Universal Health Services Inc (UHS)

Currency in USD
163.48
-1.13(-0.69%)
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After Hours
165.50+2.02(+1.24%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
163.47166.26
52 wk Range
152.33243.25
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
164.7
Open
165.19
Day's Range
163.47-166.26
52 wk Range
152.33-243.25
Volume
688.52K
Average Volume (3m)
910.03K
1-Year Change
-21.94%
Book Value / Share
109.09
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
221.44
Upside
+35.45%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
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Technical Analysis

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

Universal Health Services Inc 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


Behavioral Health Leade
UHS dominates inpatient psychiatric services, with its behavioral health division driving 62% of operating profit and showcasing strong growth potential
Financial Resilience
Explore UHS's robust financial health, evidenced by a 9.73% revenue growth, 1.9X net leverage, and consistent dividend payments for 23 consecutive years
Policy Headwinds
Delve into the potential impact of healthcare policy changes on UHS, including risks to Medicaid supplemental payments and ACA subsidy expirations
Analyst Outlook
Price targets range from $200 to $257, reflecting varied perspectives on UHS's ability to navigate sector challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities
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Universal Health Services Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • UHS beats Q2 2025 forecasts: EPS of $5.35 vs $4.93 expected, revenue of $4.28B vs $4.24B projected. Shares rise 4.4% to $154.95.
  • 2025 EPS guidance raised to $20.50 from $19.20. Focus on expanding outpatient behavioral health services and integrating AI technologies.
  • Same facility acute care hospital net revenues up 5.7%, EBITDA increased 10%. New facilities and tech adoption drive growth.
  • Potential Medicaid reimbursement reductions of $360-400M by 2032 pose risk. Labor market challenges and startup issues at new facility noted.
  • Cash from operations decreased to $9M from $1.076B in 2024. Company maintains focus on capturing larger share of outpatient market.
Last Updated: 29/07/2025, 16:50
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P/E Ratio
8.4x22.0x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.211.370.00
Price/Book
1.5x3.4x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x0.8x3.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
35.1%39.7%42.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
10 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 221.44
(+35.45% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 19.29%
Dividend Yield
0.49%
Industry Median 2.49%
Annualised payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-7.79%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 28, 2025
EPS / Forecast
5.35 / 4.93
Revenue / Forecast
4.28B / 4.24B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

UHS Income Statement

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FAQ

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."

What Is the Universal Health Services Market Cap?

As of today, Universal Health Services market cap is 10.56B.

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

The Universal Health Services EPS (TTM) is 19.29.

When Is the Next Universal Health Services Earnings Date?

Universal Health Services will release its next earnings report on 21 Oct 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 Sell.

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 99300 employees.

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

As of 06 Aug 2025, Universal Health Services (UHS) is trading at a price of 163.48, with a previous close of 164.70. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 163.47 to 166.26, while its 52-week range spans from 152.33 to 243.25.

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

The average 12-month price target for Universal Health Services is USD221.4375, with a high estimate of USD280 and a low estimate of USD165. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +35.45% Upside potential.
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