Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.16, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $222.44 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $219.33 million. Universal Technical Institute had a return on equity of 22.12% and a net margin of 7.79%. Universal Technical Institute updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.710-0.800 EPS.

Universal Technical Institute Stock Performance

Universal Technical Institute stock traded up $0.62 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $29.57. 473,844 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 737,204. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $30.34 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $31.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.61 billion, a PE ratio of 25.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 1.55. Universal Technical Institute has a fifty-two week low of $19.65 and a fifty-two week high of $36.32.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Zacks Research lowered Universal Technical Institute from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Barrington Research restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $36.00 target price on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research note on Monday, September 29th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Universal Technical Institute from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, September 21st. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $36.00 price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research report on Thursday, August 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $35.83.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Technical Institute

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co grew its holdings in Universal Technical Institute by 15.9% in the third quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 26,503 shares of the company’s stock valued at $869,000 after purchasing an additional 3,639 shares during the period. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. grew its stake in Universal Technical Institute by 95.7% during the 3rd quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 822,533 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,773,000 after acquiring an additional 402,250 shares in the last quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 22.5% in the third quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 2,361,019 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,851,000 after purchasing an additional 433,824 shares in the last quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC boosted 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 acquiring an additional 441 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Universal Technical Institute by 14.4% in the 3rd quarter. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,162,277 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,832,000 after purchasing an additional 146,117 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 provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States. The company operates in two segments, UTI and Concorde. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology.