Universal Health Services stock price target maintained by Cantor Fitzgerald

Investing.com - Cantor Fitzgerald has reiterated its Neutral rating on Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) with a price target of $227.00, according to a research note released Wednesday. The healthcare provider, currently trading at $188.94, appears undervalued according to InvestingPro’s Fair Value model.

The investment firm noted that recent survey results align with management’s previous statements regarding patient volumes, though it believes these trends may not yet be fully reflected in sell-side estimates.

Cantor Fitzgerald highlighted the Tennessee Directed Payment Program (TN DPP) recorded in the second quarter of 2025, which the firm estimates could increase revenue per admission by 260 to 310 basis points above its current Q2 2025 projections.

This program gives the analyst "incrementally more confidence" heading into Universal Health Services’ upcoming earnings report, according to the research note.

Universal Health Services, a hospital and healthcare facility operator, has maintained attention from analysts as healthcare utilization patterns continue to evolve following pandemic-era disruptions.

In other recent news, Universal Health Services (UHS) reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of $4.80, surpassing the forecasted $4.36. However, the company’s revenue came in slightly below expectations at $4.1 billion, compared to the anticipated $4.16 billion. Despite these mixed results, UHS reiterated its full-year earnings guidance, maintaining a positive outlook. UBS reaffirmed its Buy rating with a price target of $280, acknowledging challenges in the behavioral health segment but highlighting robust pricing growth. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) maintained an Equalweight rating, noting that UHS’s stock performance has lagged behind peers but suggesting a potential catchup. Cantor Fitzgerald also kept a Neutral rating, observing staffing pressures in various locations but recognizing improvements in inpatient psychiatric care metrics. Additionally, Universal Health Services declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, signaling financial stability and ongoing commitment to shareholder value.

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