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Universal Technical Institute, Inc
A workforce education company running two college networks: UTI, with campuses in nine states teaching transportation, skilled trades, and energy programs, and Concorde Career Colleges, with campuses in eight states plus online offering allied health, dental, nursing, and diagnostic programs. The company grew through the acquisition of Concorde, adding healthcare training to its original hands-on technical focus. Its programs are shaped with major equipment manufacturers and employers.
Operating income fell 77% to $3.2M as $9M in strategic growth spending offset a 7.2% revenue increase.
Strategic growth spending compressed earnings for a third straight quarter. rose 7.2% to $218.9 million on a 5.8% increase in average full-time active students, but fell 77.1% to $3.2 million as $9 million in costs for new campuses and programs more than offset the revenue gain. The company is investing ahead of demand, and the return on that investment remains the open question.
Key takeaways
fell 77.1% to $3.2 million, driven by $9.0 million in strategic growth expenses for new campuses and programs, partially offset by productivity improvements.
rose 7.2% to $218.9 million, with the Concorde up 11.1% and the UTI segment up 5.0%, both supported by higher average full-time active students and new program launches.
Average full-time active students increased 5.8% to 25,131, and total new student starts grew 10.9%, reflecting recent campus and program expansions.
Section summaries
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Revenue grew 7.2% to $218.9M in Q3 FY2026 driven by higher student volumes and new programs, while strategic growth investments compressed operating income.
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Consolidated Q3 rose 7.2% to $218.9M, with UTI up 5.0% and Concorde up 11.1%, both driven by higher average full-time active students and new program launches.
fell to $3.2M from $14.2M, primarily due to $9.0M in strategic growth expenses for new campuses and programs, partially offset by productivity improvements.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 15.1% , driven by higher headcount, advertising, and credit loss provisions tied to the growing student base.
Total fell to $180.5 million as of June 30, 2026, down $74.0 million from September 30, 2025, after funding campus openings and expansions; $95 million of the was repaid in July 2026.
rose 22.9% sequentially to $157.0 million, continuing the reversal of the multi-quarter debt-reduction trend as the company funds its growth strategy.
What changed
The $9 million in strategic growth spending that compressed this quarter follows $11 million in Q2 and a 28.3% SG&A increase in Q1, confirming that the investment cycle flagged in earlier quarters is persisting and deepening the .
The , flagged as a rising concern since FY2024, continued to climb as part of the 15.1% increase in selling and administrative expenses, though the company did not break out the specific dollar increase for the quarter.
rose to $157.0 million, up from $127.8 million in Q2 and $84.2 million at fiscal year-end 2025, confirming that the Q2 debt increase was not a one-time draw but a shift toward funding growth with .
The Quick Ratio breach and waiver obtained in FY2025 was not mentioned as recurring, but total fell another $74.0 million from September 30, 2025, to $180.5 million, indicating continued pressure on the balance sheet.
No update was provided on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's earnings-based eligibility tests, leaving the regulatory risk to 78% of cash-basis unresolved since it was first disclosed in Q3 FY2025.
What to watch
Whether the $9 million in strategic growth spending this quarter and the cumulative investment over the past three quarters produce a measurable acceleration in new student starts or average active students in Q4.
The trajectory of , which has risen for two consecutive quarters to $157.0 million, and whether the $95 million repayment in July 2026 signals a return to debt reduction or a temporary move.
The as a percentage of , given that selling and administrative expenses continue to rise faster than revenue and the proprietary loan portfolio is growing with student volumes.
Any regulatory or rulemaking related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's earnings-based eligibility tests, which remain a material risk to the 78% of cash-basis derived from federal student aid.
Average full-time active students increased 5.8% to 25,131, and total new student starts grew 10.9%, reflecting recent campus and program expansions.
Educational services expenses rose 12.1% on higher compensation, supplies, and to support growth, while selling and administrative costs increased 15.1% on headcount, advertising, and credit loss provisions.
Total liquidity stood at $180.5M as of June 30, 2026, down $74.0M from September 30, 2025, after funding campus openings and expansions; $95M of was repaid in July 2026.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes in our market risk exposure during the nine months ended June 30, 2026. For a discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to Part II Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” contained in our 2025 Annual Report…
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There have been no material changes in our market risk exposure during the nine months ended June 30, 2026. For a discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to Part II Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” contained in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In the ordinary conduct of our business, we are periodically subject to lawsuits, demands in arbitration, investigations, regulatory proceedings or other claims, including, but not limited to, claims involving current and former students, routine employment matters, business dis…
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In the ordinary conduct of our business, we are periodically subject to lawsuits, demands in arbitration, investigations, regulatory proceedings or other claims, including, but not limited to, claims involving current and former students, routine employment matters, business disputes and regulatory demands. When we are aware of a claim or potential claim, we assess the likelihood of any loss or exposure. If it is probable that a loss will result and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we would accrue a liability for the loss. When a loss is not both probable and estimable, we do not accrue a liability. Where a loss is not probable but is reasonably possible, including if a loss in excess of an accrued liability is reasonably possible, we determine whether it is possible to provide an estimate of the amount of the loss or range of possible losses for the claim. Because we cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of the legal proceedings (including lawsuits, investigations, regulatory proceedings or claims) asserted against us, it is not currently possible to provide such an estimate. The ultimate outcome of pending legal proceedings to which we are a party may have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, results of operations or financial condition.
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the information contained in Part I, Item 3, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could materially affe…
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In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the information contained in Part I, Item 3, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or operating results. There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.