Filing Details
CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO, a registered investment adviser, increased its position in Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) by 39.4% during Q2 2026, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The firm purchased an additional 847,617 shares of the Consumer Defensive company, bringing its total holdings to 3,000,595 shares valued at approximately $128.3M as of the filing date.
Market Context
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s stock currently trades at $51.22 with a market capitalization of $1.4B.
An increase in an existing position suggests CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO has growing conviction in Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s trajectory. Institutional investors typically add to positions when they believe the stock still has upside relative to their price target, or when the company's fundamentals have improved since their initial purchase.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, where institutional ownership patterns can provide insight into how professional investors view the industry's near-term prospects.
The size of this position — $128.3 million — places it among the more significant institutional holdings in Universal Technical Institute, Inc.. Large positions like this can influence trading dynamics and are closely watched by market participants tracking smart money flows.
Investors should note that 13F filings reflect holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and are filed up to 45 days later. The position may have changed since the filing date. 13F data is most useful when analyzed alongside other signals such as insider transactions, analyst ratings, and fundamental trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 13F filing?
A 13F filing is a quarterly SEC report required for institutional managers with over $100 million in assets. It discloses equity holdings, providing transparency into how firms like CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO position their portfolios.
How can I track institutional ownership of UTI?
View all institutional holders on our UTI institutional ownership page.