Needham Increases Stake in Universal Technical Institute to 550,000 Shares, Valued at $17.90 Million
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Stake Increase: Needham Investment Management LLC increased its position in Universal Technical Institute by 239,000 shares during Q3 2025, bringing total holdings to 550,000 shares valued at $17.90 million, reflecting a $7.36 million increase from the previous quarter, indicating a bullish outlook on the company.
- Financial Performance: UTI reported revenue of $835.62 million for the fiscal year ending 2025, a 14% year-over-year increase, with net income rising to $63 million, representing a 50% growth, although a projected 33% decline in net income for FY 2026 raises concerns.
- Market Performance: As of November 13, 2025, UTI shares were priced at $29.38, reflecting a 44.5% increase over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 33.3 percentage points, showcasing strong market confidence in its future.
- Strategic Investment: UTI plans to expand its operations by opening new campuses and implementing healthcare-focused educational programs, which may increase operating costs in the short term but are expected to drive long-term revenue growth.
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 36.80 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.
6 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 27.160
Low
36.00
Averages
36.80
High
38.00
Current: 27.160
Low
36.00
Averages
36.80
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.
