Universal Health Services announces $0.20 per share dividend

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS), an $11 billion healthcare provider with annual revenues exceeding $16 billion, will pay a cash dividend of $0.20 per share on September 16, 2025, the company announced Wednesday.

The dividend will be distributed to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2025, according to a company press release. The company has maintained consistent dividend payments for 23 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to shareholder returns.

Universal Health Services operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points across the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

The announcement comes as part of the company’s regular dividend distribution schedule following approval by its Board of Directors.

UHS is among the larger providers of hospital and healthcare services in the United States, with a network of facilities offering various medical services throughout its operational regions.

In other recent news, Universal Health Services has seen a variety of developments. BofA Securities downgraded the company’s stock from Neutral to Underperform, citing concerns over Medicaid cuts and changes to the Affordable Care Act, which could impact hospital volume growth and increase bad debt. Cantor Fitzgerald maintained a Neutral rating with a price target of $227.00, noting potential revenue increases from the Tennessee Directed Payment Program. UBS reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $280.00 price target, acknowledging challenges in the behavioral health segment but highlighting strong pricing growth. Morgan Stanley also maintained an Equalweight rating, emphasizing solid utilization trends in the acute business and potential for a catchup trade as the stock trades toward the lower end of its valuation range. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Neutral rating, observing staffing pressures in multiple cities but noting strong pricing discipline and positive trends in inpatient psychiatric care metrics. These updates reflect the ongoing complexities and opportunities in Universal Health Services’ operational landscape.

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