Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI):

• 8/11/2026 – Universal Technical Institute was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “hold (c)”.
• 8/6/2026 – Universal Technical Institute had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $47.00 to $38.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – Universal Technical Institute had its price target lowered by B. Riley Financial, Inc. from $49.00 to $48.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – Universal Technical Institute had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Rosenblatt Securities. They now have a $45.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/28/2026 – Universal Technical Institute was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 7/8/2026 – Universal Technical Institute was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “hold (c)”.
• 6/29/2026 – Universal Technical Institute had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $40.00 to $47.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, CAO Christine Kline sold 3,500 shares of Universal Technical Institute stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.42, for a total value of $155,470.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 43,006 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,910,326.52. This trade represents a 7.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Kevin Prehn sold 4,545 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.00, for a total transaction of $181,800.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 27,025 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,081,000. This represents a 14.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 3,102,545 shares of company stock valued at $128,449,570 over the last quarter. 9.80% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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Universal Technical Institute, Inc (NYSE: UTI) is a leading provider of post-secondary education for students pursuing careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, as well as in welding and CNC machining. The company designs and delivers hands-on training through a blend of classroom instruction and experiential lab work, preparing graduates for entry-level positions in the transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors. UTI’s curriculum emphasizes industry-recognized credentials and proprietary coursework developed in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure alignment with evolving employer needs.

Through a network of campus locations across the United States and select centers in Canada, Universal Technical Institute offers diploma and certificate programs ranging from 36 to 74 weeks in length.

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