Street Confidence Builds Around Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI)

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) is among the most promising education stocks according to hedge funds. As of February 25, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) is a consensus buy among all the analysts covering the stock. One such firm is Truist Securities, which maintained a Buy rating and a price target of $40 on Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) on February 5. With the highest 1-year price target among analysts, the firm’s estimate reflects an upside potential of 16.70%.

What positions Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) well for sustained growth momentum is student enrollment, which is expected to increase in the times ahead, Truist Securities noted. While being optimistic about the possible employer interest in applying the Heartland model to new programs at UTI and Concorde, the firm said that capex could be reduced as campus buildout accelerates.

The firm highlighted that a strong demand pattern is projected across the trade school sector, as private competitors report solid dynamics in HVAC and welding programs, adding that Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) is its top pick in the Education space.

​Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) is an Arizona-based provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs. With two main segments: UTI and Concorde, the company serves students, partners, and communities.

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