Universal Technical Institute Inc
$ 34.40
-1.38%
26 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 1,919,115,000 USD
- Current Price $ 34.40
- High / Low $ 35.30 / 34.25
- Stock P/E 36.33
- Book Value 6.11
- EPS 0.96
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-13
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.06 %
- ROE 0.17 %
- 52 Week High 36.32
- 52 Week Low 21.29
About
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. offers postsecondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Analyst Target Price
$37.33
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-04 | 2025-11-19 | 2025-08-06 | 2025-05-07 | 2025-02-05 | 2024-11-20 | 2024-08-06 | 2024-05-08 | 2024-02-07 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-08-08 | 2023-05-09 |
| Reported EPS | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.1 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.2417 | 0.49 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.3 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.06 | -0.1 | -0.03 |
| Surprise | -0.0117 | -0.15 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 0.04 | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| Surprise Percentage | -4.8407% | -30.6122% | 72.7273% | 75% | 116.6667% | 13.3333% | 28.5714% | -6.6667% | 325% | 66.6667% | 160% | 233.3333% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-13 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.1617 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Amount | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.1 | $0.1 | $0.1 | $0.1 | $0.1 | $0.1 | $0.1 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: UTI
2026-02-25 12:52:45
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) experienced a significant stock surge, gaining 7.87% on February 24, 2026, reaching an intraday high of USD 35.15. The company has shown strong short-term performance with an 11.69% increase over the past week and a 32.76% year-to-date surge, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. Despite consistent positive operational results for six consecutive quarters, including substantial operating profit growth and strong cash flow, the stock has underperformed the broader market over the past year with a -4.25% return.
2026-02-23 08:16:03
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Universal Technical Institute Inc. by 68.5% in the third quarter, holding 152,499 shares valued at approximately $4.96 million. This comes as institutional ownership in UTI stands at about 75.67%, with significant insider buying activity reported in the last 90 days. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for UTI, with a consensus target price of $36.20, following the company's recent strong earnings beat.
2026-02-23 05:45:43
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has seen strong share price momentum recently, with a 40% return over the past three months, prompting a valuation check. While a popular narrative suggests the stock is 18.7% undervalued with a fair value of $37.60, its current P/E ratio of 31.3x is significantly higher than industry averages, indicating potential valuation risk. Investors are advised to consider the company's growth prospects against its current premium valuation and explore other opportunities using the Simply Wall St screener.
2026-02-20 08:26:00
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) stock fell after the company released a financial outlook for fiscal 2026 that did not meet Wall Street expectations, despite strong fiscal fourth-quarter results. Conestoga Capital Advisors mentioned UTI in their fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, noting the dip in shares in November due to softer forward guidance on EBITDA and earnings growth. The company provides vocational education in automotive, skilled trades, and energy sectors, and hedge fund interest remained consistent in the last quarter of 2025.
2026-02-20 08:26:00
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) experienced a stock drop after its fiscal 2026 financial outlook fell below Wall Street expectations, despite strong fiscal fourth-quarter results. Conestoga Capital Advisors, a hedge fund, noted this in their Q4 2025 investor letter, highlighting that investor sentiment was negatively impacted by the softer forward guidance on EBITDA and earnings growth. The company provides vocational education, and while some hedge funds hold UTI, the article suggests that certain AI stocks offer potentially higher and quicker returns.
2026-02-17 23:57:43
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) SVP Carolyn Ann Frank sold 1,750 shares of the company's stock for $52,640.00 on February 13th, reducing her ownership by 5.46%. The company recently reported Q4 earnings that beat estimates, with EPS of $0.23 and revenue of $220.84 million. Analysts currently have a "Moderate Buy" rating for UTI, with a consensus price target of $36.20.
