Analysts Offer Predictions for UTI Q1 Earnings

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) – Northland Capmk issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Universal Technical Institute in a research note issued on Thursday, December 19th. Northland Capmk analyst M. Grondahl anticipates that the company will earn $0.18 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Universal Technical Institute’s current full-year earnings is $0.97 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Universal Technical Institute’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.33 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.29 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $0.62 EPS.

Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on UTI. Northland Securities boosted their target price on Universal Technical Institute from $24.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 19th. B. Riley raised their price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Barrington Research upped their target price on Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 21st. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 21st. Finally, Lake Street Capital increased their price objective on Universal Technical Institute from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $26.33.

Universal Technical Institute Trading Up 3.3 %

NYSE:UTI opened at $26.29 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $21.63 and a 200 day moving average of $18.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.53, a PEG ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.48. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. Universal Technical Institute has a 52 week low of $12.12 and a 52 week high of $26.71.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Kenneth R. Trammell sold 30,000 shares of Universal Technical Institute stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.92, for a total value of $777,600.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 128,205 shares in the company, valued at $3,323,073.60. This trade represents a 18.96 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 27.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Technical Institute

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of UTI. Principal Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Technical Institute during the third quarter worth $395,000. Lord Abbett & CO. LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Technical Institute in the 3rd quarter valued at about $10,217,000. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Universal Technical Institute during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $794,000. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 9.8% in the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 952,799 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,496,000 after purchasing an additional 85,417 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Guardian Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 5,347.0% in the third quarter. Guardian Wealth Management Inc. now owns 86,553 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,407,000 after purchasing an additional 84,964 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.