Shares of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) surged 5.06% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following the release of its fiscal fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations and an optimistic outlook for the coming year.

The technical skills education provider reported Q4 revenue of $222.442 million, surpassing the IBES estimate of $219.2 million. The company's earnings per share for the quarter came in at $0.34, significantly beating the FactSet consensus estimate of $0.26. Universal Technical Institute also posted a strong adjusted EBITDA of $36.8 million for the quarter.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Universal Technical Institute provided an upbeat forecast for fiscal 2026. The company expects revenue to range between $905 million and $915 million, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $901 million. This guidance represents approximately 9% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. The company's full-year 2025 performance was equally impressive, with revenue up 14% to $835.6 million and net income increasing by 50% to $63 million. Universal Technical Institute's growth strategy, including plans to open 2 to 5 new campuses annually and launch about 20 new programs each year, seems to be resonating well with investors, contributing to the stock's after-hours rally.