Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) Stock Forecast
UTI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.83 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $38.83 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +88.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 18, 2026 EPS estimate $0.33
- 52-week range
- $18.47 – $51.20
UTI analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
UTI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
UTI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.16 | $0.11 | $0.20 | $0.23 | −31.3% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $0.60 | $0.58 | $0.63 | $1.13 | −46.6% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.73 | $0.67 | $0.81 | $0.60 | +21.8% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
UTI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $234.9M | $225.1M | $240.8M | +6.3% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $896.2M | $893.0M | $897.5M | +7.2% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $971.9M | $955.8M | $982.2M | +8.4% | 6 |
UTI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
UTI revenue: reported and forecast
UTI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | −11.2% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $0.78 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 | −22.3% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.85 | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.73 | −13.7% | 0 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
UTI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; UTI beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from UTI
6 analysts cover Universal Technical Institute; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.83 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $38.83, 88.7% above the latest close of $20.58. Analysts expect earnings of $0.60 per share for FY2026, −46.6% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $0.73 per share on revenue of $971.9 million. Universal Technical Institute beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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UTI forecast FAQ
What is Universal Technical Institute's price target?
The average analyst price target for Universal Technical Institute is $38.83, 88.7% above the latest close of $20.58.
Is Universal Technical Institute a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Universal Technical Institute, 5 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Universal Technical Institute's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.60 per share for FY2026 (range $0.58 to $0.63); for FY2027 the estimate is $0.73.
What is Universal Technical Institute's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $896.2 million, growth of 7.2%; for FY2027 it is $971.9 million.
When does Universal Technical Institute report earnings?
Universal Technical Institute is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 18, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.33.
Does Universal Technical Institute usually beat earnings estimates?
Universal Technical Institute reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.