Should I buy or sell Universal Technical Institute stock right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Universal Technical Institute in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UTI shares. View UTI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Universal Technical Institute's stock price target for 2024?

6 analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Universal Technical Institute's stock. Their UTI share price targets range from $11.00 to $18.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $15.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for UTI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have UTI shares performed in 2024?

Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $12.52 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, UTI stock has increased by 13.8% and is now trading at $14.25. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Universal Technical Institute?

Universal Technical Institute saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,510,000 shares, an increase of 21.8% from the March 15th total of 1,240,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 669,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.3 days. View Universal Technical Institute's Short Interest .

When is Universal Technical Institute's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our UTI earnings forecast .

How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter?

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company reported $0.17 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.11. The firm earned $174.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $168.19 million. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 2.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.25%.

Is Universal Technical Institute a good dividend stock?

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 30.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UTI will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for UTI .

What ETFs hold Universal Technical Institute's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Dorsey Wright Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL) . Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS) .

What guidance has Universal Technical Institute issued on next quarter's earnings?

Universal Technical Institute issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.670-0.720 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.590. The company issued revenue guidance of $710.0 million-$720.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $708.8 million.

What is Jerome Grant's approval rating as Universal Technical Institute's CEO?

7 employees have rated Universal Technical Institute Chief Executive Officer Jerome Grant on Glassdoor.com . Jerome Grant has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Technical Institute own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Universal Technical Institute investors own include Dynavax Technologies (DVAX) , General Electric (GE) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) , Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) , Pfizer (PFE) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Ardelyx (ARDX) and A10 Networks (ATEN) .

Who are Universal Technical Institute's major shareholders?

Universal Technical Institute's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.15%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L, Jerome Alan Grant, Loretta Lydia Sanchez and Troy R Anderson. View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Universal Technical Institute?

Shares of UTI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Volume: 293,453 shs
Average Volume: 625,617 shs
Market Capitalization: $484.89 million

P/E Ratio: 54.73
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $15.20

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Universal Technical Institute MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.83 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 6.7% Upside
$15.20 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
4.43% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.65
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$131,395 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 18.57%
From $0.70 to $0.83 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.85 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

153rd out of 257 stocks

Educational Services Industry

16th out of 22 stocks

1.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Universal Technical Institute has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Universal Technical Institute has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
4.43% of the outstanding shares of Universal Technical Institute have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Universal Technical Institute has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Universal Technical Institute has recently increased by 21.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Universal Technical Institute does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Universal Technical Institute does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 30.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Universal Technical Institute will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.64% next year. This indicates that Universal Technical Institute will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for UTI.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Universal Technical Institute has a news sentiment score of 0.65. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Universal Technical Institute this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 3 people have searched for UTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 13 people have added Universal Technical Institute to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Universal Technical Institute insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $131,395.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
27.60% of the stock of Universal Technical Institute is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
75.67% of the stock of Universal Technical Institute is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Universal Technical Institute are expected to grow by 18.57% in the coming year, from $0.70 to $0.83 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 54.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.57.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Universal Technical Institute is 54.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.44.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Universal Technical Institute has a PEG Ratio of 1.37. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Universal Technical Institute has a P/B Ratio of 3.04. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Universal Technical Institute Stock (NYSE:UTI)

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. The company also provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers. It serves students, partners, and communities by providing education and support services in various fields. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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UTI Stock News Headlines

March 30, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Loretta Lydia Sanchez Sells 8,719 Shares of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) Stock

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Global Wind Organisation names Universal Technical Institute's 7-month Programs first in the U.S. to integrate wind energy training, earns global recognition

April 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. continues to execute its strategy of growth, diversification and optimization as its UTI division launches HVACR program expansions

April 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) has caught the attention of institutional investors who hold a sizeable 48% stake

March 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Director Loretta Sanchez Sells Shares of Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI)

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UTI, Inc. to Participate in the 36th Annual ROTH Conference

March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 28, 2024 | prnewswire.com

United Service Organizations (USO) and Universal Technical Institute partner to support military service members' career transitions

February 24, 2024 | msn.com

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Price Target Increased by 20.55% to 17.95

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Federal Aviation Administration approves Universal Technical Institute-Miramar's Airframe and Powerplant Technician program

February 15, 2024 | prnewswire.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/07/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/14/2024
Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Educational services
Sub-Industry: Education Services
Current Symbol: NYSE:UTI
CUSIP: 91391510
CIK: 1261654
Web: www.uti.edu
Phone: (623) 445-9500
Fax: 302-655-5049
Employees: 3,000
Year Founded: 1965

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $15.20
High Stock Price Target: $18.00
Low Stock Price Target: $11.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +6.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.83
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.26
Trailing P/E Ratio: 54.81
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.36
P/E Growth: 1.37
Net Income: $12.32 million
Net Margins: 2.41%
Pretax Margin: 4.15%
Return on Equity: 9.25%
Return on Assets: 2.20%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.72
Current Ratio: 1.09
Quick Ratio: 1.09

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $662.10 million
Price / Sales: 0.73
Cash Flow: $1.68 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.49
Book Value: $4.68 per share
Price / Book: 3.04

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 34,075,000
Free Float: 24,670,000
Market Cap: $485.57 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.20

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Key Executives

Mr. Jerome A. Grant (Age 61)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.47M
Mr. Troy R. Anderson (Age 56)
Executive VP & CFO
Comp: $838.99k
Mr. Christopher E. Kevane (Age 50)
Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Comp: $736.44k
Mr. Sherrell E. Smith (Age 61)
Executive VP & Chief Academic Officer
Comp: $760.65k
Mr. Todd A. Hitchcock (Age 58)
Executive VP and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
Comp: $728.61k
Ms. Christine Kline (Age 45)
VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Matthew Kempton
Vice President of Corporate Finance
Ms. Lori B. Smith (Age 57)
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Comp: $568.85k
Ms. Jody Kent
Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs
Ms. Carolyn Frank
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer

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UTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Universal Technical Institute stock right now?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Universal Technical Institute in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UTI shares.
View UTI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Universal Technical Institute's stock price target for 2024?: 6 analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Universal Technical Institute's stock. Their UTI share price targets range from $11.00 to $18.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $15.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for UTI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have UTI shares performed in 2024?: Universal Technical Institute's stock was trading at $12.52 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, UTI stock has increased by 13.8% and is now trading at $14.25.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Universal Technical Institute?: Universal Technical Institute saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,510,000 shares, an increase of 21.8% from the March 15th total of 1,240,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 669,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.3 days.
View Universal Technical Institute's Short Interest.
When is Universal Technical Institute's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024.
View our UTI earnings forecast.
How were Universal Technical Institute's earnings last quarter?: Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company reported $0.17 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.11. The firm earned $174.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $168.19 million. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 2.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.25%.
Is Universal Technical Institute a good dividend stock?: Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 30.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UTI will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for UTI.

What ETFs hold Universal Technical Institute's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Dorsey Wright Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL).Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS).
What guidance has Universal Technical Institute issued on next quarter's earnings?: Universal Technical Institute issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.670-0.720 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.590. The company issued revenue guidance of $710.0 million-$720.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $708.8 million.
What is Jerome Grant's approval rating as Universal Technical Institute's CEO?: 7 employees have rated Universal Technical Institute Chief Executive Officer Jerome Grant on Glassdoor.com. Jerome Grant has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Technical Institute own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Universal Technical Institute investors own include Dynavax Technologies (DVAX), General Electric (GE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), Ardelyx (ARDX) and A10 Networks (ATEN).
Who are Universal Technical Institute's major shareholders?: Universal Technical Institute's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.15%). Insiders that own company stock include Coliseum Capital Management, L, Jerome Alan Grant, Loretta Lydia Sanchez and Troy R Anderson.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Universal Technical Institute?: Shares of UTI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Universal Technical Institute MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Universal Technical Institute Stock (NYSE:UTI)

UTI Stock Price History

UTI Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

UTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™