Universal Technical Institute

UTI

Market cap $2.1B

PHOENIX, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the "Company"), a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and healthcare education programs, will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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Universal Technical Institute shares were sold indirectly through the Brochick Family Trust on March 17, 2026, for a value of ~$183,000 at a weighted average price of around $36.59 per share. This transaction represented 13.59% of Director George Brochick's aggregate holdings at the time.

Preferred spray gun supplier to support UTI's collision repair and aviation programs across the U.S. PHOENIX and TORONTO, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the automotive/diesel, skilled trades, electrical, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced a three-year partnership with Fuji Spray Auto, a North American industry leader in professional spray finishing equipment. Under the agreement, Fuji Spray Auto is the preferred spray gun supplier for UTI, equipping the Collision Repair and Aviation training programs with professional-grade spray guns used by industry experts.

Director Shannon Okinaka sold 10,000 shares for a transaction value of ~$347,000 on March 6, 2026, at a weighted average price of around $34.74 per share. The transaction represented 33.55% of Okinaka's direct holdings, reducing direct ownership from 29,808 to 19,808 shares.

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Universal Technical Institute is rated a soft 'buy' due to robust growth, attractive valuation, and promising management guidance. Revenue and student enrollment have grown significantly, with 2025 revenue at $835.6M and full-time students at 24,618, driven by new programs and tuition hikes. UTI targets $1.2B revenue and $220M EBITDA by 2029, with 12–16 new campuses and expanded program offerings fueling upside potential.

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Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of New Oriental Education (EDU) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?