B. Riley Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for UTI

Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) – Equities researchers at B. Riley cut their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Universal Technical Institute in a report issued on Thursday, November 20th. B. Riley analyst G. Boss now forecasts that the company will earn $0.15 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.23. The consensus estimate for Universal Technical Institute’s current full-year earnings is $1.00 per share. B. Riley also issued estimates for Universal Technical Institute’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.13 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.14 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $0.78 EPS.

UTI has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a report on Wednesday. Zacks Research cut shares of Universal Technical Institute from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $36.00 price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a report on Thursday. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $36.00 price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Universal Technical Institute from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, September 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $35.83.

Universal Technical Institute Stock Performance

Shares of UTI stock opened at $22.69 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $30.20 and its 200-day moving average price is $30.92. Universal Technical Institute has a 12 month low of $22.27 and a 12 month high of $36.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.90, a PEG ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 1.55. The company has a current ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.26 by $0.08. Universal Technical Institute had a return on equity of 22.12% and a net margin of 7.79%.The business had revenue of $222.44 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $219.33 million. Universal Technical Institute has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.710-0.800 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Technical Institute

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co boosted its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 15.9% during the 3rd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 26,503 shares of the company’s stock worth $869,000 after purchasing an additional 3,639 shares in the last quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. boosted its holdings in Universal Technical Institute by 95.7% in the third quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 822,533 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,773,000 after acquiring an additional 402,250 shares in the last quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP grew its stake in Universal Technical Institute by 22.5% in the third quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 2,361,019 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,851,000 after acquiring an additional 433,824 shares during the period. Verition Fund Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 2.1% during the third quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC now owns 21,034 shares of the company’s stock valued at $685,000 after acquiring an additional 441 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 14.4% during the third quarter. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,162,277 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,832,000 after purchasing an additional 146,117 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.67% of the company’s stock.

Universal Technical Institute Company Profile

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.