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UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.
$20.41$1.1B
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Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

UTI
NYSE · Education & Training
$20.41
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$1.12B
P/E18.1x
52W High$51.34
Volume3.03M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Revenue Growth Masks Margin Compression and Capex Surge

UTI continues to deliver solid top-line growth, with revenue up 7.2% year-over-year to $218.9M in 2026Q3, but profitability has deteriorated sharply as operating margin compressed from 13.6% in 2025Q1 to just 1.5% in 2026Q3. The company is in a heavy reinvestm...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

UTI price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-8% Peers

P/E is 8% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 9 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 91% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 18

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
UTI-17.83%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
UTI-29.86%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
UTI+144.43%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+78.81%
5-Year Return
UTI+201.48%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+78.83%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
18.1x
Forward P/E
33.8x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
9.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
4.9%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
18.1x
28.8x
20th· Low
EV/EBITDA
9.1x
7.2x
80th· High
Price/FCF
20.3x
32.7x
50th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$6.13-70.0%
Base (Fair)$18.32-14.7%
Bull$22.63+10.9%
$6.13 Bear$18.32 Base$22.63 Bull
Current Market Price: $20.41
Trades at a 11.4% premium to Base DCF ($18.32)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$836M+14.0% YoY
Net income
$63M+50.0% YoY
Free cash flow
$55M-10.1% YoY
Operating margin
10%+2.0 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)14.3%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)21.4%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$0.04+73.2%
vs $0.02
$219M-0.7%
vs $220M
Q2 2026
May 6, 2026
$0.01+556.6%
vs -$0.00
$221M-0.1%
vs $222M
Q1 2026
Feb 4, 2026
$0.23+53.3%
vs $0.15
$221M+1.8%
vs $217M
Q4 2025
Nov 19, 2025
$0.34+30.1%
vs $0.26
$222M+1.5%
vs $219M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
PRNewsWire·Sep 9, 2026
Heartland Dental awards $34,500 in scholarships to students at Concorde Career Colleges campuses nationwide

The scholarships are part of an ongoing workforce solutions strategy to help address the need for skilled dental hygienists KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare brand of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., and Heartland Dental today announced the recipients of the 2026 Heartland Dental Hygiene Scholarships.

Accesswire·Sep 7, 2026
Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for August 2026

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 7, 2026 / PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:PTEN) today reported that for the month of August 2026, the Company had an average of 101 drilling rigs operating in the United States.

PRNewsWire·Sep 2, 2026
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Celebrates Opening of New San Antonio Campus

Company's seventh location in Texas and first campus dedicated exclusively to skilled trades training programs SAN ANTONIO and PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades, healthcare and dental education programs, recently celebrated the opening of its new UTI-San Antonio campus with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

MarketBeat·Aug 28, 2026
Universal Technical Institute Reaffirms 2029 Goals Despite 2026 Enrollment Headwinds

Universal Technical Institute NYSE: UTI CEO Jerome Grant outlined the workforce education provider's expansion plans, student-outcome metrics and revised 2026 outlook at the IDEAS Conference, citing a near-term enrollment mix shift and high-school admissions disruption while maintaining the company's longer-term targets.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark UTI against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
UTI logoUTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.Current
$20.41$1.12B18.0614.05%7.54%21.42%—
LPSN logoLPSNLivePerson, Inc.
$3.10$38.23M-0.25-22%-51.89%——
PRDO logoPRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation
$31.23$1.96B12.9124.2%20.63%17.7%—
COCO logoCOCOThe Vita Coco Company, Inc.
$59.60$3.42B50.0818.17%15.5%31.09%—
GHC logoGHCGraham Holdings Company
$1150.03$4.98B17.302.52%10.69%11.39%—
STRA logoSTRAStrategic Education, Inc.
$76.47$1.74B14.113.96%10.46%8.19%—

Compare UTI vs Peers

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs LPSN

Most directly comparable listed peer for UTI.

Scale Benchmark

vs ORLY

Larger-name benchmark to compare UTI against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs LPSN, PRDO, COCO, GHC

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

UTI SEC Filings & Documents

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 18, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2025

Nov 26, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Dec 5, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 5, 2026·SEC

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UTI Frequently Asked Questions

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s revenue?

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) reported $883.6M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 860% increase from $92.1M in 2000.

How fast is Universal Technical Institute, Inc. growing?

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) grew revenue by 14.0% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is UTI profitable?

Yes, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) is profitable, generating $34.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (7.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is UTI's return on equity?

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.4%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) had negative free cash flow of $68.9M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in UTI back in 2000?

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