Northland Capmk Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for UTI

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) – Equities research analysts at Northland Capmk cut their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Universal Technical Institute in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, November 21st. Northland Capmk analyst M. Grondahl now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.16 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.24. The consensus estimate for Universal Technical Institute’s current full-year earnings is $0.71 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Universal Technical Institute’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.19 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.15 EPS and FY2025 earnings at $0.95 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute in a report on Wednesday, September 11th. Northland Securities increased their price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $26.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Lake Street Capital lifted their target price on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, B. Riley upped their price target on Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, Universal Technical Institute presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $24.00.

Universal Technical Institute Stock Performance

Shares of Universal Technical Institute stock opened at $25.38 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. Universal Technical Institute has a 52 week low of $10.46 and a 52 week high of $25.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.76, a PEG ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $17.37 and a 200 day moving average price of $16.68.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Technical Institute

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in UTI. Covestor Ltd grew its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 6,256.0% in the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,589 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 1,564 shares in the last quarter. RiverPark Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Universal Technical Institute during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $43,000. Quarry LP increased its holdings in Universal Technical Institute by 380.6% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 3,859 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 3,056 shares during the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC raised its position in Universal Technical Institute by 1,526.0% in the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 4,065 shares of the company’s stock valued at $66,000 after purchasing an additional 3,815 shares during the period. Finally, Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its stake in Universal Technical Institute by 95,120.0% during the second quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 9,522 shares of the company’s stock worth $150,000 after purchasing an additional 9,512 shares in the last quarter. 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.