UTI.N Drops as 5-Day SMA Crossed Downward
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 20 Nov 25
Source: Coinmarketcap
Shares of Universal Technical Institute (UTI.N) declined today, crossing below the 5-day simple moving average, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment. This technical breakdown may signal increased bearish momentum following the company's recent announcement of plans to open three new campuses by fiscal 2027. Despite reporting a 14% revenue increase and exceeding earnings expectations, analysts have expressed concerns about the stock's outlook, reflected in its Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). The combination of strong financial performance and expansion plans has not been enough to offset the negative sentiment driven by recent estimate revisions.
Analyst Views on UTI
Wall Street analysts forecast UTI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for UTI is 37.00 USD with a low forecast of 36.00 USD and a high forecast of 38.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 27.610
Low
36.00
Averages
37.00
High
38.00
Current: 27.610
Low
36.00
Averages
37.00
High
38.00
About UTI
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and healthcare education programs. Its segments include Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges (Concorde). UTI segment operates 16 campuses located in nine states and offers a range of degree and non-degree transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. UTI also offers manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student-paid electives, at its campuses and manufacturer or dealer-sponsored training at certain campuses and dedicated training centers. Concorde segment operates 17 campuses located in eight states and online, offering degree, non-degree, and continuing education programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
