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UTI

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

UTI

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. NYSE
$23.02 -0.43% (-0.10)

Market Cap $1.25 B
52w High $36.32
52w Low $21.29
Dividend Yield 0%
P/E 20.37
Volume 314.03K
Outstanding Shares 54.43M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $222.442M $85.799M $18.756M 8.432% $0.34 $26.468M
Q3-2025 $204.298M $83.941M $10.663M 5.219% $0.2 $14.152M
Q2-2025 $207.447M $88.106M $11.446M 5.518% $0.21 $32.352M
Q1-2025 $201.429M $73.81M $22.153M 10.998% $0.41 $42.794M
Q4-2024 $196.358M $70.981M $18.84M 9.595% $0.35 $40.792M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $127.361M $826.139M $498.029M $328.11M
Q3-2025 $120.561M $740.759M $433.972M $306.787M
Q2-2025 $135.689M $720.443M $426.53M $293.913M
Q1-2025 $171.999M $753.756M $473.78M $279.976M
Q4-2024 $161.9M $744.575M $484.344M $260.231M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $18.756M $57.104M $-9.606M $13.233M $60.731M $40.625M
Q3-2025 $10.663M $18.053M $-24.29M $-20.877M $-27.114M $6.846M
Q2-2025 $11.446M $-789K $-50.638M $-25.814M $-77.241M $-11.736M
Q1-2025 $22.153M $22.962M $-3.345M $-9.335M $10.282M $19.617M
Q4-2024 $18.84M $67.534M $-7.494M $-11.684M $42.784M $60.005M

Revenue by Products

Product Q1-2022Q2-2022Q3-2022Q4-2022
Other Segments
Other Segments
$0 $0 $0 $0
Postsecondary Education
Postsecondary Education
$100.00M $100.00M $100.00M $110.00M

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement UTI’s income statement shows a company that has been growing steadily and becoming more profitable. Revenue has climbed meaningfully over the last few years, and gross profit has risen alongside it, suggesting the core training programs are scaling well. Operating profit has improved from very slim levels to a more comfortable margin, although the path has not been perfectly smooth. Net income and earnings per share dipped in the middle of the period but rebounded strongly most recently, pointing to better cost control and benefits from the Concorde and program expansions starting to show up in results.


Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet reflects a larger, more complex business than a few years ago. Total assets have expanded, likely driven by acquisitions, new campuses, and program investments, while cash levels have been maintained at a moderate cushion. Debt has increased compared with earlier years, easing slightly most recently but still meaningfully higher than before, which means greater reliance on borrowing to fund growth. Shareholders’ equity has crept up, signaling gradual strengthening of the company’s capital base, but the higher leverage level is a key factor to monitor if growth were to slow or the economy weaken.


Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash flow trends suggest a shift from heavy investment mode toward more balanced growth. Operating cash flow has stayed positive and generally improved, indicating the underlying education model is generating cash. Free cash flow was negative for a few years as the company spent aggressively on new programs, facilities, and integration; more recently it has turned clearly positive as capital spending has come down and earnings have improved. This pattern is typical of a business that has just gone through a build-out phase and is now starting to harvest more of the cash returns from those investments, though continued expansion plans could keep capital needs elevated.


Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge UTI occupies a differentiated niche in technical and career education, especially in transportation, skilled trades, and now healthcare. Its strongest edge is its deep network of partnerships with major manufacturers and employers, who help shape curricula, provide equipment, and hire graduates; in some specialty programs UTI is effectively the designated training partner, which creates real barriers for would‑be competitors. The expansion into healthcare through Concorde broadens the addressable market and reduces dependence on any one industry. On the risk side, UTI remains exposed to regulatory scrutiny of for‑profit education, enrollment cycles, competition from community colleges and other private providers, and the need to continuously prove strong student outcomes and job placement to both regulators and industry partners.


Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation at UTI is less about lab research and more about continually upgrading programs and delivery methods to track industry needs. The company has been quick to adopt tools like virtual and augmented reality in automotive training, integrate robotics and automation into skilled trades curricula, and roll out programs focused on electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing technologies. Its close collaboration with OEMs means course content is often co‑designed with the companies that will employ graduates, which helps keep training current. The “North Star” strategy of launching new programs and campuses each year is ambitious and innovation‑driven, but it also raises execution risk: UTI must scale carefully, avoid diluting program quality, and stay ahead of fast‑moving trends in transportation tech and healthcare.


Summary

Overall, UTI looks like a maturing growth story in technical and healthcare education. The business has grown revenues and profits meaningfully while transitioning from a narrower automotive focus to a broader skilled trades and healthcare platform. Financially, it has moved from investment‑heavy years with thinner margins to a phase with stronger earnings and healthier free cash flow, albeit with higher debt levels that introduce more sensitivity to setbacks. Strategically, its employer partnerships, specialized manufacturer programs, and expanding footprint give it a solid position in markets where demand for skilled workers is structurally high. At the same time, the model depends on maintaining regulatory compliance, enrollment momentum, and consistently strong job placement to justify tuition and support continued expansion, so monitoring those non‑financial indicators is as important as watching the headline financials.