Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI) shares closed at a 52-week low of $21.26 on Friday, extending a sharp decline that has seen the stock lose more than 40% over the past six months.
The automotive and technical training provider reported third-quarter fiscal revenue of $218.9 million, a 7.2% year-over-year increase but slightly below the $219.89 million consensus estimate. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter came in at $0.04.
UTI also revised its full-year 2026 outlook downward, citing challenges in its high school channel. The company specializes in hands-on training programs for automotive, diesel and collision repair, as well as welding and computer-aided drafting.
Analyst price targets remain broadly constructive, with a range of $37 to $48. The stock’s recent performance has pushed valuation metrics into oversold territory according to InvestingPro data, though a separate Fair Value analysis suggests it may be slightly overvalued at current levels.
UTI shares have declined 19.14% over the past 12 months, underperforming broader market benchmarks during a period of heightened sector volatility.
