What is Northland Securities’ Estimate for UTI Q2 Earnings?

Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) – Equities research analysts at Northland Securities dropped their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for Universal Technical Institute in a report issued on Thursday, February 5th. Northland Securities analyst M. Grondahl now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.00 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.09. The consensus estimate for Universal Technical Institute’s current full-year earnings is $1.00 per share.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $36.00 price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Universal Technical Institute from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Universal Technical Institute from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $36.00 price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a research note on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $36.20.

Universal Technical Institute Trading Up 3.0%

Shares of Universal Technical Institute stock opened at $25.50 on Monday. Universal Technical Institute has a 52 week low of $21.29 and a 52 week high of $36.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.40 billion, a PE ratio of 26.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 1.36. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $26.70 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $28.17.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.08. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 6.28% and a return on equity of 16.98%. The company had revenue of $220.84 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $216.65 million.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Verdence Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 3.4% in the 3rd quarter. Verdence Capital Advisors LLC now owns 11,259 shares of the company’s stock worth $383,000 after buying an additional 367 shares during the last quarter. Leuthold Group LLC boosted its holdings in Universal Technical Institute by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Leuthold Group LLC now owns 141,748 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,704,000 after acquiring an additional 439 shares in the last quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC boosted its holdings in Universal Technical Institute by 2.1% in 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. Engineers Gate Manager LP increased its position in Universal Technical Institute by 4.3% during the 2nd quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 12,299 shares of the company’s stock valued at $417,000 after purchasing an additional 506 shares during the period. Finally, SkyView Investment Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Universal Technical Institute by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 42,404 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,460,000 after purchasing an additional 506 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.67% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Coliseum Capital Management, L acquired 467,020 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $24.40 per share, with a total value of $11,395,288.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 3,424,374 shares in the company, valued at approximately $83,554,725.60. The trade was a 15.79% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders have bought a total of 1,255,173 shares of company stock valued at $30,812,798 in the last 90 days. 9.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Universal Technical Institute News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat — UTI reported Q1 FY2026 results that topped consensus: $0.23 EPS vs. $0.15 expected and revenue above estimates, signaling revenue and margin momentum. UTI Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst reaffirmations — Barrington Research and Rosenblatt Securities both reaffirmed bullish ratings and set $36 price targets (roughly ~41% above the current price), providing third‑party validation of upside potential. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Operational growth catalysts — Company discussions and coverage highlight new campus expansion and program launches that could support enrollment and revenue growth going forward. UTI Q4 Deep Dive: New Campus Expansion and Program Launches Shape Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly/seasonal strength confirmation — Coverage notes UTI exceeded fourth-quarter CY2025 expectations, reinforcing the view that recent results are not an anomaly. Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) Exceeds Q4 CY2025 Expectations
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance is range-bound — Management updated FY2026 revenue guidance to about $905M–$915M (near consensus), which suggests steady growth but not a large upward revision; investors will watch cadence and margin assumptions. Universal Technical Institute Reports Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor detail available — Full earnings call transcript and highlights provide management commentary on enrollment, margins and US workforce demand that investors should read to assess sustainability of recent beats. UTI Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript UTI Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: PR visibility — CEO Jerome Grant issued a CTE Month statement emphasizing UTI/Concorde scale (~32,000 students) and the company’s role in workforce training — good for brand and enrollment marketing but not an immediate financial catalyst. CEO Jerome Grant Highlights Skilled Collar and Healthcare Workers’ Contributions

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.