
Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Afya (AFYA) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. offers postsecondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
| Revenue (TTM) | $883.60M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $486.43M |
| EBITDA | $82.27M |
| Operating Margin | 1.99% |
| Return on Equity | 10.50% |
| Return on Assets | 3.46% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $16.13 |
| Book Value | $6.25 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.27 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.28 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.487 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.73 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -78.90% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 7.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $55.09M |
| Float | $53.80M |
| % Insiders | 2.50% |
| % Institutions | 114.61% |
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Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Afya (AFYA) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers a compelling long-term opportunity, with AI tailwinds and a defensible vocational education model, despite recent execution setbacks. Recent operational missteps—primarily a failure to follow up with leads—drove a 60% stock decline and reduced near-term guidance, but management remains committed to 2029 targets. UTI targets $1.2B revenue and $220M adjusted EBITDA by 2029, supported by campus expansion, program launches, and resilient demand for vocational careers less exposed to AI disruption.

The scholarships are part of an ongoing workforce solutions strategy to help address the need for skilled dental hygienists KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare brand of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., and Heartland Dental today announced the recipients of the 2026 Heartland Dental Hygiene Scholarships.

Company's seventh location in Texas and first campus dedicated exclusively to skilled trades training programs SAN ANTONIO and PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades, healthcare and dental education programs, recently celebrated the opening of its new UTI-San Antonio campus with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

Universal Technical Institute NYSE: UTI CEO Jerome Grant outlined the workforce education provider's expansion plans, student-outcome metrics and revised 2026 outlook at the IDEAS Conference, citing a near-term enrollment mix shift and high-school admissions disruption while maintaining the company's longer-term targets.

Campuses in California, Arizona and Texas honored during 2025-2026 accreditation cycle PHOENIX, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades, healthcare and dental care programs, today announced that four campuses in California, Arizona and Texas have been honored for excellence and quality programming by their accrediting body, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). For the 2025-2026 accreditation cycle, UTI-Avondale, UTI-Phoenix and UTI-Rancho Cucamonga all received ACCSC's "School of Excellence" Award.

New agreement underscores long-term confidence and commitment by renowned financial institutions in company's business model and outlook for its North Star Strategy PHOENIX, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades, healthcare and dental, today announced that it has entered into a new credit agreement with Fifth Third Bank, National Association, as lender and as administrative agent, joint lead arranger and sole bookrunner, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as lender and joint lead arranger, Truist Bank as lender and Truist Securities, Inc. as joint lead arranger, and Citibank, N.A.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $UTI--UTI Investors Have Opportunity to Join Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law.

Universal Technical Institute cut its FY2026 baseline adjusted EBITDA outlook to above $135 million from more than $155 million, and shares sold off sharply. Levi & Korsinsky is investigating.
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