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Grand Canyon Education vs Universal Technical Institute: LOPE and UTI compared
Grand Canyon Education is the larger company: $267M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $219M for Universal Technical Institute (Q3 FY26). Universal Technical Institute is growing faster (+7% against +2% a year earlier). Grand Canyon Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against 1.5%.
Where the money goes: LOPE and UTI
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) · Q3 2026
Grand Canyon Education, Q3 2026: revenue $267M (+2% year over year), operating margin 19.3%, net earnings $43.0M, operating cash flow −$25.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) · Q3 FY26
Universal Technical Institute, Q3 FY26: revenue $219M (+7% year over year), operating margin 1.5%, net earnings $2.3M, operating cash flow $10.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) | Universal Technical Institute (UTI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $267M | $219M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +7% |
| Operating margin | 19.3% | 1.5% |
| Net earnings | $43.0M | $2.3M |
| Net margin | 16.1% | 1.0% |
| Operating cash flow | −$25.3M | $10.3M |
| Market value | $4.2B | — |
| P/E | 17.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $194.00 | — |
Questions
Which is bigger, Grand Canyon Education or Universal Technical Institute?
Grand Canyon Education is the larger company: $267M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $219M for Universal Technical Institute (Q3 FY26).
Is Grand Canyon Education or Universal Technical Institute growing faster?
Universal Technical Institute is growing faster (+7% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Grand Canyon Education or Universal Technical Institute?
Grand Canyon Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against 1.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.