Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the six ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $44.80.

UTI has been the topic of several recent research reports. B. Riley Financial restated a “buy” rating on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Universal Technical Institute from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research report on Thursday. Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $40.00 to $47.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Barrington Research upped their price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $36.00 to $42.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th.

Universal Technical Institute News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings were $0.04 per share, exceeding the $0.02 analyst consensus. Management also said new-student starts exceeded expectations, supported by strong demand and continued momentum at newer campuses. Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed its Buy rating and set a $45 price target, implying potential upside from recent trading levels. The endorsement may help support sentiment following the quarterly report. Rosenblatt Securities Rating Update
• Positive Sentiment: UTI opened its first comprehensive Georgia campus in Atlanta, expanding its transportation and skilled-trades training footprint. The campus supports the company’s “North Star” growth strategy and its effort to address labor shortages. UTI Opens New Atlanta Campus
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s earnings-call commentary emphasized demand and long-term enrollment momentum, but investors are likely focused on how quickly new campuses translate into revenue and profitability. UTI Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue was $218.91 million, slightly below the $220.40 million consensus estimate. UTI also guided fiscal 2026 revenue to approximately $893 million-$900 million, below analysts’ $910.3 million expectation, creating a headwind despite the EPS beat. UTI Reports Mixed Q3 2026 Results

Universal Technical Institute Trading Up 0.5%

UTI opened at $42.45 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $2.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.13, a P/E/G ratio of 3.70 and a beta of 1.25. Universal Technical Institute has a 12 month low of $21.29 and a 12 month high of $51.34. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $41.84 and a 200 day moving average of $37.03.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $218.91 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $220.40 million. Universal Technical Institute had a return on equity of 13.02% and a net margin of 4.91%. As a group, research analysts forecast that Universal Technical Institute will post 0.76 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Universal Technical Institute

In other Universal Technical Institute news, Director Coliseum Capital Management, L sold 3,000,000 shares of Universal Technical Institute stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.40, for a total value of $124,200,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 971,440 shares in the company, valued at $40,217,616. The trade was a 75.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Linda J. Srere sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.59, for a total transaction of $548,850.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 127,564 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,667,566.76. This represents a 10.52% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 3,117,545 shares of company stock worth $128,998,420. Insiders own 9.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Technical Institute

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of UTI. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. purchased a new position in Universal Technical Institute during the second quarter worth approximately $27,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 543.5% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 888 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 750 shares during the last quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 187.5% in the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,446 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 943 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Universal Technical Institute during the 1st quarter worth $57,000. Finally, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. increased its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 4,500.0% during the 4th quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 5,428 shares of the company’s stock worth $142,000 after purchasing an additional 5,310 shares during the last quarter. 75.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Universal Technical Institute Company 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.