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Universal Health (UHS)
NYSE:UHS
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 28, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
4.37Last Year’s EPS
3.7Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2025
|% Change Since: -2.70%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 28, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strong financial performance, with notable revenue growth in both acute care and behavioral health segments, effective expense management, and continued investment in expansion. However, increased liability reserves, uncertainties around Medicaid reimbursements, and challenges in behavioral health volume growth present areas of concern. Overall, the call reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2025.Company Guidance
During the fourth quarter earnings call for Universal Health Services (UHS), the company provided guidance for 2025, highlighting several key metrics and trends. UHS expects EBITDA growth in the mid-single digits, driven by stable salary and wage trends and effective expense control, with a projected 2.5% to 3% growth in same facility adjusted patient days in behavioral services. The company anticipates a slight decrease in total consolidated Medicaid supplemental payments compared to 2024, as the 2025 forecast excludes any supplemental Medicaid revenues from Tennessee and the District of Columbia pending approval. UHS also reported a significant $35 million increase to reserves for self-insured professional and general liability claims in the fourth quarter, contributing to a $79 million increase for the full year. For 2024, UHS generated $2.067 billion in cash from operating activities, with $944 million spent on capital expenditures, aligning with their forecast. The company repurchased $599 million of its own shares and maintained $1.17 billion of aggregate available borrowing capacity. UHS plans to continue investing in outpatient services and technology to enhance patient care and improve patient experience scores.Strong Financial Performance
Universal Health Services reported net income per diluted share of $4.96 for Q4 2024. Adjusted net income per diluted share was $4.92. Cash generated from operating activities was $658 million in Q4 2024 compared to $452 million in Q4 2023.
Increase in Acute Care and Behavioral Health Revenues
Same facility net revenues in acute care hospitals increased by 8.7%, while behavioral health hospitals saw a revenue increase of 11.1% in Q4 2024.
Effective Expense Management
Premium pay costs were reduced from a peak of $153 million in Q1 2022 to $60 million in Q4 2024, indicating effective management of operating expenses.
Capital Expenditure and Expansion
Capital expenditures for 2024 were $944 million, consistent with forecasts. New hospitals were opened, including West Henderson Hospital, with plans to open Cedar Hill Medical Center soon.
Share Repurchase Program
In 2024, $599 million worth of shares were repurchased, continuing a trend since 2019, with 32% of shares outstanding repurchased since then.
Positive Outlook for 2025
EBITDA growth is forecasted in the mid-single digits, with stable cost trends and improvement in salary and wages anticipated.
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UHS Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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UHS Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | $180.12 | $186.06 | +3.30% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $224.44 | $202.55 | -9.75% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | $185.63 | $204.61 | +10.22% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | $165.42 | $164.62 | -0.48% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Universal Health (UHS) report earnings?
Universal Health (UHS) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 28, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Universal Health (UHS) earnings time?
Universal Health (UHS) earnings time is at Apr 28, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is UHS EPS forecast?
UHS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 4.37.
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