Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

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Currency in USD
186.21
-0.44(-0.24%)
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186.83+0.62(+0.33%)
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Management has been aggressively buying back shares
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Fair Value
Day's Range
183.66186.74
52 wk Range
153.99243.25
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
186.65
Open
184.69
Day's Range
183.66-186.74
52 wk Range
153.99-243.25
Volume
439.37K
Average Volume (3m)
942.88K
1-Year Change
5.26%
Book Value / Share
104.39
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Price Target
225.21
Upside
+20.95%
Members' Sentiments
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High shareholder yield
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Universal Health Services Company Profile

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. 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; 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. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Universal Health Services Inc SWOT Analysis


Policy Pressures
Explore how expiring ACA subsidies and Medicaid funding changes could impact UHS's financial performance, patient volumes, and operational strategies
Growth Amid Challenges
UHS projects 5-11% EBITDA growth for 2025, excluding potential benefits from new state supplemental programs in Tennessee and Washington D.C.
Segment Dynamics
Delve into UHS's acute care volume moderation and the promising recovery in behavioral health patient day growth, approaching 3% by year-end
Analyst Perspectives
Average price target of $225, with ratings ranging from Neutral to Overweight, reflecting mixed views on UHS's ability to navigate industry headwinds
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Universal Health Services Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2025

  • UHS Q1 2025 EPS of $4.80 beats forecast by 10.1%, revenue misses at $4.1B; stock drops 1.88% post-earnings
  • Strong performance in acute care and behavioral health segments; same facility admissions up 2.4% and 5.5% respectively
  • Company reiterates full-year guidance: 2.5-3% behavioral revenue growth, 5-6% acute care revenue growth expected
  • Capital expenditures planned at $800M-$1B; share repurchases around $600M; 23-year dividend track record maintained
  • Management addresses supply chain, Medicaid payment, and managed care negotiation concerns in Q&A session
Last Updated: 29-04-2025, 07:48 pm
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P/E Ratio
10.0x24.2x−0.4x
PEG Ratio
0.200.040.00
Price/Book
1.8x4.7x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x1.6x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.5%15.1%51.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
11 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 225.21
(+20.95% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 18.14%
Dividend Yield
0.43%
Industry Median 1.52%
Annualised payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+2.71%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 28, 2025
EPS / Forecast
4.80 / 4.36
Revenue / Forecast
4.10B / 4.16B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FAQ

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

The Universal Health Services stock price today is 186.21.

What Stock Exchange Does Universal Health Services Trade On?

Universal Health Services is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange 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 0.43%.

What Is the Universal Health Services Market Cap?

As of today, Universal Health Services market cap is 12.00B.

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

The Universal Health Services EPS (TTM) is 18.14.

When Is the Next Universal Health Services Earnings Date?

Universal Health Services will release its next earnings report on 27 Jul 2025.

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 Neutral.

How Many Times Has Universal Health Services Stock Split?

Universal Health Services has split 4 times.
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