BlackRock reports 12.9% stake in UTI

BlackRock, Inc. amended a Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 12.9% of Universal Technical Institute Inc. common stock, representing 7,106,625 shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. amended a Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 12.9% of Universal Technical Institute Inc. common stock, representing 7,106,625 shares.

The filing states BlackRock has sole voting power for 7,036,386 shares and sole dispositive power for 7,106,625 shares. The filing names iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as an identified holder with an interest exceeding 5%. The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

BlackRock discloses a significant passive stake in UTI; voting and dispositive counts are specified.

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 7,106,625 shares of common stock, equal to 12.9%. The filing separates voting and dispositive powers: 7,036,386 shares with sole voting power and 7,106,625 shares with sole dispositive power. This reflects holdings aggregated across reporting business units.

Cash‑flow treatment or plans for these shares are not described in the excerpt; subsequent filings may disclose changes in holdings. Watch future ownership updates for material shifts in percent ownership or voting power.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 7,106,625 shares Percent of class: 12.9% Sole voting power: 7,036,386 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 7,106,625 shares reported in the Schedule 13G/A amendment

Percent of class 12.9% percent of total outstanding common stock as stated

Sole voting power 7,036,386 shares shares with sole power to vote as reported

Sole dispositive power 7,106,625 shares shares with sole power to dispose as reported

Named >5% holder iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF identified as having interest >5% under Item 6

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, reporting business units

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 1 and the heading indicate this is a Schedule 13G/A filing"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially owned regulatory

"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7106625"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

reporting business units regulatory

"beneficial ownership ... by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"

FAQ

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What stake does BlackRock hold in Universal Technical Institute (UTI)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 7,106,625 shares, representing 12.9% of Universal Technical Institute common stock. The filing lists both voting and dispositive power counts for those shares as disclosed in the amendment.

How many shares does BlackRock have voting power over at UTI?

BlackRock has sole voting power over 7,036,386 shares of UTI common stock according to the Schedule 13G/A. The filing distinguishes voting power from dispositive power for the reported holdings.

Does BlackRock report control or shared powers over these UTI shares?

The amendment reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power—both shared counts are shown as 0. The filing attributes sole voting and sole dispositive powers to BlackRock's reporting business units.

Which other holder is named with a >5% interest in UTI?

The filing identifies iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as having an interest that exceeds 5% of UTI common stock. The Schedule 13G/A instructs this identification under Item 6 when another person holds >5%.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for BlackRock?

The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, listed as Managing Director, with the signature date shown as 06/04/2026. Exhibits include a Power of Attorney and Item 7 exhibit references.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/04/2026 - 12:12 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

913915104

(CUSIP Number)

05/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 913915104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 7,036,386.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 7,106,625.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,106,625.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

12.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 4225 EAST WINDROSE DRIVE, SUITE 200 Phoenix AZ 85032
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 913915104
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 7106625
(b)	Percent of class: 12.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 7036386
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7106625
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	06/04/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7