Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Currency in USD
173.54
+3.82(+2.25%)
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173.540.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
168.00173.68
52 wk Range
140.08246.32
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
169.72
Open
168.48
Day's Range
168-173.68
52 wk Range
140.08-246.32
Volume
413.37K
Average Volume (3m)
1.05M
1-Year Change
0.7197%
Book Value / Share
124.12
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
193.47
Upside
+11.48%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
12 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 193.47
(+11.48% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold183.00+5.45%190.00MaintainAug 03, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold190.00+9.48%242.00MaintainJul 30, 2026
UBS
Buy290.00+67.11%310.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
Guggenheim
Buy189.00+8.91%195.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
Baird
Hold166.00-4.34%204.00MaintainJul 29, 2026

Universal Health Services Inc SWOT Analysis


Financial Resilience
UHS demonstrates robust performance with Q3 adjusted EBITDA exceeding estimates by 9%, leading to raised 2025 guidance despite underlying operational challenges masked by one-time payments.
Segment Dynamics
Delve into UHS's contrasting segment performance where acute care shines with 43% same-store EBITDA growth while behavioral health faces persistent volume challenges despite pricing strength.
Strategic Vision
Explore UHS's shareholder-focused approach through a $1.759 billion stock repurchase program representing 13% of market cap, balanced with strategic development initiatives for long-term growth.
Market Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $227 to $263, reflecting confidence in UHS's ability to navigate healthcare policy changes while leveraging margin expansion opportunities across its business segments.
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Universal Health Services Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • UHS Q2 revenue hit $4.64B, beating estimates, but EPS of $5.35 missed forecasts by 10% due to higher liability reserves and facility ramp issues.
  • Company lowered FY26 volume guidance for acute and behavioral health to 1.5-2.5% and 1-2% respectively, citing outpatient procedure shifts.
  • UHS aggressively repurchased $320M in shares during Q2, with CEO citing discounted valuations as compelling capital deployment opportunity.
  • Net leverage remained healthy at 1.8x with $1.27B borrowing capacity; adjusted EBITDA guidance cut $50M to $2.61-2.72B for full year.
  • San Antonio facility loss and slower D.C. Cedar Hill ramp pressured results by $80M combined; break-even expected Q4 2026 for Cedar Hill.
Last Updated: 2026-07-28, 10:14 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
5.35 / 5.95
Revenue / Forecast
4.64B / 4.58B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 24.57%
Dividend Yield
0.46%
Industry Median 1.97%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+14.87%
Growth Streak

UHS Income Statement

Compare UHS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
UHS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
6.7x18.7x−0.4x
PEG Ratio
0.232.320.00
Price/Book
1.4x3.8x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x1.3x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.1%18.1%48.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company’s hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric, pharmacy, and/or behavioral health services. It also provides commercial health insurance services; capital resources; and various management services, including central purchasing, information services, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
30.31M50.06%5.26B
Other Institutional Investors
20.84M34.43%3.62B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
9.39M15.51%1.63B
Total
60.54M100.00%10.51B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.18%4,345,083754,046
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.21%3,759,897652,493

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FAQ

What Is the Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Price Today?

The Universal Health Services stock price today is 173.54 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Universal Health Services Trade On?

Universal Health Services is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Universal Health Services?

The stock symbol for Universal Health Services is "UHS."

Does Universal Health Services Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Universal Health Services dividend yield is 0.46%.

What Is the Universal Health Services Market Cap?

As of today, Universal Health Services market cap is 10.27B USD.

What Is Universal Health Services's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Universal Health Services EPS (TTM) is 24.57.

When Is the Next Universal Health Services Earnings Date?

Universal Health Services will release its next earnings report on Oct 28, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is UHS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Universal Health Services Stock Split?

Universal Health Services has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Universal Health Services Have?

Universal Health Services has 102000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Universal Health Services (UHS)?

As of Aug 08, 2026, Universal Health Services (UHS) is trading at a price of 173.54 USD, with a previous close of 169.72 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 168.00 USD to 173.68 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 140.08 USD to 246.32 USD.

What Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Universal Health Services is 193.47 USD, with a high estimate of 290 USD and a low estimate of 162 USD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +11.48% Upside potential.

What Is the UHS Premarket Price?

UHS's last pre-market stock price is 168.55 USD. The pre-market share volume is 410.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.17, or -0.69%.
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