UTIConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Universal Technical Institute, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +67.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 24 of 100 as at 3 Nov 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 (71): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Issuance (16): 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 +67.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $48 → $45 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $49 → $48 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $45 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 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 | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. returned −20.7% against +12.9% 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 21% of US stocks
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 46% 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 64% 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 $1.2B and an enterprise value of $1.4B.
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: 35.6×; forward P/E: 23.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.37%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. employs 4,100 people — $216K of revenue per employee.
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The excerpt reports that the portfolio’s micro-cap companies showed encouraging operational performance. TWST shares rose after a strong fiscal third quarter, while TKNO raised its full-year revenue outlook following a stronger first half.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention Universal Technical Institute, so it provides no UTI-specific operational or financial update.
Zacks Investment Research compares Phoenix Education Partners (PXED) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI) as possible undervalued stocks in the Schools sector.
Why it matters — The item frames UTI in a value comparison with PXED, but the excerpt does not state which company is the better option.
Universal Technical Institute named Joseph Dalto Campus President of the new Concorde Career Colleges healthcare campus in Atlanta. The campus is the company’s second Atlanta location and is anticipated to open in summer 2027.
Why it matters — The appointment and planned campus add a leadership development to UTI’s healthcare education presence in Atlanta.
Universal Technical Institute said it will hold a conference call on November 18, 2026, to discuss fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year results for the year ended September 30, 2026. The company also announced an investor campus day at its UTI-Atlanta campus on December 17, 2026.
Why it matters — UTI watchers can hear the company’s financial and operational results and learn about its campus and skilled-trades platform at the announced events.
Universal Technical Institute celebrated its new UTI-Atlanta campus with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The event brought together regional leaders, employers and community partners.
Why it matters — The opening marks UTI's investment in Georgia's workforce and a new campus for its education programs.
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 $45. 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. 24 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. ranks 24 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 (71 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +67.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Universal Technical Institute, Inc. 24 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 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 $45 over the next 12 months.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. returned -20.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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 (Seeking Alpha, 30 Oct 2026): "Conestoga Micro Cap Composite: Q3 2026 Leaders, Laggards, Buys And Sells". The excerpt reports that the portfolio’s micro-cap companies showed encouraging operational performance. TWST shares rose after a strong fiscal third quarter, while TKNO raised its full-year revenue outlook following a stronger first half.
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
