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Universal Health Services (UHS)
:UHS
UHS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$152.69 - $243.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.67K
Average Volume (3M)1.01M
Market Cap
$11.43B
Enterprise Value$16.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$893.14M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2025EPS Estimate
4.35Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 03, 2025Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.83
Shares Outstanding57,951,940
10 Day Avg. Volume847,298
30 Day Avg. Volume1,011,738
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.30
P/FCF Ratio6.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.48
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.47
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$226.33Price Target Upside29.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthUHS has a stronger balance sheet than peers with net leverage of 1.9X, which, combined with steady free cash flow, should continue to be supportive of buybacks.
Behavioral Health LeadershipUHS's leadership in inpatient behavioral health is well-regarded, making it a strong asset for the company.
Financial PerformanceProfitability in the behavioral segment has rebounded sharply and is slightly above pre-pandemic levels.
Bears Say
Acute Care Segment ChallengesThe acute care segment is facing challenges, with operating margins still below pre-pandemic levels due to increased physician fees.
Government Policy UncertaintyUncertainty around potential government spending cuts poses a challenge for the company.
Medicaid Policy RiskUHS has the highest exposure to Medicaid supplemental dollars, making it vulnerable to policy changes.
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Ownership Overview
5.70% Insiders
31.60% Mutual Funds
22.62% Other Institutional Investors
13.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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UHS FAQ
What was Universal Health Services’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Health Services lowest stock price was $152.69 and its highest was $243.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Health Services’s market cap?
Universal Health Services’s market cap is $11.43B.
When is Universal Health Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Health Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2025 which is in 13 days.
How were Universal Health Services’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Health Services released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2025. The company reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.16 by $0.76.
Is Universal Health Services overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Health Services’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Universal Health Services pay dividends?
Universal Health Services pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.46%. See more information on Universal Health Services dividends here
What is Universal Health Services’s EPS estimate?
Universal Health Services’s EPS estimate is 4.35.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Health Services have?
Universal Health Services has 57,951,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Health Services’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Health Services reported an EPS of $4.92 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.302%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Health Services?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UHS
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Universal Health Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$226.33 (29.03% Upside)
$226.33 (29.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UHS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 188.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $179.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. As of February 24, 2022, it owned and/or operated 363 inpatient facilities, and 40 outpatient and other facilities located in 39 states; Washington, D.C.; the United Kingdom; and Puerto Rico. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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UHS Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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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.Read More>---
UHS Net revenue Breakdown
56.58% Acute Care
43.35% Behavioral Health
0.07% Other
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UHS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$226.33
▲(29.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering UHS
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/29 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+10.23%
reiterated a buy rating 8 months ago
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