Royal Bank of Canada Reduces Stake in Universal Technical Institute Inc $UTI

Royal Bank of Canada lowered its position in Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) by 5.1% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 542,541 shares of the company’s stock after selling 28,955 shares during the quarter. Royal Bank of Canada’s holdings in Universal Technical Institute were worth $19,585,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Leuthold Group LLC boosted its position in Universal Technical Institute by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Leuthold Group LLC now owns 141,748 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,704,000 after purchasing an additional 439 shares during the last quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC increased its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 2.1% during the 3rd quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC now owns 21,034 shares of the company’s stock valued at $685,000 after purchasing an additional 441 shares during the last quarter. ANB Bank lifted its stake in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 5.8% in the 1st quarter. ANB Bank now owns 8,960 shares of the company’s stock worth $323,000 after purchasing an additional 491 shares during the period. Engineers Gate Manager LP grew its position in Universal Technical Institute by 4.3% during the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 12,299 shares of the company’s stock valued at $417,000 after buying an additional 506 shares during the period. Finally, SkyView Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Universal Technical Institute by 1.2% during the second quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 42,404 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,460,000 after buying an additional 506 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.67% of the company’s stock.

Universal Technical Institute Stock Down 33.9%

UTI opened at $27.99 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.72 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.17 and a current ratio of 1.17. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $41.63 and its 200 day moving average is $37.03. Universal Technical Institute Inc has a fifty-two week low of $21.29 and a fifty-two week high of $51.34.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $218.91 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $220.40 million. Universal Technical Institute had a return on equity of 10.25% and a net margin of 3.88%. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Universal Technical Institute Inc will post 0.76 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UTI has been the topic of several analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research note on Thursday. Griffin Securities set a $49.00 target price on Universal Technical Institute in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Northland Securities set a $41.00 target price on Universal Technical Institute in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Barrington Research boosted their price target on Universal Technical Institute from $36.00 to $42.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Truist Financial reduced their price target on Universal Technical Institute from $47.00 to $38.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $43.83.

Universal Technical Institute News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Universal Technical Institute this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UTI reported fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.04 per share, exceeding the $0.02 consensus estimate. New student starts also exceeded expectations, supported by strong demand and contributions from newer campuses. Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company expects fiscal 2026 revenue of $893 million to $900 million and plans to add 20% more high-school admissions staff, aiming to expand its enrollment pipeline and support long-term growth targets. UTI Anticipates Fiscal 2026 Revenue and Adds Admissions Staff
• Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed its “buy” rating with a $45 price target, while B. Riley maintained a “buy” rating and set a $48 target. These targets imply substantial upside from recent trading levels. Analyst Ratings
• Positive Sentiment: UTI opened its first Georgia campus to address skilled-labor shortages, potentially broadening its geographic reach and future student enrollment. UTI Opens First Georgia Campus
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $893 million to $900 million is below the approximately $910.3 million analyst consensus. The outlook miss appears to outweigh the quarterly EPS beat, raising concerns about near-term growth and execution.
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue of $218.91 million was slightly below the $220.40 million consensus estimate, reinforcing investor concerns that revenue growth may be softer than previously expected.

Insider Activity

In related news, CAO Christine Kline sold 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.42, for a total transaction of $155,470.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 43,006 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,910,326.52. This trade represents a 7.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Kevin Prehn sold 4,545 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.00, for a total value of $181,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 27,025 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,081,000. This represents a 14.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 3,117,545 shares of company stock valued at $128,998,420 in the last three months. 9.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Universal Technical Institute Profile

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.