive technician trainer to pay $50M for health education schoolMay 4, 2022 | seekingalpha.comUniversal Technical agrees to acquire Concorde Career CollegesApril 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute & MIAT Open Doors to New, In-Demand Careers During National Open House EventApril 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUTI's MIAT College of Technology's Aviation Maintenance Students to Compete in Annual Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Dallas, Texas April 25-28April 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute to Release Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 4, 2022April 20, 2022 | seekingalpha.comUniversal Technical Institute gets a price target boost at B. RileyMarch 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Momentum in Universal Technical (UTI) Should Keep goingMarch 24, 2022 | tmcnet.comUniversal Technical Institute-Lisle Offers Students Enhanced TrainingMarch 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Technical Institute-Lisle Offers Students Enhanced Training and Skills Through Expansion of Early Employment Program with Waste Diversion Leader LRSMarch 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAre Robust Financials Driving The Recent Rally In Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s (NYSE:UTI) Stock?March 17, 2022 | bizjournals.comUniversal Technical Institute enlists help in effort to expand electrical vehicle trainingSee More Headlines Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryEducation Services SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNYSE:UTI CUSIP91391510 CIK1261654 Webwww.uti.edu Phone(623) 445-9500Fax302-655-5049Employees1,660Year Founded1965Company Calendar Last Earnings5/04/2022Today7/02/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2022Fiscal Year End9/30/2022Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$11.60 High Stock Price Forecast$14.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$9.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+59.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.589990 Trailing P/E Ratio12.31 Forward P/E Ratio11.71 P/E Growth0.74Net Income$14.58 million Net Margins9.58% Pretax Margin8.21% Return on Equity31.96% Return on Assets7.90% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.32 Current Ratio0.92 Quick Ratio0.92 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$335.08 million Price / Sales0.72 Cash Flow$1.52 per share Price / Cash Flow4.79 Book Value$3.65 per share Price / Book1.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,042,000Free Float31,886,000Market Cap$239.88 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.49 Social Links Universal Technical Institute 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 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Universal Technical Institute stock. View analyst ratings for Universal Technical Institute or view top-rated stocks. What is Universal Technical Institute's stock price forecast for 2022? 4 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Universal Technical Institute's stock. Their UTI stock forecasts range from $9.00 to $14.00. On average, they expect Universal Technical Institute's share price to reach $11.60 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 59.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Universal Technical Institute or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How has Universal Technical Institute's stock performed in 2022? Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $7.82 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, UTI shares have decreased by 7.2% and is now trading at $7.26. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. Are investors shorting Universal Technical Institute? Universal Technical Institute saw a decrease in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 822,300 shares, a decrease of 29.1% from the May 31st total of 1,160,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 363,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.3 days. Approximately 4.0% of the company's shares are sold short. View Universal Technical Institute's Short Interest. When is Universal Technical Institute's next earnings date? Universal Technical Institute is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 1st 2022. View our earnings forecast for Universal Technical Institute. How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter? Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 4th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.13. The firm earned $102.09 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $97.20 million. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 9.58% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 31.96%. View Universal Technical Institute's earnings history. What guidance has Universal Technical Institute issued on next quarter's earnings? Universal Technical Institute updated its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Monday, May, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $410.00 million-$420.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $413.00 million. Who are Universal Technical Institute's key executives? Universal Technical Institute's management team includes the following people: Mr. Jerome A. Grant, CEO & Director (Age 59, Pay $1.02M)Mr. Troy R. Anderson, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 54, Pay $667.04k)Ms. Lori B. Smith, Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer (Age 55, Pay $568.85k)Mr. Sherrell E. Smith, Exec. VP of Campus Operations & Services (Age 59, Pay $738.2k)Mr. Todd A. Hitchcock, Sr. VP and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer (Age 56, Pay $591.72k)Mr. Matthew Kempton, VP of Corp. Fin.Mr. Christopher E. Kevane, Sr. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. (Age 48)Ms. Jody Kent, VP of Communications & Public AffairsMs. Sonia Claire Mason, Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 43)Mr. Eric A. Severson, Sr. VP of Admissions (Age 58) What is Jerome Grant's approval rating as Universal Technical Institute's CEO? 7 employees have rated Universal Technical Institute CEO Jerome Grant on Glassdoor.com. Jerome Grant has an approval rating of 77% among Universal Technical Institute's employees. Who are some of Universal Technical Institute's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Universal Technical Institute include Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM), Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), Stride (LRN), Strategic Education (STRA), Adtalem Global Education (ATGE), American Public Education (APEI), Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), National American University (NAUH), Corinthian Colleges (COCOQ) and ITT Educational Services (ESINQ). View all of UTI's competitors. 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), Ampio Pharmaceuticals (AMPE), 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." How do I buy shares of Universal Technical Institute? Shares of UTI 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 $7.26. How much money does Universal Technical Institute make? Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) has a market capitalization of $239.88 million and generates $335.08 million in revenue each year. The company earns $14.58 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.589990 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Universal Technical Institute have? Universal Technical Institute employs 1,660 workers across the globe. When was Universal Technical Institute founded? Universal Technical Institute was founded in 1965. 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 Universal Technical Institute 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 7/2/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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