Analyst Increases Q1 2025 EPS Estimates for Universal Technical Institute

Analysts from Northland Capmk have revised their earnings per share (EPS) predictions for Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) for the first quarter of 2025. On February 20th, analyst M. Grondahl released a report significantly raising the forecasted EPS from the previous $0.09 to $0.23. This update comes as analysts reach a consensus on the full-year earnings estimation of $0.70 per share for the company.

Recent Analyst Ratings

Universal Technical Institute has seen a number of reviews from analysts recently. StockNews.com upgraded UTI from a "hold" to a "buy" rating. Rosenblatt Securities increased their price target from $14.00 to $17.00 and maintained a "buy" rating. TheStreet improved UTI's rating from "c+" to "b". Northland Securities initiated their coverage with an "outperform" rating and a price target of $16.00. Moreover, Barrington Research adjusted their price target from $15.00 to $18.00, affirming an "outperform" rating. Overall, the company has one "hold" and six "buy" ratings, with MarketBeat.com reporting an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $15.20.

UTI Stock Performance and Investor Interest

The trading price for UTI stock on the NYSE began at $14.98, with a 52-week range of $5.63 to $16.37. The company's financial stature includes a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, along with similar quick and current ratios of 1.09. With a 50-day moving average at $13.64 and a 200-day moving average of $10.72, the stock carries a market capitalization of $510.52 million, a PE ratio of 57.62, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41, and a beta of 1.20.

Hedge funds and institutional investors have shown substantial activity concerning UTI shares. Significant movements include Washington University's new stake valued at roughly $35.88 million, Vanguard Group Inc.'s 19.3% increase in holdings, Coliseum Capital Management LLC's 49.5% increase, BlackRock Inc.'s 13.3% growth, and State Street Corp’s 209.1% stake increase in recent quarters. Institutional investors now own 75.67% of UTI stock.

Insider Activity at Universal Technical Institute

In a recent insider transaction, CFO Troy R. Anderson sold 7,173 shares at an average price of $10.94, totaling $78,472.62. Post-transaction, Anderson continues to own 87,442 company shares, valued at approximately $956,615.48. Insider ownership stands at 27.60%.

Universal Technical Institute operates in the education space offering specialized programs in transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare across the United States through its various institutes.

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