Universal Technical Institute Q1 revenue rises 9.6%, net income falls to $12.8 million
Universal Technical Institute reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025, with revenue up 9.6% to $220.8 million while net income fell to $12.8 million from $22.2 million, mainly due to strategic growth expenses. The company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance, which includes revenue of $905 million to $915 million, so shareholders see higher sales but lower profit in the quarter with the full-year outlook unchanged.
Key points
- Revenue rose 9.6% to $220.8 million from $201.4 million; operating expenses rose 17.9% to $205.2 million.
- Net income was $12.8 million versus $22.2 million a year earlier; diluted EPS was $0.23 versus $0.40.
- Adjusted EBITDA fell 23.5% to $27.1 million, which the company attributed to $7.6 million in strategic growth expenses.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance was reiterated: revenue of $905 million to $915 million and reported adjusted EBITDA of $114 million to $119 million.
The filing
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