Northland Capmk Issues Optimistic Outlook for UTI Earnings

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) – Stock analysts at Northland Capmk upped their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Universal Technical Institute in a research note issued on Thursday, November 21st. Northland Capmk analyst M. Grondahl now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.45 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.30. The consensus estimate for Universal Technical Institute’s current full-year earnings is $0.97 per share.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Lake Street Capital upped their price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. B. Riley increased their price target on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. StockNews.com upgraded Universal Technical Institute from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 7th. Northland Securities boosted their target price on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $26.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $24.00.

Universal Technical Institute Price Performance

Shares of NYSE UTI opened at $25.38 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $17.37 and a 200 day moving average price of $16.68. Universal Technical Institute has a 1-year low of $10.46 and a 1-year high of $25.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 1.02. The company has a market cap of $1.37 billion, a PE ratio of 34.30, a P/E/G ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.34.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Technical Institute

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Covestor Ltd boosted its position in Universal Technical Institute by 6,256.0% during the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,589 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 1,564 shares during the last quarter. RiverPark Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Universal Technical Institute during the second quarter worth $43,000. Quarry LP boosted its holdings in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 380.6% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 3,859 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 3,056 shares during the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of 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 increased its stake in Universal Technical Institute by 95,120.0% in the second quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 9,522 shares of the company’s stock valued at $150,000 after purchasing an additional 9,512 shares during the last quarter. 75.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.