What is Barrington Research’s Forecast for UTI Q2 Earnings?

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) – Equities research analysts at Barrington Research decreased their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Universal Technical Institute in a note issued to investors on Thursday, February 6th. Barrington Research analyst A. Paris now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.15 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.18. Barrington Research currently has a “Outperform” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. The consensus estimate for Universal Technical Institute’s current full-year earnings is $0.99 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for Universal Technical Institute’s Q3 2025 earnings at $0.10 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.36 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.00 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $0.95 EPS.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 5th. The company reported $0.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.18 by $0.22. Universal Technical Institute had a net margin of 7.08% and a return on equity of 21.25%.

A number of other brokerages have also issued reports on UTI. Rosenblatt Securities increased their price target on Universal Technical Institute from $30.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 6th. Northland Securities increased their target price on Universal Technical Institute from $30.00 to $34.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 6th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Lake Street Capital upped their price target on Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 6th. Finally, B. Riley lifted their price objective on shares of Universal Technical Institute from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $31.17.

Universal Technical Institute Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UTI opened at $27.89 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 1.08. Universal Technical Institute has a 1 year low of $13.23 and a 1 year high of $30.56. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $26.33 and a 200-day moving average price of $20.90. The stock has a market cap of $1.52 billion, a PE ratio of 28.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.45.

Institutional Trading of Universal Technical Institute

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its holdings in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 30.1% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 15,038 shares of the company’s stock valued at $237,000 after acquiring an additional 3,482 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new stake in Universal Technical Institute during the third quarter valued at approximately $243,000. Inspire Investing LLC lifted its stake in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 13.5% in the 3rd quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 25,556 shares of the company’s stock valued at $416,000 after purchasing an additional 3,032 shares during the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 1,526.0% in the 3rd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 4,065 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 3,815 shares during the period. Finally, Pullen Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of Universal Technical Institute by 15.5% during the 3rd quarter. Pullen Investment Management LLC now owns 65,160 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,060,000 after purchasing an additional 8,740 shares during the last quarter. 75.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal Technical Institute

In other Universal Technical Institute news, Director Kenneth R. Trammell sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.92, for a total transaction of $777,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 128,205 shares in the company, valued at $3,323,073.60. This trade represents a 18.96 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 15.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Universal Technical Institute Company Profile

Universal Technical Institute, Inc provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States. The company operates in two segments, UTI and Concorde. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology.