Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) is one of the
8 Best Small Cap US Stocks to Buy.
On May 7, 2026, Barrington analyst Alexander Paris raised the firm’s price target on Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) to $42 from $36 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm said the company’s fiscal Q2 results came in above expectations and added that while near-term investments are expected to pressure earnings in fiscal 2026 and 2027, Universal Technical should continue seeing strong enrollment and earnings growth into fiscal 2028 and 2029.
Rosenblatt analyst Steve Frankel also raised the firm’s price target on Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) to $45 from $36 while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm said margins remain pressured by investments tied to new campuses and program expansions, though management continues making moves that position the company for steady growth and future margin expansion following what Rosenblatt described as another solid quarter of execution.
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On May 6, 2026, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) reported Q2 EPS of 1c. Revenue totaled $221.4M, versus the consensus estimate of $221.16M. CEO Jerome Grant said first-half performance continued to meet and exceed expectations, supported by sustained demand across both operating divisions and continued progress on the company’s North Star initiatives. Grant also said the company sees expanding opportunity as the labor market undergoes what management described as a generational shift, with artificial intelligence increasing demand for skilled workers needed to support data centers, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare infrastructure. Grant added that the company believes actions being taken in fiscal 2026 should support near-term growth while creating additional enrollment and earnings opportunities in fiscal 2027 and beyond.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States through its UTI and Concorde segments.
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