Recruitment Underway for New UTI-Atlanta and UTI-San Antonio Campuses

Rhea-AI Summary

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) has begun recruitment for two new campuses: UTI-Atlanta and UTI-San Antonio, both planned to open in 2026 pending regulatory approvals.

UTI-Atlanta is a 117,000 sq ft facility in Smyrna, Georgia, targeting Summer 2026 with programs in automotive, diesel, aviation, electrical, robotics and automation, HVACR and welding. UTI-San Antonio is a 51,000 sq ft skilled-trades campus expected in Spring 2026 with aviation, welding, HVACR and electrical training suites. Both campuses have applied for ACCSC accreditation. Prospective students can begin enrollment at www.uti.edu.

Positive

• UTI-Atlanta: 117,000 sq ft facility planned to open Summer 2026
• UTI-San Antonio: 51,000 sq ft campus focused exclusively on skilled trades, opening Spring 2026
• Expansion into Georgia: first UTI campus in Georgia (Smyrna), increasing geographic reach

Negative

• Both campuses are pending regulatory approvals, creating timing and execution risk
• Accreditation applications to ACCSC are not yet complete, which could affect program starts

News Market Reaction

-2.28% 2.3x vol

32 alerts

-2.28% News Effect

-5.9% Trough in 4 hr 44 min

-$33M Valuation Impact

$1.43B Market Cap

2.3x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, UTI declined 2.28%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -5.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 32 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $33M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.43B at that time. Trading volume was elevated at 2.3x the daily average, suggesting increased selling activity.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

UTI-Atlanta size: 117,000 square feet UTI-San Antonio size: 51,000 square feet Concorde Phoenix capacity: more than 620 students +4 more

7 metrics

UTI-Atlanta size 117,000 square feet New Smyrna, Georgia campus facility scheduled to open Summer 2026

UTI-San Antonio size 51,000 square feet New San Antonio skilled trades campus anticipated Spring 2026

Concorde Phoenix capacity more than 620 students Planned Concorde-Phoenix healthcare campus from Jan 27, 2026 release

2025 revenue $835.6 million Fiscal 2025 revenue, up 14.0% year over year

Revenue growth 14.0% Year-over-year revenue increase in 2025 vs prior year

Operating income $83.5 million Fiscal 2025 operating income, up 41.7% from prior year

Net income $63.0 million Fiscal 2025 net income, up 50% from prior year

Market Reality Check

Price: $25.52 Vol: Volume 669,661 is above t...

normal vol

$25.52 Last Close

Volume Volume 669,661 is above the 535,192 share 20-day average ahead of the expansion update. normal

Technical Shares trade below the 200-day MA at 29.63, with price at 28.51 before the campus news.

Peers on Argus

While UTI was down 1.66%, key education peers also traded lower: AFYA -2.42%, CO...

While UTI was down 1.66%, key education peers also traded lower: AFYA -2.42%, COUR -4.72%, UDMY -6.1%, DAO -0.5%, LINC -0.44%. However, no peers appeared in the momentum scanner, and the move is not flagged as a sector-wide rotation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 28 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 28	Community outreach	Positive	-0.3%	No-cost pediatric dental services across multiple Concorde campuses in February 2026.
Jan 27	Campus expansion	Positive	-0.8%	Selection of Phoenix site for new Concorde healthcare campus under North Star strategy.
Jan 14	Earnings call notice	Neutral	+0.3%	Announcement of Fiscal Q1 2026 results conference call schedule and access details.
Dec 15	Public safety outreach	Positive	+4.9%	Faculty-shared home and vehicle holiday safety tips across automotive and HVACR programs.
Dec 02	Policy testimony	Positive	+2.5%	CEO testimony supporting HR 1458 to expand GI Bill use for hybrid certificate programs.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive operational and community news has often seen mixed short-term price reactions, with some campus expansion and outreach updates coinciding with modest share pullbacks.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, UTI has highlighted community outreach, strategic growth, and policy engagement. On Dec. 2, 2025, CEO Jerome Grant’s testimony on GI Bill modernization coincided with a 2.47% gain. A holiday safety campaign on Dec. 15, 2025 saw shares rise 4.91%. More recently, North Star strategy expansion into Phoenix on Jan. 27, 2026 and community dental events on Jan. 28, 2026 were followed by small declines, showing that operational positives do not always translate into immediate price strength.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights UTI’s continued geographic and program expansion, with new campuses in ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights UTI’s continued geographic and program expansion, with new campuses in Atlanta and San Antonio planned for 2026, pending regulatory approvals and accreditation. Recent history includes additional campus growth and policy engagement, alongside strong 2025 financial performance. Investors may watch for progress on approvals, build-out timelines, enrollment trends, and updates on the broader North Star strategy to assess how these campuses contribute to long-term scale and mix.

Key Terms

hvacr, accrediting commission of career schools and colleges, u.s. department of education

3 terms

hvacr technical

"for automotive, diesel, aviation, electrical, robotics and automation, HVACR and welding."

HVACR stands for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration — the systems that control temperature, airflow and cold storage in buildings and equipment. Investors care because these systems drive upfront construction costs, ongoing energy and maintenance expenses, regulatory compliance and replacement cycles; like a building’s climate and pantry manager, they affect tenant comfort, operating margins and steady service or equipment-replacement revenue streams.

accrediting commission of career schools and colleges regulatory

"Both campuses have applied for accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)"

An accrediting commission of career schools and colleges is an independent organization that reviews and certifies vocational and career-focused postsecondary schools as meeting basic quality and operational standards. For investors, accreditation acts like a quality seal or license: it affects a school's ability to enroll students, access government financial aid, maintain reputation and revenue, and therefore influences the institution’s financial stability and growth prospects.

u.s. department of education regulatory

"Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education."

The U.S. Department of Education is the federal agency that sets and enforces national education policy, manages federal student loan and grant programs, and oversees rules for schools and training providers. For investors, its decisions are like a referee and banker combined: changes to funding, loan terms, accreditation or enforcement can directly affect the revenue, credit risk and regulatory costs of colleges, lenders and education-related businesses.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

New campuses scheduled to open in 2026 pending regulatory approvals

ATLANTA and PHOENIX and SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), today announced that recruitment has begun for its new campuses in Atlanta and San Antonio.

"These new campuses reflect our continued commitment to building workforce solutions that meet the needs of students, employers, and communities," said Tracy Lorenz, Division President, Universal Technical Institute. "By expanding into Atlanta and San Antonio, we are increasing access to high-quality, hands-on training that prepares students for in-demand careers while supporting regional economic growth."

Scheduled to open in Summer 2026, UTI-Atlanta is the company's first campus in Georgia and is located at 7100 Highlands Parkway SE in Smyrna. Pending all regulatory approvals, the 117,000 square foot facility will offer multiple training programs supported by advanced classrooms and specialized labs for automotive, diesel, aviation, electrical, robotics and automation, HVACR and welding.

UTI-San Antonio is the company's first-ever campus focused exclusively on skilled trades programs. Pending all regulatory approvals, programs will be offered in aviation, welding, HVACR and an electrical training suite of wind, robotics, industrial maintenance and electrical/electronics. The 51,000-square-foot facility is anticipated to open in spring 2026 and is located at 5776 Stemmons Drive. The San Antonio location joins UTI-Austin, UTI-Houston and the recently expanded UTI-Dallas.

Both campuses have applied for accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Prospective students can learn more and begin the enrollment process at www.uti.edu.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider serving students, partners and communities nationwide. The company offers high-quality education and support services for in-demand careers via its two divisions: UTI and Concorde Career Colleges. The UTI division operates 17 campuses located in 10 states and offers a wide range of transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy training programs. Concorde operates across 18 campuses in eight states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more information, visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu; LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges; or X at @news_UTI and @ConcordeCareer.

Media Contact
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480.710.6843

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SOURCE Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

FAQ

When will UTI (NYSE: UTI) open the new UTI-Atlanta campus in Smyrna, GA?

UTI plans to open UTI-Atlanta in Summer 2026. According to the company, the 117,000 sq ft Smyrna facility will offer multiple technical programs pending regulatory approvals.

What programs will UTI-San Antonio (NYSE: UTI) offer and when does it open?

UTI-San Antonio is expected to open in Spring 2026 with skilled trades programs. According to the company, the 51,000 sq ft campus will offer aviation, welding, HVACR and electrical training suites.

Are the new UTI campuses accredited and who recognizes the accreditor?

Both campuses have applied for ACCSC accreditation, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. According to the company, accreditation applications are currently pending.

How can prospective students apply to the new UTI-Atlanta and UTI-San Antonio campuses?

Prospective students can begin the enrollment process at www.uti.edu. According to the company, recruitment is underway while program starts await regulatory approvals.

What is the strategic significance of UTI opening campuses in Atlanta and San Antonio for investors?

The openings expand UTI's geographic footprint and program capacity in 2026. According to the company, the new campuses increase access to hands-on training and support regional workforce needs.