Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) “Buy” Rating Reaffirmed at Rosenblatt Securities

Rosenblatt Securities restated their buy rating on shares of Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a $36.00 price target on the stock.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $36.00 price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a report on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Universal Technical Institute currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $36.20.

Universal Technical Institute Stock Performance

NYSE:UTI opened at $24.82 on Thursday. Universal Technical Institute has a 52 week low of $21.29 and a 52 week high of $36.32. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $26.65 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $28.26. The company has a quick ratio of 1.07, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. The company has a market cap of $1.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.42 and a beta of 1.36.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.08. Universal Technical Institute had a return on equity of 17.34% and a net margin of 6.28%.The business had revenue of $220.84 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $216.65 million. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Universal Technical Institute will post 1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal Technical Institute

In other Universal Technical Institute news, Director Coliseum Capital Management, L bought 191,830 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 5th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $25.38 per share, for a total transaction of $4,868,645.40. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 3,971,440 shares in the company, valued at $100,795,147.20. This trade represents a 5.08% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Over the last quarter, insiders bought 1,255,173 shares of company stock worth $30,812,798. 9.80% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Universal Technical Institute

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 47.6% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 44,564 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,144,000 after buying an additional 14,364 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Universal Technical Institute in the first quarter valued at $1,226,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in Universal Technical Institute by 23.2% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 27,688 shares of the company’s stock valued at $711,000 after acquiring an additional 5,216 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Universal Technical Institute in the first quarter valued at $57,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 13.4% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 84,223 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,163,000 after purchasing an additional 9,951 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.67% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Universal Technical Institute

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat — UTI reported FQ1 results that topped estimates: $0.23 EPS vs. $0.15 consensus and revenue of $220.8M vs. $216.7M expected; management highlighted solid margins and execution. Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and Rosenblatt reiterated a “buy”, each with a $36 price target (roughly ~45% above current levels), which can attract buyers and support the stock. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: New campus expansion — UTI has begun recruitment for UTI‑Atlanta and UTI‑San Antonio (opening 2026 pending approvals), expanding capacity and potential enrollment-driven revenue. Recruitment Underway for New UTI Campuses
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance and outlook — FY2026 revenue guidance (~$905M–$915M) sits near consensus (~$908M), so guidance neither materially beats nor disappoints the market; investors will watch execution against that range. MarketBeat Q1 Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call details available — Management commentary and the Q&A (earnings call transcript and slide deck) provide color on enrollment trends, program launches and campus economics; these details will drive near-term sentiment. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed fundamentals — although UTI beat estimates, EPS declined year‑over‑year (from $0.40 to $0.23), and the stock is trading lower today on heavier-than-normal volume, suggesting profit-taking or investor caution about sustainability of margin and enrollment gains. Zacks: UTI Surpasses Q1 Estimates

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.