UTIConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Universal Technical Institute, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +84.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 17 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Universal Technical Institute, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (73): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Issuance (15): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UTI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +84.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $49 → $48 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $45 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $47 → $38 |
| 29 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $40 → $47 |
| 29 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 June 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 May 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 May 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 May 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. UTI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. returned −35.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 5% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. has a market value of $1.1B and an enterprise value of $1.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $883.6M. The latest quarter grew 7.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $34.3M, a 3.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.62.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$27.4M, after $21.0M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 33.9×; forward P/E: 22.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.39%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. employs 4,100 people — $216K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research asks whether Afya (AFYA) or Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers the better value opportunity among schools stocks.
Why it matters — The item compares UTI with Afya on value, a topic relevant to investors following UTI.
myKaarma and Universal Technical Institute announced a pilot program at UTI-Atlanta that will integrate myKaarma's digital multi-point inspection technology into automotive technician training at no cost.
Why it matters — The integration of modern digital inspection technology into UTI's curriculum at no cost could enhance the training experience and competitiveness of its automotive technician program.
Universal Technical Institute has faced recent execution setbacks—chiefly a failure to follow up with leads—that drove a 60% stock decline and reduced near-term guidance. Management remains committed to its 2029 targets of $1.2B revenue and $220M adjusted EBITDA, supported by campus expansion, new programs, and durable demand for AI-less-exposed vocational careers.
Why it matters — A UTI watcher would care because the company's long-term growth thesis—backed by AI tailwinds, a defensive vocational model, and stated 2029 targets—remains intact despite the operational missteps behind the recent stock decline and lowered guidance.
Heartland Dental and Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare brand of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., announced the recipients of the 2026 Heartland Dental Hygiene Scholarships, awarding $34,500 in scholarships to students at Concorde campuses nationwide. The scholarships are part of an ongoing workforce solutions strategy to help address the need for skilled dental hygienists.
Why it matters — The scholarship program highlights Concorde Career Colleges' role in addressing healthcare workforce needs, reflecting positively on Universal Technical Institute's healthcare education segment.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. celebrated the opening of its new UTI-San Antonio campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is the company's seventh location in Texas and its first campus dedicated exclusively to skilled trades training programs.
Why it matters — This expansion signals UTI's continued growth in Texas and a strategic focus on standalone skilled trades training, broadening its educational footprint.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Universal Technical Institute, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $38, with estimates ranging from $30 to $48. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Universal Technical Institute, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Universal Technical Institute, Inc. 17 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. ranks 17 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (73 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +84.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Universal Technical Institute, Inc. 17 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Universal Technical Institute, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UTI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $30 to $48 over the next 12 months.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. returned -35.8% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a post-secondary education services company focused on workforce training for transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare careers.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Oct 2026): "AFYA or UTI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?". Zacks Investment Research asks whether Afya (AFYA) or Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers the better value opportunity among schools stocks.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a post-secondary education services company focused on workforce training for transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare careers. Universal Technical Institute provides career-oriented programs in automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine, welding, HVACR, aviation, and related technical fields through its UTI division. It also operates Concorde Career Colleges, which offers programs in allied health, dental, nursing, patient care, and diagnostic professions. The company serves students seeking hands-on, industry-aligned education and supports employers and communities with a pipeline of job-ready talent. Universal Technical Institute operates a nationwide network of campuses and specialized training brands designed to match instruction with in-demand occupational paths. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute plays a significant role in U.S. career education by combining technical training with healthcare-focused academic pathways.
CEO Mr. Jerome A. Grant · 4,100 employees · United States · https://www.uti.edu
