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Mar 31, 2021
UTI Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Reported a decrease in revenue but an increase in new student starts.
Key Takeaways
Universal Technical Institute reported a decrease in revenue of 6.1% to $77.7 million for the second quarter of 2021, while new student starts increased by 14.9%. The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2021 guidance and announced plans to launch two new campuses and acquire MIAT College of Technology.
New student starts increased 14.9% year-over-year.
Revenue decreased 6.1% to $77.7 million compared to the prior year quarter.
Announced plans to launch two new campuses and acquire MIAT College of Technology.
Management reaffirms fiscal year 2021 guidance.
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Forward Guidance
Assuming the successful execution of the MIAT acquisition and launch of our two new campuses within the planned timelines, we estimate average annual revenue growth should exceed 10% over the next several years, resulting in revenue solidly over $500 million by fiscal 2025, with adjusted EBITDA margin in excess of 20%.
Positive Outlook
- Expected accretive effects of announced initiatives and potential additional opportunities for growth.
- Successful closing of the MIAT acquisition.
- Successfully integration of MIAT with UTI.
- Launch of two new campuses within the planned timeframe.
- New campuses will allow for higher margins.
Challenges Ahead
- Impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Changes to federal and state educational funding.
- Changes to regulations or agency interpretation of such regulations affecting the for-profit education industry.
- Possible failure or inability to obtain regulatory consents and certifications for new or modified campuses or instruction.
- Potential increased competition.