Universal Technical Institute Insider Makes Significant Purchase of $253,991 in Shares
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Friday, Aug 15, 2025 4:35 am ET1min read
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Universal Technical Institute Inc is a leading provider of postsecondary education, offering specialized technical education programs under several well-known brands. The company operates 15 campuses in nine states, with additional programs offered online. Its segments include Universal Technical Institute and Concorde Career Colleges, which operate 17 campuses in eight states [3].
The recent insider buying comes amidst a backdrop of strong industry demand for trained technicians. The federal government has tripled its estimate for the number of transportation technicians needed nationwide by 2026, projecting more than 1.2 million job openings in the automotive, diesel, and collision repair industries [4].
Financial metrics for UTI indicate a price-earnings ratio of 22.37, higher than the industry median of 17.945 but lower than the company's historical median price-earnings ratio. The GF Value of UTI is estimated at $11.58, leading to a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 2.19, suggesting the stock may be overvalued based on its GF Value [1].
References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3063557/insider-buying-robert-devincenzi-acquires-shares-of-universal-technical-institute-inc-uti
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:23ad597d48a97:0-universal-technical-institute-director-buys-10-000-shares/
[3] https://investor.uti.edu/
[4] https://iecn.com/universal-technical-institute-launches-free-high-school-summer-program/
Universal Technical Institute, a workforce solutions provider, has reported that one of its insiders purchased shares worth $253,991. The company operates 16 campuses in nine states, offering transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs. Its segments include Universal Technical Institute and Concorde Career Colleges, which operate 17 campuses in eight states and online.
On August 12, 2025, Robert Devincenzi, a Director at Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI), purchased 10,000 shares of the company. This transaction, detailed in the SEC Filing, resulted in Devincenzi owning a total of 136,765 shares. The shares were acquired at an average price of $25.3857 and $25.3998, totaling $253,990 [2].Universal Technical Institute Inc is a leading provider of postsecondary education, offering specialized technical education programs under several well-known brands. The company operates 15 campuses in nine states, with additional programs offered online. Its segments include Universal Technical Institute and Concorde Career Colleges, which operate 17 campuses in eight states [3].
The recent insider buying comes amidst a backdrop of strong industry demand for trained technicians. The federal government has tripled its estimate for the number of transportation technicians needed nationwide by 2026, projecting more than 1.2 million job openings in the automotive, diesel, and collision repair industries [4].
Financial metrics for UTI indicate a price-earnings ratio of 22.37, higher than the industry median of 17.945 but lower than the company's historical median price-earnings ratio. The GF Value of UTI is estimated at $11.58, leading to a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 2.19, suggesting the stock may be overvalued based on its GF Value [1].
References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3063557/insider-buying-robert-devincenzi-acquires-shares-of-universal-technical-institute-inc-uti
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:23ad597d48a97:0-universal-technical-institute-director-buys-10-000-shares/
[3] https://investor.uti.edu/
[4] https://iecn.com/universal-technical-institute-launches-free-high-school-summer-program/
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