Universal Technical Institute, Inc. — Cyborg Score 7/10
Solid
Post-secondary Vocational & Technical Education
Strategic Profile
Founded in 1965, UTI specializes in technical training programs for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technicians. The company emphasizes industry-recognized credentials and proprietary coursework developed with OEMs, offering diploma and certificate programs ranging from 36 to 74 weeks through campus locations across the United States and select centers in Canada.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Q4 CY2025 saw better-than-expected revenue of $220.8 million (9.6% YoY growth) with full-year revenue guidance around $910 million. Stock is up 43% year-to-date as of late February 2026. However, the stock trades at a P/E of 31.3x versus 17x for the US Consumer Services industry, suggesting a premium valuation that may be difficult to justify.
Top Insights
Over the last five years, Universal Technical Institute grew sales at a 24.2% annual rate.
New students reached 5,449 in the latest quarter with 11% YoY growth over two years, while revenue growth outpaced student growth, indicating improving monetization.
Q4 CY2025 GAAP profit of $0.23 per share was 66.3% above analyst consensus estimates.
Analysts expect revenue growth of 8.8% over the next 12 months, a deceleration indicating potential demand headwinds ahead.
Named Competitors
Concorde Career Colleges — Healthcare and skilled trades education programs
Welding and CNC Programs — Manufacturing and technical trade training
Automotive/Diesel Training — Direct competitor training through manufacturers
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Q4 CY2025 revenue beat expectations at $220.8 million with 9.6% YoY growth.
(February 2026) CEO Jerome Alan Grant sold 60,040 shares on February 27, 2026, at weighted average price of $34.95 for total transaction value of $2.1 million.
(February 2026) Cautious fiscal 2026 guidance disappointed Wall Street, causing a 3.63% share price decline to $30.57.
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