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Dec 31, 2019
UTI Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Reported first quarter results for fiscal year 2020.
Key Takeaways
Universal Technical Institute reported a positive start to fiscal year 2020, with revenue increasing by 5.0% to $87.2 million and net income reaching $4.7 million, a significant improvement from the prior year's loss. The company's growth strategy and investments in welding programs are expected to drive further growth.
Revenue increased by 5.0% to $87.2 million compared to the prior year quarter.
New student starts, excluding Norwood, MA campus, increased 7.7% compared to the prior year quarter.
Net income was $4.7 million, a $12.4 million increase from the prior year quarter loss.
Adjusted EBITDA was $10.1 million, an $8.7 million increase compared to the prior year quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Universal Technical Institute reaffirms overall full year 2020 guidance while increasing capital expenditure guidance to reflect incremental growth investments in welding program expansions.
Positive Outlook
- New student start growth (excluding Norwood, MA campus) up 2.5% - 4.5%.
- Average student population growth up 1.0% - 2.0%.
- Revenue between $338.0M - $345.0M.
- Operating cash flow between $28.0M - $33.0M.
- Adjusted free cash flow between $23.5M - $28.5M.
Challenges Ahead
- Operating expenses between $330.0M - $335.0M.
- Operating income (loss) between $8.0M - $13.0M.
- Adjusted operating income (loss) between $13.0M - $18.0M.
- Net income between $9.5M - $14.5M.
- Adjusted EBITDA between $26.5M - $31.5M.