Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) is set to release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 after the market closes on February 4, 2026. Analysts project the company will report earnings of $0.18 per share, alongside a revenue estimate of $216.649 million for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to check the company’s earnings summary page for further details on the earnings call scheduled for 4:30 PM ET on the same day.
In its last earnings report on November 19, 2025, Universal Technical Institute exceeded expectations, posting earnings of $0.34 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.08. The company reported revenue of $222.44 million, which was higher than the anticipated $219.33 million. The firm achieved a return on equity of 20.85% and a net margin of 7.54%. Looking ahead, analysts predict an average earnings per share of $1 for both the current and next fiscal years.
Stock Performance and Insider Activity
On Tuesday, shares of UTI opened at $28.98, reflecting a 4.1% increase. The stock has maintained a 50-day moving average of $26.40 and a 200-day moving average of $28.32. Universal Technical Institute has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 1.07, and a quick ratio of 1.07. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $21.29 and a high of $36.32. As of now, the company’s market capitalization stands at $1.59 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25.42 and a P/E/G ratio of 2.42.
In recent insider trading news, Coliseum Capital Management Director L. acquired 191,830 shares on December 5, 2025, at an average price of $25.38 per share, totaling approximately $4.87 million. Following this transaction, the director holds 3,971,440 shares in the company, valued at around $100.8 million, marking a 5.08% increase in their position. Over the last three months, insiders have purchased a total of 1,255,173 shares, valued at $30.81 million, representing 9.80% ownership of the company by insiders.
Institutional Investments and Market Position
Universal Technical Institute has attracted significant interest from hedge funds in recent months. Wasatch Advisors LP increased its stake by 22.5% during the third quarter, now holding 2,361,019 shares worth approximately $76.85 million. Other notable increases include Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc., which raised its holdings by 14.4%, and Alyeska Investment Group L.P., which boosted its position by 95.7%.
Overall, 75.67% of Universal Technical Institute’s stock is currently held by hedge funds and institutional investors.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a prominent provider of post-secondary education, focusing on training for careers in automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technologies, as well as welding and CNC machining. The company offers a range of diploma and certificate programs across its network of campuses in the United States and select centers in Canada, ensuring that its educational offerings remain aligned with industry demands through collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
