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UTI Stock Forecast: Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$25
−2.67% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Universal Technical Institute, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +65.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 19 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$1.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
19 / 100
Median analyst target
$42
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−13.1%
1M
−46.1%
YTD
−3.8%
1Y
−1.4%
From 52W high
−50.9%
From 52W low
+15.5%
$22
$51
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

UTI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 13 Aug 2026
19 / 100

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
Momentum
51
Accruals
42
Size
41
Revisions
39
Volatility
27
Growth
23
Value
22
Issuance
15

Quality (71): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

UTI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UTI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35$40$45$50$55Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26UTIHigh $48Median $42Low $37

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says6 analysts
6 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $37Median $42High $48

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +65.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Aug 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$49 → $48
6 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$45
6 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$47 → $38
29 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$40 → $47
29 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
7 May 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
17 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
5 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
5 Feb 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
21 Jan 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
20 Nov 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
20 Nov 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
29 Sept 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
7 Aug 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
29 July 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
12 June 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
22 May 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
21 May 2025Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
9 May 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Estimates

UTI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−22.3%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
42.0×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / book
4.1×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
19.5×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.2%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−78.6%

Higher than 5% of US stocks

Gross margin
45.9%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.0%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Net margin
3.9%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.5%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.5%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.3%

Higher than 6% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

UTI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEducation & Training Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.$1.4B
19
COURCoursera, Inc.$1.5B
52
AFYAAfya Ltd.$1.2B
67
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.$1.9B
92
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corp.$2.0B
95
PXEDPhoenix Education Partners, Inc.$975.3M
45
LINCLincoln Educational Services Corp.$959.9M
66

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest UTI news & analysis

UTI Investor Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Investigation Into Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

Business Wire · 12 Aug 2026negative

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) shareholders experienced a sharp selloff after the company lowered its fiscal 2026 baseline adjusted EBITDA outlook to above $135 million, down from more than $155 million—a reduction of roughly $20 million from the figure management had reaffirmed months earlier. Levi & Korsinsky has notified investors of an investigation into the company and encouraged affected shareholders to submit their loss information.

Why it matters — A UTI watcher would care because the lowered fiscal 2026 EBITDA guidance triggered a sharp selloff and has drawn an investor investigation, signaling a notable change in the company's financial outlook.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Celebrates Dallas Expansion

PRNewsWire · 11 Aug 2026positive

Universal Technical Institute celebrated an expansion of its UTI-Dallas campus with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event attended by public officials, community leaders, and employer partners. The expansion will provide additional training programs for up to 1,000 more students and support workforce development in North Texas.

Why it matters — A UTI watcher would care because this expansion increases the Dallas campus's student capacity and signals continued growth in the company's workforce-development offerings.

Universal Technical Institute Investigation Notice: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Pending Investigation Into Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

PRNewsWire · 10 Aug 2026negative

Universal Technical Institute lowered its fiscal 2026 baseline adjusted EBITDA outlook to above $135 million from its earlier target of more than $155 million, citing weak fourth-quarter high-school auto and diesel starts. The reduction led to a roughly 35% stock sell-off, prompting Levi & Korsinsky to notify investors of a pending investigation into the company.

Why it matters — A UTI watcher would care because the roughly $20 million cut to a key profitability target and the subsequent sharp share decline may prompt scrutiny of the company's outlook and disclosure practices.

Universal Technical Institute Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 9 Aug 2026negative

Universal Technical Institute reported higher third-quarter revenue, student enrollment, and new student starts. However, the company lowered its fiscal 2026 outlook, citing softer-than-expected fourth-quarter starts from its UTI division's high school channel and a faster-than-anticipated shift toward shorter skilled-trades programs.

Why it matters — A UTI watcher would care because the company lowered its fiscal 2026 outlook despite strong third-quarter results, signalling a weaker-than-expected start to its fourth quarter.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) released the transcript of its Q3 2026 earnings call, as published by Seeking Alpha. The material covers the company's third-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results and related discussion.

Why it matters — UTI watchers would care because the transcript provides a detailed record of the company's latest quarterly performance and management commentary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about UTI stock

What is the UTI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Universal Technical Institute, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $37 to $48. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is UTI stock a buy right now?

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. 19 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank UTI?

As at 13 Aug 2026, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. ranks 19 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).

Will UTI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +65.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Universal Technical Institute, Inc. 19 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the UTI stock forecast for 2030?

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: $37 to $48 over the next 12 months.

How has UTI stock performed over the past year?

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. returned -1.4% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Universal Technical Institute, Inc. do?

Universal Technical Institute Inc. is a prominent educational institution specializing in automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technician training programs.

What is the latest news on UTI?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 12 Aug 2026): "UTI Investor Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Investigation Into Universal Technical Institute (UTI)". Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) shareholders experienced a sharp selloff after the company lowered its fiscal 2026 baseline adjusted EBITDA outlook to above $135 million, down from more than $155 million—a reduction of roughly $20 million from the figure management had reaffirmed months earlier. Levi & Korsinsky has notified investors of an investigation into the company and encouraged affected shareholders to submit their loss information.

Company

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Universal Technical Institute Inc. is a prominent educational institution specializing in automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technician training programs. Its primary function is to deliver industry-specific, technical education to students seeking to enter and thrive in the transportation and skilled trades sectors. The institution operates campuses across the United States, providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities. Universal Technical Institute partners with leading manufacturers and employers to ensure its curriculum meets current industry standards and demands, facilitating a smoother transition from education to employment for graduates. Recognized for its role in addressing the skilled labor shortage in North America, the institute contributes significantly to workforce development by preparing graduates for high-demand technical roles. Through its commitment to quality education and industry relevance, Universal Technical Institute Inc. supports the automotive, transportation, and energy sectors by equipping students with the skills needed to sustain and advance these vital industries.

CEO Mr. Jerome A. Grant · 4,100 employees · United States · https://www.uti.edu