Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

UTINYSEConsumer StaplesEducation & Training Services

$21.99- (-)1Y −36.20%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap: $1.23B
P/E (TTM): 35.87
Forward P/E: 64.82
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $18.02$51.34
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 1.59M

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Universal Technical Institute, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 8 unique analysts

(9 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$39.71

+79.28% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest UTI Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 6, 2026	Jasper Bibb	Truist	Maintains	Buy	-
Oct 2, 2026	Eric Martinuzzi	Lake Street	Reiterates	Buy	$37.00
Oct 1, 2026	Alexander Paris	Barrington	Reiterates	Buy	$42.00 → $30.00 −12.00 (−28.6%)
Sep 21, 2026	Eric Wold	Texas Capital	Downgrades	Hold	$48.00 → $25.00 −23.00 (−47.9%)
Sep 10, 2026	Michael Grondahl	Northland	Reiterates	Buy	$41.00 → $35.00 −6.00 (−14.6%)
Sep 1, 2026	Unknown Analyst	Texas Capital	Maintains	Buy	$38.00 → $58.00 +20.00 (+52.6%)
Aug 6, 2026	Jasper Bibb	Truist	Reiterates	Buy	$47.00 → $38.00 −9.00 (−19.1%)
Aug 6, 2026	Griffin Boss, CFA	B Riley	Maintains	Buy	$49.00 → $48.00 −1.00 (−2.0%)
Aug 6, 2026	Steve Frankel	Rosenblatt	Maintains	Buy	$45.00

Jasper Bibb

Truist

BuyMaintains

Oct 6

Eric Martinuzzi

Lake Street

BuyReiterates

$37.00

Oct 2

Alexander Paris

Barrington

BuyReiterates

$42.00 → $30.00

Oct 1

Eric Wold

Texas Capital

HoldDowngrades

$48.00 → $25.00

Sep 21

Michael Grondahl

Northland

BuyReiterates

$41.00 → $35.00

Sep 10

Unknown Analyst

Texas Capital

BuyMaintains

$38.00 → $58.00

Sep 1

Jasper Bibb

Truist

BuyReiterates

$47.00 → $38.00

Aug 6

Griffin Boss, CFA

B Riley

BuyMaintains

$49.00 → $48.00

Aug 6

Steve Frankel

Rosenblatt

BuyMaintains

$45.00

Aug 6

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 6, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for UTI?

The analyst consensus rating for UTI is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 8 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for UTI?

The average 12-month price target for UTI is $39.71, representing an upside of 79.3% from the Oct 27, 2026 close of $22.15.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.