---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001261654-26-000003"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UTI"
cik: "0001261654"
company_name: "UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC"
filed_at: "2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T04:51:23.384760+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Universal Technical Institute Q1 2026 Revenue Rises 9.6% to $220.8M, Net Income Declines to $12.8M

## Summary
- Revenue increased 9.6% to $220.8M in Q1 fiscal 2026.
- Net income decreased to $12.8M from $22.2M due to $7.6M strategic growth expenses.
- Adjusted EBITDA fell 23.5% to $27.1M, with strategic growth investments impacting.
- Average full-time active students grew 7.2% to 26,858; new student starts up 2.6% to 5,449.
- Company reiterates FY2026 guidance: revenue $905M-$915M, adjusted EBITDA $114M-$119M.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001261654-26-000003
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UTI
- cik: 0001261654
- company_name: UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC
- filed_at: 2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1261654/000126165426000003/0001261654-26-000003-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1261654/000126165426000003/uti-20260204.htm

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