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Universal Technical Institute Inc

Stage 4 · Declining · week 7

As of Oct 22, 2026, Universal Technical Institute is in Stage 4, the downtrend phase, now in week 7 (since Sep 10, 2026). It closed at $21.66, 57.7% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which is falling.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States. More about the company

$21.66

+4.13% today

$1.2B · Small cap

Market Neutral — Building

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Declining, below its long-term trend

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S2 45w

S2 23w

S2 22w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S2 45w → S3 2w → S2 12w → S3 6w → S2 23w → S3 2w → S2 13w → S3 6w → S4 5w → S1 1w → S2 4w → S3 1w → S4 10w → S1 4w → S2 22w → S3 4w → S4 6w current

Total tracked: 166 weeks across 17 stage runs.

UTI among Education & Training Services20th of 43 by relative strength

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Stocks in Education & Training Services ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#	Stock	Stage	RS	1M
1	DAOYoudao, Inc. Class A	Stage 2 · wk 25	92	+32.4%
2	LAURLaureate Education, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 1	77	+5.6%
3	APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.	Stage 4 · wk 6	76	+18.1%
4	MHMcGraw Hill, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 2	65	+7.6%
5	LGCYLegacy Education Inc.	Stage 4 · wk 8	59	−1.2%
6	AFYAAfya Limited Class A	Stage 4 · wk 7	57	+9.8%
7	STRAStrategic Education, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 12	55	+4.3%
8	FCFranklin Covey Company	Stage 4 · wk 4	53	+10.1%
…20	UTIUniversal Technical Institute Inc	Stage 4 · wk 7	31	+6.1%

vs 52W High

-57.7%

$18.47 lo$51.20 hi

57.7% below 52W high, deep Stage 4 damage

In Stage 4, distance from the 52-week high reflects an ongoing decline, not a discount.

Stage Maturity

Week 7

1w13w26w

Week 7, early Stage 4 decline

How long this stock has been in Stage 4 decline. The longer the downtrend, the more entrenched the selling pressure. No length of decline marks a bottom on its own.

vs 200 DMA

-33.3%

200 DMA: $32.46 · sloping down

In Stage 4, the stock is below its 200-day average, the hallmark of a downtrend. Stage analysis waits for that to reverse before buying.

Rel Volume

0.89x

vs 50-day avg

High volume on down days in Stage 4 confirms institutional selling. Low-volume bounces are typical. They lack real buyers and are easy to mistake for reversals.

Trend Health

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Short-term trend flat

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

+6.1%

-42.7%

-40.4%

YTD

-12.8%

-34.3%

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Breakout Watch

Latest: 2025-05-09

10 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-01-03.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S4

Wk 7 · Vol 0.89x

2026-10-21S4

Wk 6 · Vol 0.58x

2026-10-20S4

Wk 6 · Vol 0.75x

2026-10-19S4

Wk 6 · Vol 0.64x

2026-10-16S4

Wk 6 · Vol 0.49x

2026-10-15S4

Wk 6 · Vol 0.68x

2026-10-14S4

Wk 5 · Vol 1.06x

2026-10-13S4

Wk 5 · Vol 0.57x

2026-10-12S4

Wk 5 · Vol 0.52x

2026-10-09S4

Wk 5 · Vol 0.54x

2026-10-08S4

Wk 5 · Vol 0.80x

2026-10-07S4

Wk 4 · Vol 0.80x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$21.18

200 DMA

$32.46

52W High

$51.20

52W Low

$18.47

5D Low

$20.58

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$21.66

60d High

$42.37

120d High

$51.20

250d High

$51.20

Next resistance

+95.6%

to 60d High

P/E (TTM)

35.5

Forward 23.3

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-78.9%

Revenue +7.2%

ROE

+10.5%

Profit margin +3.9%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

P/B 3.5

Universal Technical Institute: quick answers

What stage is Universal Technical Institute in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is in Stage 4, the downtrend phase. It entered Stage 4 on Sep 10, 2026 and is in week 7. What the four stages mean

Is Universal Technical Institute in an uptrend?

No. Universal Technical Institute is in a Stage 4 downtrend. It trades 33.3% below its 200-day average, which is falling.

How far is Universal Technical Institute from its 52-week high?

Universal Technical Institute closed at $21.66 on Oct 22, 2026, 57.7% below its 52-week high of $51.20. Its 52-week low is $18.47.

How has Universal Technical Institute performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Universal Technical Institute is down 34.3% over the past year and down 12.8% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Universal Technical Institute in?

Universal Technical Institute is in the Education & Training Services industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector.

About this companyConsumer Staples· Education & Training Services

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs in the United States. It operates in two segments, UTI and Concorde. The company offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs. It also provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers. The company serves students, partners, and communities by providing education and support services in various fields. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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All analytics based on EOD data. Data as of 2026-10-22. Past data patterns are not indicative of future results. This page is a data analytics tool only.