Hitchcock Todd A 4

What Happened
Todd A. Hitchcock, Executive Vice President and COO of Universal Technical Institute, reported an open-market sale of 16,500 shares on March 4, 2026. The shares sold at $37.33 each for total proceeds of approximately $615,945. This was a sale (not a purchase or option exercise), which is often routine and does not by itself indicate insider sentiment.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-04
• Transaction type: Sale (reported as open market or private sale)
• Shares sold: 16,500 at $37.33 per share
• Total value reported: $615,945
• Filing date: 2026-03-06 — filed within two business days of the transaction (appears timely)
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided summary of the filing
• No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other footnotes were noted in the transaction details provided

Context
Insider sales can reflect many reasons (diversification, liquidity needs, prearranged plans) and are not inherently a negative signal. Purchases generally carry more weight for investors looking for positive insider conviction. This Form 4 reports a straightforward sale; review the full filing for any additional disclosures (e.g., beneficial ownership after the sale or 10b5-1 plan details) if you want more context.