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Strategic Education vs Universal Technical Institute: STRA and UTI compared
Strategic Education is the larger company: $325M 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). Universal Technical Institute is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.5% against -26.9%.
Where the money goes: STRA and UTI
Strategic Education (STRA) · Q3 2026
Strategic Education, Q3 2026: revenue $325M (+2% year over year), operating margin -26.9%, net loss $98.3M, operating cash flow $56.9M. 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.
| Strategic Education (STRA) | Universal Technical Institute (UTI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $325M | $219M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +7% |
| Operating margin | -26.9% | 1.5% |
| Net earnings | −$98.3M | $2.3M |
| Net margin | -30.2% | 1.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $56.9M | $10.3M |
| Free cash flow | $44.3M | — |
| Market value | $1.6B | — |
| P/E | 11.8× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $96.67 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Strategic Education
- U.S. Higher Education: $214M (66%)
- Australia / New Zealand: $68.6M (21%)
- Education Technology Services: $42.8M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Strategic Education or Universal Technical Institute?
Strategic Education is the larger company: $325M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $219M for Universal Technical Institute (Q3 FY26).
Is Strategic Education or Universal Technical Institute growing faster?
Universal Technical Institute is growing faster (+7% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Strategic Education or Universal Technical Institute?
Universal Technical Institute is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.5% against -26.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.