Universal Technical Institute
About: Universal Technical Institute Inc is an educational institution. It provides undergraduate degree, as well as certificate programs for technicians in the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine fields. The company's reportable segment which includes Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, Corporate. Majority of the revenue is generated from UTI segment which provides different kinds of degree and non-degree transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and others. It also provides dealer technician training or instructor staffing services to manufacturers.
Employees: 3,700
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Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
286% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.44M | Put options by funds: $632K
133% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 7 (+4) [Q4]
90% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 40 | Existing positions closed: 21
63% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $758M [Q3] → $1.24B (+$478M) [Q4]
38% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 77 | Existing positions reduced: 56
9% more funds holding
Funds holding: 182 [Q3] → 198 (+16) [Q4]
2.41% more ownership
Funds ownership: 86.56% [Q3] → 88.97% (+2.41%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$31
21%
upside
Avg. target
$34
33%
upside
High target
$36
41%
upside
4 analyst ratings
4 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
Barrington Research Alexander Paris 59% 1-year accuracy 77 / 130 met price target | 37%upside $35 | Outperform Maintained | 17 Apr 2025 |
Lake Street Eric Martinuzzi 32% 1-year accuracy 9 / 28 met price target | 21%upside $31 | Buy Maintained | 6 Feb 2025 |
Rosenblatt Steve Frankel 41% 1-year accuracy 11 / 27 met price target | 41%upside $36 | Buy Maintained | 6 Feb 2025 |
Northland Capital Markets Mike Grondahl 33% 1-year accuracy 14 / 42 met price target | 33%upside $34 | Outperform Maintained | 6 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about UTI published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 hours ago
Here's Why Momentum in Universal Technical (UTI) Should Keep going
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
9 hours ago
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces San Antonio as Inaugural Site for Skilled Trades-Focused Campus
New Campus is Part of Company's North Star Strategy to Shape America's Future Workforce PHOENIX and SAN ANTONIO , April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading workforce education provider for transportation, skilled technicians, energy and healthcare, today announced that San Antonio will be the site of its first campus for skilled trades programs. The announcement continues the company's successful execution of its North Star strategy to shape the future of workforce education in the United States.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Universal Technical (UTI) Now
Universal Technical (UTI) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Hold Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET
PHOENIX , April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the "Company"), a leading workforce education provider for transportation, skilled technicians, energy and healthcare, will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Promotes Todd Hitchcock to Chief Operating Officer, Accelerating Execution of Company's Successful North Star Strategy
Company Appoints Adrienne DeTray as Chief Information Officer, Completing Executive Leadership Team PHOENIX and ORLANDO, Fla. , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading workforce education provider for transportation, skilled technicians, energy and healthcare, today announced Todd Hitchcock as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a Strong Value Stock
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Bruce Schuman as Chief Financial Officer
Schuman has decades of senior financial leadership experience at publicly-traded and privately-held companies PHOENIX , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading workforce education provider for transportation, skilled technicians, energy and healthcare, today announced Bruce Schuman as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. "Bruce Schuman's experience leading the financial operations of large organizations undergoing transformative change will be invaluable as we execute against the second phase of our North Star strategy," said Jerome Grant, CEO, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. "The next four years hold significant opportunities for our company's growth and profitability as we meet the demand for skilled collar and health workers in the U.S., and I look forward to working closely with Bruce as we achieve our goals.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando to Begin Offering Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Program in March
Demand for HVACR technicians is expected to grow by 9 percent through 2033. ORLANDO, Fla.
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