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Universal Technical Institute Inc UTI

Consumer Defensive — Education & Training Services
Cash Flow Champion (3y) Insider Buys (last 12m)
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
31.11
Total sells
134.95
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — 2 — — — — — — — 4 —
Sell — — — — 2 4 — 1 4 — — —
Insider Ownership
2.90%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
1,150.00
Revenue
883.60
Net Income
34.30
Free Cash Flow
(27.37)
Net Debt
(15.96)
Current Ratio
1.30
Debt/Equity
0.46
P/E ratio
34.08
P/S ratio
1.34
P/B ratio
3.43
Past 5Y EPS Growth
—
This Y EPS Growth
(46.52%)
Next Y EPS Growth
22.93%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
3.88%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
2016 0.02
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 156.92 167.47 175.91 175.99
Receivables 25.16 31.10 46.08 49.82
Inventory — — — —
Other 7.50 5.24 5.52 8.10
204.99 221.95 246.63 258.08
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 69.94 83.87 104.64 105.76
ST’ Debt 2.52 2.70 2.87 2.99
Other 4.02 3.65 13.67 4.00
184.70 204.96 229.67 198.29
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 220.84 221.40 218.91 —
—
’25 201.43 207.45 204.30 222.44
835.62
’24 174.70 184.18 177.46 196.36
732.69
’23 120.00 163.82 153.29 170.30
607.41
’22 105.08 102.09 100.97 110.64
418.77
’21 76.13 77.71 83.77 97.48
335.08
’20 87.23 82.72 54.48 76.33
300.76
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 3.08 3.99 10.33 —
—
’25 22.96 (0.79) 18.05 57.10
97.33
’24 10.84 (2.49) 10.02 67.53
85.90
’23 2.81 (7.13) (0.42) 53.88
49.15
’22 2.46 7.94 (2.49) 38.13
46.03
’21 7.78 9.74 (2.74) 40.40
55.19
’20 7.12 3.77 (21.01) 21.15
11.03
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (19.60) (28.50) (21.15) —
—
’25 19.62 (11.74) 6.85 40.63
55.35
’24 6.99 (8.40) 3.01 60.01
61.60
’23 (3.97) (38.99) (10.62) 46.04
(7.54)
’22 (8.34) (34.41) (18.95) 28.28
(33.42)
’21 (39.50) 7.12 (7.07) 33.34
(6.12)
’20 5.34 0.43 (23.02) 19.09
1.83
in millions of $

EPS

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 0.23 0.01 0.04 —
—
’25 0.40 0.21 0.19 0.34
1.13
’24 0.17 0.14 0.09 0.34
0.75
’23 0.02 0.04 (0.05) 0.10
0.13
’22 0.25 0.11 (0.01) 0.03
0.38
’21 (0.01) (0.09) 0.03 0.20
0.17
’20 0.07 0.18 (0.45) 0.09
0.05

Target Price Range

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Average
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Recommendation Rating

1
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 5.27 5.63 12.14 21.29 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 11.45 13.28 26.71 36.32 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,950 3,000 3,700 4,100 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.21 0.20 0.20 0.20 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 418.77 607.41 732.69 835.62 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 50.51% 45.69% 47.52% 49.68% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.44 18.09 56.23 84.27 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.88% 2.98% 7.67% 10.09% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.85 12.32 42.00 63.02 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 32.78 45.82 51.19 56.79 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.61 17.87 14.82 15.39 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 0.39 0.13 0.77 1.16 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.39 1.45 1.74 1.79 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2.39) (1.67) (0.49) (0.77) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.01) (0.22) 1.25 1.02 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.48 6.65 5.26 6.04 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 33.22 33.99 49.43 54.30 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 14.32 69.83 21.39 28.06 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.43 0.47 1.10 2.12 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.21 1.79 3.09 5.39 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.36 0.48 1.04 2.01 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (4.47) (38.48) 12.37 30.33 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 46.03 49.15 85.90 97.33 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (79.45) (56.68) (24.30) (41.98) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (33.42) (7.54) 61.60 55.35 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.77) 20.29 16.99 16.96 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 67.54 162.12 125.70 87.10 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (31.38) 5.19 (41.77) (88.81) — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 215.40 225.97 260.23 328.11 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.41% 0.70% 5.12% 8.02% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.60% 5.79% 16.85% 21.80% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 9.56% 2.94% 18.13% 21.42% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is at a pivotal inflection point in the vocational education sector, capitalizing on surging demand for skilled trades amid labor shortages, EV transitions, and manufacturing reshoring. Revenue has surged 111% from $347 million in 2016 to $733 million in 2024, with projections hitting $1.07 billion by 2028 at a ~10% CAGR, driven by enrollment growth, campus expansions, and the 2021 AMI acquisition. Employee headcount is set to double to 4,100 by 2025 while maintaining ~$200,000 revenue per employee, alongside gross margins expanding to 49.7%, underscoring efficient scaling and resilience through COVID and past bankruptcy.

Profitability has exploded from 2016 losses to $42 million net income in 2024 and $63 million projected for 2025, with EPS reaching $1.16 and ROE at 21.4%. Free cash flow turns positive at $55 million, supported by capex discipline, debt reduction to net cash, and ROIC of 21.8%. Valuations remain attractive—PE at 28x for 2025, with analyst targets implying 19-32% upside—reflecting market anticipation of margin leverage and FCF yields.

Insider buys totaling $31 million in late 2025 signal conviction amid profit-taking, aligning with catalysts like EV partnerships with Ford/GM, infrastructure spending, and trade-school demographics. UTI’s blend of hands-on training with emerging tech positions it for outsized growth in skilled-labor megatrends—read the full analysis for detailed correlations and upside scenarios.

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Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) Latest News

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19 Aug

4 , 5:13 PM
UTI secures US$200 million credit line and advances Dallas expansion to boost liquidity and operational capacity. US$200 million credit line plus Dallas expansion mark major strategic financing and growth steps.

12 Aug

4 transcript www.fool.com, 7:13 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc held Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance for the education and training provider. Q3 2026 earnings details and guidance directly shape near-term stock valuation and growth outlook for UTI.

11 Aug

3 , 9:15 AM
Universal Technical Institute expands operations in Dallas to increase training capacity and student enrollment. Dallas expansion increases UTI operational scale and potential revenue.

9 Aug

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 9:03 AM
Universal Technical Institute Inc held its Q3 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates and future outlook. Quarterly earnings updates typically affect near-term sentiment but rarely shift long-term trajectory.

6 Aug

4 , 1:09 AM
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) reported strong demand in its Q3 2026 earnings call highlights. Strong demand points to higher enrollment and revenue growth ahead.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. presented Q3 2026 financial results and operational updates in its earnings call. Quarterly earnings calls deliver performance data that moderately shapes near-term investor views and operations.

5 Aug

3 , 4:06 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) released fiscal year 2026 third quarter results. Quarterly earnings release updates financial performance and can shift investor sentiment on operations.

4 Aug

3 , 9:15 AM
Universal Technical Institute opens new Atlanta campus advancing North Star Strategy to address America's labor shortages. New campus supports incremental expansion strategy but is unlikely to drive major shifts in financial performance or market position.

3 Jul

3 www.fool.com, 3:59 AM
Universal Technical Institute Inc stock rose sharply this week on positive developments. Weekly stock surge signals noticeable but non-transformative positive market reaction.

23 Jun

3 PR Newswire, 9:15 AM
Concorde Career Colleges launches 12 additional healthcare programs to meet rising national workforce demand. Program expansion strengthens UTI healthcare education offerings in high-demand areas.

22 Jun

4 , 7:53 AM
Increased demand has lifted Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI). Increased demand directly enhances Universal Technical Institute Inc revenue growth and market positioning.

16 Jun

4 , 9:15 AM
Universal Technical Institute completes nationwide rollout of EV and hybrid training programs at all its campuses. Nationwide EV and hybrid training rollout strengthens UTI positioning in high-growth automotive education segment.

26 May

3 PR Newswire, 4:15 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc. will join the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Index addition typically draws passive fund inflows that can lift near-term trading and visibility.

24 May

3 Simply Wall St., 5:16 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc joins S&P SmallCap 600 index, increasing potential passive inflows and visibility for shareholders. Index addition drives moderate ETF demand and short-term sentiment lift without shifting operations or strategy.

21 May

3 PR Newswire, 6:03 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) and Peloton Interactive are set to join the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Index addition typically triggers passive fund buying that lifts liquidity and short-term visibility without altering core operations.

16 May

3 StockStory, 8:44 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc held its Q1 earnings call addressing the top five analyst questions on financial results and outlook. Earnings call content on results and strategy provides moderate short-term influence on performance expectations.

13 May

4 Simply Wall St., 9:12 PM
Fresh analyst revisions are shifting the narrative around Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI), signaling potential changes in investor outlook and stock performance. Analyst revisions represent a significant shift in market sentiment and trajectory for UTI.

4 Insider Monkey, 7:46 AM
Barrington raised its price target on Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) to $42. Barrington's price target increase to $42 reflects strong analyst confidence, likely boosting investor sentiment and significantly impacting UTI's stock performance.

7 May

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Universal Technical Institute Inc released Q2 2026 earnings call summary highlighting financial results, operational updates, and future guidance. Q2 2026 earnings call summary details financial performance and strategic outlook directly impacting UTI's market trajectory and investor sentiment.

6 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 5:59 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) released Q2 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, revenue growth, enrollment trends, and management's outlook on operations and future guidance. Q2 earnings transcript discloses key financial metrics, strategic updates, and forward guidance directly influencing UTI's stock performance and investor expectations.

4 PR Newswire, 4:02 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI) reported fiscal year 2026 second quarter results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly impact financial performance and investor sentiment.

30 Apr

4 Simply Wall St., 6:05 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) gains new investor backing and expands its Work and Learn partnership, prompting a fresh valuation assessment amid positive developments. New investor backing and expanded partnerships deliver significant funding and operational growth, poised to markedly improve UTI's trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 Simply Wall St., 2:06 AM
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) announces new employer partnership and attracts fresh institutional interest, potentially eliciting positive investor response. New employer partnerships enhance job placement prospects while institutional interest signals growing investor confidence, significantly impacting UTI's market performance and trajectory.

28 Apr

4 Insider Monkey, 8:56 AM
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has a long runway for growth due to expanding demand for skilled trades workforce, strategic campus expansions, new program launches, and strong enrollment trends amid industry labor shortages. UTI's identified growth drivers like campus expansions and program innovations signal major strategic advancements poised to boost enrollment, revenue, and market position.

17 Apr

3 StockStory, 1:04 PM
Post Q4 earnings, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) stock faces buy, sell, or hold debate amid analysis of financial results, enrollment trends, revenue growth, and future outlook. Q4 earnings directly impact UTI's financial performance and investor sentiment but are balanced by broader market factors.

9 Apr

3 Barrons.com, 1:29 AM
Review revisits stock picks, spotlighting Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) as a top performer amid rising demand for skilled trades training, with shares surging over 200% in the past year due to enrollment growth and operational expansions, forecasting continued upside from industry tailwinds and strategic initiatives. Strong historical stock gains and optimistic forward outlook moderately boost investor sentiment without transformative shifts.

8 Apr

3 Simply Wall St., 7:10 AM
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) shares have surged recently, prompting a valuation analysis amid strong performance. Valuation review follows strong share price gains, likely influencing market sentiment and investor views on future performance moderately.

7 Apr

4 Simply Wall St., 10:12 PM
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) delivered a strong earnings beat and executed its strategy effectively, potentially strengthening the bull case for the stock. Strong earnings beat and strategy execution represent major positive developments likely to significantly boost UTI's market performance and investor sentiment.

30 Mar

3 Insider Monkey, 3:24 PM
Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) announces partnership with Fuji Spray Auto to enhance automotive refinishing training programs. Partnership bolsters UTI's specialized auto training capabilities, supporting enrollment growth and industry relevance without fundamentally transforming operations.

24 Mar

3 PR Newswire, 9:15 AM
Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI) announces a three-year partnership with Fuji Spray Auto to enhance automotive refinishing training programs. Three-year partnership strengthens UTI's core training offerings and industry ties, with moderate potential to boost enrollment and market sentiment.
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