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Universal Health (UHS)
NYSE:UHS
UHS Stock Chart & Stats
$202.31
$2.61(1.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$202.31
$2.61(1.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$152.33 - $246.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.67K
Average Volume (3M)730.93K
Market Cap
$12.51B
Enterprise Value$17.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$137.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.51B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.3
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Apr 27, 2026EPS Estimate
5.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.88
Shares Outstanding53,837,856
10 Day Avg. Volume914,019
30 Day Avg. Volume730,927
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)1.91
Price to Sales (P/S)0.80
P/FCF Ratio16.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.43
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.47
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.52
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$251.00Price Target Upside24.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)23.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)$18.41B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Behavioral Health StabilizationImproving behavioral health patient days and admissions alongside easing staffing conditions supports stabilization and potential revenue recovery in the behavioral segment.
Favorable Management GuidanceManagement issued guidance that is stronger than most peers and slightly above analyst expectations, signaling confidence in near-term profitability and earnings growth.
Operational Discipline And PricingConsolidated results in line with expectations were driven by hospital cost discipline and solid pricing, indicating margins may hold even if volumes fluctuate.
Bears Say
Acute-care Volume WeaknessDeclines in acute-care patient volumes and decelerating pricing growth have weighed on revenue momentum and operating margins.
Regulatory-driven Staffing Cost PressurePotential state behavioral staffing requirements and the expiration of temporary subsidies could raise labor costs and reduce certain insured patient volumes, pressuring profitability.
Reliance On Variable Items And Execution RiskOutlook depends on variable items like supplemental Medicaid payments, health-plan improvements, and ramping a new facility, creating execution risk if those items do not materialize.
Universal Health News
UHS FAQ
What was Universal Health’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Health lowest stock price was $152.33 and its highest was $246.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Health’s market cap?
Universal Health’s market cap is $12.51B.
When is Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 27, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Universal Health’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Health released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $5.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.86 by $0.02.
Is Universal Health overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Health’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Universal Health pay dividends?
Universal Health pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.35%. See more information on Universal Health dividends here
What is Universal Health’s EPS estimate?
Universal Health’s EPS estimate is 5.41.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Health have?
Universal Health has 53,837,856 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Health’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Health reported an EPS of $5.88 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.86. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.442%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Health?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UHS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Universal Health Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$251.00 (24.07% Upside)
$251.00 (24.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UHS Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 237.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.4%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 60%
Bearish news 40%
Bearish news 40%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Health
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.
UHS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced strong operating and financial results — double-digit revenue and EPS growth, improved acute margins, a clear growth pipeline (inpatient expansions and outpatient behavioral rollout), active buybacks and accelerated AI adoption — against several manageable but material near-term risks including a $75M exchange-related headwind, a ~$35M one-time 2026 impact from California staffing rules (with ~$30M ongoing), timing-driven cash flow/AR pressure and localized market softness. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance that incorporates these headwinds while signaling confidence in margin expansion, volume recovery and technology-enabled efficiency gains.View all UHS earnings summariesUHS Net revenue Breakdown
9.61% Medicare
10.85% Managed Medicare
12.97% Medicaid
13.27% Managed Medicaid
25.89% Managed Care (HMO and PPOs)
5.07% UK Revenue
6.41% Other patient revenue and adjustments, net
7.08% Other non-patient revenue
UHS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$251.00
▲(24.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.46% Insiders
30.09% Mutual Funds
20.51% Other Institutional Investors
17.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors