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Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) Stock Analysis

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) is a Education & Training Services stock listed on NYSE and quoted in US Dollar.

UTI

$22.20

+$0.60 (+2.78%)

Sep 4, 2026 · Market close

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UTI Key Statistics

As of Sep 4, 2026
Trading
Open
$21.23
Previous Close
$21.60
Day's Range
21.23–22.38
52-Week Range
20.33–51.34
Volume
1.46M
BetaHow much the share price moves relative to the wider market. 1.0 moves in line with it; above 1.0 swings more, below 1.0 less.
1.17
Valuation
Market Cap
$1.22B
P/E Ratio
35.24
Forward P/EShare price divided by forecast earnings for the year ahead, rather than the year just past.
23.87
PEG RatioThe P/E ratio divided by the expected earnings growth rate. It puts a high P/E in the context of how fast profits are growing.
1.92
P/S ratioMarket value divided by annual revenue. Useful for companies that are not yet profitable, where a P/E cannot be calculated.
1.38
EPS (ttm)Profit attributable to each share over the last twelve months.
0.63
Financials (FY)
Revenue (FY)
$835.62M+14.05%
Net Income (FY)
$63.02M+50.04%
Profit marginThe share of revenue left as profit after all costs and taxes.
3.88%
Shares OutstandingThe total number of shares held by all investors. Market value is this figure multiplied by the share price.
55.10M
1-Year Return
−18.68%
Dividend and dates
Earnings Date
November 18, 2026estimated
Avg Volume
1.39M

Only metrics the company reports are shown. Data provided by Yahoo Finance via yfinance. Updated daily.

UTI Stock Return by Calendar Year

Calendar-year returns computed from daily closing prices. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

YearReturn
2026 (partial year)−15.04%
2025+1.63%
2024+105.35%
2023+86.31%
2022−14.07%
2021+21.05%
2020−16.21%
2019+111.23%
2018+52.08%
2017−17.53%
2016 (partial year)+28.76%

As of September 4, 2026.

UTI Revenue and Earnings by Fiscal Year

FY ends September
Fiscal yearRevenueNet incomeNet margin
2025$835.62M$63.02M7.5%
2024$732.69M$42.00M5.7%
2023$607.41M$12.32M2.0%
2022$418.77M$25.85M6.2%
Fiscal yearRevenueGross profitOperating incomeNet incomeNet margin
2025$835.62M$415.13M$83.47M$63.02M7.5%
2024$732.69M$348.16M$58.89M$42.00M5.7%
2023$607.41M$277.54M$21.40M$12.32M2.0%
2022$418.77M$211.53M$22.37M$25.85M6.2%

Annual figures as reported, in the company's reporting currency. As of September 30, 2025.

UTI Valuation vs Education & Training Services Median

Median of 47 stocks
MetricUTIEducation & Training Services medianvs median
P/E35.2413.67158% above
P/S ratio1.380.7292% above
Profit margin3.88%0.83%3.0 pts above

Medians across 47 Education & Training Services stocks that report the metric. Medians, not averages, so one outlier cannot move them. As of September 4, 2026.

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Analysis

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Company Overview

The market values Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) at $1.22B. It is classified in the Education & Training Services industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector. Headcount on file is 4,100.

The 52-week range on file runs from $20.33 to $51.34. UTI last closed at $22.20 on September 4, 2026. That is +$0.60 (+2.78%) against the previous close. The latest close sits 9.2% above that 52-week low.

Financial Health

Fiscal 2025 revenue came to $835.62M. Against the prior fiscal year total of $732.69M, that is a change of +14.05%. Net income for the same year was $63.02M. That is +50.04% against the prior fiscal year. The reported profit margin is 3.88%. That is 3 percentage points above the Education & Training Services median of 0.83%. Trailing earnings per share are 0.63.

Across the 4 fiscal years on file, revenue moves from $418.77M in 2022 to $835.62M in 2025. Of those 4 years, 4 report positive net income.

Valuation Assessment

The trailing P/E ratio stands at 35.24. That is 157.79% above the Education & Training Services median of 13.67. On forward earnings the ratio is 23.87. The PEG ratio, which sets the P/E against expected earnings growth, reads 1.92. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.38. On price-to-sales that is 92.47% above the Education & Training Services median of 0.72. The medians here are taken across 47 Education & Training Services companies that report the metric.

The reported beta is 1.17. Daily returns over the trailing 10 years annualize to a volatility of 53.47%. Over the trailing twelve months the price has returned −18.68%. Across 10 years the annualized return works out at +24.97%.

Growth & Income

The record shows no dividend for UTI.

So far in 2026 the price is −15.04%. The strongest complete calendar year on file is 2019 at +111.23%; the weakest is 2017 at −17.53%. Of the 9 complete calendar years on file, 6 finished higher.

Peer Comparison

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) operates in the Education & Training Services industry. Here is how it compares to its closest peers by market capitalization:

Company Ticker Market Cap P/E Ratio
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. UTI $1.22B 35.2
TAL Education Group TAL $6.88B 7.8
Laureate Education, Inc. LAUR $5.06B 16.6
Covista Inc. CVSA $4.36B 17.1

The Education & Training Services industry average P/E ratio is 13.7x. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. trades at a P/E of 35.2.

Every figure above is read from this page's own data on each nightly rebuild. Informational only, not financial advice. As of September 4, 2026.

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About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States. It operates in two segments, UTI and Concorde. The company offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs. It also provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers. The company serves students, partners, and communities by providing education and support services in various fields. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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