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

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$41.11 +1.80 (+4.57%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$41.36 +0.26 (+0.63%)
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About Universal Technical Institute Stock (NYSE:UTI)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$38.52
$41.36
50-Day Range
$35.99
$50.99
52-Week Range
$21.29
$51.34
Volume
646,628 shs
Average Volume
904,969 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.26 billion
P/E Ratio
53.39
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$44.80
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is a leading provider of post-secondary education for students pursuing careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, as well as in welding and CNC machining. The company designs and delivers hands-on training through a blend of classroom instruction and experiential lab work, preparing graduates for entry-level positions in the transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors. UTI’s curriculum emphasizes industry-recognized credentials and proprietary coursework developed in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure alignment with evolving employer needs.

Through a network of campus locations across the United States and select centers in Canada, Universal Technical Institute offers diploma and certificate programs ranging from 36 to 74 weeks in length. The company maintains strategic partnerships with leading OEMs—such as Ford, GM, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Caterpillar—to provide students with manufacturer-specific training and access to the latest diagnostic tools and technologies. In addition to technical instruction, UTI offers career services support, including resume development, interview preparation and job placement assistance, to help graduates transition smoothly into the workforce.

Founded in the mid-1960s and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute has grown from a single campus to a multi-state training network serving tens of thousands of students. The company is led by an experienced management team with deep roots in both education and industry, focused on maintaining rigorous academic standards while adapting to shifts in technology and employer requirements. By continuously updating its facilities, forging new industry alliances and expanding program offerings, UTI aims to meet ongoing demand for skilled technicians in an increasingly complex technical environment.

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Universal Technical Institute Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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63rd Percentile Overall Score

UTI MarketRank™: 

Universal Technical Institute scored higher than 63% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 257th out of 475 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Universal Technical Institute has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside Potential

    Universal Technical Institute has a consensus price target of $44.80, representing about 10.6% upside from its current price of $40.51.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Universal Technical Institute has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Universal Technical Institute's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Universal Technical Institute are expected to grow by 14.47% in the coming year, from $0.76 to $0.87 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 52.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 40.28.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 52.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 47.64.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Universal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 3.45. 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 6.72. 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.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    9.26% 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 4.69.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Universal Technical Institute has recently decreased by 3.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • 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.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 10.39%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Universal Technical Institute will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.20% 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.
  • News Sentiment

    Universal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 4 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    9 people have searched for UTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 350% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    3 people have added Universal Technical Institute to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • 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 $128,998,420.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    9.80% of the stock of Universal Technical Institute is held by insiders.

  • 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.

  • Read more about Universal Technical Institute's insider trading history.
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UTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $26.11 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, UTI shares have increased by 55.1% and is now trading at $40.5050.

Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 6th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.00 by $0.01. The company earned $221.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $221.61 million. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 4.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.02%.
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Top institutional shareholders of Universal Technical Institute include Wasatch Advisors LP (2.35%), Annex Advisory Services LLC (0.05%) and Kopp Family Office LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L, Jerome Alan Grant, Sherrell Smith, Kenneth R Trammell, Linda J Srere, Todd A Hitchcock, Troy R Anderson, Christine Kline, Carolyn Ann Frank, George W Brochick, Kevin Prehn, Shannon Lei Okinaka and Loretta Lydia Sanchez.
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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.

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
5/06/2026
Today
8/03/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/05/2026
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Diversified Consumer Services
Sub-Industry
Education Services
Current Symbol
NYSE:UTI
CIK
1261654
Employees
4,100
Year Founded
1965

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$49.00
Low Price Target
$41.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+9.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$0.77
Trailing P/E Ratio
53.39
Forward P/E Ratio
54.09
P/E Growth
3.45
Net Income
$63.02 million
Net Margins
4.91%
Pretax Margin
6.50%
Return on Equity
13.02%
Return on Assets
5.25%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.38
Current Ratio
1.17
Quick Ratio
1.17

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$868.99 million
Price / Sales
2.60
Cash Flow
$2.30 per share
Price / Cash Flow
17.86
Book Value
$6.03 per share
Price / Book
6.82

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
55,061,000
Free Float
49,665,000
Market Cap
$2.26 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.23

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This page (NYSE:UTI) was last updated on 8/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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