B. Riley Financial Has Lowered Expectations for Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Stock Price

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) had its target price decreased by analysts at B. Riley Financial from $49.00 to $48.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. B. Riley Financial’s target price points to a potential upside of 72.51% from the stock’s current price.

UTI has been the topic of a number of other reports. Barrington Research lifted their price target on Universal Technical Institute from $36.00 to $42.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Universal Technical Institute from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Griffin Securities set a $49.00 target price on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $40.00 to $47.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 29th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $45.33.

Universal Technical Institute Stock Performance

NYSE:UTI traded down $14.54 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $27.82. The stock had a trading volume of 1,028,013 shares, compared to its average volume of 897,831. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.17 and a current ratio of 1.17. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.45, a PEG ratio of 3.70 and a beta of 1.25. Universal Technical Institute has a twelve month low of $21.29 and a twelve month high of $51.34. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $41.84 and a 200 day simple moving average of $37.03.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.02. Universal Technical Institute had a return on equity of 13.02% and a net margin of 4.91%.The company had revenue of $218.91 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $220.40 million. On average, analysts expect that Universal Technical Institute will post 0.76 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Coliseum Capital Management, L sold 3,000,000 shares of Universal Technical Institute stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.40, for a total transaction of $124,200,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 971,440 shares in the company, valued at approximately $40,217,616. The trade was a 75.54% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Linda J. Srere sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.59, for a total value of $548,850.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 127,564 shares in the company, valued at $4,667,566.76. This trade represents a 10.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 3,117,545 shares of company stock valued at $128,998,420 in the last three months. Company insiders own 9.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Technical Institute

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of UTI. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. bought a new stake in Universal Technical Institute in the second quarter valued at about $27,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 543.5% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 888 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 750 shares in the last quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 187.5% in the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,446 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 943 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Universal Technical Institute in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $57,000. Finally, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 4,500.0% in the 4th quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 5,428 shares of the company’s stock valued at $142,000 after acquiring an additional 5,310 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.67% of the company’s stock.

Key Universal Technical Institute News

Here are the key news stories impacting Universal Technical Institute this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings were $0.04 per share, exceeding the $0.02 analyst consensus. Management also said new-student starts exceeded expectations, supported by strong demand and continued momentum at newer campuses. Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2026 Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed its Buy rating and set a $45 price target, implying potential upside from recent trading levels. The endorsement may help support sentiment following the quarterly report. Rosenblatt Securities Rating Update
• Positive Sentiment: UTI opened its first comprehensive Georgia campus in Atlanta, expanding its transportation and skilled-trades training footprint. The campus supports the company’s “North Star” growth strategy and its effort to address labor shortages. UTI Opens New Atlanta Campus
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s earnings-call commentary emphasized demand and long-term enrollment momentum, but investors are likely focused on how quickly new campuses translate into revenue and profitability. UTI Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue was $218.91 million, slightly below the $220.40 million consensus estimate. UTI also guided fiscal 2026 revenue to approximately $893 million-$900 million, below analysts’ $910.3 million expectation, creating a headwind despite the EPS beat. UTI Reports Mixed Q3 2026 Results

Universal Technical Institute Company Profile

Universal Technical Institute, Inc (NYSE: UTI) is a leading provider of post-secondary education for students pursuing careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, as well as in welding and CNC machining. The company designs and delivers hands-on training through a blend of classroom instruction and experiential lab work, preparing graduates for entry-level positions in the transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors. UTI’s curriculum emphasizes industry-recognized credentials and proprietary coursework developed in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure alignment with evolving employer needs.

Through a network of campus locations across the United States and select centers in Canada, Universal Technical Institute offers diploma and certificate programs ranging from 36 to 74 weeks in length.